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Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year
AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year

A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Review: Knack 2 is a surprising improvement over the original
Gaming

Review: Knack 2 is a surprising improvement over the original

The first Knack game was a PS4 launch title and it was underwhelming and repetitive. Thankfully Knack 2 is a big improvement over the first game.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones
Digital Entertainment

Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones

Beats by Dr Dre unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, boasting powerful features and a hefty price tag.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia
Biometrics

There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia

Lenovo unleashes a fleet of AI-driven gadgets across Australia, revolutionizing tech accessibility with smart features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Experiment with new tech and tools through hackathons – Hays
Hays

Experiment with new tech and tools through hackathons – Hays

Attending a hackathon is a must for digital tech professionals, says Hays' CIO. It's a chance to boost skills and employability.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray
Digital Entertainment

4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray

Sharp redefines viewing as its 8K TV hits shelves, promising a tech revolution in daily life with unparalleled detail and an ecosystem to match.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Spice up your PowerPoint presentation with Adobe Stock
Customer Experience

Spice up your PowerPoint presentation with Adobe Stock

Adobe Stock has launched a new Microsoft PowerPoint add-in, making it easier for users to find the perfect image to illustrate their presentations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Let Jaguar take the wheel: The AI steering wheel is coming soon
Cartech

Let Jaguar take the wheel: The AI steering wheel is coming soon

Meet Sayer: Jaguar's AI steering wheel that's set to become your new driving mate and on-demand car club buddy, unveiled at Tech Fest.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
DJI and SkyPixel announce the winners of the 2017 SkyPixel video contest
Drones

DJI and SkyPixel announce the winners of the 2017 SkyPixel video contest

Aerial pageantry at its finest: DJI and SkyPixel's 2017 video contest reveals a world aloft, crowning 'Epic of Tanna' as grand winner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Sony dives into the mini-camera market with the waterproof RX0
Sony

Sony dives into the mini-camera market with the waterproof RX0

Sony launches RX0, a waterproof mini-camera blending high-quality imaging with unmatched versatility for photographers and filmmakers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet

Unity, the gaming platform, is expanding into the Australia and New Zealand markets to tap into the growing AR/VR industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy

The strategy was commissioned by Taranaki's four councils and was developed by business and iwi leaders, the region's councils and central government.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Review: Absolver is Dark Souls mixed with martial arts style gameplay
Gaming

Review: Absolver is Dark Souls mixed with martial arts style gameplay

Absolver is a new martial arts style of RPG that has been heavily inspired by the Dark Souls franchise. It's long, hard yet satisfying sometimes...

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
DJI reveals two new drones and the fisheye feature
Drones

DJI reveals two new drones and the fisheye feature

DJI elevates drone tech with Mavic Pro Platinum, Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian, and innovative 'sphere' fisheye mode.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits
Robotics

Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits

Embark on a cosmic adventure with littleBits' Droid Inventor Kit, igniting young minds to craft their very own Star Wars droids.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Bring games to life like never before with the ROG Poseidon GTX1080Ti
Gaming

Bring games to life like never before with the ROG Poseidon GTX1080Ti

Experience unparalleled gaming with ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX1080Ti's cutting-edge cooling tech and mesmerizing AURA lighting.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Alexa has a new robotic body thanks to Qihan Technology Company
Robotics

Alexa has a new robotic body thanks to Qihan Technology Company

Qihan Technology unveils Sanbot Nano, a home assistant robot equipped with Amazon's Alexa Voice Service, available in October.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Robotics

No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots

Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017