Putting Aotearoa on the map: New Zealand has changed its name before, why not again?
Our names are a critical part of our identity. They are a personal and social anchor tying us to our families, our culture, our history and place in the world......»»
As school students strike for climate once more, here"s how the movement and its tactics have changed
On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor's Certificate signed by three leading climate academics......»»
Wellington welcomes first wild-born kiwi chicks in a century
Conservationists in New Zealand celebrated on Tuesday after discovering that kiwi chicks had been born in the wilds around Wellington for the first time in more than a century......»»
Review: mophie makes its MagSafe travel charger even better with Apple Watch fast charging
Last month, mophie refreshed one of its most popular chargers with support for some new specs. While not all too much has changed, I’ve been using the new mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger for the past few weeks and have been in love with its ne.....»»
Bending Spoons lays off entire team behind Filmic Pro
The team behind the popular Filmic Pro camera app for iPhone was reportedly laid off by its parent company, bending Spoons, putting the future of the filmmaking tool into question.Filmic ProFilmic was absorbed by Bending Spoons in September 2022, at.....»»
No further investments in Virgin Galactic, says Richard Branson
Branson's business empire "no longer has the deepest pockets." Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson. (credit: Eric Berger) Sir Richard Branson has ruled out putting more money into his lossmaking space travel company.....»»
Amazon previewing iOS-only smart home mapping feature in redesigned Alexa app
The Amazon Alexa app isn’t just for configuring and managing service integrations. It’s also a smart home controller akin to Apple’s Home app. Amazon is putting that front and center with the redesigned Alexa app launching today. There’s als.....»»
COP28: The climate summit"s first Health Day points to what needs to change in New Zealand
Climate change has many effects, but one of the most significant will feature for the first time at COP28—its impact on human health......»»
M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: things have changed
The M2 MacBook Air has more in common with the larger MacBook Pro, but how does it compare to its predecessor?.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
Contact binary asteroids are common, but we"ve never seen one form. Now, researchers want to make one
Ever want to play a game of cosmic billiards? That's commonly how the DART mission was described when it successfully changed the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid last year. If you want an idea of how it works, just Google it and an Easter egg from the.....»»
Vertically farmed greens taste as good as organic ones
Consumer skepticism about the taste of vertically farmed greens is widespread. But the first scientific taste test from the University of Copenhagen and Plant Food & Research, New Zealand, shows that respondents rate greens grown vertically and witho.....»»
What custom GPTs mean for the future of phishing
OpenAI is putting more power into the hands of users of GenAI, allowing them to create their custom AI agents without writing code. These custom GPTs are the latest leap forward in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, but this highly tailorable yet eas.....»»
Highly Anticipated Feature MIA in Latest iOS 17.2 Beta
One of iOS 17.2’s most exciting changes has been dropped from the latest beta putting its release on board the official version in doubt. Apple’s iOS 17.2 update will bring numerous changes to iPhone, but it looks like collaborative playl.....»»
A tiny quadcopter could gather rocks for China"s sample return mission
Space exploration is always changing. Before February 2021 there had never been a human made craft flying around in the atmosphere of another world (other than rocket propelled landers arriving or departing). The Mars Perseverance rover changed that,.....»»
Cross-cultural mentoring to enhance education for Samoan infants and toddlers in Aotearoa
New research led by AUT academics shows how to enhance early childhood education for Samoan pepe meamea (infants and toddlers)—the majority of whom are taught in English-medium centers......»»
Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30–60% of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggest.....»»
Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager"s death, says father
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life......»»
How one of my favorite Android phones actually changed my life
The OnePlus Open is the newest and most exciting foldable in town. Here's how it's design, software, and other features have legitimately changed my life......»»
I’m finally ready to stop recommending Apple’s cheapest MacBook
I’ve recommended the M1 MacBook Air for years, but that’s no longer the case. Which Apple laptop should you get instead, and why have I changed my mind?.....»»