Technology
Apple to sell Vision Pro AR headset for triple Meta's top-line price
The tech giant has unveiled a costly augmented-reality headset in its riskiest bet since the introduction of the iPhone more than a decade ago, barging into a market dominated by Meta.
Is the latest Apple 'gadget' a game changer?
Apple's latest gadget to be released on the market looks to be quite the game changer! It's being called the era of spatial computing and the gadget is called Apple Vision Pro. It looks like avirtual… Audio
Spark joins major telcos with plans for satellite-to-mobile service
Spark has become the latest telecommunications provider to announce a satellite-to-mobile service.
Government ministry blocks AI technology from staff use
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff from using artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT - citing data and privacy risks.
MBIE bans staff using AI, citing privacy risks
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff using artificial intelligence technology such as Chat GPT citing data and privacy risks.
Similar action has been taken overseas by… Audio
Banks stay cautious over cryptocurrency, goal to 'keep customers safe'
The country's biggest banks are making no apology for tight controls and even bans on cryptocurrency users and traders.
Holograms can bring stars back from the dead - but will fans buy it?
Opinion - Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, so it's little wonder recent advances in holographic and AI technology have found a ready market for shows from beyond the grave.
Programme aims to apply a 'Māori lens to data' in online world
A data apprenticeship programme has been launched in the Manawatū to help Māori in the region enhance their data capabilities.
Twitter's head of trust and safety quits
Ella Irwin had only been in the job about six months.
Russia says US hacked thousands of Apple phones to spy
Russia says it has uncovered an American espionage operation made up of thousands of iPhones using sophisticated surveillance software.
Officials eye reforms to combat Internet harm
The Department of Internal Affairs is proposing making traditional and online media subject to the same rules, with current regulations deemed inadequate for many social media platforms.
At the… Audio
Decades-old law unfit to cope with 'explosion of content' - chief censor
The Department of Internal Affairs says media regulations are out of date, riddled with holes and do not properly cover online platforms.
Tech: Ransoms drop, DDoS attacks hit gaming industry
Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the big drop in earnings cyber-crime gangs are experiencing as victims refuse to pay ransomware demands. Audio
Government denies dragging its feet on AI
The government denies it is dragging its feet in response to the widespread, and rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence.
Despite years of discussion it has no specific plan to manage its… Audio
ChatGPT might doom us all, but it won't replace teachers - expert
An expert in AI says there is a place for tools like ChatGPT in marking students' work, but it is not a replacement for human teachers. Audio
NZ banks' response to carbon footprint tech irks developer
A Wellington-based tech company behind a carbon footprint calculator says it is disappointing that uptake has been slow among New Zealand banks.
Using AI to protect Kiwi-made products
Executive director Dane Ambler said the investment was expected to pay for itself quickly.
Using AI to mark pupils' work can be unfair and discriminatory - education ministry
The Education Ministry has warned teachers not to use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to mark pupils' work.
Computational creativity: AI's impact on advertising and creative industries
The emergence of AI will inevitably change creative industries, but is yet to really impress, according to a new survey. AUT researchers asked five New Zealand-based advertising agencies to consider… Audio
Education Ministry warns teachers not to use AI to mark exams
The Education Ministry has warned teachers not to use Chat GPT to mark students' work, saying it could be unfair and discriminatory.
The Ministry also says the technology, which generates written… Audio
