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NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
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NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI

NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Volvo's new semi-autonomous XC40 is set to change the way Kiwis drive
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Volvo's new semi-autonomous XC40 is set to change the way Kiwis drive

Volvo's XC40 SUV gears up to revolutionise NZ roads with cutting-edge semi-autonomous tech next year, easing urban driving woes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park
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Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park

HMI Technologies' self-driving, fully electric vehicle carries up to 15 people and is programmed to navigate around the venue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

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Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup
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Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup

Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Japan's 'sleepless AI sentinels' to provide connected car cybersecurity
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Japan's 'sleepless AI sentinels' to provide connected car cybersecurity

Security as a Service platform for connected cars to launch in Tokyo, Japan, with plans for Europe and North America roll-outs this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Intel continues to push towards full vehicle autonomy in 2018
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Intel continues to push towards full vehicle autonomy in 2018

Mobileye's new fourth-generation EyeQ system-on-chip will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018
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Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018

Steve Brazier made a total of 6 predictions, ranging from the more modest to some that are quite a bit more controversial.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Autonomous driving is today's biggest game changer
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Autonomous driving is today's biggest game changer

Intel announced a collaboration with entertainment company Warner Bros. to develop in-cabin, immersive experiences...

By Brian Krzanich • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars
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Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars

Volvo to supply Uber with tens of thousands of autonomous vehicle base models by 2021, enhancing their strategic tech-partnership for self-driving future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Jaguar starts testing its autonomous vehicle
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Jaguar starts testing its autonomous vehicle

The trials will explore how future connected and autonomous vehicles can replicate human behaviour and reactions when driving...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Toyota to bring self-driving cars to the market by 2020
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Toyota to bring self-driving cars to the market by 2020

Renesas Electronics to supply semiconductor solutions for Toyota's autonomous vehicles, set for commercial launch in 2020.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Intel proves that autonomous vehicles are safe
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Intel proves that autonomous vehicles are safe

Intel's Mobileye CEO has offered the autonomous driving industry a mathematical formula to prove the safety of self-driving cars.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS
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How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Japan conference to put connected car security in the spotlight
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Japan conference to put connected car security in the spotlight

Tokyo's Kogakuin University is set to host the third annual meeting that puts intense focus on cybersecurity in connected cars this month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
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Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Exclusive interview: Machine learning vs deep learning - what's the difference?
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Exclusive interview: Machine learning vs deep learning - what's the difference?

Amazon and Netflix also leverage machine learning to generate tailored recommendations for books and films based on preferences and purchase history.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Trillium buys out CanBusHack, the oldest automotive cybersecurity provider in the world
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Trillium buys out CanBusHack, the oldest automotive cybersecurity provider in the world

Trillium has added the oldest automotive security provider in the world to its portfolio for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017