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Amazon CEO reveals new products to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT

The tech giant is upping its AI application efforts.

Japan government to unveil $238 billion stimulus

Once a tech leader, Japan has missed out on some important recent developments.

SpaceX set for Starship’s next flight, with Trump watching

The 30-minute launch window opens at 11am, New Zealand time.

Building a cleantech economy

New technologies that reduce carbon emissions reach across a range of industry sectors.

US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day

Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.

Mahesh Muralidhar: AI is the new vehicle for economic growth

OPINION: New Zealand could be poised to uniquely benefit from the AI boom.

Anthropic says latest AI model can control users’ computers

Financial Times: Start-up with Big Tech-backing says tool is like ‘human collaborator’.

Battery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute charge

Financial Times: Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way.

Google co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrub

Financial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.

Serato deal fails to clear Commerce Commission hurdle

DJ battle: Regulator says no to takeover of Serato.

Green hydrogen export hub in Australia gets ‘significant’ funding

A Darwin project could be a major breakthrough.

Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year

Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.

Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme

The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.

Apple scraps ‘buy now, pay later’ service in the US just months after rollout

Financial Times: iPhone maker pivots from Pay Later service after just one year.

Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays

Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.

Opinion: Opening the door to investment

OPINION: The move to risk-based approach to assessing FDI applications is a game-changer.