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    With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's tick of approval the autonomous aircraft could be operating in three years.

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    You Can Turn Google Maps Into Mario Kart Right Now

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    Flying Cars Are a Thing You Can Buy Now

    A Dutch company has made the world's first commercially available car-aircraft.

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    Amazon Is About to Open Its First Futuristic Checkout-Free Grocery Store

    The Seattle store has no queues, registers or checkouts — customers choose what they want and are charged accordingly.

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    Auckland Transport Is Launching a New Electric Rideshare Service

    In an effort to improve access to public transport, reduce congestion and free up parking.

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    This New Ember Smart Mug Keeps Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature

    This mug won't let your coffee go cold — even if you forget about it for 45 minutes.

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    Germany's 'Train of the Future' Features a Gym, Gaming Consoles and Beer on Tap

    It's currently just a concept, but Deutsche Bahn's Ideas Train also features sports screenings, a baked goods vending machine, and a coffee cube serving up speciality sips.

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    Nokia Is Re-Releasing Its Classic 3310 Snake-Bearing Phone in 3G

    So you can play Snake, text your mates and browse Facebook.

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    A Temporary Tattoo Vending Machine Is Popping Up in Auckland

    Celebrate the weekend with some mystery ink.

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    This Dubai Coffee Shop Is Trialling Delivery by Drone

    In a one-day trial, beachgoers had iced coffees in their hands within 15 minutes of ordering.

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    This Aircon Smartwatch Promises To Keep You Cool From the Wrist Up

    The wearable device aims to offer a reprieve from heat and cold by sending signals to the wearer's brain through a special wrist strap.

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    Uber Has Been Stripped of Its License to Operate in London

    The ride-sharing service has been deemed "not fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licence."

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    This New Device Will Let You Charge Your Phone From a Distance

    It charges your device using electromagnetic technology.

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    What to Expect from the Just-Launched iPhone X in Six Water Cooler Bullet Points

    The home button is gone on Apple's newest, most ambitious device — but you'll be able to unlock it with your face.

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    Uber's Flying Taxis Could Be Coming to Australia

    The ridesharing service's Elevate project could be trialled in Sydney and Melbourne as soon as 2023.

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    What Does It Realistically Take to Live on Mars?

    A scientist and a future Martian discuss how humans can one day live on the Red Planet.

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    Tesla Has Just Started Production on Its First Mass-Market Electric Car

    This will make the price of a Tesla car significantly more affordable.

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    How Apple's New HomePod Smart Speaker Works

    A quick look at Apple's new Siri-based home speaker taking on Google Home and Amazon Echo.

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Book Holidays In Virtual Reality

    Wander through your chosen location, search for flights, pick your seat, give a few rental cars a try and purchase your trip, all in VR.

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    Google's Co-Founder Just Revealed a Legitimate 'Flying Car' Prototype

    Larry Page's 'Kitty Hawk Flyer' essentially resembles a mix between a jetski and a hoverboard.

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    Four-Wheeled Food Delivery Robots Are Cruising the Streets of San Francisco

    Forget UberEATS — your next meal could be delivered by a robot.

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    Nocar Cargo is Wellington's One-Man Sustainable Delivery Service

    Chatting bikes and local business with the man who made a job out of his love for cycling and working with interesting Wellington folk.

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    Wireless Phone-to-Phone Charging Might Soon Be A Reality

    Researchers are developing technology that will wirelessly transfer power between electronic devices.

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    Uber is Launching Its Food Delivery Service UberEATS in Auckland

    Food from more than 70 restaurants delivered direct to your door, desk or bed.

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    What to Expect from Nokia's New Smartphone Trio in Five Water Cooler Bullet Points

    An easy rundown of the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 — and that revamped classic 3310.

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    Wireless Charging Rooms Might Soon Be a Reality

    Say goodbye cables, hello battery power thanks to this new technological advancement.

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    This New Real-Time Translation App Will Change the Way You Travel

    The Aussie-made app translates both words and voice in 90 different languages.

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    Is Vienna's World-First Virtual Reality Bar the Hangout Spot of the Future?

    Combining the real and virtual worlds, with beverages.

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    The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

    Dancing in the park, openair cinema and a belated Christmas shindig.

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    Someone Has Invented the First Toothbrush With Artificial Intelligence

    It sounds incredibly clever and helpful, as well as a bit like technology in overdrive.

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    This Wearable Alcohol Sensor Tells You How Drunk You Are (And Will Be)

    Find out just how those after-work drinks are hitting the spot.

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    This Transparent Speaker Alerts You When Parts Need Replacing (and Recycles Them)

    Its creators are hoping to reduce the world's epic amount of annual e-waste.

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    Five New Pieces of Everyday Tech from CES 2017 (Including One Big Dud)

    Smart collars, smart scooters, smart... hairbrushes?

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