Technology
Tech: Do rural areas need their own fibre network? More women coders wanted
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett looks at what European countries are doing to boost rural fibre networks - should New Zealand do the same? GCHQ in the UK is looking to recruit more female coders… Audio
Young people and screen time, what they see
After 10 years studying the digital world of teenagers, even Harvard researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James can be surprised about what they hear. They say there are important gaps between what… Audio
New batch of much needed tech graduates out in the work force
A recent study found cloud and cybersecurity skills are projected to be the most in-demand digital skills by employers by 2025. One of the recent graduates in that field was Ash Foster, he talks to… Audio
Psychology and gaming, the never ending debate
For this morning Jim starts with research into that perennial topic of video gaming. Professor Marc Wilson from Victoria University's School of Psychology joins Jim to discuss the latest on the topic.
…Has technology arrived at the "Jetsons" future?
Is the Jetsons future here at last? Not so fast says Courtney Rubin, a prominent journalist who's been researching this. Courtney's work's appeared in the NYT, Bloomberg Business Week, Rolling Stone… Audio
Tech: Ring of truth, Airtag arrest, the song that'll kill your laptop
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about revelations Amazon's Ring surveillance subsidiary has supplied police with footage without their permission or a court order. Meanwhile… Audio
Kiwi start-up begins extracting precious metals from e-waste
Kiwi firm Mint has opened its Sydney refinery for extracting precious metals from e-waste, using micro-organisms. The Auckland-based startup will extract gold, platinum and other precious metals from… Audio
Should academics still be flying all over the world to conferences?
As borders reopen and New Zealanders return to the skies, a new report is pushing for a rethink on university staff travel. Overseas travel and academia often go hand in hand. Academics are expected… Audio
Facebook 'down' as users report bizarre glitches
Facebook users have reported widespread problems on the social media network, with feeds showing dozens of random comments to celebrities.
Our Changing World – Plasma jet technology
Dr, Taniela Lolohea of the Auckland University of Technology speaks about his research into low temperature plasma jet technology surface coatings. Audio
Online learning risks data being collected by big tech for 'unknown use' - report
A new report warns protections to stop tech companies spying on schoolchildren appear far too weak.
Report warns protections against spying on kids too weak
A new report says measures in place to stop big tech companies spying on our schoolchildren appear far too weak.
Overseas, the multi-billion-dollar spread of online learning has triggered lawsuits… Audio
RNZ among media to secure news content deal with Google
A handful of leading media outlets, including RNZ, NZME and Newsroom, have reached an agreement with Google about supplying news.
Microsoft's NZ datacentres to be powered by carbon-zero electricity
Microsoft's three new datacentres in New Zealand will be powered by certified carbon-zero power electricity as industry leaders rush to show off their green credentials.
Australian tech entrepreneur David Shein shares his recipe for success
Tech entrpreneur David Shein has has extraordinary business success in Australia. He migrated there from South Africa in 1986, where he founded and built up Comtec Communications into Australia's… Audio
'An eroding effect on the public': Top speed camera target cut over possible reaction
The Transport Agency expects new speed cameras to triple the number of drivers caught, increasing from 1 million to 3 million offences a year.
New geomagnetic observatory in Antarctica ensures accuracy of map data
Getting from A to B in Aotearoa with the help of smartphone maps is possible thanks to a geomagnetic observatory in Antarctica.
Public asked to speak up on use of biometric data
The Privacy Commissioner is asking the public to have a say on how biometric information is collected and used.
Rural residents ropeable over lack of cellphone coverage
Residents in Ladbrooks, a seven-minute drive from the edge of suburban Christchurch, say living in a cellphone coverage blackspot is annoying and dangerous.
