Apps stories - Page 14
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Employees worry about security but don't do anything about it, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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apps
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cloud services
Survey reveals a stark gap between employee worries over personal data security and lax workplace practices, risking breaches.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Consumer-grade enterprise applications in hot demand
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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personal computing devices
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apps
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byod
Businesses are investing in usability for B2B applications due to their value in effectiveness, says UXC Keystone.
The latest in Kiwi innovation: An interactive language learning app
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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e-learning
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apps
Lingogo, the brainchild of three Kiwi women, is a new digital bookshop app filled with interactive, dual-language stories.
New language education app helps kids with learning disabilities
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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personal computing devices
A new app for language disorders is the first special education tool to be featured by Apple in the best new apps section of the App Store.
Kiwi company launches safety app for businesses
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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apps
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get home safe
Queenstown-based app company, GetHomeSafe, has released a second safety app after receiving demand from businesses in need of a workforce tracking tool.
PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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edutech
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digital entertainment
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apps
PlayKids wins Best Streaming Video Platform for preschoolers at Kidscreen 2016 Awards, beating other popular apps like Hopster.
New app lets Kiwis check their carbon footprint
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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apps
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flick electric
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debunk
We think this is really disruptive for the conscious consumption movement; to be able to say you can do well financially by doing good for the planet.
Kiwi ingenuity strikes again with world's first smart car mount
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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apps
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kickstarter
Kiwi entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign for Bluejay, the first smart car mount. Campaign has already raised $15k.
Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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apps
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uber
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ubermoto
Uber passengers on Thailand have a new way to get around: as of Wednesday, the ride service has added motorcycles to its offerings in Bangkok.
Mobile malware at an all-time high
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.
Technology's latest victim: car keys
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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cartech
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apps
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volvo
Volvo ushers in the keyless era with smartphone app replacing traditional car keys, set to transform access and car sharing.
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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edutech
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apps
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ministry of education
New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.
When to expect devices and connected 'things' to start talking to one another
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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iot
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smart home
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healthtech
After eight years of searching for, downloading and using smartphone apps, users are maturing in their usage behaviours.
5 apps to help you win Valentine's day
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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apps
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cloud services
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websites
Single or taken, we’ve put together some handy apps you should download to help you get through Valentine's Day relatively unscathed.
Apple wants to help you with your budding music career
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Want to tap into your musical potential? Apple is on your side, bringing new and refreshed music apps to the App Store.
Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app offers free downloads
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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edutech
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apps
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retail
The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus is celebrating World Thesaurus Day today with a promotion on its app for iOS and Android.
Screen sharing Android app enables greater collaboration
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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apps
LogMeIn's join.me Android app revolutionises mobile collaboration, now enabling screen sharing and full meeting capabilities on-the-go.
Trust in mobile apps and services at an all time low
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Over a third of consumers are put off by downloading mobile apps due to privacy and security concerns, says MEF's Global Consumer Trust Report.