Australia (Australian) stories - Page 89
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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techcollect
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e-waste
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
The drone film festival is coming to a city near you
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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drones
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dffanz
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blackmagic design
The Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand is set to take flight, showcasing nearly 40 short films shot by drones.
Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Garmin and Disney team up to create activity trackers for kids
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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garmin
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star wars
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disney studios
Garmin Australia has partnered with Disney to release the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker, featuring Star Wars and Marvel themes.
Google is keeping the Pixel out of the trash
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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google
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pixel
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partners
Google teams up with MobileMuster, ensuring Pixels are recycled, not binned, amid the release of Pixel 2 in Australia.
Aussies are amped about Tesla batteries
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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solar power
74% of Aussies foresee battery storage revolutionising home energy, as Tesla leads the charge in large-scale battery deployment.
ManageEngine promises day one iOS 11 support
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
ManageEngine's Mobile Device Manager Plus now supports iOS 11 features, including QR code scanning and Classroom app enhancements.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
The findings come from the company’s Future of Networking survey, which includes responses from 1000 IT decision makers.
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch ‘pop-up’ check-in service
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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travel
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partners
Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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vr
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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apps
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trend micro
The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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media design school
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esports
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creative technologies
ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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robots
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star wars
Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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lenovo
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star wars
Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.
The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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robots
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anki
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palm
Anki, the Silicon Valley-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, announced it is bringing the future of consumer robotics to ANZ...
Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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drones
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agriculture
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intersec
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
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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tesla
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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.