Technology
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
The US is beating China in the battle for semiconductors
The world's two biggest economies are battling over a precious resource: semiconductors, to build the chips that power our daily lives.
Gareth Shute: New Zealand musical gear innovations
New Zealanders ingenuity and number 8 wire mentality extends to local inventors and entrepreneurs, who have come up with some innovative gadgets to aid and inspire music makers in their creative… Audio
Privacy breaches on the rise - Commissioner
The number of online scams is increasing, prompting the Privacy Commission to urge agencies to report suspicious activity.
ChatGPT appears to pass medical school exams, educators rethinking assessments
The AI tool ChatGPT is capable of passing - or at least nearly passing - the US medical licensing exams, according to researchers.
New robot testing animal diseases
Testing for animal diseases will be now be quicker thanks to a robot being rolled out at Biosecurity New Zealand.
The robot is capable of testing up to seven thousand samples a day for exotic… Audio
US airports rumble back to life after FAA computer outage causes travel chaos
A problem with the system that alerts pilots to potential hazards has caused mass delays to thousands of flights.
Robot boosts animal disease testing in biosecurity emergency
Biosecurity New Zealand says a new robot for animal disease testing could be the answer to tackle exotic diseases outbreak in New Zealand's animals.
Holiday headache: Can a GPS tracker help you find your lost luggage?
A number of airlines, including Air New Zealand, have announced they will now allow GPS baggage trackers to be used on flights. Audio
Talking with NASA astronaut Dr Kate Rubins
NASA astronaut and microbiologist Dr Kate Rubins has been touring New Zealand taking part in a programme to promote STEM subjects. STEM is science, technology, engineering and math subjects, and the… Audio
What if your colleague is a bot? Harnessing the benefits of workplace automation without alienating staff
Analysis - The need for businesses to adapt to the workplace demands of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies, with clear implications for jobs and workers.
The digital skills gap in NZ
Most of us encounter the digital world every day through our mobile phones, computers, when we shop online or pay our bills. But are we a country with the skills to work in the digital realm? Justin… Audio
Jo Morris: TikTok Educator
A retired High School English teacher is proving to be a bit of a hit on social media. Jo Morris, also known as Jo the Write Coach has almost 14,000 followers on TikTok and some of her short videos… Audio
Jo Morris - the TikTok writing coach
Jo Morris, also known as Jo the Write Coach has almost 14,000 followers on TikTok and some of her short videos offering tips on everything from grammar to writing tips have garnered hundreds of… Audio