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NZ-made Covid-19 testing device approved by US but not here
An Auckland biotech company is struggling to get its PCR testing device approved for use here, despite having twice been given the green light by the United States FDA.
NZ-made Covid-19 testing device approved by US but not here
A New Zealand-developed Covid-19 testing device has just won regulatory approval for use in the United States.
The device was developed by Auckland biotech company Ubiquitome in partnership with Yale… Audio
Nearly 10,000 vapes confiscated from flight baggage in 2022
The number of vapes being confiscated from people's checked luggage at airports over the past year has quadrupled.
Almost 10,000 vapes had to be removed by Aviation Security in 2022 - up from just… Audio
PPTA wants students to learn how to work with AI
The president of the Post Primary Teachers Association says young people need to learn to work with Artificial Intelligence.
The New South Wales and Queensland Governments have banned students from… Audio
Schools should be using AI applications - expert
An artifical intelligence and education expert says schools should use AI technology to improve assessments and foster original thinking in students.
The New South Wales and Queensland Governments… Audio
Thomas Cheesewright : Futurism
What will life look like a hundred years from now?
Will humans be living in space, or are we more likely to be too focused on growing enough food for an ever increasing world population.
Tom… Audio
Climate change: Invest in technology that removes CO2 - report
Technology to remove the planet-warming greenhouse gas CO2 from our atmosphere must be urgently ramped up, leading climate experts say in a new report.
Boeing wins contract to develop experimental fuel-efficient airliner
Boeing will work with NASA to "build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft" at a cost of over NZ$1 billion.
Taliban pay for Twitter blue tick
Prominent members of the Taliban have reportedly attained a blue tick on Twitter thanks to its paid for verification service.
Previously, the blue tick was a marker than an account was authentic… Audio
Microsoft to shed 10,000 jobs as recession worries cloud tech sector
Microsoft's announcement is the latest in a series of job layoffs in the technology sector that is long past its strong growth during the pandemic.
HelloFresh says 'technical glitch' behind overcharging
The food delivery company, accused of billing customers for food they didn't order, had previously denied anything was wrong.
Promising new methods in pipeline to tackle cruise ship biofoul
Marine antifouling technologies that include air bubble barriers could help keep marinas clean and stop ships being turned away from New Zealand ports.
Musk could pay billions in damages over Telsa tweet
A trial into a tweet by Elon Musk claiming he would take Tesla private in a $US72 billion buyout is set to begin.
Microsoft to expand ChatGPT access as OpenAI investment rumours swirl
Microsoft Corp says it is widening access to hugely popular software from OpenAI, a start-up it is backing whose futuristic ChatGPT chatbot has captivated Silicon Valley.
Transmission Gully: Long-term solution takes shape for cellphone black spots
A specialist company is confident its plan for four new cell towers will ease any gaps in cellphone coverage for the Wellington motorway. Audio
HelloFresh told to stop charging customers to return food they didn't ask for
"Some HelloFresh customers are being short-changed, and it needs to stop."
Taliban officials buy Twitter blue ticks for 'priority' ranking
Subscribers to Twitter Blue get "priority ranking in search, mentions, and replies", the service says.
Gallagher expansion sees livestock handling business acquisation
Farming products and equipment manufacturer Gallagher Group has bought an Australian gate and livestock handling equipment business as part of its international expansion plans.
Man loses $40,000, banks warn to protect passwords
Bank customers beware is a frequent message this summer as New Zealanders are being warned to watch out for financial scams.
Tesla cuts prices in Europe and US as share prices plummet
The electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has cut the price of some of its most popular car models by up to 20 percent in Europe and the US
The Elon Musk-owned company has made the move in a bid to… Audio
