News archive: May 2018
These news items report on real world examples of innovation in technology. They show students the relevance of the skills they’re developing in the technology learning area.
You can use them to start discussions with students at all levels of the curriculum, building on their current understandings.
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The Truck Surf Hotel Is a 2-Story Hotel on 6-Wheels
The design combines the comforts of a hotel with the “go anywhere” possibilities of a camper van.
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Living with: Nadi X smart yoga pants
The leggings can track movements and provide haptic feedback in the form of small vibrations.
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'Really proud': Meet Meghan's dress designer
The designer wanted the garment to depict Meghan’s modern and fresh approach to life.
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NZ innovation: Practising for rare surgery with 3-D printing
Surgeons can practice on accurately scaled premature infant organs printed from plastic and silicone.
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Uber reveals "skyport" proposals for flying taxi services
The landing and take-off ports are intended for popular city locations, such as concert halls.
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Bergadana gives the ambulance a sleek, all-white makeover
The interior surfaces have smooth and geometrically-textured skin causing the space to look wider.
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Apple proposes 13 new accessibility emojis
Apple’s aim is to better represent individuals with disabilities and provide a more inclusive experience.
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A behind the scenes look at Leavingstone’s miniature 'Hungry hungry hamsters' set
The sizeable Georgian set design team spent 1984 hours building the comprehensive set.
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Bureau Betak designs surrealist checkered pavilion for Dior's SS18 in Paris
The set featured monochromatic tones and oversized body parts hanging from the ceiling.
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Wool mill calls for origin labelling
Interweave produces 150,000 metres of fabric a year, 70 percent of this leaves New Zealand.