New report shows startup investment rebound

Plus: Google unveils Gemini 2.5 pro, some AI users are already becoming addicted and the bright future for solar power in NZ

Happy Thursday!

Nearly a quarter of the way through the year and I am not emotionally or mentally prepared to deal with that fact so let’s distract ourselves with some news, shall we? Luckily, we’ve got some good news to kick off with from a new report showing a startup sector rebound. We love to hear it. Then, as always, Thursday is our day to peek around the globe and surprise surprise, here’s some AI news to unpack, let’s hop into it.

Here’s the Daily Shot of news you don’t want to miss:

• New report shows startup investment rebound

• Pod pick: OpenStar’s Ratu Mataira joins Wild Hearts

• $227 million Northland solar farm to be online within two years

• 23andMe: What happens when your product is genetic information and you go bankrupt?

• Being reasonable: Google unveils Gemini 2.5 pro

• Some AI ‘superusers’ are already becoming addicted

• BuildOps Inc joins unicorn club

As always, thank you to everyone who has upgraded to a paid subscription or simply recommended Caffeine to friends and whānau. We couldn’t do any of this without you.

Finn and the CAFFEINE team

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