BusinessGoogle unleashes AI summaries in search, raising fears about less web trafficRetooled search will frequently favour responses crafted by AI over website links.14 May 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxRevenue Minister Simon Watts tackles Big Tech on taxChanges are afoot. An academic is sceptical about one approach, and favours another.14 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesMicrosoft profit up 20% amid AI push, Google parent pays first dividendPair soar where Meta struggled.25 Apr 10:05 PM
BusinessTwo tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicidesGiant platforms accused of 'fuelling a childhood mental health crisis'.10 Apr 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingHow tech giants cut corners to harvest data for AINew York Times: OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their rules.07 Apr 05:03 AM
BusinessBrowsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you thinkAfter Google's Chrome settlement, a look at what private surfing hides - or not.04 Apr 07:23 PM
WorldGmail revolutionised email 20 years ago - it was no jokeGmail revolutionised email while also launching Google's expansion beyond search.31 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow Big Tech is winning the AI talent warFinancial Times: Microsoft’s move latest sign huge firms are scooping up expertise.31 Mar 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHow Anna Mowbray chose her AI partner for latest start-upZuru cofounder weighed AI options from Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook and Google.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMelissa Lee defends pulling out of pre-booked interviews, says they would have been 'boring'Last week, the minister cancelled chats with NZME's Media Insider and RNZ's Mediawatch.19 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesStartup promises cheaper funding option for small businessesFunding provides options previously restricted to big firms.13 Mar 12:49 AM
WorldGoogle mishaps: Shot tourist sues tech giant after satnav suggested visit to 'murder capital’Shot in the face and robbed after satnav suggested a shortcut.06 Mar 12:50 AM
EditorialAndrew Holden: This week could change the game for NZ’s news companiesOPINION: Select committee to listen to submissions on Fair Digital News Bargaining BiIl.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGoogle releases Gemini, an AI-driven chatbot and voice assistantAs it races to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google has retired its Bard chatbot.08 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandGoogle Maps leads travellers to cow shedsConfused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.07 Feb 08:51 PM
KahuGoogle celebrates Waitangi Day with kotahitanga Māori design on homepageMāori designer Vincent Egan created the Google Doodle.05 Feb 11:01 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMedia tumult: Traditional TV broadcasting faces off switch - briefing documentThe ministry document highlights how little global giants contribute to local productions.31 Jan 11:37 PM
BusinessMicrosoft profit soars 33% on AI, cloud gains; Google’s parent returns to double-digit growthTech giants report.31 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandAI is our ‘Promethean fire’: Using it wisely means knowing its true nature – and our own mindsAI won't decide to kill us but we are very capable of 'apocalypsing' ourselves with it.07 Jan 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI in copyright caseFinancial Times: US newspaper alleges tech companies took ‘free ride'.27 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.27 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: US versus Google - what’s it all about?Opinion: Google has gone to extraordinary lengths to maintain its dominance.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGoogle loses antitrust court battle with makers of Fortnite video gameNew York Times: Case could reshape rules of how businesses can make money on Android.12 Dec 09:40 PM
WorldNot fit for purpose: Fitbit makes deceptive consumer law claims, fined $11m'We are pleased Fitbit admitted its misconduct, especially since this is the second time.'12 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandWhy news is disappearing from social media - and what that meansDr Merja Myllylahti has studied the impact of social media on our news.10 Dec 04:25 AM
BusinessGoogle to start deleting ‘inactive’ accounts this week. Here’s what you need to knowHave a Google account you haven’t used in a while? You may want to sign in before Friday.28 Nov 07:43 AM
Markets with MadisonTech-sceptic: What stocks the ACC is avoidingHead of the $47 billion state fund doesn't believe the AI hype.05 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesRevealed: The Super Fund's biggest tech stock betsThe tech giants to whom our retirement fortunes are tied.26 Oct 12:50 AM
SharesWall Street sinks sharply as Google parent Alphabet slumps 10pc; Microsoft an outlierNasdaq falls 2.5 per cent - close to its worst drop of the year.25 Oct 08:50 PM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
WorldGoogle sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridgeState troopers said there were no barriers or warning signs along the washed-out roadway.20 Sep 11:49 PM
KahuThe most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciationsGoogle data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.20 Sep 07:12 AM
Technology'This case is about the future': Google's massive anti-trust trial beginsThe suit claims Google exploited exclusive search engine deals to maintain its advantage.13 Sep 06:39 AM
WorldGoogle to force disclosure of AI in political adsPresidential campaigns in the US have started using generative AI tools for their ads.07 Sep 11:26 PM
