Technology news
Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?
A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.
One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'
The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.
'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fans
New York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.
Xero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b deal
Accounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b.
Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider
Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Science news
NZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in space
The satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.
Near Antarctica, saltier seas mean less ice, study finds
New York Times: The study used data from satellites to track changes.
How Pentagon cuts to data will leave hurricane forecasters in the dark
Data from three satellites will no longer be made publicly available by the end of July.
AI news
Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.
'Like a nuclear explosion': Investor on AI's greatest threat
Khosla Ventures invested US$50m in OpenAI for a 5% stake in 2019.
Could AI authors be coming to your local library?
Only one city has banned AI books, but many are open to stocking them in the future.
Letters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?
OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.
One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'
The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.
Scarlett Johansson: AI can't replicate the soulfulness of actors
She feels AI threatens society's foundational trust and moral compass.
More Technology news
AI is transforming Indian call centres. What does it mean for workers?
New jobs are being created in India's service industry as the AI revolution picks up pace.
Spark bags $47m windfall
Funds from sale of stake in Hutchison Telecommunications will be used to reduce debt.
Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.
They asked an AI chatbot questions. The answers sent them spiralling
New York Times: Generative AI chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes.
Trump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed ban
ByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.
On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.
Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.
Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?
The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.
What you need to know about Trump Mobile's ambitious phone plans
Trump Mobile was launched by Trump's sons at Trump Tower in New York.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.
One NZ expands Starlink partnership to Internet of Things
Direct to Cell service reaches 40% of the country not covered by land-based networks.
Internet services worldwide hit by glitches, Cloudflare blames Google’s Cloud Platform
Cloud service says it's coming back online.
Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab - could it overtake Nvidia?
This is the first time the lab's ever been shown to international outsiders.
Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab - could it overtake Nvidia?
This is the first time the lab's ever been shown to international outsiders.
Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.
Herald NOW: New electric ferries set to start operating in Auckland in next six months
Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge speaks to NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall about electric ferry trials ahead of their rollout in Auckland. Herald NOW