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Companies turn to in‑house influencers to boost AI adoption

Companies like Morgan Stanley and HubSpot are using AI ‘ambassadors’ to teach peers.

Have we reached peak smartphone? Oppo doesn't think so

CEO Elvis Zhou says smartphones will stay central as AI tech evolves.

AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?

Experts warn bot‑written reviews risk feeling impersonal or overly positive.

Robot tumbles during debut at Moscow tech showcase

Developers said AIDOL's fall was likely caused by a sudden voltage drop.

How Kiwi leaders are gearing up for the AI-powered decade ahead

Sophie Moloney, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy and Miles Hurrell are this year’s CEO finalists.

AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world's first US$5t company

Nvidia's value now tops the combined worth of Tesla, Meta and Netflix.

Amazon cuts staff by 14,000 as it invests in AI

Vice-president Beth Galetti says the shift frees resources to fund Amazon’s AI ambitions.

Google unveils plan to restart US nuclear plant to power AI infrastructure

The company has signed a 25-year deal to buy power from the Iowa nuclear plant.

Govt-backed Foodstuffs trial aims to cut single-use plastic waste

Customers can borrow deli containers by tapping their phone at the checkout.

Four ideas to unlock NZ’s next generation of global firms

From start-up sparks to flywheel: How NZ can match Sydney’s tech surge.

From milk bar to market giant: How Tip Top built 90 years of sweet success

Froneri has invested heavily in the business since buying it seven years ago.

Small Business: A breath of fresh air with Goodair Nosebuds

Professor David White talks to Tom Raynel about his invention and business, Goodair.

New arms industry in New Zealand: From dream to warfighting drone in just a few weeks

Beef, dairy, wine and ... lethal drones? Military, civilian leaders mull NZ arms industry.

Defence Force wants stronger collaboration from local industries

Defence Industry Strategy launched as civilian and military leaders cite global threats.

Tesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers

The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.

Inside the changing business of war

Global venture capital in defence tech hit $53.5b last year, up 33% on the previous year.