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Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Calling all cartoon lovers

Discover NZ's finest cartoons daily at the New Zealand Cartoon Gallery - your one-stop hub for top artists featured in major publications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011

Global Stories

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EduTech

US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

EduTech

Singapore's Meta Fantasy clinches Google AI Trailblazer Award

Singaporean startup, Meta Fantasy, acclaimed by the Google AI Trailblazers Programme, is set to launch a platform capable of creating AI-generated 3D spaces.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

EduTech

Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers

Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023

Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Xencelabs Pen Display Tablet 24'

Xencelabs appear to be on to a winner here. The Pen Display 24 had me feeling that with a little more time, I might become the next Banksy.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023

Digital Transformation

Generative AI: A playground for art and creativity

By combining the unique strengths of both AI and humans, we can unlock unseen levels of creativity and innovation.

By Hari V • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2023

Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press

Introducing the HTVRONT: The heat press machine designed to make vinyl work easier and safer for all your DIY projects.

By Lama Farhat • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 3 smart cutting machine

Upgrade your decorative art with the extraordinary Cricut Maker 3. Create meaningful projects in record time with this intelligent cutting machine.

By Romane Baudelet • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xencelabs Graphic Display Tablet

Xencelabs seemed to show up out of nowhere on the market. I had no idea who they were or what they were about, but I was very intrigued.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022

Crypto

Getty Images delves into the world of NFTs with Candy Digital

Getty Images and Candy Digital, the next-generation digital collectible company, have announced a new multi-year partnership agreement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2022

Sony

Kiwi scoops grand photography prize at Sony Alpha Awards

Oscar Hetherington of Wanaka wins the grand prize at the Sony Alpha Awards with his seascape 'Back Wash,' securing USD $10,000 in Sony camera gear.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2020

Artificial Intelligence

Playform's new AI a 'creative soulmate' for artists, says founder

Playform founder Ahmed Elgammal touts the platform's new AI as a 'creative soulmate' for artists, designed to transform sketches into vibrant, detailed works.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Unified Communications

Bristol to launch BTF+ festival blending tech, culture & arts

Bristol is set to host BTF+, a six-day festival blending technology, creativity and culture, from 6-11 October 2025 in the Old City area.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Not for profit

Cricut partners with Indigenous artists to support NAIDOC Week

Cricut partners with three Indigenous artists to launch designs for NAIDOC Week, donating all proceeds to Indigenous charities supporting culture and literacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Gaming

Quantum scientist James Wootton joins Moth as CSO

Quantum scientist James Wootton joins Moth as Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to revolutionise the creative industries with advanced quantum computing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024