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Opinion: Is it time to reconsider kids' device use in schools?
OPINION: Young Kiwis spent on average of six hours per day using screens.

'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.

Tech Insider: The portfolio you get demoted to; Survey rates the business usefulness of Microsoft’s Copilot AI
Surprising pros and cons of our new robot overlords.

Back to School: Parents reuse and repurpose to save money on expensive devices
Families should try to avoid finance options if possible, say budgeting advisers.

US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports
Industry backlash and most countries will face a cap on advanced chip imports.

Tech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft's 38% price rise, Amazon recruits NZ roles for Project Kuiper
PLUS: A peek over the fence at Amazon's Auckland data centre.

The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond
From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.

Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.

Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.

Amazon Web Services reveals when $7.5b NZ data centres will open
It's neck in neck with competitor Microsoft.

Wellington AI software firm in liquidation after ‘David and Goliath’ legal threat
30 staff lose jobs as larger US firm is accused of bullying.

Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.

Can sitting too close to a screen damage your eyesight?
The danger now comes from smartphones, tablets and computers.

Universities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligence
There has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.

Looming 3G shutoff weighs on Eroad result - but full-year guidance on track
Firm sees potential in new AI products, expansion of road user charges to petrol vehicles.

'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.

Kiwis lose $2.3b to online scams, Government readies three big moves
New type of scam emerges as the biggest threat.

'NZ is our superpower': American CEO on keeping faith in Kiwis
Life after the $1.5 billion firm's NZX delisting.

Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.

Wellington start-up raises $8m, hires Silicon Valley CEO, injects AI
Why a software firm shifted its centre of gravity to the US.

Google orders modular nuclear reactors for its data centres
Financial Times: The tech giant signs a deal with Kairos Power for seven plants.

Datacom says its new tool will deliver an AI confidence boost
Homegrown Enterprise AI Assistant hits the market.

2degrees wins big education contract previously held by Spark
Sir John Key's Palo Alto Networks is also part of the new N4L line-up.

Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.

‘We couldn’t have done it without AI’ – Kiwi start-up raises $6m
Start-up's customer research software adopted by some of NZ and Australia's biggest firms.

Kiwi businesses pay cyber-ransoms on the sly
That's despite stated policies not to pay.

Apple’s launch: iPhone 16, Kiwi accent AI, AirPods that double as hearing aids
Apple launches new iPods, iPhones and other products.