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Mimecast makes waves in the Australian cybersecurity market
Mimecast

Mimecast makes waves in the Australian cybersecurity market

Mimecast expands Melbourne HQ, attracting partners and bolstering cybersecurity efforts in the Australian tech sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Global GoPro stories

Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
AR, VR & Metaverse

Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro

GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Hands-on Review: The 3SIXT action-camera is giving GoPro a run for its money
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The 3SIXT action-camera is giving GoPro a run for its money

The 3SIXT camera: a credible contender, challenging GoPro with its full HD, 360-degree prowess and a budget-friendly price tag.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Aug 2017
The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically
Digital Entertainment

The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically

GoPro's new app feature, QuikStories, automatically creates shareable videos on your phone from footage taken on a Hero5 camera.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Sat, 29th Jul 2017
The sky is falling! Keep an eye out for drones plummeting from the heavens
Drones

The sky is falling! Keep an eye out for drones plummeting from the heavens

Consumers alert: Reports surge as budget-friendly DJI Spark drones unexpectedly lose power mid-air, risking unexpected aerial dropouts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
GoPro Karma takes flight
Drones

GoPro Karma takes flight

GoPro launches the first drone to join its ecosystem, featuring a flight time of up to 20 minutes and a 3km range.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Robotics

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon: This featherlight Ultrabook blends portability with robust performance, ideal for on-the-go professionals.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Can virtual reality change how businesses see things?
Hyperscale

Can virtual reality change how businesses see things?

VR's forecasted £30bn boom could redefine industries beyond entertainment, from automotive design to healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success
Gaming

What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success

The popularity of the Pokémon Go app spread like wildfire across the globe. Its success is something businesses should take note of.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Cartech

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball
Fintech

MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball

MYOB is a major sponsor of New Zealand's Silver Ferns for the team's upcoming game against South Africa this weekend.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you
Gaming

Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you

​After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Why the right infrastructure is crucial to your DevOps success
DevOps

Why the right infrastructure is crucial to your DevOps success

The best way to improve efficiency, reduce costs and quickly respond to infrastructure demands is with automation.

By Harry Kingma • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device
Health Technologies

NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device

The glucose monitoring device that removes the pain of routine finger pricking and encourages an active lifestyle...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Otago's online MBA among the world's best
eLearning

Otago's online MBA among the world's best

NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hi-Tech Awards

Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017