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Energy-miser technological strategy pays off hugely for chip designer Arm, which now looks to capitalise on the AI boom
9th Feb 24, 2:09pm
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Energy-miser technological strategy pays off hugely for chip designer Arm, which now looks to capitalise on the AI boom
The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices
1st Jul 22, 8:11am
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The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices
In the fourth part of a series on NZ's retail payment systems, Gareth Vaughan looks at EFTPOS and COVID-19, and finds banks in charge of implementing some of the key technologies that could crimp their revenues
8th Apr 20, 10:00am
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In the fourth part of a series on NZ's retail payment systems, Gareth Vaughan looks at EFTPOS and COVID-19, and finds banks in charge of implementing some of the key technologies that could crimp their revenues
Juniper Research estimates about four billion people will be using digital wallets by 2024, doing transactions worth more than US$9 trillion
13th Jun 19, 1:21pm
Juniper Research estimates about four billion people will be using digital wallets by 2024, doing transactions worth more than US$9 trillion
How using bank apps locks you into excessively high spreads & fees when you convert money from or to NZ accounts & why direct negotiation will save you a bundle
15th Aug 18, 12:16pm
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How using bank apps locks you into excessively high spreads & fees when you convert money from or to NZ accounts & why direct negotiation will save you a bundle
Patrick Watson probes the impact on the economy from people sharing more personal information and expecting others to do the same
26th Apr 18, 11:59am
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Patrick Watson probes the impact on the economy from people sharing more personal information and expecting others to do the same
Westpac NZ keen to follow Aussie parent and launch services allowing customers to bank while texting with iPhone contacts
24th Jan 18, 10:16am
Westpac NZ keen to follow Aussie parent and launch services allowing customers to bank while texting with iPhone contacts
Bernstein's Michael Parker probes cryptocurrencies and asks if you're paying for everything via your smartphone, why does the currency in which you are paying matter?
15th Jan 18, 4:08pm
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Bernstein's Michael Parker probes cryptocurrencies and asks if you're paying for everything via your smartphone, why does the currency in which you are paying matter?
Motu on a new robot language, the impact of iGen, immigration and job creation, BS detectors for science and inoculating against misinformation, depressing facts on climate change, and an obligatory reference to Jacinda Ardern
11th Aug 17, 10:02am
by Guest
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Motu on a new robot language, the impact of iGen, immigration and job creation, BS detectors for science and inoculating against misinformation, depressing facts on climate change, and an obligatory reference to Jacinda Ardern
CEO David McLean says Westpac NZ will launch Samsung Pay services, but notes slow uptake so far of smartphone payments in Australia and NZ
9th May 17, 3:04pm
CEO David McLean says Westpac NZ will launch Samsung Pay services, but notes slow uptake so far of smartphone payments in Australia and NZ
Siah Hwee Ang on America's show of steel, corruption on TV in China, NZ is 'first' again, nurturing home-grown, the big boys fight in Southeast Asia, who is stealing your job? and more
5th May 17, 10:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang on America's show of steel, corruption on TV in China, NZ is 'first' again, nurturing home-grown, the big boys fight in Southeast Asia, who is stealing your job? and more
Juniper Research sees users of the likes of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google's Android Pay reaching 56% of total mobile contactless payment users by 2021
19th Apr 17, 9:50am
Juniper Research sees users of the likes of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google's Android Pay reaching 56% of total mobile contactless payment users by 2021
BNZ unveils New Zealand launch of Android Pay for the bank's Visa Flexi debit card holders
1st Dec 16, 7:48am
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BNZ unveils New Zealand launch of Android Pay for the bank's Visa Flexi debit card holders
Apple Pay makes New Zealand debut through offer to ANZ NZ's Visa credit and debit card customers
13th Oct 16, 7:41am
Apple Pay makes New Zealand debut through offer to ANZ NZ's Visa credit and debit card customers
Banks are copping flak for shutting branches, but in a cold, hard business sense they could be closing more of them, Gareth Vaughan argues
26th Sep 16, 5:01am
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Banks are copping flak for shutting branches, but in a cold, hard business sense they could be closing more of them, Gareth Vaughan argues
ANZ NZ's move to partner with Apple Pay may be low key so far, but it's a big opportunity for the bank, Gareth Vaughan argues
12th Sep 16, 10:12am
ANZ NZ's move to partner with Apple Pay may be low key so far, but it's a big opportunity for the bank, Gareth Vaughan argues
ANZ NZ customers with Visa credit and debit cards to be offered Apple Pay, bank 'excited' but there are challenges and customer habits to overcome
8th Sep 16, 10:32am
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ANZ NZ customers with Visa credit and debit cards to be offered Apple Pay, bank 'excited' but there are challenges and customer habits to overcome
Juniper Research sees massive consumer spending growth via Apple Pay and Android Pay within two years
1st Sep 16, 4:27pm
Juniper Research sees massive consumer spending growth via Apple Pay and Android Pay within two years
Gareth Vaughan looks at why Semble has pulled the plug on mobile payments
19th Jul 16, 7:45am
Gareth Vaughan looks at why Semble has pulled the plug on mobile payments
Mobile wallet Semble ending mobile payments service, will focus on 'developing and building new services'
15th Jul 16, 9:24am
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Mobile wallet Semble ending mobile payments service, will focus on 'developing and building new services'
Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on the future of Bitcoin post Panama Papers, concerns around housing consents issued in Auckland, the spectrum of crazy in the US election, how to hike productivity, why smartphone growth is dwindling & more
13th May 16, 10:24am
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Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on the future of Bitcoin post Panama Papers, concerns around housing consents issued in Auckland, the spectrum of crazy in the US election, how to hike productivity, why smartphone growth is dwindling & more
Jenée Tibshraeny warns Gen Yers not to be lured into shifting their KiwiSaver to their banks due to convenience alone; urges non-bank providers to up their game in the digital department
5th May 16, 7:39am
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Jenée Tibshraeny warns Gen Yers not to be lured into shifting their KiwiSaver to their banks due to convenience alone; urges non-bank providers to up their game in the digital department
Gareth Vaughan on the milk powder paradox, a Chinese farmer's big sharemarket loss, Ambrose out of his bunker, things going wrong for a well intentioned boss & more
7th Aug 15, 10:02am
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Gareth Vaughan on the milk powder paradox, a Chinese farmer's big sharemarket loss, Ambrose out of his bunker, things going wrong for a well intentioned boss & more
Outgoing Banking Ombudsman says banks should 'better serve & protect those who technology is leaving behind'
3rd Aug 15, 11:02am
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Outgoing Banking Ombudsman says banks should 'better serve & protect those who technology is leaving behind'
Gareth Vaughan is up and running with Semble, after early frustrations suggesting getting the mobile wallet ought to be easier for customers
24th Jun 15, 11:44am
Gareth Vaughan is up and running with Semble, after early frustrations suggesting getting the mobile wallet ought to be easier for customers