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Is this what an early earthquake warning system would look like in NZ?
Scientists have been testing tech taking NZ closer to an early quake warning system.

Survey finds most Kiwis spooked about malicious AI - minister responds
AI scams are growing in sophistication - at pace.

Game over? Industry suffers slowdown after decades-long winning streak
Sales growth in consoles and mobile apps hit as outlook clouds for $326b sector.

Taylor Swift threatens college student with legal action
Swift says Jack Sweeney's automated private jet tracker provides a 'roadmap' for stalkers.

Virtual reality: It’s an earthquake, it’s a tsunami, it’s... only a simulation
A Tauranga council adviser says people find the experience immersive and surprising.

Juha Saarinen: As the Apple Mac turns 40, here's a look back at its rollercoaster ride
OPINION: The Apple Mac turns 40.

Editorial: Classroom cellphone ban gives teachers a fighting chance
OPINION: Despite mixed evidence, school students will have phones taken away this year.

Can using your phone at work offset pressures at home?
A new study suggests using your phone at work can help ease pressures at home.

Juha Saarinen: How the chip war and the future of AI will decide world power
OPINION: Western export controls notwithstanding, the Chinese aren’t giving up.

The secret ways technology is stealing your time
While technology may help us to save some time, we often end up doing the opposite.

'Very traditional' Napier industry embraces 'co-bot' tech
The Ahuriri-based wool-testing robot can work around the clock.

Get the top tech deals on Black Friday
Treating yourself or gift-hunting? It's the best time to buy the tech you've been eyeing.

When to give your child their first mobile phone
It's important to chat to kids about online safety, but how do you start the conversation?

Black Friday bargains: The game console offering money-saving deals
A third of Kiwis plan to spend more than $500 on Black Friday or during Black Week.

How to talk to your kids about AI
Generative AI is here to stay and it's accessible to everyone - including your kids.

Refurb scheme aims to deliver 20,000 ex-corporate laptops to students
The initiative will also address New Zealand's lousy e-waste record.

What 70 years of research tells us about children and screens
How worried should parents be about their kids’ screen time?

Juha Saarinen: Why Ultra 2 is the Apple Watch to splash out on
OPINION: And what you need to know.

'Battery heaven': A light-hearted approach to safety in Rangitīkei
The campaign message contains a ‘eulogy’ for the deceased batteries.

Cautions advised over disposing lithium-ion batteries
The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.