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Developers (Devs) stories

AI New Zealand platform launch helps businesses get in on the action

Justin Flitter launches NEWZEALAND.AI, empowering Kiwi firms to embrace the AI revolution with vital resources and events.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality

Wellington's virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Construction

Leading designers recognise wood building solutions

Architects are increasingly choosing engineered wood as it can cut costs, speed builds and improve occupant satisfaction in commercial projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017

OHUDDLE

Speed-dating birthday party: Startup matchmaker celebrates its first year

OHUDDLE is a platform offering an online matchmaking service for startups to find vetted experts within their budget.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences

Jackson's Wellington company, WingNut Film Productions revealed the first taste of what they have been working on...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Gaming

Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?

Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Developers (Devs) stories

Microsoft

Chinese firm hacks way to success at Microsoft Hackathon

China-based IT firm Ping An Technology was the only Chinese company to be invited to Microsoft's Hackathon in the US this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Semiconductors

$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Microsoft

No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017

Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a 'commercial decision'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Malware

Zscaler reports spike in malware families abusing SSL/TLS encryption as part of infection chain

Cyber attacks that use two common forms of encryption are on the rise, with the amount of malicious content doubling in the last six months alone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Gaming

Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Digital Entertainment

Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app

Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Kiwi developed security offering opening up new reseller opportunities

The Kiwi developers of a new security assessment and compliance system are on the hunt for resellers wanting to offer more holistic security services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Data Analytics

Talend's CEO: Do you have the data agility your business needs?

For companies, the situation is clear – their future depends on how quickly and efficiently they can turn data into accurate insights.

By Mike Tuchen • 7 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Cloud infrastructure services skyrocket 47% - AI to be big future player

The global cloud infrastructure services market continued its rampant growth in Q2 2017, surging 47 percent year-on-year to reach US$14 billion.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017

Google

Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring

Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world's first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017