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Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

Thu, 24th May 2018
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From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.
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Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Using text analytics, engineers can extract more value from raw text and combine it with sensor data and ML to improve a range of functions.
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Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.
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HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
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Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.
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New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
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Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Tesla's Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.
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Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities

Mon, 21st May 2018
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78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.
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New standards for vehicle repairs as more EVs enter NZ

Thu, 10th May 2018
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New standards have been introduced by the country's largest body of panel beaters to cope with increasing numbers of EVs.
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Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
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The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Kia New Zealand confirms the arrival of the all-electric Niro SUV in early 2019, boasting a range of over 380 km, joining its popular hybrid siblings.
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Volvo Cars and Trucks share live vehicle data, creepy or efficient?

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks will share live hazard data to enhance road safety, raising questions about whether this advance is efficient or invasive.
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Volvo to embed Google in next-gen infotainment system

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Volvo announced it is working with Google to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services.
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Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share

Tue, 8th May 2018
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New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.
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HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car

Mon, 7th May 2018
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HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
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Report: Industrial sector must make security top priority in digital transformation

Sun, 6th May 2018
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Despite the industrial sector's plans to explore digital transformation, the adoption of cybersecurity capabilities and technology are still low.
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Kiwis ditching car ownership in favour of car-sharing

Fri, 4th May 2018
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More Kiwis are ditching car ownership for car-sharing, with Yourdrive leading the shift. The industry is set to reach USD $15.7bn globally.
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Ford's new window can help the visually impaired “see” the road

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Feel The View takes pictures that are turned into high-contrast monochrome images, these are then reproduced on the glass using special LEDs.
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The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Point of No Return is the behind the scenes documentary of the world's first solar-powered flight around the world.
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NZ company to supply 150 autonomous shuttles to Korea

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's Ohmio Automotion has agreed to supply 150 of its autonomous shuttles to South Korean company SolaSeaDo.