Technology
RBNZ cyber breach: Accellion remains tight-lipped on timing of comms
The software firm at the centre of a cyber breach won't be drawn on whether it kept the Reserve Bank in the dark about a fault in its systems.
Increased online gaming poses cyber-security risks for homes, businesses
A recent survey commissioned by the consumer cyber safety software company NortonLifeLock has found two thirds of New Zealanders were worried that gaming would become less secure in the future.
Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike
Elon Musk's car firm Tesla has said it bought about US$1.5bn (NZ$2bn) of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin in January and expects to start accepting it as payment in future.
Friends and family members the target of half of all harmful digital communications
A study has found that many people send harmful digital communications because they think it's a joke.
Concern grows as fewer NZers choose IT career
More New Zealanders need to improve their digital skills, as workforce shortages are exacerbated by Covid-19 border closures, new research shows.
Firms' technical debt rising after lockdown rush for digital upgrades
Many businesses that rushed out to buy new software ahead of the first lockdown are finding themselves with expensive technology they no longer have use for, according a report.
Cryptocurrencies: How memes can move markets
One of the most difficult problems in finance right now is figuring out the fundamental economic value of cryptocurrencies. And the past week has complicated this further.
The case for Crocs
The Panel talks to Kiwi fashionista Colin Mathura-Jeffree about his hatred of Crocs. Audio
Bezos steps down, Apple vs Facebook and chastity belt trouble
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at the ramifications of Jeff Bezos stepping down as the CEO of Amazon, the anti-trust lawsuit Facebook has filed against Apple and why you should think twice… Audio
Testing finds induction cooktops 'trump' gas - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ testing has found induction cooktops "trump" gas. Audio
Your Korean Dad - Unlikely Tik Tok star, Nick Cho
As Your Korean Dad, on Tik Tok, he's has added 1.7 million followers to the family. Audio
Call for COVID Marshals to help improve scanning uptake
During a recent trip to South Australia, Nelson resident, Sheila Noble, saw that having a dedicated marshal at venues encouraged more QR code scanning. Audio
The Eggplant: a Kiwi web series about online safety
Topics like online porn and sexting can be difficult to bring up in family conversations. A new six-part web series called The Eggplant offers young people tools for online safety - with a good dose… Audio
Bluetooth a puzzle for thousands of Covid app users
Thousands of people have asked the Ministry of Health for help after having trouble enabling Bluetooth on the Covid-19 tracer app. Video
'GameStop effect' may linger as 'short squeeze' candidates studied
The clash between retail traders and Wall Street professionals that sparked roller coaster rides in the shares of GameStop Corp may pose a risk to dozens of other stocks, analysts say.
Cranking it Up in Edendale
The annual vintage machinery showcase is cranking into gear in Southland this weekend. Audio
GameStop share trading frenzy - what's going on?
Users of popular US platforms for trading stocks are in an uproar after a curb on buying shares in games firm GameStop and other companies.
Vaccine delays prompt questions about NZ's production capacity
As vaccine delays threaten to disrupt the Covid-19 response in Europe, attention is turning to whether New Zealand could manufacture one on-shore.
Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca have both warned of… Audio
Could satellites help warn of volcano eruptions?
Satellites spotted part of the crater of Whakaari / White Island collapsing in the days before the deadly December 2019 eruption, it has emerged.
