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Google has illegal monopoly in ad tech, US judge rules
The tech giant was accused of acting illegally to dominate sectors of digital advertising.

Trump’s trade war casts a shadow on America’s AI boom
Aggressive tariffs threaten to undermine Silicon Valley’s work on the crucial technology.

Monopoly Go! game maker Scopely to buy Pokémon Go team
Company running Marvel Strike Force, Star Trek Fleet Command takes over.

Anthropic releases its 'smartest' AI model
Its name is Claude. And its backers say it's the smartest AI tool yet.

‘Is that Ticketek?’: Christchurch woman receives 7-8 wrong number calls per day
Incorrect Google Maps number directs daily Ticketek customer queries to frustrated woman.

Tech Insider: Google follows Microsoft in raising prices as it bundles AI
Don't want it? Google will add it to its suite and raise the price anyway.

Mexico says it will sue Google if tech giant insists on using ‘Gulf of America’
Google has no right to rename Mexico’s continental shelf, the country's President says.

Google’s AI has been breaching NZ court name suppressions
The former Act Party president was named by the AI before his suppression lapsed.

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Trump's order also changed Denali back to Mt McKinley.

Why this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestone
The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.

'Just about spat my coffee': How five mates made a viral Google moment
'We saw the car and thought, Why not?'

Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock
Nvidia clawed back some of yesterday's losses after the DeepSeek shock.

The controversial change coming to Google Maps
A new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.

Tech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inauguration
Tech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.

From 3G shutdown to AI slop: Tech red flags and green flags for 2025
The good stuff and bad stuff to watch out for in the year ahead.

Most popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global study
From aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.

NZ’s most embarrassing tech disasters, Part 3
Remember Localist, Flying Pig and Incis? Some people would rather not.

Murder suspect caught on Google Street View ‘loading body into car boot’
A couple were arrested in an alleged love triangle killing in Spain.

How Big Tech builds data centres
Amazon infrastructure boss reveals how it designs and powers massive data houses.

'Very disappointed': Govt puts digital news bill on hold, may follow hardline new Oz law
The Government has signalled a potentially harder line – but it will be delayed.

The AI wars: How Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta are investing
Big tech giants are investing billions to achieve AGI.