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SoundCloud gets new lease on life
The financially strapped digital music service has received a $232 million investment.

Banking: A battle between convenience and security
Banks are experimenting with chatbots, but research shows we may not want them.

Google cancels 'anti-discrimination' meeting
Google has cancelled an "anti-discrimination" meeting called to address sexism.

Multimillionaire on a hunt for the next big thing
Founder of two thriving start-ups tells Holly Ryan he's up for a new challenge.

Nanogirl: Designing the next generation
The potential advantages of this gene-editing technology are far-reaching.

Microsoft's Surface computers lose backing
Consumer Reports said Surface Laptop and Surface Book showed "poor predicted reliability".

Google Play Store apps just got better
The company announced a new algorithm to search for 'better' apps.

What's after the FAANG stocks
COMMENT: New companies could provide the next catchy acronym for success.

Could these 'super Earths' be our new homes?
Two potentially habitable "super-Earths" orbit a star just 12 light years away.

364 incidents of cyber attacks reported
The incidents were reported to Cert NZ in its first three months of operation.

Gadget review: GoPro QuikStories
GoPro's QuikStories is a response to Snapchat and Instagram stories. How does it compare?

YouTube CEO responds to Google diversity
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has questioned Google's diversity memo.

Four criteria for getting a job at Google
This is what the interview process looks like if you apply for a job at Google.

This iPhone hack will make your music louder
Struggling to get the party started with your iPhone? Then you need this handy hack.

Everything you need to know about Google Home
You could be forgiven for being be confused about what this device actually does.

Pilotless planes could be a reality in ten years
The thought of no pilot might be bone-chilling, but it could make tickets much cheaper.

Will the world end next month?
A conspiracy theorist claims Earth is about to be destroyed by a rogue planet

The bizarre arrest of WannaCry hero
COMMENT: Case raises issue of what tech journalists are safe to investigate.

Not famous on the internet? Blame your mum
Your mum could very well be the reason you are not a viral sensation.

The 42 Disney apps spying on your kids
A lawsuit filed in California claims Disney secretly collects personal data through apps.

Life in 2050: Professor's eerie predictions
Humans are banned from driving, your computer is your boss and we're talking to rooms.

Tax crackdown on US tech giants
France is working to plug loopholes that have allowed US tech giants to minimise taxes.

Airport duty-free buys under scrutiny
Less than a third of items tested were cheaper duty-free.

How Facebook traps you in a 'cycle of failure'
We know we're wasting hours on social media, so why do we keep coming back?

Robots created a language. No need to panic.
To take over the world, an AI entity should be able to learn from thousands of people.

Are you getting the best broadband deal?
COMMENT: How to get the best out of your broadband provider.

Google engineer says women unsuited to tech jobs
A software engineer blasted Google's efforts to increase diversity in its leadership.

The Big Read: No workers? Bring in the robots
Struggling to find reliable workers, this factory turned to robots instead.