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Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed an intriguing piece of information that hints at the translation product’s money-making potential. “The app translates a staggering 143 billions words every day, Pichai,” said. And, Pichai added that it got a big boost during the recent World Cup football tournament. Google Translate can take single words, whole sentences, or even entire web documents and translate them into one of more than 100 languages. The search giant launched its

What good is a phone you can’t use? Making sure your handset is always charged up is the name of the game, especially when traveling, not to mention that many people spend a lot of time on their phones. By now you probably know that portable battery chargers are great for giving your device extra juice on the go, but there are other ways to prevent your phone from depleting its energy in the first place. Here are three of the easiest procedures to action. Don’t wait until you

MYOB Futurist in residence Keran McKenzie says the world is at a convergence when it comes to technology, and anything is possible - but it's not without its risks.McKenzie's role as a futurist is to try and predict what technology will be coming and when, as well as how it will affect businesses. "Quantum computing will be massive. When you suddenly have computer power in objects that is greater than all of the computing power we have right now in the entire world - where a

On 30 September 2018, Auckland Transport will launch a new bus network for the North Shore. There will be new bus routes and new timetables. There will be new bus stops, while some existing bus stops will close. Many existing bus users will need to re-plan their usual journeys and take different buses, possibly from different stops. The New Network on the North Shore will be part of a simpler, more integrated public transport network for Auckland.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced in the budget that from 1st December 2018, if you have a Community Service Card, your doctor's bill will be reduced by from $20-$30. How that will be implemented is yet to be announced. Keep watching this space!

The silver economy has been described as a “global megatrend driven by unprecedented ageing”. It includes public and consumer expenditure related to population ageing. Older Kiwis contribute significantly to the New Zealand economy; they contributed $20.6 billion as consumers in 2016, rising to a projected $94 billion in 2061, they also increasingly contribute as taxpayers, as wage earners, and as volunteers. The SUPA-NZ Silver Economy research report showed the value of the

Did you know that some doctors are now giving a far more comprehensive medical for drivers over the age of 75, particularly in relation to mental ability. For example, you might be asked to count backwards from 100 in 7s. You may be given 5 words or sentences which you have to repeat later. Perhaps you will have to draw a clock or be asked about a current news item, etc etc. Just be prepared but don't worry about it. It can't be too bad as both the writer and his wife recentl

Did you realise that from 1st April 2018 we received a pay rise (i.e. our pension went up). The rates are Single living alone after tax, on tax rate "M" $400.87; on tax rate "S" $382.02 For Married the total for the couple after tax is tax rate "M" $616.72 and tax rate "S" $579.02 For other combinations and more information go to https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/benefit-rates/benefit-rates-april-2018.html#null

The Government is introducing a new winter energy payment to help older people and people on a benefit stay warm and healthy through winter. You don’t need to apply to receive the payment. It will be paid automatically to everyone getting NZ Super, Veteran’s Pension, Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment or a Youth Service Payment. People can choose to opt out of getting it. In 2018, the Winter Energy Payment will begin from 1 July to 30 September a

Seniorline Helping older people navigate the health system. Information for older people to make decisions about staying at home, retirement villages, homecare, day care and rest homes. Go to 'Links" for the website or phone 0800 725 463.