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The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre
Gaming

The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre

Runaway Play is rallying behind animal welfare and helping out a US no-kill animal rescue and adoption centre.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives
Mental Health

Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives

Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand's young people.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Airbnb

Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers

Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Digital Transformation

Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland

Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
Not for profit

Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools

BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL
Gaming

The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL

As previously reported, Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a new show with NZ celebrities playing Fortnite. The first guests are several sports stars.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)
Gaming

Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)

Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a weekly streaming event that will have many NZ celebrities teaming up to play Fortnite for an evening of fun.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Global Stories

Charity stories

TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need
Not for profit

TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need

The company is partnering with charity SolarBuddy to bring solar-powered lights to children in energy poverty to alleviate study stress after dark.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Huawei's AI-powered storybook app for deaf children
Artificial Intelligence

Huawei's AI-powered storybook app for deaf children

Huawei Australia has launched an AI-powered app designed to improve the reading experience for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty
Not for profit

TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty

TechnologyOne has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to its charity partners to benefit youth development across Australian communities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Cartech

Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star
Fintech

Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star

CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology

AI integration poses cultural challenges for businesses, says Husain Al-Badry, GM of Innovation at Datacom Customer Experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it
Crypto

Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it

The younger 'digital native' generation may turn out to be blockchain's driving force in years to come, argues Dentacoin's Donika Kraeva.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital
Hyperscale

Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital

NEXTDC launches 'Live to Give' CSR program, partnering with The Smith Family, Pledge 1%, and offering $1 to $1 donation matching for key charities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Data Privacy

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018