Technology
Why did Sky drop the 'puck' and Uber's Jump on e-scooters
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at why Sky's new boss Martin Stewart cancelled an Android-powered 'puck' that would've delivered Sky's channels over the internet instead of satellite dish… Audio
Facebook to give data on hate speech suspects to French courts
In a world first, Facebook has agreed to hand over the identification data of French users suspected of hate speech on its platform to judges.
Facebook to give French hate speech suspects' info to courts
In a world first, Facebook has agreed to hand over the identification data of French users suspected of hate speech on its platform to judges. Lisa Bernhard reports. Video, Audio
Porn in schools: 300,000 searches blocked in four weeks
The Ministry of Education says in a one-month period 300,000 searches for pornographic material were blocked on school networks. Audio
Mobile ban in schools: It's the 'right thing to do'
Mobile phones will be banned in state primary and secondary schools during school hours in the Australian state of Victoria, in a policy designed to stop cyberbullying. Audio
What will Auckland's future workforce look like?
Construction jobs in Auckland city are set to grow by 70 per cent, or around 56,000, over the next decade. That's finding of new research commissioned by Auckland Council's economic development arm… Audio
GPS improvement: Funding will allow pinpoint accuracy
The government has announced it will fund more advanced satellite technology, which will make GPS accurate to within one metre, down from the current 10 metres.
Apple recalling MacBook Pro laptops
The US tech giant is recalling a limited number of 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold between 2015 and 2017 that contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk.
The future of currency: Do we still need banks?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at what Facebook's proposing with its Libra payment system and how it varies from Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. Audio
Scale of US 'attack' surprises Huawei CEO
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a US ban was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $US100 billion this year and the next.
Dotcom extradition: US rejects Megaupload claims over deletions
Megaupload's claims it could not always delete illegal files were just an excuse to avoid properly complying with requests form copyright owners, the US says.
Huawei ditches product launch after trade blacklist
Huawei has ditched a product launch for the first time since the US placed it on a trade blacklist.
Online exams, flying cabs and Facebook tabs
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at NZQA putting exams online for some subjects and the risks around it, Uber's plans to launch air taxi services and how Facebook is paying people to let them… Audio
Govt outlines timeline of events surrounding Hack-gate
The government has finally given some clarity around the timeline of who knew what and when regarding Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf's claim Treasury's website had been hacked. Audio
Prosthetics for people and pets
Kathryn speaks with the co-founders of a young Kiwi company working on 3-D printed prosthetic limbs for people and pets.An engineering student at Auckland University, Connor Talbot is developing… Audio, Gallery
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe? Audio
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe?
AudioDotcom extradfition appeal begins in Supreme Court
A lawyer for two associates of the internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has told the Supreme Court the offences his clients are facing in the United States do not qualify for extradition because the… Audio
Two Bit Circus: Putting Big Top fun into science
Brent Bushnell runs a circus - but not the kind you might remember from your childhood. It's a Micro-Amusement Park, combining Virtual Reality, escape rooms and carnival games - with liberal amounts… Audio
Big tech firms 'significant disruption to the financial landscape'
Giant technology companies might cause significant disruption to the world's financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.
