Peter Griffin
Artificial intelligence in the world of film
There is no question that Hollywood is being ushered into a new digital age, as film studios turn to advanced technology to maximise their profits. Audio
Y2K: 20 years on
It's 20 years since there was widespread panic that the Y2K bug might obliterate the world as we know it. Audio
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
'Edge computing', algos in the govt sector and Netflix results
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at how "edge computing" will help speed up some real-time applications, the government looking to get the public involved on a proposed algorithm charter for… Audio
The quest to live forever
From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever. Audio
The quest to live forever
From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever.
AudioOur Changing World for 3 October 2019
Peter Griffin investigates the ethics and possibilities around achieving immortality, and Allan Blackman looks at the chemical element radium. Audio
Green cities of the future - what we can expect in 2050
Better solar panels and efficient carbon capture technology will help shape the impact and look of cities in the future, say MacDiarmid Institute scientists. Audio
Green cities of the future - what we can expect in 2050
Better solar panels and efficient carbon capture technology will help shape the impact and look of cities in the future, say MacDiarmid Institute scientists.
AudioOur Changing World for 12 September 2019
MacDiarmid Institute scientists talk about how their work improving solar panel efficiency and developing carbon capture and storage techniques might shape cities of the future. Audio
New technology with Peter Griffin
Tech commentator joins Kathryn to talk about this morning's announcement from Vodafone. The company was bought for $3.4 billion by Infratil and Canadian company Brookfield Asset Management and the new… Audio
Why did Sky drop the 'puck' and Uber's Jump on e-scooters
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at why Sky's new boss Martin Stewart cancelled an Android-powered 'puck' that would've delivered Sky's channels over the internet instead of satellite dish… Audio
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe? Audio
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe?
AudioGoodbye iTunes: Apple's new plan
Tech giant Apple has announced some big upcoming changes at the company's annual conference. It's all in a bid to combat falling sales of its key item - the iPhone. Audio
Treasury's 'hack' that wasn't
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at Treasury's website vulnerabilities and whether that means other website management systems across government and private companies could be similarly… Audio
Digital threats to democracy and lessons from an Apple Watch
Technology commentator Peter Griffin examines a Law Foundation report about how digital media is having a negative impact on democracy - how does it fit with the PM's desire for a 'Christchurch Call'… Audio
Social media regulation post-Christchurch
More has happened in the sphere of social media regulation in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque massacres in the last three weeks then the preceding three years, technology expert Peter Griffin… Audio
5G networks key at global mobile conference
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins us live from Barcelona where he's attending the Mobile World Congress. 5G security and high price tag "hero" phones are dominating the discussion. Audio
Miss Debater: The computer with the power of persuasion
Technology commentator Peter Griffin watched one of the world's best debaters go up against a machine that can trawl 10 billion sentences of material - and formulate a strong argument. So who won? Audio
