Technology
10,000 more jobs to go at Facebook's parent company
Mark Zuckerberg has announced more than ten thousand jobs will be axed from Facebook's parent company Meta - and 5000 roles that are currently vacant will not be filled.
The tech industry has laid… Audio
'Drone to Home' helps the lost dogs of England
Phil James on how 'Drone to Home' has found 1400 lost dogs Audio
NZ tech firm with funds in collapsed Silicon Valley Bank relieved over funds access
A New Zealand technology company with money trapped in collapsed Silicon Valley Bank says it is breathing easier at the news depositors will get all their money.
Oscars: Wētā FX has 'got fingers crossed' for Avatar sequel win
A Wētā FX Academy Award nominee says he is hopeful the cutting-edge approach to the newest Avatar film will be recognised at the awards ceremony. Audio
New tech could offer air-powered energy source
Scientists have discovered a tool bacteria use to extract energy from hydrogen in the air, a discovery they say could pave the way for clean electricity generation. Audio
New (AI) doc on the block, near universal internet
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how Artificial Intelligence software that detects breast cancer missed by doctors is being rolled out into production now, leaving… Audio
White House backs Senate bill to boost US ability to ban TikTok
The White House backed legislation introduced by a dozen senators to give new powers to ban TikTok and other foreign-based technologies if they pose national security threats.
On-site processing of slash an immediate solution - forestry expert
An immediate solution to solve the issue of destructive forestry waste - or slash - is available and implementing it must be accelerated, says a forest research organisation.
Muriwai residents bring in own geotech experts for stickered homes
Some Muriwai residents are bringing in their own experts - saying they're sick of being stonewalled by the council.
Last night the council's geotech boss told Checkpoint some residents may have to… Audio
Immigration biometric checks update targets fraudsters
The Biometric Capability Update project is due to be operational by the end of the year.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan Watson, owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services talks to Jesse about usage of AI to make imposter scams using voice cloning. Audio
Global demand spurs increase in Rakon's profit expectations
The computer chip manufacturer is lifting its profit outlook by $2 million in the face of demand for its products.
Threat of online voter manipulation 'profoundly disturbing'
New Zealand needs to wake up to the threat of online voter manipulation in this year's election, experts say.
Engineers find almost half of warehouses poorly-designed
Engineers investigating the design of warehouses have found almost half are poorly designed, and there's a risk of their heavy concrete walls falling over.
Their new report, coming eight years after… Audio
'An employee drive': People still keen on working from home, survey finds
The popularity in working from home has continued, with an increasing number of people wanting to swap their office commute for a remote login.
Warning over Census scams harvesting information
New Zealanders are being warned to watch out for fake websites and social media accounts claiming to be represent the official Census.
Chips, ships and diplomats: Xi's cash splash bucks a belt-tightening trend
Analysis: By shoring up the power of Xi Jinping in this third term, China will intensify its battle for technology and influence against the US, writes Bill Birtles.
In an emergency, can your electric car power your essentials?
As the power failed in Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti during Cyclone Gabrielle, some electric vehicles enabled their users to keep the essentials switched on in their homes. Certain EV models are capable… Audio
Could video game skills help you get a job?
Video games may not be the waste of time you thought they were. Audio
Civil rights audit at Google proposes better tackling of hate speech, misinformation
Google has released an audit that examines how its policies and services impact civil rights and recommends the tech giant take steps to tackle misinformation and hate speech.
