Technology
A phone costs what?!
Tech correspondent Sarah Putt been looking into the cost of Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 - its price tag is $1999! She also has details about the rise and rise of Mobile Gaming and asks how did Pokemon Go… Audio
It's a Google world
Facebook is constantly assessing you and Google is constantly monitoring you. And a a Vanderbilt University computer scientist says if you have a device you're powerless against being monitored. Audio
Facebook gives users trustworthiness score
The social networking site Facebook has confirmed its scoring some of its members on a trustworthiness scale in an attempt to combat "fake news."
Smartphones affecting New Zealanders' relationships - survey
More than a third of New Zealanders are concerned their partners are spending too much time on their smartphone.
Smartphone harming your relationship? Make tech-free rituals
More than a third of New Zealanders are concerned their partners are spending too much time on their smartphone. Thirty-nine percent of 2,200 New Zealanders surveyed by 2degrees believe the amount of… Audio
Don't worry about the robots
Tesla's boss Elon Musk apparently works 120 hours a week. Working on projects for the betterment of human beings. Meanwhile, a Guardian columnist reassuringly tells us not to worry about robots… Audio
The Green Fairy, an augmented reality read
How technology can enhance the reading experience for children. Alejandro Davila from Conical Interactive Studios wrote children's book The Green Fairy - which can simply be read as a book, or you can… Video, Audio, Gallery
Consulting with Dr Google can be a good idea - study
Far from convincing people they have contracted an exotic disease or terminal illness, a new study shows googling their symptoms allows patients to ask better questions.
Australian teen sparks FBI action after hacking Apple
An Australian teenager has pleaded guilty to hacking into the main computer network of technology giant Apple, storing files in a folder called "hacky hack hack".
Fridge no-nos
What's in your fridge? Apparently some things shouldn't be in there. From tomatoes, to coffee and garlic, there are certain rules around what should be in the fridge and what should be in the pantry.
…Motorola phone 'brazen copy' of iPhone X
Smartphone brand Motorola has been criticised for revealing a "shameless" copy of the iPhone X as its new model.
Is Virtual Reality replacing the University Lecture?
Paul Matthews, chief executive of IT Professionals New Zealand, asks if Virtual Reality replacing the traditional University lecture? He also has details about cloud computing for the Government and… Audio
Screening rights: Underdog makes the big league
The telco Spark has scored English football rights that were part of the package at Sky TV for years. Mediawatch looks at how the English Premier League has become a political football in the…
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Screening rights: Underdog makes the big league
The telco Spark has scored English football rights that were part of the package at Sky TV for years. Mediawatch looks at how the English Premier League has become a political football in the…
AudioDr Nick Munn: technology raising ethical questions in farming
Rapid advances in technology on farms are creating ethical dilemmas for farmers. Dr Nick Munn from Waikato University says there are big ethical implications in using hi-tech tools to help on a farm.
…Lisa Brown - What is aerospace medicine?
Lisa Brown is a general surgical trainee at North Shore Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Auckland. She's also been studying aerospace medicine, and was the first New Zealander to… Audio
Dialling up to a better future on the West Coast
West Coast companies are finding success online as they look to overcome the barriers of living in such an isolated place.
Google in China and the voice shopping hype
Sarah Putt looks at why we shouldn't believe the hype about voice shopping, Rocket Lab's next launch and will Google return to China? Audio
West Coast finding success online
West Coast companies are finding success online as they look to overcome the barriers of living in such an isolated place. A series of digital technology workshops helping businesses lift their online… Audio
Govt can lead way by sharing construction risk - Graham Burke
The government's plan to tackle construction industry concerns can't come soon enough for sub contractors. Cabinet ministers met with construction leaders on Monday to address the major challenges… Audio