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NZ Super Fund takes DeepSeek hit
PLUS: What is DeepSeek and why is it seen as such a threat?
Chinese AI has sparked a US$1 trillion panic – and it doesn’t care about free speech
Telegraph: DeepSeek is sending shockwaves through Wall Street – and the West.
E-motorcycle firm collapse: Anxious customers, Crown agency owed $400k
Can the electric biker maker still go postal? Crown agency owed $400,000.
A Trump party hosted by Peter Thiel, with all of Silicon Valley
New York Times: Euphoria among the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency.
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump pledges to pause ban
Elon Musk is a potential buyer of the app.
A$3.4 billion Foxtel deal puts Sky in da zone
DAZN is buying Foxtel for A$3.4b, sparking Sky TV takeover rumours.
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
Science news
Explained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than others
The Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
‘Critical tipping point’: When did things turn bad for the Hauraki Gulf’s snapper?
What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.
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AI news
China’s DeepSeek earthquake is not everything it seems
Telegraph: Cracks are starting to appear in Liang Wenfeng’s miraculous AI story.
Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock
Nvidia clawed back some of yesterday's losses after the DeepSeek shock.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
NZ Super Fund takes DeepSeek hit
PLUS: What is DeepSeek and why is it seen as such a threat?
Nvidia loses $1 trillion as Chinese AI start-up challenges US dominance
Chunks wre torn off some chipmakers as a Chinese AI firm jolted tech shares.
Chinese AI has sparked a US$1 trillion panic – and it doesn’t care about free speech
Telegraph: DeepSeek is sending shockwaves through Wall Street – and the West.
More Technology news
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law set to start Sunday
US ban will go ahead if Chinese owner fails to sell the app. Elon Musk could be a buyer.
This woman says she’s in love with her AI boyfriend
New York Times: Ayrin’s all-consuming affair with ChatGPT started last summer.
From 3G shutdown to AI slop: Tech red flags and green flags for 2025
The good stuff and bad stuff to watch out for in the year ahead.
Opinion: Zuckerberg’s macho posturing looks a lot like cowardice
NYT OPINION: Zuckerberg's done a cowardly zigzag in order to please the people in power.
What the TikTok ban could look like for Americans – and Kiwis
The wildly popular app could disappear from the US within days.
Tech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft's 38% price rise, Amazon recruits NZ roles for Project Kuiper
PLUS: A peek over the fence at Amazon's Auckland data centre.
Survey of 200 Kiwi executives reveals a surging top concern
A report card for the Govt's first year and firms' top priorities, worst fears for 2025.
OpenAI CEO’s sister files lawsuit claiming he sexually abused her
New York Times: Sam Altman and his family have vehemently denied the claims.
Editorial: Why Zuckerberg’s move will fuel more misinformation
The Facebook founder ushered in changes ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
The ‘Anti-Elon Tesla Club’: Musk’s politics gives some owners second thoughts
Financial Times: “Owning a Tesla feels like wearing a Maga hat".
Clean Car Standard changes could mean price hikes on some vehicles, industry group warns
PLUS: How EV sales compared to petrol vehicles in 2025; Better NZ drops legal action.
The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond
From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.
Analysis: Should you trust an AI-assisted doctor? I visited one to see
OPINION: While the doctor examines me, something remarkable happens.
Analysis: Should you trust an AI-assisted doctor? I visited one to see
OPINION: While the doctor examines me, something remarkable happens.
Credit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millions
Visa and Mastercard push back.
Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.