World first drone delivery service launches in NZ
Domino’s has joined forces with Flirtey to launch the first commercial drone delivery service in the world.
Technology
Contactless payments on the rise
The number of people using contactless payments has jumped over 20% compared to just a year ago, according to MasterCard research.
New $40 million CO2 plant opens
BOC has opened its new $40 million CO2 capture and purification plant
Countdown to accept Visa payWave on Debit
Countdown customers will be able to pay using Visa payWave on Debit in a move by the supermarket to offer greater payment choice.
John Buckley’s monthly tech round up
John Buckley’s monthly round up of all the tech worth knowing about, for work, rest and play.
Many NZ businesses unprepared for ‘Mobilegeddon’
Thousands of local businesses are not ready to meet Google’s upcoming ‘Mobilegeddon’ deadline according to a local marketing expert.
Robots to sell coffee machines
Food giant Nestle is planning to hire 1000 robots as sales clerks at stores across Japan. The first batch of the chatty humanoid called Pepper will report to work by the end of the year at outlets that sell coffee capsules and home espresso machines.
Smart digital images for smart marketing
Digital images are increasingly important in the marketing and sale of most products. Food and grocery companies need ready access to high quality “digital assets” for use in printed collateral, websites, point-of-sale displays, planograms, mobile apps and more.
Donate by EFTPOS this Daffodil Day
In our increasingly cashless society, charities relying on cash donations from street appeals can be on the losing end of technology advances. Many people simply don’t carry coins and notes in their wallets, instead paying for everything with EFTPOS or credit card.
Contactless payments way of the future
Business information analysts at IBISWorld expect that contactless payment methods could replace traditional physical credit and debit card payments by 2020 for transactions under $100.
ASB mPOS allows businesses to accept payments on-the-go
If you’re in business, like running a busy bar or cafe, selling high fashion or are a tradesperson on-the-go, ASB are introducing new technology to allow you to accept payments at any location with network coverage.
Growing through the roof
A Whole Foods Market store in New York has added a large climate-controlled farm on its roof, courtesy of local provider Gotham Greens. The hydroponic greenhouse needs no soil to grow high-quality vegetables year-round.