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Outdoors stories - Page 5

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Why prefabricated, modular solutions are a perfect fit for edge data centers
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
The use of prefabricated, modular data center components is becoming increasingly popular for building edge data centers.
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Keep your bearings in the great outdoors with Garmin’s new wrist-mounted navigators
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
Garmin launches new Foretrex 601 and 701 ballistic edition wrist-mounted GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical use.
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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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model x
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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.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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kiwi startup spotlight
By September, Magical Park will be active in 28 parks and 44 primary schools in New Zealand, 12 parks in Australia, and two parks in the UK.
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Hands-on review: UE Wonderboom punches above its weight for sound quality and value
Sat, 1st Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
If you’re looking for an affordable, durable, portable speaker with crisp sound quality for day-to-day use, the Wonderboom makes a solid case.
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WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard has taken its wireless solutions to the rugged outdoor environment with the release of a new cloud-ready wireless outdoor access point.
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Move over UE Boom, there’s a new (actually old) kid in town
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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digital entertainment
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bose
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wireless speakers
​Bose has recently introduced its new range of Bluetooth speakers, that shares the cylindrical shape of arguably the market dominator, UE Boom.
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Oxfam Trailwalker event huge success with companion app
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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charity
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mobile apps
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outdoors
More than 1,000 participants braved the outdoors, with the goal of travelling 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours.
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Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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dicker data
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distributors
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outdoors
Three Dicker Data New Zealand resellers took to the great outdoors last week after winning the distributor's Walk the Walk promotion.
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Rugged mobility: Take your PC anywhere you need it – without fear
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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notebook
As we become an increasingly mobile workforce, demand for devices that accompany us anywhere has soared - here's a look into two Durabook products.
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IoT, edge of cloud powering up new business opportunities
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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it training
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data analytics
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iot
Increasing digitisation of equipment outside data centres and computer rooms means a growing need for power protection at the fringe of cloud.
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Christchurchians to put down tech for digital detox
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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smartphones
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cloud services
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digital technology
Canterbury residents to take part in 'All Right? Digital Detox' by putting down their smartphones and devices on Sunday.
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Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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geo ar games
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fundertech
FunderTech is sending this Kiwi tech company to China to pitch their idea in front of 300-500 investors - here's an update on their progress.
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Telstra's latest network tests inch closer towards gigabit speeds
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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uc
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ericsson
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telco
Telstra is getting closer to achieving commercial gigabit speeds on its network, reaching download speeds of 979 Mbps and uplink speeds of 129 Mbps.
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Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO’s server issues?
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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gaming
Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.
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Pòkemon Go is ruining lives: Reasons why you shouldn't play
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon
My name is Ashton and I’ve been clean for nine days. I’ve steered clear of the app, as I’ve seen what it has done to my colleagues, friends & family.
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Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.
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Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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earthquakes
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sky
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
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Hands-on review: DJI OSMO handheld 4K camera
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It's a drone camera without the drone, so you can keep your feet and camera close to the ground... if you want to.
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Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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facebook
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social media
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outdoors
Facebook introduces 'automatic alternative text' to help blind people experience and understand photos on the platform.