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Xero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b deal
Accounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b.
Air NZ tech boss tipped as new CEO
Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?
Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.
They asked an AI chatbot questions. The answers sent them spiralling
New York Times: Generative AI chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes.
Trump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed ban
ByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.
On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.
Science news
Why over-60s should have four coffees a day
Telegraph: A new study has linked coffee consumption to a reduced risk of frailty.
A new powerful eye on the night skies
New York Times: The Rubin Observatory’s first images mark a new era in space exploration.
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world
Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.
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AI news
Grok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war, study says
The Middle East conflict spurred an avalanche of online misinformation.
Air NZ tech boss tipped as new CEO
Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
AI is transforming Indian call centres. What does it mean for workers?
New jobs are being created in India's service industry as the AI revolution picks up pace.
Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
Global warming increases frequency and intensity of thunderstorm downbursts.
Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.
More Technology news
What you need to know about Trump Mobile's ambitious phone plans
Trump Mobile was launched by Trump's sons at Trump Tower in New York.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.
One NZ expands Starlink partnership to Internet of Things
Direct to Cell service reaches 40% of the country not covered by land-based networks.
The Latin American country that told Elon Musk 'no'
New York Times: Bolivia remains wary of Musk's Starlink dominance.
‘We’re done with Teams’: German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
Schleswig-Holstein will switch to open-source software in three months.
Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
Internet services worldwide hit by glitches, Cloudflare blames Google’s Cloud Platform
Cloud service says it's coming back online.
Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab - could it overtake Nvidia?
This is the first time the lab's ever been shown to international outsiders.
Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.
Herald NOW: New electric ferries set to start operating in Auckland in next six months
Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge speaks to NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall about electric ferry trials ahead of their rollout in Auckland. Herald NOW
‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
"Fastest to $20m revenue."
Bolt launches in Auckland, challenging Uber
European ride-hailing firm says it will be cheaper than the opposition, with no surge pricing - at least at first. Video / Dean purcell
Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test
Newcomer says it will have no surge pricing – at least at launch.
Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test
Newcomer says it will have no surge pricing – at least at launch.
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
Herald NOW: Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: June 10 2025
How Generative AI is being used by Kiwis. Video / Herald NOW