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Young developers whip up Covid map in one weekend
A group of school-aged developers taking part in a hackathon during lockdown have created an impressive Covid locations of interest map – all over one…
News Partner Programme launched by Apple (not for NZ, though)
Apple has introduced the News Partner Program, a new set of initiatives to expand Apple’s work with and support for journalism. The News Partner Program…
The Warehouse Group takes big stake in Zoom Pharmacy
An online pharmacy startup which says it uses state-of-the-art robotics in its pharmacy service has received a big investment from The Warehouse Group. The Warehouse…
US developers agree to Apple’s App Store updates and settle class action suit
Apple has announced changes coming to the App Store which, pending court approval from Judge Gonzalez Rogers (the same Judge that’s presiding over the Epic…
North and South Islands’ internet speeds roughly the same – Winter report
The latest Measuring Broadband NZ Winter Report has been released, and the results confirm the South Island’s internet speed is nearly the same as the…
Women in Tech champion Emma Southward appointed CEO of Remotexec
The global talent platform Remotexec, founded in Dubai, has appointed Emma Southward as its new chief executive – from across the world in New Zealand….
NZ Telco industry in “good shape”, says Telecommunications Forum (TCF) Annual Report
The just-released annual report, which provides an overview of the country’s telecommunications industry, has given a glowing review of New Zealand’s internet, mobile and wired…
Q&A with Hamish McKenzie (the Kiwi co-founder of Substack) on how writers can make good money again
Michael Moore joined Substack the other day. So did Dan Rather, Alison Roman, and even Edward Snowden. They join Andrew Sullivan has joined Substack as…
DOC ransomware attack – how a security expert rates its response
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has revealed an isolated ransomware attack occurred on July 21 at the Search and Rescue (SAR) Base at Aoraki/Mount Cook….
Vodafone’s weekend data giveaway sees rural usage surge
As Kiwis continue to rely on essential telecommunications services during the nationwide level 4 lockdown, Vodafone has reported an incredibly busy weekend of phone and…