Technology
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: In an AI world, what makes us human?
AI can do many things, but what can't in replicate? Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup in the UK. Tomas' new book is I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest… Audio
Emojis expert tells all: Characters and their alternative meanings
Face with Tears of Joy, Skull, Melting Face, Eyes. Emoji have been called the first language born of the digital world, with over 3,000 "picture characters" available to add emotional nuance to… Audio, Gallery
YouTuber's PS5 giveaway sparks mayhem in Manhattan
A YouTuber's announcement of a video games console giveaway sparked chaos and a major police response in the heart of New York City, with more than 1000 police responding.
Technology: School smartphone ban, Threads down, Tesla range overestimate
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Unesco's call for a ban on smartphones in schools, warning policy makers against an 'unthinking embrace' of digital technology in… Audio
AI tool predicts if staff will leave job
A new piece of AI software that predicts when staff might leave will soon be available in Aotearoa.
Sharon Davies, managing director of recruitment marketing agency Talent Propeller, says the… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT services Daniel Watson talked to Jesse about the emotional toll scammers have on their victims as well as more tips on how to avoid being scammed. Audio
Electrify Conference brings women entrepreneurs together
500 women from around the country will be gathering at Sky City today for the Electrify Aotearoa Summit in the name of Entrepreneurship . Electrify is NZ's only conference dedicated to women who lead… Audio
AI can now predict your resignation months in advance
Companies will be able to use artificial intelligence to prevent being blindsided by resignations from key staff.
Turning medical waste into fuel!
The idea of plastic not so fantastic could be turned on its head. The global issue of medical plastic waste - which increased by millions of tonnes over the pandemic - has been the subject of a recent… Audio
Hollywood strike last ditch effort to rein in AI use on screen
The rise of artificial intelligence in the film industry has some fearing a future where films are created without cameras and actors. Audio
One year since borders reopened
Today marks a year since New Zealand's borders were fully reopened for the first time since Covid-19 arrived, and tourism operators are celebrating the sector's revival.
For some businesses, the… Audio
Rise of AI in film industry causes concern
The rise of artificial intelligence in the film industry has some worrying that films could be created without cameras and actors.
Industry insiders say the demands of the striking actors and writers… Audio
Tesla's secret team to suppress thousands of driving range complaints
The automaker last year became so inundated with driving-range complaints that it created a special team to cancel owners' service appointments, a Reuters special report reveals.
Police adding up to 250,000 identities to their database every year
New Zealand police now have the identities of more than 7 million people in their systems, with up to 250,000 identities added to the cache every year.
Tech: AI company trust, robot teachers, X marks the spot?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about a pledge between AI companies and US President Joe Biden, and Elon Musk's Twitter rebrand. Audio
Closed to harassment: Kiwis urged to take part in 'social media self-defence course'
Kiwi companies are being urged to let their employees down tools at 10am tomorrow and take part in what's being described as a 'social media self defence course'. Audio
Firearms Safety Authority privacy breach hits nearly 150 licence holders
Police say there has been a privacy breach involving more than 100 licenced firearm holders.
Twitter rebrands
Twitter is now X - following a rapid rebrand from the app's new owner, Elon Musk. Musk announced the shift over the weekend in a series of tweets - soon to be called "X's."
By Tuesday, Twitter's… Audio
