Technology
Ardern and Macron hail success of Christchurch Call
The prime minister is heralding significant progress in the fight against online terrorism, with the Christchurch Call initiative that was signed one year ago today in Paris.
Is tech too dependent on Taiwan_ Facebook gets oversight board
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at how Covid-19 has thrown up a lot of issues regarding the supply chain - and its dependence on Taiwan for computer chips. Facebook has an oversight board -… Audio
Coronavirus: NZ successes against virus good news for Weta Digital
The Wellington-based company Weta Digital is one of the few major visual effects facilities around the world to remain open, with Covid-19 hitting the industry hard overseas.
As its executive… Audio
Police trial of facial recognition tech 'a matter of concern' - minister
Minister of Justice Andrew Little says he does not know what police used the controversial facial recognition software in the trial for.
Australia's tracing app COVIDSafe now 'fully functional'
The Australian Federal government's coronavirus tracing app is now working after all territories signed up to allow its use, its deputy chief medical officer confirmed.
NZ-designed emergency ventilator to aid Covid-19 response
A Kiwi-designed emergency ventilator with 'farm-tech roots' will now be a tool in the global response to Covid-19 after the team behind it secured government funding. Audio
Police trialled facial recognition tech without 'high-level sign-off'
The police's high tech crime unit handling the technology appears to have not sought the necessary clearance before trialling it.
NZ police conducted Clearview AI facial recognition trial
RNZ has learned that police conducted a trial of a controversial facial recognition software without telling their new boss or talking to the Privacy Commissioner.
American software firm Clearview AI… Audio
No Filter: The rise and rise of Instagram
From its creation in 2010, to being sold to Facebook, to becoming a $100-billion company complete with digital influencers and personal brands. Until now the Instagram story has never been told in so… Audio
What could digital contact tracing look like?
As New Zealand moves into level two and restrictions lift, the ability to quickly and efficiently trace our contacts will be critical to keeping any future covid outbreaks under control. Many… Audio
Robotic dolphin causing stir in aquariums while solving ethical dilemma
As Chinese zoos and aquariums grapple with new bans on wildlife trade, a New Zealand tech entrepreneur is seeing unexpected interest in her latest project.
Kiwi's robot dolphin could help Chinese aquariums
As Chinese zoos and aquariums grapple with new bans on wildlife trade, a New Zealand tech entrepeneur is seeing unexpected interest in her latest project.
Melanie Langlotz has helped build a… Audio
Coronavirus: Vodafone cut service to elderly woman during lockdown
An elderly woman has had her phone line and internet disconnected by Vodafone during lockdown because of an overdue account - caused by the company's own admin bungle.
That's despite the phone… Audio
Staying connected: Regular phone chats the answer for seniors
Forget group video calls, a group of older people in the Hutt Valley is staying connected through the Covid-19 lockdown with regular catch-ups on the telephone.
Ready for the robot takeover?
Meet Bella, Jamie and Yumi. Just some of the robots taking over our jobs. But does this have to be as scary as it sounds? Peter Griffin finds out. Audio
Households set internet consumption record in April
Households set a new internet consumption record in April, each using almost 500 gigabytes of data.
Covid-19: Contact tracing app may discriminate against Māori
A digital contact tracing system poses the risk of discrimination against Māori, a technologist says.
What will Microsoft's NZ move mean for local business?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at the announcement by Microsoft that it'll open a new "datacentre region" in New Zealand: how big is its cloud offering and what difference does storing data… Audio
Covid-19: Digital contact tracing risky for Māori - Technologist
A Māori technologist says a digital contact tracing system in New Zealand poses the risk of discrimination against Māori.
PhD candidate Karaitiana Taiuru has just released a paper on indigenous… Audio
Numerous tracing apps possible across hospitality sector
Restaurants and bars are gearing up with the tech industry to use a range of Covid-19 contact tracing apps in alert level 2.
