Technology
Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
20th Sep 24, 10:43am
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Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
LinkedIn is opting in its users to train generative artificial intelligence; here's how to opt out
20th Sep 24, 9:11am
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LinkedIn is opting in its users to train generative artificial intelligence; here's how to opt out
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Exploding pagers and spying cranes in ports: Trusting your infrastructure can be dangerous
19th Sep 24, 12:04pm
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Exploding pagers and spying cranes in ports: Trusting your infrastructure can be dangerous
Mid-week tech news roundup: Russia out of your Facebook and other apps, protections for teens on Instagram, and someone blew up Hezbollah's pagers
18th Sep 24, 10:55am
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Mid-week tech news roundup: Russia out of your Facebook and other apps, protections for teens on Instagram, and someone blew up Hezbollah's pagers
NZ Police warn against elaborate QR code attacks: don't panic, but beware where the scans want to take you
17th Sep 24, 9:52am
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NZ Police warn against elaborate QR code attacks: don't panic, but beware where the scans want to take you
The Internet is worse than it used to be. How did we get here, and can we go back?
17th Sep 24, 9:21am
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The Internet is worse than it used to be. How did we get here, and can we go back?
Worries that China’s external surpluses result from industrial policies reflect an incomplete view, says the IMF
17th Sep 24, 7:27am
Worries that China’s external surpluses result from industrial policies reflect an incomplete view, says the IMF
Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
15th Sep 24, 1:51pm
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Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
Panasonic's Amazon-integrated Z95A OLED TV delivers on image quality, and does away with the need for soundbars
14th Sep 24, 9:10am
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Panasonic's Amazon-integrated Z95A OLED TV delivers on image quality, and does away with the need for soundbars
Plans underway for tech giant Oracle to build data centres powered by small nuclear reactors
13th Sep 24, 9:12am
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Plans underway for tech giant Oracle to build data centres powered by small nuclear reactors
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'Massless' structural batteries that weigh much less promise to extend EV range by 70%, and bring thinner electronic devices
12th Sep 24, 9:22am
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'Massless' structural batteries that weigh much less promise to extend EV range by 70%, and bring thinner electronic devices
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Callaghan Innovation and Whāriki Māori Business Network develop GovGPT AI chatbot pilot project with Microsoft
11th Sep 24, 1:03pm
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Callaghan Innovation and Whāriki Māori Business Network develop GovGPT AI chatbot pilot project with Microsoft
Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law
11th Sep 24, 9:54am
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Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law
South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?
10th Sep 24, 11:05am
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South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?
'Glowtime' Apple event featured new iPhones, watches and AirPods with AI announced but not yet ready
10th Sep 24, 9:25am
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'Glowtime' Apple event featured new iPhones, watches and AirPods with AI announced but not yet ready
Pavel Durov, founder of social network Telegram, signals moderation improvements, maintains innocence
9th Sep 24, 9:22am
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Pavel Durov, founder of social network Telegram, signals moderation improvements, maintains innocence
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission assessed if GenAI is good at summarising public submissions. It's not
7th Sep 24, 9:48am
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The Australian Securities and Investment Commission assessed if GenAI is good at summarising public submissions. It's not
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Extensive Russian propaganda operations in the United States come to light as prosecutors charge online influencers and broadcasters
6th Sep 24, 9:29am
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Extensive Russian propaganda operations in the United States come to light as prosecutors charge online influencers and broadcasters
Nations with authoritarian governance like the UAE and China have massive advantages over Western counterparts, Angela Huyue Zhang says
6th Sep 24, 9:22am
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Nations with authoritarian governance like the UAE and China have massive advantages over Western counterparts, Angela Huyue Zhang says
Asia-Pacific's bringers of backbone bandwidth for broadband networks are congregating in the capital
5th Sep 24, 3:24pm
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Asia-Pacific's bringers of backbone bandwidth for broadband networks are congregating in the capital
The IMF says a productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability everywhere
5th Sep 24, 11:02am
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The IMF says a productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability everywhere
Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
4th Sep 24, 2:03pm
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Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research
4th Sep 24, 9:52am
Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research
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If your internet service is down in the Auckland suburbs of Mangere Bridge and Onehunga, here's why
3rd Sep 24, 1:05pm
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If your internet service is down in the Auckland suburbs of Mangere Bridge and Onehunga, here's why
Govt vs billionaire: Brazil closes down Musk's social network over court order non-compliance, and threatens Starlink
3rd Sep 24, 9:37am
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Govt vs billionaire: Brazil closes down Musk's social network over court order non-compliance, and threatens Starlink