Technology
Family at centre of rumours struggling with online abuse
Fears about how the new coronavirus got past the border and back into the community is driving rumour, misinformation and online bullying, community leaders are warning.
Work starts on regional fibre links in West Coast and Southland
Work is under way to improve communication and digital connectivity on the West Coast and Southland.
Covid-19: Social media in the spotlight after misinformation
Nasty rumours, inaccurate advice and bullying has circulated through social media following the second wave of infections.
Robot boat offers dramatic look at future of work at sea
A UK boat has just provided an impressive demonstration of the future of robotic maritime operations.
Technology commentator Mark Pesce
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about some revelations out of this past weekend's DEF CON hacking conference, which took place online and where security researchers revealed… Audio
Podcast Critic Ellie Jay
Ellie Jay talks about two podcasts she's been enjoying; Rabbit Hole which is a New York times podcast about the internet and what it's doing to us and Skyjacker Audio
Some Vodafone customers missed out on emergency alert
The mobile emergency alert had to be re-sent this morning because some Vodafone customers missed out on the message.
Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years
Toshiba has sold its remaining stakes in its former personal computing division.
Online voting pros and cons
IT professional, Stephen Judd on the pros and cons of online voting. He has written a chapter addressing the pros and cons of online voting, in a new book Shouting Zeros and Ones: Digital technology,… Audio
Ambitious proposals for surplus electricity once Tiwai closes
Kathryn Ryan speaks with two scientists about how electricity from the Manapouri power station could be used once the Tiwai Point aluminum smelter is shut down by Rio Tinto next August. The smelter… Audio
During lockdown, were you working from home, or sleeping at work?
An informal talk from Prof. Darl Kolb about the experience of working from home, recorded during 2020's online version of the University of Auckland's Raising the Bar series. Audio
TikTok: is time up for the app in the US?
President Donald Trump has ordered US firms to stop doing business with the wildly popular TikTok app and with WeChat within 45 days in a major escalation in Washington's stand-off with Beijing… Audio
The Suburban Solar Conundrum
The combination of solar panels, electricity storage batteries, smart household gadgets, and a boring looking black box is set to change forever how our electricity system works.
But do we need… Audio
CovidCard will be better used than tracing app, academic says
An academic is upbeat about the bluetooth-powered CovidCard, saying it is a step up from the QR code system that is currently in place for contact tracing. Audio
Let's get sceptical: Tips from a professional doubter
"Don't believe everything that you see" is a mantra lived by Susan Gerbic. She's the founder of the Monterey County Skeptics group where she lives, and also Guerilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW), a… Audio
Sam Morgan wants CovidCard process sped up
Covid Card advocate Sam Morgan says he's pleased at the government's plan to test the bluetooth-based contact tracing technology in Rotorua, but is concerned the process is taking too long. The… Audio
Contact tracing blue tooth powered "Covid Card" trial to begin
A new blue tooth powered "CovidCard" for contact tracing is set to be trialed in Rotorua. The credit card-sized device would be worn around the neck when in areas such as public transport, workplaces… Audio
NZ making moves to be a king pin of high tech and cyber security
Auckland will host an international conference next year on cyber security, as the country tries to take advantage of its trusted reputation to make waves in the technology space. Audio
NZ making moves to be a king pin of high tech and cyber security
Auckland will host an international conference next year on cyber security, as the country tries to take advantage of its trusted reputation to make waves in the technology space.
AudioTime ticks for TikTok, NZ launches algorithm code
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt looks at the situation with TikTok and why pressure from the US President has forced it to be put up for sale. Have people given up when it comes to protecting… Audio
