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Huawei’s Pangu-Weather AI model is now free for public
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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Huawei’s Pangu-Weather AI model, which can predict weather events in seconds, is released to the public for free.
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Aiven unveils free plans for open-source database services
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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Aiven launches free plans for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis to boost open-source adoption and make its platform more accessible.
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Why antivirus peace of mind doesn’t have to cost you… anything
Thu, 24th May 2018
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Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
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You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.
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Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
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New enterprise technology brands you should be recommending
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Discover key enterprise tech brands on a virtual platform, minus the crowds. Connect with vendors, gain insights and win prizes at your own pace.
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Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
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Optimizer HQ offers ultra-cheap SMS marketing
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Optimizer HQ debuts Texta, a cost-effective SMS marketing tool for SMEs, priced at just NZD $0.04 per text. Free setup, two-way messaging, and no contracts.
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Eventfinder taking off in Australia
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.
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Nothing but the classics
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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If you love history and reading, you could probably waste away hours on this site dedicated to the best classic novels ever written, dating centuries back.
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Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.
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A peek at Google’s Chrome OS
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Google showcases its upcoming Chrome OS for netbooks, promising web-based apps, enhanced security, and cloud storage, set for release next year.
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Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.
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Free TV, but not for long
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.