New technology stories

How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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telstra ventures
Millions of consumers fail to realise they’re engaging with blockchain technology on a regular basis, and it's a sign that the sector is in a phase of rapid growth.

Gaming tech to serve as biggest driving force for metaverse
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
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vr
A new S&P Global Market Intelligence report has found that gaming technology will be the biggest contributor to aiding the metaverse’s evolution.

LG to demonstrate new ways of using flexible OLED displays
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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monitors
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pro av
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new technology
LG will demonstrate its new flexible OLED technology at CES 2022, showing how it can create new and different experiences in the home.

CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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innovation
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comptia
CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.

Blockchain could boost transparency in fashion industry
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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blockchain
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inventory management systems
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new technology
The Blockchain and Fashion (BCF): Growing Local Industry Through Sustainable Fashion event, which coincided with Malaysia Fashion Week, discussed how blockchain can be a game-changing technology for the fashion industry.

AU study looks at agritech challenges ahead
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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agritech
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new technology
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entrepreneurship
Barriers to adoption include infrastructure challenges such as a lack of connectivity, and the lack of strong value propositions.

YOU'RE INVITED: get the tools for success at IEEE: GLOBECOM
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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network management
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
One of IEEE's premier events will get you up to speed and ready to innovate.

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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vr
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startup
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australian
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences

The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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new technology
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smartcane
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medical device
The device designed to help individuals overcome the limitations of the traditional cane.

China's green vision: More electric cars!
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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cartech
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hybrid
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future
"In the next several years, out to 2020, we expect to launch at least 10 new energy vehicles into the marketplace."

Vodafone brings kiwi ideas to life with xone programme
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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startup
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new technology
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vodafone
Xone is a start-up accelerator and innovation lab, where Vodafone partners with start-ups at all stages to find new and exciting technologies.

NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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electricity
Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.

Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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cartech
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innovation
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renewable energy
“In my view there is no better place in the world to be plugging in a vehicle than New Zealand, with our home-grown renewable energy.”

Tech issues are part of privacy law review
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
The Law Commission wants the public’s views on how technology has affected privacy, as it prepares a major review of the Privacy Act.