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FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ
Data Privacy

FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ

FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499
Wearables

OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499

OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Global Stories

Google maps stories

Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation
Smart Cities

Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation

Google Maps taps Gemini AI for chat-style place searches and 3D Immersive Navigation, promising smarter planning and more lifelike drives.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages
Robotic Process Automation

Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Generative AI

Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans

Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
Malware

Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money

New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks
Risk & Compliance

Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks

Ascent One unveils a game-changing multi-functional platform, merging education admissions, agent management, and marketing, promising to overhaul education sector procedures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education
Google

BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education

BenQ launches the Board Pro RP04 and the Board Master RM04, Google-certified interactive educational displays.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth
Space

Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth

Soar launches its 'super-map', poised to rival Google Earth by offering near real-time global imagery from satellites, drones, and aerial cameras.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Google maps stories

CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search
Unified Communications

CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search

CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability
Artificial Intelligence

ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability

The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: First impressions of Samsung's Watch 8 revealed
Wearables

Hands-on Review: First impressions of Samsung's Watch 8 revealed

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 debuts with a slimmer design, brighter screen, and Google's Gemini assistant, marking a confident new chapter in wearable tech.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Google's AI push prompts Aussie firms to boost visibility
Customer Experience

Google's AI push prompts Aussie firms to boost visibility

Google's AI advancements are reshaping how Australian small businesses must optimise their online presence to stay competitive and ensure visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
GRIDSERVE launches app to enhance EV charging experience
Microsoft

GRIDSERVE launches app to enhance EV charging experience

GRIDSERVE has launched its first mobile app for EV motorists, developed with Dootrix on Microsoft Azure, aiming to enhance the EV charging experience and boost net zero transport.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion
Google

Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion

Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024