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New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Fintech

New app helps Kiwi investors go global

Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori
Apps

WhosOnLocation app now supports Te Reo Māori

At first glance, you might not think that a sign-in desk might be a likely place to celebrate New Zealand culture and heritage, but that's now changing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington
Apps

NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington

Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste
Clean technologies

New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste

New 'Foodprint' app aims to slash food waste in Auckland, partnering with local eateries to offer half-price meals.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Te Reo Māori goes global via language app called Drops
EduTech

Te Reo Māori goes global via language app called Drops

If you're keen to learn a few words of Māori – or as much as 90% of the language, you may want to check out an Android and iOS app called Drops.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Tether: The Kiwi startup fighting back against cold, damp homes
Unified Communications

Tether: The Kiwi startup fighting back against cold, damp homes

Local startup Tether aims to solve New Zealand's housing problem with its home environmental monitoring system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Hands-on Review: Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan

The Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan clears the air and brings relief from allergies with efficient HEPA filters and smart mobile app controls. Here's our review.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall
Apps

Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall

New Zealand student app Niesh, founded by Jae Yoo and James Koo, could be worth $10m once it rolls out nationwide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018

Global Stories

The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm
Digital Entertainment

The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm

Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
New app launches to protect our oceans
Clean technologies

New app launches to protect our oceans

OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Facebook: 'We'll pay you if we can track your apps'
Apps

Facebook: 'We'll pay you if we can track your apps'

Facebook introduces 'Facebook Study,' compensating users in the US and India for sharing app usage data, promising transparency and data security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Mobile apps to have most impact on business success by 2020
Unified Communications

Mobile apps to have most impact on business success by 2020

Mobile apps, poised to drive business success by 2020, will lead as user interactions expand across new modalities and devices, predicts Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
R.I.P car keys:  New Hyundai tech lets you use your phone
Cartech

R.I.P car keys:  New Hyundai tech lets you use your phone

The new tech enables you to use your phone to lock and unlock your car, start it, save your individual settings, and control it remotely in ride sharing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be
Cloud Access Security Broker

Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be

If you ever believed your mobile device was less exposed to online threats, now's the time to take another look.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention
Malware

Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention

Unethical online advertising and app management can have serious consequences, warns ESET. Users urged to verify apps before installing to avoid scams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps
Malware

5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps

We all love them and our lives are effectively run by them, but research has revealed apps are increasingly growing deceitful with ulterior motives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 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
Homegrown stress relief app to be launched next year
Application Performance Monitoring

Homegrown stress relief app to be launched next year

The University of Auckland and RUN are developing BadGood, a playful app designed to revolutionise stress relief by utilising smartphones' full capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018