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US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports
Industry backlash and most countries will face a cap on advanced chip imports.
UK to ‘unleash’ AI to turbocharge economy
AI touted as saviour for teachers personalising lessons to business record-keeping.
Scientific breakthrough gives new hope to building quantum computers
Financial Times: Experts compare achievement to first human-made nuclear chain reaction.
Revolut applies for NZ banking licence
Fintech hopes licence will enable it to offer new products and enhance consumers' trust.
Zuru Group's Mowbray siblings win Visionary Leaders Award
How Zuru’s automation is changing the toy and building industries.
Amazon CEO reveals new products to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT
The tech giant is upping its AI application efforts.
Japan government to unveil $238 billion stimulus
Once a tech leader, Japan has missed out on some important recent developments.
SpaceX set for Starship’s next flight, with Trump watching
The 30-minute launch window opens at 11am, New Zealand time.
Building a cleantech economy
New technologies that reduce carbon emissions reach across a range of industry sectors.
US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day
Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.
Mahesh Muralidhar: AI is the new vehicle for economic growth
OPINION: New Zealand could be poised to uniquely benefit from the AI boom.
Anthropic says latest AI model can control users’ computers
Financial Times: Start-up with Big Tech-backing says tool is like ‘human collaborator’.
Battery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute charge
Financial Times: Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way.
Apple’s launch: iPhone 16, Kiwi accent AI, AirPods that double as hearing aids
Apple launches new iPods, iPhones and other products.
China’s new back doors into Western markets
Financial Times: How Chinese companies set up shop to get around tariffs and barriers.
'Proud moment': App from young innovator takes top award
Young Innovators Awards yia winners announced.
Citadel and DE Shaw slashed Nvidia holdings ahead of market rout
Financial Times: Sharp divisions among managers over the outlook for chip-making giant.
Teen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problem
Small Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.
Watch: New e-scooter operator Ario has a riderless twist
Self-stabilising design enables self-parking, scooters that will one day come to you.
Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch
Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.
Simon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policies
OPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?
Google co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrub
Financial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.
Serato deal fails to clear Commerce Commission hurdle
DJ battle: Regulator says no to takeover of Serato.
Green hydrogen export hub in Australia gets ‘significant’ funding
A Darwin project could be a major breakthrough.
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme
The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.