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NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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NZ's economy vrooms as new vehicle sales soar 8.1% in Feb, hitting a 31-year peak on strong economy and migration trends.
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Galaxy S6 launch signals wireless power going mainstream

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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In one of the strongest signals yet that wireless power has entered mainstream adoption, Samsung has built wireless charging into its new smartphones.
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The Apple Watch will replace your keys and health coach

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has said the Apple Watch will replace car keys, fuelling rumours that Apple will enter the automative industry.
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Forza horizon 2 revs up with Fast and Furious DLC

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Fast and Furious thrills hit Forza Horizon 2 with free DLC, offering iconic street-racing action without the full game.
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The Apple Car - what do we know?

Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.
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NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
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Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
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NZ new vehicle sales rose to a record in January

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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New Zealand new vehicle sales, which rose to a record last year, have continued the upbeat trend this year, rising to a new high for a January mont.
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Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.
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New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.
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The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
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Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.
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Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.
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Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
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Find My Next Ride

Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.
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Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
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Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.
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Samsung shines as Gartner reveals best regional supply chains...

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Gartner has published its annual list of leading supply chains in Asia Pacific with ten regional companies making the list.
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Vodafone leaves telematic trail with Italian Cobra acquisition

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Vodafone enhances global telematics footprint with the acquisition of Italy's Cobra, promising superior connected car services.
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Hype in 3D Printing? Absolutely… but some maturity, too

Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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3D printing, once a hype, now shows maturity and is set to revolutionize from retail to aerospace, despite early sensationalised fears.