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Google Play Store may auto-open apps after you install them

Downloading an app from the Google Play Store is currently followed by the option to either open or uninstall the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
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Meta to train its AI on your FB posts and opting out is harder than you’d think

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will soon begin using public user content, i.e. your...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Jun 2024 | 4 min read
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Siri gets major AI boost in iOS 18

Photo courtesy: Apple Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is set to receive a significant upgrade in iOS 18, integrating advanced artificial intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2024 | 3 min read
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Chocolate company OCHO pitches voluntary liquidation

Dunedin craft chocolate maker OCHO is seeking voluntary liquidation with "no prospect of achieving future profitability under the current business...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
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Apple ID is now called Apple Account

Apple renames Apple ID to Apple Account for a better sign-in experience across all Apple devices and services.  The change rolls...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
kiwibank faces court after overcharging customers

Kiwibank faces court after overcharging customers

More than 36,000 customers were allegedly overcharged NZ$7 million.  The Commerce Commission, a government agency responsible for safeguarding customers from unfair...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
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Live Nation subsidiary Ticketmaster suffered data breach

Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, has experienced a data breach that could potentially affect millions of customers. On May 20,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
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Smith & Caughey’s closes down for good after 144 years

Image source: Smith & Caughey's Facebook page Smith & Caughey’s, one of New Zealand’s oldest department stores, has announced its plans...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2024 | 3 min read
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ElevenLabs rolls out AI tool that generates sound effects

Voice cloning company ElevenLabs is shaping the future of AI in content creation by officially launching the new Text to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Jun 2024 | 3 min read
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Google introduces Gemini, other AI features to ChromeOS

In response to Microsoft's recent launch of AI-enhanced Surface laptops and similar moves by PC makers like Samsung, Asus, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jun 2024 | 4 min read
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Te Pāti Māori improper use of census data allegations: What we know so far

Image: John Tamihere, Mike Scott Te Pāti Māori has been in the spotlight this week due to allegations that last year, they...

By Liam Foster | 06 Jun 2024 | 5 min read
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Google acknowledges errors in its AI search feature

Liz Reid, Google's head of search, revealed in a blog post that the company has made changes to its new...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Jun 2024 | 3 min read
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Google’s Gemini AI models now power Opera’s Aria assistant

Opera has enhanced its browsing experience by incorporating Google’s Gemini into its browsers. Users of Opera browsers will now have...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jun 2024 | 2 min read
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Windows 11’s new recall feature triggers security concerns

Microsoft is set to introduce a new artificial intelligence-driven feature that captures screenshots of everything you do on your PC....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jun 2024 | 4 min read
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Flybuys exits NZ after almost 30 years

Loyalty scheme Flybuys bids farewell at the end of 2024 after almost 30 years of rewarding Kiwis. When Will Flybuys End...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 May 2024 | 2 min read
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Google launches AI-powered anti-theft features for Android phones

Google is rolling out advanced AI-driven safety features in Android that can automatically lock your phone if it’s stolen. At its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 May 2024 | 4 min read
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