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Google not required to sell Chrome in antitrust victory

US judge rejects demand for Google to sell Chrome in major case.

Why China is trying to tame its electric car frenzy

NYT: A closer look at China's electric vehicle industry doesn't paint a pretty picture.

‘Vibe hacking’: Chatbots put to work for cybercriminals

Anthropic said a chatbot was weaponised to help carry out data extortion attacks.

Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking

Canberra is placing the onus on tech companies to block 'nudify' and stalking apps.

Why AI chatbots may not be ready to support NZ teens' mental health

RAND senior policy researcher Ryan McBain takes us through the worrying trend sweeping America.

Being AI fined $50,000 over NZX governance breaches

Being AI accepted full responsibility.

Amazon construction freeze: PM at tech giant's launch but massive Auckland site sits abandoned

Amazon announced it would spend $7.5 billion in 2021.

Meta AI under fire for creating sexualised images of child stars

Meta’s AI created topless images of child celebrities, sparking safety concerns.

Superslim iPhone tipped for Sept 9 Apple event

The rumoured lineup of new products includes a foldable phone.

Concern Ticketek acquisition of Eventfinda may increase prices for consumers

The two companies say the deal will make it easier for people to buy tickets.

Tech Insider: 'Mario' fronts on 'tough decisions' at Mighty Ape after Kong-sized write-down, talks up new feature

'It's like buying at the top of the housing market.'

Opinion: Teens are using chatbots as therapists. That’s alarming

NYT OPINION: Why we need better safeguards for AI chatbots in teen mental health.

Musk sues Apple, OpenAI claiming illegal AI partnership

Musk's companies seek billions in damages and a permanent injunction.

Mighty Ape suffers King Kong-sized write-down after disastrous site upgrade

Mighty Ape's holiday revenue plunged 22.1% to A$30m after site issues.

Chorus returns to profit, sees stronger FY2026

UFB network operator updates on potential new projects, consults on $28/month plan.

SpaceX’s expensive Starship explosions start to add up

A test-stand incident in June was the latest in a series of recent setbacks for Starship.