Australian stories - Page 81
Telstra launches 5G innovation centre
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
IDC: Aussie businesses to bolster analytics investment in 2018
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
They say the increased investment is driven by a need more effectively utilise the data that has been captured and maintained.
No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ai
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google
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alexa
Despite their love for online shopping, Aussies are hesitant towards AI home assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Alexa, research reveals.
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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techcollect
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
The drone film festival is coming to a city near you
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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drones
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film festival
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dffanz
The Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand is set to take flight, showcasing nearly 40 short films shot by drones.
Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Garmin and Disney team up to create activity trackers for kids
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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garmin
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star wars
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disney studios
Garmin Australia has partnered with Disney to release the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker, featuring Star Wars and Marvel themes.
Google is keeping the Pixel out of the trash
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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supply chain
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google
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pixel
Google teams up with MobileMuster, ensuring Pixels are recycled, not binned, amid the release of Pixel 2 in Australia.
Aussies are amped about Tesla batteries
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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solar power
74% of Aussies foresee battery storage revolutionising home energy, as Tesla leads the charge in large-scale battery deployment.
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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vr
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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robots
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star wars
Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.
The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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robots
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anki
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palm
Anki, the Silicon Valley-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, announced it is bringing the future of consumer robotics to ANZ...
Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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agricultural technology
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drones
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intersec
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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solar power
Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.
Aussie students say goodbye to whiteboards: Ricoh integrates 'smartboards' into classrooms
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh to deploy interactive whiteboard flat panels at Browns English Language School to support activity-based learning.
80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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self-driving cars
Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.