Apps stories - Page 13
Human Rights Commission champions domestic violence prevention app
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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human rights commission
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safety
New app helps women identify abuse in relationships and find help, supported by New Zealand's Human Rights Commission.
Furniture app transforms tiny apartments
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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robots
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apps
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ori systems
Based on an experimental project from MIT, the Ori system allows an apartment dweller to transform a studio apartment.
Heineken launches exclusive rewards app for Kiwis
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apps
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ibeacon
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heineken
Heineken entices Kiwis with a new app offering instant rewards as they explore the city's nightlife with a tech-savvy twist.
Guess who's back with Bluetooth: Furby's had a makeover
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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apps
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bluetooth
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amazon
It seems these days 90s trends can't be rehashed fast enough as generation Y grows up - and it seems Hasbro has jumped on the bandwagon too.
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.
WA Govt teams with Readify for emergency room app
Mon, 16th May 2016
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healthtech
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software development
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microsoft
The Western Australian Government launches an app to help Perth residents know the best hospital to go to in an emergency.
Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Mon, 9th May 2016
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.
Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Thu, 5th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Wed, 4th May 2016
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.
Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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uc
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telco
A new Thunderbirds Are Go: Adventures app has been developed by a British production company and Kiwi developers.
Retaining millennials a complex task, are cloud apps the answer?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apps
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management
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cloud services
Managing a multi-generational workforce and retaining millennials is an increasingly complex task, says Concur.
Women's Group develops app to shut down domestic violence in NZ
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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apps
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partners
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women in tech
The Inner City Women's Group has developed an app to help Kiwi women fight domestic violence. The app is called 1 in 3 Be Free.
App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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apps
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ovum
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retail
Mobile app revenues on track to soar to US$79bn by 2020, eclipsing the growth in app downloads, with China driving the surge, Ovum reports.
Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Auckland Council rolls out dog safety app
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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apps
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auckland council
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partners
In the wake of several reported dog attacks this week, Auckland Council is this week rolling out a ‘dog safety’ app designed to keep children safe.
Hands-on review: AirDroid app
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sometimes an app proves to be so insanely useful that you wonder how you coped without it - is this the handiest Android app ever?.
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Employees worry about security but don't do anything about it, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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apps
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cloud services
Survey reveals a stark gap between employee worries over personal data security and lax workplace practices, risking breaches.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Consumer-grade enterprise applications in hot demand
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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personal computing devices
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apps
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byod
Businesses are investing in usability for B2B applications due to their value in effectiveness, says UXC Keystone.