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Technology news
Watch: Aurora becomes first Kiwi-made aircraft to break the sound barrier
First civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.
Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up
The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.
Sky TV talks tough on rugby, expects softening revenue, possible extra satellite migration costs
Media firm reports tougher landscape – but sticks with profit and revenue guidance.
Peter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contract
The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.
NZ's largest tech exporters in the Tin200: Growth slows, staff fall, as Trump tariffs loom
The annual ranking of our largest and fastest growing tech exporters.
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
Science news
Heatwave behind NZ’s hottest summer could become ‘almost annual’ by 2040s
Regional NZ heatwaves once considered one-in-300-year events now concerningly more common.
Troubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedsters
Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.
Junk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?
Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.
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AI news
Nvidia revenue nearly doubles as AI chip demand remains strong
Financial Times: Analysts watch how new chips affect short-term growth.
US set to seek Google divestitures in search monopoly case
Financial Times: Concerns over training AI models, Google's power over online search.
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Are AI clones the future of dating? I tried them for myself
New York Times: Can AI improve your dating game?
I took a ‘decision holiday’ and put AI in charge of my life
New York Times: What happens if you let AI make all your decisions for a week?
Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0
Financial Times: Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies.
More Technology news
NZ’s Auror raises $82m from Taser maker, grocery giants
Firm pushes into the US, new AI tools.
Kiwi timelapse firm rakes in Series A millions, tools up with AI
A Christchurch start-up partners with North America's largest independent home builder.
Trump’s victory is a major win for Elon Musk and big-money politics
New York Times: Inside Elon Musk's $294m gamble that boosted Trump's campaign.
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
Australia's PM says social media platforms are 'doing real harm to our kids'.
Elon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?
New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.
Spark faces index D-Day: Analyst says stock over-sold
Analyst says while there have been setbacks, investors have overreacted.
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Newly minted unicorn: Jamie Beaton's Crimson raises $68m at $1b valuation
'It's the single biggest cheque we've ever written.'
'NZ is our superpower': American CEO on keeping faith in Kiwis
Life after the $1.5 billion firm's NZX delisting.
Travel warning: Older phones, some newer gadgets won’t work in Australia soon
The same goes for connected gadgets such as the Amazon Kindle.
Travel warning: Older phones, some newer gadgets won’t work in Australia soon
The same goes for connected gadgets such as the Amazon Kindle.
Commerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco tax
Starlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.
Report sees billions in productivity gains from UFB fibre
So why has NZ been falling behind?