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......»»
Apple ships tvOS 17 with FaceTime and Apple Fitness Plus changes
Apple's new tvOS 17 has dropped — here are many of the new features contained within.It's a well-documented fact that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS — but this year has changed that. Apple has overhauled significa.....»»
Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight changed my mind about the Playdate
Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight turns Papers, Please into a bite-sized sci-fi game that's perfect for the Playdate......»»
20 years ago, Spider-Man swung onto MTV and changed the Marvel superhero forever
MTV's Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, starring Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker, deserved better than the single 13-episode season it got......»»
Dealers begin to put UAW strike planning into action
With the UAW launching its strike against all Detroit 3 automakers and halting production at three vehicle assembly plants, dealers are putting monthslong contingency plans into action......»»
Preparing for CarPlay with the USB-C iPhone 15
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»
iPhone & Mac game engine Unity putting the screws to independent developers
The indie game development community is in turmoil following Unity's announcement of a new pricing system that will charge developers per user on initial download, instead of a flat engine licensing fee.Unity is setting a new fee for independent game.....»»
Hands on: Apple"s new iPhone 15 silicone cases
Apple's new iPhone 15 silicone cases come in a range of colors but otherwise haven't changed much from years past. We take a closer look at the new hues.iPhone 15 silicone casesThese updated silicone cases with MagSafe are available in all four sizes.....»»
Researchers sequence genomes of rare parrot to help it thrive
Variations linked to fertility, survival still present in a small population. Enlarge (credit: Liu Yang) On an island off the coast of New Zealand, in the shadows of a primeval forest, an eerie sound resonates through th.....»»
With just a few episodes, writer Darin Morgan changed The X-Files forever
Chris Carter's classic TV show The X-Files, which turned 30 this week, hit new peaks of tragicomic brilliance in the six episodes written by Darin Morgan......»»
NZ"s vital kelp forests are in peril from ocean warming—threatening the important species that rely on them
Years of almost non-stop marine heat waves are stressing New Zealand's kelp forests. But as we show in our new research, ongoing ocean warming is only one of several threats to these unique and important coastal seaweed ecosystems......»»
Genomes could help enigmatic, endangered nocturnal parrot make a comeback
Variations linked to fertility, survival still present in a small population. Enlarge (credit: Liu Yang) On an island off the coast of New Zealand, in the shadows of a primeval forest, an eerie sound resonates through th.....»»
iPhone 14 Satellite SOS saves stranded New Zealand hikers
Two hikers trapped Wednesday on a riverbank in New Zealand's Arthur's Pass National Park used the satellite SOS feature on their iPhone 14 to summon help for first time in the country.SOS via SatelliteAs the result of heavy rain runoff in the area, w.....»»
Aotearoa"s kelp forests at risk, study shows
New research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting kelp forests in danger......»»
Exploring The Charm Of Dinner Booths
With its distinctive combination of aesthetics, comfort, and intimacy that standard dining tables sometimes lack, dinner booths have established themselves as iconic landmarks in the culinary world. These semi-private sitting options have changed wit.....»»
How to watch England vs New Zealand 2023 ODI series online for free
Bypass geo-restrictions to watch England vs New Zealand 2023 ODI series for free from anywhere in the world. The flagship event of the international cricket calendar is fast approaching. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup begins in October, which.....»»
Apple launched AirPods seven years ago, and changed the world again
Apple was criticized for its September 7, 2016 unveiling of the AirPods — and the end of the headphone jack — but the wireless earbuds went on to become a hit and to spawn an entire industry.Apple's original AirPodsWatch the 2016 announcement of.....»»
Meet Google’s Revamped Android Mascot
While Android's branding has changed a few times over the past decade, this is the first time that Google's flagship mobile operating system will feature a more fleshed-out version of its signature mascot. The post Meet Google’s Revamped Androi.....»»
I abandoned my iPad for an Android tablet and didn’t hate it
The iPad Pro has long been my go-to tablet, so what would happen when I left it for the Google Pixel Tablet? It changed my opinion about Android tablets......»»
Helping or hindering? US scientists debate how to save giant sequoias
When ferocious wildfires tore through California's prized giant sequoia forests, they killed towering trees that have lived there for thousands of years—and perhaps changed the nature of the groves forever......»»
Are deep blue seas fading? Oceans turn to new hue across parts of Earth, study finds
A large swath of Earth's oceans changed color over the past 20 years—and human activity is suspected to have caused it, a new study reports......»»