Elizabeth Warren wants regulators to look into Big Tech’s foray into automobiles.
Elizabeth Warren is calling for more federal oversight of Big Tech. In a letter (PDF link) the Democratic senator sent on Tuesday, she asked the...
Elon Musk’s acquisition and takeover of Twitter
Elon Musk completed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter last week. But Musk's journey from Twitter superuser to Twitter owner and CEO was anything but...
In response to privacy and racial profiling concerns, the NYPD has joined Ring’s neighbourhood watch app.
One of the most well-known police departments has joined Ring's Neighbors app. The New York Police Department has announced its intention to use Ring's neighbourhood...
Creators will be able to sell NFTs directly on Instagram thanks to Meta.
Meta is significantly expanding its support for NFTs. Meta announced during its Creator Week event that the company is now allowing some creators to create...
Twitter cancels the Chirp developer conference just two weeks before it was supposed to start.
In another sign of the internal turmoil at Twitter, the company has cancelled its Chirp developer conference, which was scheduled to take place on November...
According to reports, Elon Musk intends to cut Twitter’s workforce in half.
Twitter employees have been bracing themselves for mass layoffs since Elon Musk began his takeover. According to Bloomberg, the website's new owner and "Chief Twit"...
According to an October survey, worldwide adoption of Windows 11 is only 15%.
Over a year after its release, Windows 11 is still far from establishing dominance over Windows 10. Various surveys show varying adoption rates for Windows...
Listen to an AI perform a hauntingly human rendition of ‘Jolene.’
AI-powered image generators have received a lot of attention recently. However, musical machine learning models have made significant progress in recent years. Holly Herndon was...
Tomorrow, a swarm of 500 drones will bombard New York City with advertisements.
New Yorkers are accustomed to advertisements dotting the landscape, but they can no longer seek refuge in the skies. According to Gothamist, on November 3rd,...
Glasgow Apple Store employees vote to unionise.
On Wednesday, employees at an Apple Store in Glasgow, Scotland, voted to unionise. The vote came after "several" months of negotiations, which resulted in Apple...
Xumo is the new name for Comcast and Charter’s joint streaming venture.
Say hello to Xumo, the newly announced joint streaming venture between Comcast and Charter. According to the companies, it is an evolution of the previous...
Google is expanding its AI-powered flood detection and wildfire detection systems.
Google has been using artificial intelligence to develop a system that can predict floods for several years. It has also been developing tools for tracking...
Google Play Games is now available for PC in the United States.
Google Play Games is now available on PC in a growing number of countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia,...
To assist you with your holiday shopping, Gmail will track packages.
You may not need to switch between your email client and a web browser to see if a holiday gift will arrive on time. Google is...
Efeso Collins says his skin colour cost him 20,000 votes in Auckland mayoral race
Efeso Collins lost the Auckland mayoral race to Wayne Brown last month. Photo: Supplied / Efeso Collins Failed Auckland mayoral hopeful Efeso Collins says his...
Accidental comments suggest secrecy over immigration decision-making
Immigration lawyers say Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment documents released under the Official Information Act show reluctance to disclose information. Photo: RNZ / Dom...
A global helium shortage has doctors concerned about MRI capacity.
Helium is a common element that we take for granted. It is used to float birthday balloons. It is also used in some electronic devices,...
Registration ‘rigmarole’ adding to radiology sector woes
One medical imaging technician with almost 30 years' experience told RNZ he had opted to retire rather than go through the 'phenomenal amount of bureaucracy'...
People asked to check properties for knife or sharp object as police investigate death
Photo: Police are asking Lower Hutt residents to check their property for a knife or sharp object as part of their investigation into the death...
In comparison to MP3, Meta’s AI-assisted audio codec claims a 10x compression rate.
is a next-generation audio codec based on a complex neural network design, a system capable of packing a lot of audio punch into a small...
Over the course of seven years, an Apple employee stole $17 million through supply chain fraud.
In federal court, a former Apple employee pled guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States. The man committed the...
When not in use, the origami-inspired mouse folds flat.
Those who enjoy unusual PC peripherals may be interested in a new Kickstarter project called Air.0. At first glance, it appears to be a gimmicky...
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown warms to council agencies after first encounter
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: Stuff / Ricky Wilson Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has found some nice things to say about the council agencies he...
Countdown worker’s pay rise could lay groundwork for sector-wide change – union
New Countdown staff would start on the living wage Photo: Thousands of First Union members employed at Countdown supermarkets have voted to accept a two-year...
Christchurch fire caused by youth playing with fireworks – Police
The fire at Pegasus Bay has burned 160 hectares. Photo: George Heard Police say the fire north of Christchurch that forced more than 100 people...
Google says privacy is critical as a NZ Identity Check system is planned.
Google says it is supporting international efforts to address a lack of "legal stability" in the flow of people's data and privacy. The government is...
The EU is looking into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft's $69 billion bid to acquire Activision, the company behind Call of Duty and Overwatch, is already being scrutinised in the United Kingdom. The European...
Afghan students taught English by NZ troops say their lives are in danger from Taliban
Afghan students taught English by New Zealand troops. Photo: Supplied Afghan students who learnt English from New Zealand troops say their lives are now in...