Technology
Tech: Why no Russian cyber attacks?
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Lynn to look at why there appears to have been a lack of cyber-attacks during Russia's month-long war with Ukraine. He says, in reality, there IS a… Audio
Deputy Mayor's shirtless faux pas
There were a few giggles and raised eyebows in a Hamilton City Council meeting on Zoom yesterday when the city's deputy mayor made a brief bare-chest appearance. Geoff Taylor, who is running for the… Audio
Computer chip shortage expected to last till mid-2023
A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.
Dismantling the internet: Digital iron curtain descends on Russia
A digital iron curtain is falling on Russia as the government increases censorship and foreign companies withdraw services. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Vertech IT Services owner and managing director, Daniel Watson, shares some tips on how to protect yourself from viruses and online scammers with a few simple fixes. Audio
Russia crackdown on dissent includes slowing the Internet
A Moscow court has found Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram guilty of "extremist activity" -- they're now banned from operating in Russia.
It comes amid a major crackdown on dissent by Russians… Audio
NZ small businesses 'not digitally savvy' like Asia-Pacific peers - survey
Small businesses are lagging behind the rest of the region globally when it comes to growth, social media, online sales and new methods of payment.
GCSB records 15% rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021
The GCSB is urging the country's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats.
Efforts to boost NZ digital workforce to fill demand
NZTech says the push is on to put more people into digital jobs, as a means to building economic growth and helping businesses scale up to size with a New Zealand-base workforce.
Cheers! Metaverse hits peak hype with virtual beer
Brewer's launch highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon.
Fears children being drawn into online gaming
Online gaming can be a gateway to problem gambling, and primary school children are allegedly being drawn in.
That's the shocking finding in the research, which identified young Pasifika as being at… Audio
Lab science leader concerned at pharmacy test for antibodies
There's concern a pharmacy test for Omicron antibody levels will lull people into a false sense of security or send them into a panic unnecessarily.
Biotech company Orbis Diagnostics says it is… Video, Audio
The days of sharing your Netflix login could be numbered
The days of sharing your Netflix password could be about to end.
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More than two million New… Video, Audio
High demand for digital skills, supply is lagging
The tech sector is wasting no time taking advantage of a government plan to support training aimed at expanding the pools of skilled tech workers.
Fake video shows Ukraine surrender
Facebook and YouTube have removed a fake video of the Ukraine President, in which he falsely surrendered to Russia.
In the false video, called a deepfake, Volodymr Zelensky appeared behind a… Audio
How Substack is changing the media game
With traditional media on the decline, could new publishing platforms like Substack be the key to keeping talented writers in gainful employment? Audio
How Substack is changing the media game
With traditional media on the decline, could new publishing platforms like Substack be the key to keeping talented writers in gainful employment?
AudioCovid-19 immunity level tests to go on sale at pharmacies
New Zealanders wanting to know how protected they are against Covid-19 infection could soon be able to have their immunity levels measured at their local pharmacy. Audio
Broadband: The end of the (copper) line
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about moves by Chorus to start switching off the last copper line connections, with most households now on fibre where it's available. What does… Audio
New test for checking immunity levels to Covid-19
Back in November of last year a couple of First Up staff went to check out a very interesting piece of technology that tells you how protected you are against Covid-19. Sure enough, the device… Audio
