Technology
Apple's Zoom update and Office 365 banned in Germany's schools
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks first at Intel unveiling a neuromorphic computing system that mimics the human brain, Apple rolls out a silent Mac update to remove a hidden Zoom web server… Audio
Popular face-editing app raises concerns about users' data
People are talking about FaceApp - the app that can edit photos of people's faces to show younger or older versions of themselves.
'Superhuman cognition' in trials to connect brains to computers
An Elon Musk company has applied to US regulators to start trialling ways to connect the human brain to a computer.
Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
Is screen time for kids more about quality than quantity?
It's a problem just about every parent has to deal with these days: how much screen time is too much for your kids? Audio
Three telcos accused of overcharging customers
Three telecommunications providers owned by Vocus have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.
I Didn't Know That: 5G
The latest of our fortnightly 'I Didn't Know That' segment looks at the 5G network. It keeps turning up in the headlines but what does it mean for us? Dr Faraz Hasan is a Senior Lecturer in… Audio
Professor Jonathan Haidt: Moral Psychology in an Age of Outrage
Professor Jonathan Haidt believes democracy is in jeopardy because constant outrage and our incessant 'call out culture' makes sensible debate impossible. Audio
German/Russian telescope to map sky in exceptional detail
One of the most significant Russian space science missions in the post-Soviet era has launched from Baikonur.
Facebook may be hit with record fine over data misuse
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US5 billion ($NZ7.4b) settlement with Facebook over its investigation into the social media company's handling of user data, a source says.
Digital downsizing? The 'Outside' podcast
Even if you worry about using your smartphone too much, the idea of simply unplugging or ditching it altogether just isn't an option for most of us. So how can we strike the right balance between our… Audio
UK police launch probe of ambassador emails 'leak'
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged leak of diplomatic emails from the UK ambassador in the US, which were critical of the Trump administration.
Loot boxes and gambling: an update
Last year we looked into the problem of loot boxes and whether they could be introducing children to gambling. We check back in with Dr Aaron Drummond who has been keeping an eye on the development of… Audio
Digital disappearing acts, counting groups and moonshot at 50
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the concept of ownership in the digital world, as Microsoft closes its e-book store. Audio
New features to tackle cyberbullying on Instagram
Instagram bullies are soon going to be asked to consider what they're saying before they post. Audio
New features to tackle cyberbullying on Instagram
Instagram bullies are soon going to be asked to consider what they're saying before they post. The social media platform's announced it's rolling out two new features to tackle cyberbullying. Our… Audio
First home buyers, tradespeople - beware of the latest email scam
Increasing numbers of people are being defrauded out of large sums of money by scammers accessing the email accounts of legitimate businesses.
E-books disappearing even if you've bought them
When is something you buy not really something you own? When it's an e-book. Microsoft is closing its ebooks store later this month and when it does all the books you've bought will cease to work… Audio
PGF supports local green mining company
The Provinical Growth Fund has awarded $15 million in funding to a Taupo company which extracts minerals from geothermal water. This so-called 'green mining' will see the valuable mineral - silica -… Audio
Amanda Little: The Fate of Food
As droughts, floods, storms and unseasonal temperatures affect the global food supply, what will humans eat in the future? Audio
