Technology
Kim Dotcom fails latest bid to stop govt releasing hard drives
Kim Dotcom's latest bid to stop the government from releasing his hard drives and passwords to the FBI has failed.
Tech: Ball of AI confusion, vote for your... chatbot?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce looks at where problems are cropping up in telling humans and AI apart. In one instance writers were fired after being accused of using AI - where they hadn't and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 June 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith discuss alleged copyright infringement by AI music generation companies. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 June 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith discuss alleged copyright infringement by AI music generation companies. Audio
Businesses more willing to invest in digital skills - survey
Business optimism appears to be picking up, with a new study pointing to a willingness to increase investment in innovation and digital skills.
Emergency coordination system work halted by public sector cuts
Public sector cuts have stopped work on a half-built emergency coordination system, similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.
Lively tech ecosystem aids start-up's capital raising to fund expansion plans
The downturn in the economy has not thwarted HealthNow's bid to raise $3.4 million.
Tech Tuesday with Dan Watson
This week owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Dan Watson talks to Mark about the tech that's been in the news. Audio
Made in NZ: The Wand Tonearm
This week for NZ Made vinyl album buffs around the motu will be pleased as our guest makes high end turn tables from his base in Motueka. The company is called Wand Analogue products and it's run by… Audio
Big businesses offer helping hand to SMEs on digital know-how
Small businesses want to ensure they are spending money on the right tools, a Google NZ boss says.
Waitara High School's phone ban ingenuity
The Principal of Waitara High School in Taranaki has changed his mind about the ban on phones in school. Initially the school would allow their year 13s to have their phones with them as they… Audio
How are NZ businesses using AI?
AI Forum is working with Victoria University and Callaghan Innovation to measure the impact of artificial intelligence on business.
'The Click Trap' doco exposes nefarious world of online ads
How do digital advertisers target people to sell their products? And how much do they really know about us? In a world increasingly lived online, our personal information is a precious resource highly… Video, Audio
Indigenous games spotlighted at exhibition, summit
Indigenous game developers travelled from across the globe for a "life changing" visit to Dunedin.
Kim Dotcom's former Megaupload execs banned from director roles
Two former executives of Kim Dotcom's defunct Megaupload file sharing platform have been banned from being company directors for five years.
Rocket Lab launches 50th Electron mission
Rocket Lab just launched its 50th Electron mission. The Electron is a partially re-usable rocket that delivers small satellites to precise orbit locations. Rocket Lab head of marketing and… Audio
Questions raised over Facebook rejecting ads on climate stories
New Zealand Geographic magazine says Facebook is rejecting its ads promoting stories about climate change. It says the "black box" of algorithms determining what can and can't be boosted on the… Audio
Facebook rejects ads for stories about climate change
The policy restricts journalism about "heavily debated" topics from being promoted - but doesn't affect ads for products.
Ditching dating apps to flirt in real life
The Detail - It is going to take a hefty dose of bravery to return to a time of phone calls and bunches of flowers, a relationship therapist says.
Tech: Scam the scammers, Nvidia top - but for how long? and Adobe's endless subs
Technology journalist Peter Griffin looks at NetSafe's new Re:Scam tool, which aims to turn the tables on cyber crooks. Audio
