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AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

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AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
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The most powerful thing a woman in tech can do in 2026? Choose her own story

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In 2026, women in tech are urged to reclaim narrative power, redefining success on their own terms amid pressures of scale, speed and visibility.
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Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.
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AI 'celebrity' Bruce Ryder to embark on global tour

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Australian studio unveils AI 'celebrity' Bruce Ryder, launching a global hyperfiction tour from Los Angeles with interactive social shows.
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LG & will.i.am unveil AI xboom speakers at CES 2026

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.
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ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.
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Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.
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Gartner: Technology, culture change must go hand in hand

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Gartner asserts CIOs will become pivotal in culture change, aligning technology and HR to drive digital transformation and enhanced organisational performance.
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Cultural issues number one obstacle to digital transformation - report

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Corporate culture is the biggest barrier to becoming a digital organisation, risking falling behind, according to Capgemini and Brian Solis.
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A-Z Parenting for Kiwi's

Sun, 1st May 2011
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KiwiFamilies.co.nz launches: A one-stop parenting guide for Kiwis, covering pregnancy to job hunts, with unique NZ culture tips and gift ideas.