Internet
Google sued over claims it spies on US students
The attorney general of the US state of New Mexico is suing Google, accusing the company of illegally collecting the personal data of school children.
The Chain Gang - crypto's post-bubble potential
Peter Griffin looks past the rollercoaster ride that is cryptocurrency to find out its true potential. Audio
Podcast Picks - Katy Atkin
Katy reviews First up it's Fiasco - Season 2 and Down the Hill - The Delphi Murders. Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it. Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it.
AudioThe internet is divided over seat reclining onboard flights.
The internet is divided over a video of a man repeatedly punching the back of a woman's reclined seat onboard a plane. She posted the video believing he was in the wrong, but the backlash is that she… Audio
Ellie Jay's podcast picks
Ellie reviews How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, That Peter Crouch Podcast and Lexicon Valley. Audio
Marking Safer Internet Day today, Netsafe has released results about children's experiences online.
Marking Safer Internet Day today, Netsafe has released its own results about children's experiences online. Technology commentator Paul Brislen joins the discussion to talk about the dangers lurking… Audio
Teenagers accessing self-harm, suicide guides - Netsafe
An alarming number of teenagers have been exposed to suicide and self harm materials online, Netsafe's latest survey shows. Audio
100 not out: broadcast radio - the mass-media 'cockroach'
Organised broadcast radio is 100 years old this year - and it's not just alive, but still kicking pretty hard. Some say surviving and even outliving other media and technological changes make it the… Video, Audio
100 not out: broadcast radio - the mass-media 'cockroach'
Organised broadcast radio is 100 years old this year - and it's not just alive, but still kicking pretty hard. Some say surviving and even outliving other media and technological changes make it the…
Video, AudioLabour Party signs up to Facebook Ad Library
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the Labour party was signing up to the voluntary Facebook Ad Library tool at its caucus retreat last week, and ACT and the Green Party followed suit.
The… Audio
Herald social media lays down the law for Facebook followers
Prompted by crass comments in response to an online story about plus-size popstar Lizzo, the Herald warned its Facebook followers to stop and followed up with similar warnings on other stories. Is it… Audio
Herald social media lays down the law for Facebook followers
Prompted by crass comments in response to an online story about plus-size popstar Lizzo, the Herald warned its Facebook followers to stop and followed up with similar warnings on other stories. Is it…
AudioOnline advertising behind illegal collection and use of data
New research from the Norwegian Consumer Council shows the online advertising industry is behind comprehensive illegal collection and indiscriminate use of personal data. Netsafe chief executive… Audio
Labour signs up to Facebook ad transparency rules
Bombarded by ads on your Facebook feed and ever wondered how they got there?
This election year the Labour Party is signing up to Facebook's advertising transparency rules, which means you''ll be… Video, Audio
Crisis donation and the Australian bush fires
There has been an ongoing storm on social media about donations and fundraising for supporting those impacted by the fires in Australia. Audio
Spotify to suspend political ads in 2020
Spotify says it will pause selling political advertisements on its music streaming platform in early 2020.
Navigating the click economy
Once upon a time, advertisers battled for our eyeballs ... these days , they also fight it out for our clicks! Technology commentator and communications consultant Paul Brislen is here to help me make… Audio
Social media - the impact on work
From bad influencers and inappropriate posts, to timewasting - what is the impact of social media on our work lives. That's the focus of a very in-depth piece from the Financial times. Audio