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Another smartwatch, this time by Acer

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Acer has unveiled its new Leap Ware smartwatch at a press conference in New York, which aims to help users manage fitness goals and offers social features.
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Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.
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China's green vision: More electric cars!

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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wfh
General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.
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Icelandic language at risk due to voice command tech

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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voice control
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digital divide
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solar power
Fewer than 400,000 people speak Icelandic, and linguists are hypothesising that this is how the language dies.
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Spark to implement huge WiFi boost to Westpac Stadium

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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social media
The obvious benefit is the improved ability for visitors to share their stadium experiences with friends and family, primarily on social media.
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Subway may soon be ordered by a single Messenger emoji

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
If ordering subs from Facebook Messenger isn't a clear indicator of the advancement of civilization, then I don't know what is.
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Film Review: The Fate of the Furious

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Thrilling ride with 'The Fate of the Furious'; a spectacular feast of action that leaves viewers yearning for another watch!.
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Announcements galore at Facebook's F8 event

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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ar
Facebook has finished the first day of their F8 2017 event where developers flock to explore the future of technology.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei P10

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei
The phone is perfectly likeable. It calls, it texts, it Facebooks, it takes great photos. Lets face it, that's 90% of phone users catered to.
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Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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software
Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
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Huawei CEO thinks smartwatches are pointless

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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wearables
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huawei
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technology gifts
Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun dismisses the company's new smartwatch, saying he doesn't understand the point of the technology.
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Another day, another flying camera for consumers

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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drones
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apple
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photography
Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.
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Tesla quietly launches sexy solar panels for homes

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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cartech
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panasonic
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tesla
Tesla debuts sleek, inconspicuous home solar panels, addressing aesthetics while promising top-tier durability and efficiency.
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Be a part of space exploration: SpaceX now hiring

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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spacetech
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satellite
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devs
They are looking for astronauts, engineers, sales staff, marketers, software developers and exactly one barista.
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Sneak peek at the new Xbox Scorpio specs

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft will reveal the system specifications of the Xbox Scorpio on Thursday, ahead of their E3 presentation.
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'Smart' vibrator allows strangers to watch

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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smart home
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data privacy
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hacking
Apparently the Svakom Siime Eye, an internet-connected sex toy with a built in camera, is laughably easy to hack.
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App born from poverty works to feed the hungry

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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apps
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software
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supermarkets
Software engineer creates app to feed the hungry in Africa, connecting supermarkets to NGOs and low-income earners.
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Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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daas
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samsung
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gadgets
Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.
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Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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samsung
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4k
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samsung gear
Samsung unveils Gear 360: A lightweight, 4K camera reshaping the VR landscape with real-time broadcasting and enhanced content features.
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Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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clean technologies
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samsung
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sustainability
Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.