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The Blood of the Dawnwalker embraces the night in a dark fantasy RPG

Players will juggle daylight swordplay and nocturnal vampire powers as Coen races to save his family within 30 days in 14th Century Europe.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • This month

Gaming

Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game

The 2027 release will cast players as Kaatri, a lone warrior whose pact-fuelled magic drives exploration and combat in a dark open world.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Theia unveils AI bat tracking for 3D baseball swing analysis

Theia launches AI bat and body tracking that turns everyday baseball video into lab-grade 3D swing analysis, no sensors or wearables needed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026

Generative AI

Luma AI unveils Ray3 Modify for controllable AI video

Luma AI debuts Ray3 Modify, a controllable video model in Dream Machine that reshapes scenes while preserving actors' performances.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025

Hyperscale

Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists

Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Digital twins

Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Health Technologies

Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Global expansion

Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device

Ikonz has unveiled an AI digital avatar of ex-cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on its Holographic Extended Reality device in Kolkata.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Amazon & prpl partner to enhance software deployment

Amazon Web Services teams up with the prpl Foundation to streamline software deployment on customer premises equipment, enhancing applications like motion sensing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Digital Entertainment

Nikon launches super-telephoto NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens

Nikon's NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens delivers exceptional performance and creative flexibility for photographers in a compact size.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023

Unified Communications

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus reinvents rotating display form factor

The company also announced powerhouse ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and innovative Lenovo Magic Bay accessories, and a new ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 Wireless Dock.

By Gaurav Sharma • 10 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023

Digital Signage

Lenovo goes bigger, bolder with new dual-screen Yoga Book 9i

Lenovo introduces a multifaceted Yoga Book 9i dual-screen device, stunning Yoga desktop, category-defining tablets, and a novel motion-capture device concept.

By Gaurav Sharma • 16 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Motion Capture stories

Gaming

PlayStation's 30-year legacy: gaming's influence in New Zealand life

PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool

Alibaba has launched Wan2.2-S2V, an open-source speech-to-video model that creates high-quality animated videos from single photos and audio clips.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Physical Security

Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany

StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015