Technology news
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
Earth set to become a two moon planet
A 10-metre-wide asteroid will begin orbiting the planet on September 29.
From Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space mission
Powerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.
How travel delays the ageing process
And it's a lot more fun than eating salad and going to the gym.
AI news
Want to trade like Warren Buffett? New chatbot mimics minds of the greats
Wall Street's 'Intelligent Livermore ETF' will create new riches for investors.
BlackRock and Microsoft plan US$30b fund to invest in AI infrastructure
FT: Nvidia and MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power grids.
ASB parent CBA could replace thousands of call centre staff with AI
AI comes knocking for helpdesk jobs.
Tech Insider: NZ's starvation rations GovGPT, Beam’s pain is your $299 gain
'It looks like you're trying to make a chatbot. Can I help you with that?'
Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
More Technology news
Should NZ follow Australia’s social media ban for teens? Netsafe's suprising take
Plus: Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden weighs in.
Apple, Google must pay billions in back taxes and fines, EU court rules
Final decisions in long-running cases amount to a major victory for EU.
Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO
Where in the world is Stephen Macaskill?
Watch: Vessev’s hydrofoiling e-boat takes to the water, attracts US backer
Auckland startup had a funding close-call, backer reveals.
Apple’s launch: iPhone 16, Kiwi accent AI, AirPods that double as hearing aids
Apple launches new iPods, iPhones and other products.
‘Chrono-working’ tipped to be NZ’s next big employment craze
But are bosses suffering Next Big Thing fatigue?
One NZ predicament: Starlink ‘celltower in the sky’ slips
One NZ and Optus are forced to pull back on earlier promises as rivals target Musk's firm.
Allbirds shares sink 18% after company reveals plan to avoid Nasdaq delisting
Troubled Kiwi-American firm takes action.
One NZ raises mobile pricing by $5 a month, cites 24% bump in usage
Some prepay data prices will also increase.
Half-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock
The industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.