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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa
Unified Communications

Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa

The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user's environment.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

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Ramco Systems appoints senior leaders for its Global Payroll Business
Unified Communications

Ramco Systems appoints senior leaders for its Global Payroll Business

Ramco Systems has appointed Paul Nikhil Prasad as Business Head of Managed Payroll Services to contribute to its HR and Payroll business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs

There is a veritable panoply of colour schemes and I found one that matched my editor's mood when I've made too many typos.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor
Digital Signage

Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor

Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV's use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Lenovo unveils new laptops, tablets and Amazon Alexa Show Mode
Wireless Networks

Lenovo unveils new laptops, tablets and Amazon Alexa Show Mode

Lenovo unveils new NEC consumer products at CES 2021, including the IdeaPad 5G laptop, Lenovo Tab P11 tablet, and Amazon Alexa Show Mode on select PCs.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Cybersecurity

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2020
Alexa to join the living room through LG TVs
Digital Signage

Alexa to join the living room through LG TVs

LG adds Alexa to 2019 AI TVs in Australia and NZ, enhancing the smart home experience with seamless voice control.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?
IoT Security

Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
LG makes TVs smarter with new AI processors
Digital Signage

LG makes TVs smarter with new AI processors

Latest TVs from LG use deep learning to enhance the video and audio output and introduces integration with Alexa.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar
Gaming

Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar

Sonos' is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom
Unified Communications

Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa
Unified Communications

AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war
Google

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Unified Communications

Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa

Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

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With Artificial Intelligence, don't forget the hardware
Supply Chain

With Artificial Intelligence, don't forget the hardware

AI has the potential to change the narrative from a doomsday "lights-out" factory to a brighter people-based future when combined with the right wearable.

By Dr Chris Parkinson • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024
Data Analytics

Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024

Resurgence of RFID technology, generative AI with voice commerce, unified supply chain management, and AR integration is set to revolutionise Australia's retail scene.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024