PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark says Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ response provides model for boosting network resilienceWho'll foot the bill for better infrastructure? Minister, telco take different tacks.21 Feb 04:33 AM
BusinessTelco named first local reseller for Starlink Business, sends kits to emergency servicesTelco has connections with Elon Musk's firm.20 Feb 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Is Netflix pushing us back to piracy?Netflix has now tightened up where you can watch and that’s just a single household.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUnwanted connection: Who has control of your smart home?New York Times: Automation can sometimes lead to losing control of aspects of your home.20 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldWild ‘15 minute’ conspiracy theory growsA plan to make suburbs nicer places to live is now wrapped in a wild conspiracy theory.19 Feb 09:44 PM
BusinessKiwis the guinea pigs in new Facebook, Instagram paid service trialImposters at bay and better customer support promised: Kiwis first to trial paid scheme.19 Feb 08:01 PM
EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ not taking action over Chinese-made surveillance camerasThe cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua are widespread in this country.18 Feb 10:48 PM
BusinessRocket Lab helicopter mission underway to cut off MahiaGiant Sikorsky used for mid-air rocket snatch repurposed for aid mission.17 Feb 10:05 PM
TechnologyTikTok plans two more European data centres amid privacy fearsAuthorities are concerned masses of user data will be sent to China.17 Feb 09:36 PM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect GisborneUFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.17 Feb 04:40 AM
TechnologyYouTube CEO steps downWojcicki, a longtime Google executive, did not elaborate on her future.16 Feb 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallCyclone Gabrielle: Chris Keall - Three stalled - but doable - initiatives for better phone and broadband service for the regionsThree great initiatives, all stuck in the slow lane.16 Feb 04:30 AM
BusinessChorus reveals scale of East Coast fibre devastation, telcos fly in mini towers, satellite gearUFB network operator suffers double whammy.16 Feb 04:25 AM
BusinessTelcos install limited satellite broadband on East Coast as mass mobile, internet outages continueGenerators, but no fuel.15 Feb 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in futureOpinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyHow to prepare for a lost, stolen or broken smartphoneNew York Times: Planning ahead can make it easier if disaster strikes.13 Feb 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy chatbots are bound to spout bulls***FT: Some of what they say is true, but only as a byproduct of learning to seem believable.12 Feb 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrand tracking startup Tracksuit raises $7.5mAustralian venture capital fund Blackbird Ventures has backed the company.12 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: ChatGPT is a threat to language diversityPeople are both optimistic and frightened by the possibilities of AI tech.09 Feb 09:22 PM
BusinessChatbot glitches abound in new AIGoogle’s Bard, Baidu’s Ernie Bot and Microsoft’s Bing all arrived this week.09 Feb 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJarden Brief: Google parent takes a hit in rising tide of AI competitionArtifical intelligence competition rapidly expanding in challenge to tech giant.08 Feb 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessI met the woman who runs OnlyFans. It didn’t go wellTimes: Amrapali Gan says the site is much more than porn. Decca Aitkenhead isn't sold.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Excuses and techscuses - when technology drives you crazyOPINION: To have been a fly on the wall in the Auckland mayor’s office during the floods.08 Feb 03:20 AM
TechnologyMicrosoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine BingTech giant announces a new AI-powered search engine and browser.07 Feb 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBritcoin? UK closer to launching digital currency"Britcoin" is a digital version of the pound, not a cryptocurrency.07 Feb 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldElon Musk pledged to cleanse Twitter of child abuse content. It’s been rough goingNew York Times: Child sexual abuse imagery spreads even after the company is notified.07 Feb 01:18 AM
New ZealandRare green comet set to appear in New Zealand skiesThe comet was last visible 50,000 years ago.07 Feb 12:16 AM
Opinion'Bad bots': AI tech dangerous in criminals’ handsThe new ChatGPT bot has people worrying about the advances of AI technology.06 Feb 10:20 PM
WorldChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speechGoogle's new AI ChatGPT has been challenged to write the State of the Union address.06 Feb 06:32 PM
Technology‘Unethical’ judge asks ChatGPT for advice on child’s medical rightsArtificial intelligence expert lambasts claim that chatbot is similar to a secretary.04 Feb 01:02 AM
TechnologyJury finds Elon Musk didn’t deceive investors with 2018 Tesla tweetsThe nine jurors reached a verdict after less than two hours.04 Feb 12:22 AM
TechnologyMusk makes surprise appearance as Tesla tweet trial wraps upMusk is accused of misleading investors with his usage of Twitter for a Tesla buyout.03 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHigh-tech Kiwi company eyes US aerospace play, feels CO2 squeezeTech company sees growth opportunities in the space industry.02 Feb 04:00 PM