Paul Matthews
NZ tech skills, the trouble with free speech, the news battle
Technology commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about a major report into the tech industry's skill shortage - is there still a shortage? Harmful content vs free speech - where do you draw… Audio
Zoom zooms ahead in encryption, Fibre gets faster
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at Zoom's leap in encryption, after initial wobbles at the beginning of the year's lockdowns. Fibre is getting faster - even though it doesn't seem like that… Audio
Tech's role in bushfire battle, Aussies invest in tech
Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how technology could be harnessed to identify and fight bushfires in Australia, with a plan between Optus and the Australian National… Audio
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the Government's detailed Industry Transformation Plans being developed for a handful of key future-focused industries, including… Audio
GPS maker's ransomware attack, TechWeek 2020
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Lynn to talk about GPS manufacturer Garmin's ransomware attack that's forced it offline - what happens when GPS tools go offline? Audio
The robots are coming, cyber attacks on the rise
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how a massive transformation of the vocational education system might not prepare us for the changing future of work. He'll also look… Audio
What will Microsoft's NZ move mean for local business?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at the announcement by Microsoft that it'll open a new "datacentre region" in New Zealand: how big is its cloud offering and what difference does storing data… Audio
What's up with Zoom, IRD's computer is off for Easter
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at some of the privacy and security issues that have hit Zoom as its popularity during the Covid-19 crisis soars. Inland Revenue is most of the way through a… Audio
Password security. Has the horse bolted?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews discusses what can you do if your password gets hacked. Also the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on the tech industry. Audio
Facebook's new tracker released
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at the "Off-Facebook Activity" finally released by Facebook that allows you to see the 180 days' worth of data Facebook collects about from sites that you've… Audio
Big growth in tech sector and ultra-fast fibre: job done
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at a recent report into the country's tech sector which again has found huge growth - what does that mean for wages and the economy? Tahi Rua Toru Tech - the… Audio
Online voting: yes or no? And Libra no more
New technology with Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the pros and cons of offering online voting in local body elections - is it worth the risk? He'll also look at why New Zealand's fibre… Audio
Apple announcements galore, but game changer is in privacy
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at what Apple released this week, from incredible new camera set ups to super-fast phones - but the biggest improvement might be "Sign in with Apple". Audio
How you watch TV is about to change
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at the big changes happening in the content world, with Disney kicking off their own service, the Rugby World Cup being mostly online and Apple getting in… Audio
Facial recognition: crime tool or breach of privacy?
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at the ethical dilemma that's come with the development of facial recognition technology - where is it useful and how accurate is it? He'll also talk to… Audio
The future of currency: Do we still need banks?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at what Facebook's proposing with its Libra payment system and how it varies from Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. Audio
New technology - Paul Matthews
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews, chief executive of IT Professionals New Zealand on the Facebook and Instagram crash. Audio
How to 'lose' Bitcoin worth $276m
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at how the unregulated nature of cryptocurrency hit home recently with the case of a young company founder who died - taking knowledge of the password for… Audio
Has Australia broken the internet?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews discusses a controversial new Australian law giving spy agencies unprecedented rights to force companies to give access to their encrypted communications in certain… Audio
Is R&D funding working for NZ?
Tech commentator, Paul Matthews, looks into whether research funding in NZ is moving the country in the right direction, plus how many dial-up connections are still out there? And an update on the… Audio