New Zealand’s nascent space industry aims for the stars
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The grassy plains on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, once home to cattle, have been transformed into a key aerospace facility…
Meet the talent: Joy Foster, Founder & CEO TechPixies
Place of Residence: Oxford Position: Founder and CEO of TechPixies Please describe a day in your life I wake up at 7 am, run through my vision and then have…
What the parties’ program for the European elections say about digital
From the now-old GDPR (the European privacy regulation) to the very recent Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act (which seek to put a limit on the excessive power of…
Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its…
Tech helps the elderly who are living in big cities
Tech elderly: Owing to the development of science and technology, the world has experienced many transitions. One of the biggest changes is population ageing, associated with longer life expectancy. The United Nations’ 2023 report predicts that…
Sony restructures leadership of key games business
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony announced two company executives would take new leadership roles at its games unit with responsibility for the technology and content sides of the…
OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up
By Anna Tong and Akash Sriram (Reuters) – ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, capable of realistic voice conversation and able…
Thirsty tech: Some of the best apps to keep you hydrated
Thirsty apps: As Summer approaches and the weather gets hotter, many of us will be focused on staying hydrated. The divide between tap water drinkers and bottled water consumers continues…
Tech-Savvy Mother’s Day: fun and unique gifts for the tech-loving Mom
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured, guided, and loved us throughout our lives. While flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed are classic gestures…
Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Short-form video took center stage at tech and social media companies’ annual presentations to advertisers, as platforms like Snap and Meta look to capitalize on…