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South Korea accuses DeepSeek of illegally transferring user data abroad

South Korea’s data protection authority has formally accused the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek of transferring personal data of South...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Kiwis’ commitment to sustainability remains strong in 2025

The 2025 Better Futures report from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council has found that New Zealanders remain dedicated to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Who will lead the Catholic Church? Frontrunners emerge in papal race

The passing of Pope Francis has ushered in a solemn period of reflection and anticipation within the Catholic Church, as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Social media trends push cottage cheese sales

Cottage cheese demand is soaring, according to a Waikato cheesemaker, with supermarkets also reporting a sharp increase in sales of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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OpenAI enhances ChatGPT with memory-based search

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT’s capabilities with a new feature that subtly transforms how users receive information. Memory with Search enhances...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Stanford report confirms AI is now essential for business operations

New data from Stanford University reveals that artificial intelligence is now a staple in business operations worldwide. The AI Index...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Mdp first Egyptian card issuer certified by Mastercard for sustainability

Masria Digital Payments (MDP) has made history as the first card issuer in Egypt to be certified under Mastercard’s Sustainable...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
eu slaps apple, meta with heavy fines

EU slaps Apple, Meta with heavy fines

The European Union has imposed hefty fines on Apple and Meta, totalling €700 million, in a landmark enforcement of the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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New rules require banks to pay up to $500,000 to fraud victims

Banks will be mandated to compensate fraud victims up to $500,000 and implement new regulations to combat scammers as part...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
google demands hybrid work or voluntary exit for remote staff

Google demands hybrid work or voluntary exit for remote staff

Google has recently reinforced its policies on remote working by requiring certain employees to return to the office for at...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Survey reveals strong public demand for government action on food affordability

Consumer NZ’s Grocery Survey highlights widespread public demand for decisive government measures to make food more affordable. In the survey which...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
the conclave how the catholic church selects its next leader

The conclave: How the Catholic Church selects its next leader

When a pope passes away, the world’s eyes turn to the Vatican, where a centuries-old and highly secretive process unfolds...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2025 | 5 min read
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Auckland Airport earns spot in the 2025 SKYTRAX Airport Awards

Auckland Airport has secured 4th place among the world’s top 10 airports in the 2025 SKYTRAX Airport Awards for the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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New eco campaign from Beatbot supports marine conservation

Robotic pool cleaner maker Beatbot has partnered with international ocean advocacy group Oceana to launch Beatbot For Future, a sustainability...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Instagram launches Blend for shared Reels

Instagram has officially launched Blend, a new reels-sharing feature designed to enhance content discovery between friends. The new feature is...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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NZTA approves busway for Auckland’s fast-growing Northwest

Auckland’s northwest is racing ahead in population—and now, infrastructure is catching up. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) ...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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