5G
Calling Home: Andrew Dubber in Norrmjöle, Sweden
Andrew Dubber and partner Michela Magas live in the picturesque village of Norrmjöle (pop 219), in the north of Sweden. They're currently renovating a 200-year-old farmhouse in a forest by a lake and… Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about some of the big trends in tech this year, starting with plugging gaps in broadband coverage and extending the 5G network. Audio
Hottest tech for 2022
Technology commentator Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh joins Kathryn to look at where tech is set to head in 2022, and how working from home in the pandemic has driven a rapid digital transformation in many… Audio
The history and future of the mobile phone
It seems hard to think of a time when we didn't all have a cellphone. Daniel Bliss is a professor of Electrical Engineering and he's with us to look at how cellphone technology has developed over the… Audio
Covid-19 truth and lies - can New Zealanders tell the difference?
The latest Research New Zealand survey set out to establish to what extent New Zealanders believe various facts and alternative (or conspiracy) theories around Covid-19. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the… Audio
5G. Harnessing the power of Kiwi ingenuity
The next-generation of wireless communication networks is expected to unleash a massive internet of things ecosystem, serving the needs of billions of connected devices, and Spark wants ingenious New… Audio
Expert Feature: Martin Gledhill- Getting your head around 5G
Director of EMF Services Martin Gledhill, has been measuring electromagnetic fields (EMF) for 30 years. He's today's expert and talks about the 5G network as part of his field. Audio
China looks to send message of control
The annual National People's Congress got underway in Beijing on Friday amid what state media are calling 'wartime measures'. China correspondent Nathan van der Klippe joins the show to discuss this… Audio
Wake up Sheeple!
Attacks on 5G cellphone towers around the world are based on rumours and theories that just aren't true. Why has this pandemic spawned so many widely-believed conspiracies? Audio
Wake up Sheeple!
Attacks on 5G cellphone towers around the world are based on rumours and theories that just aren't true. Why has this pandemic spawned so many widely-believed conspiracies?
AudioHow Covid-19 and 5G conspiracies combined
We speak to investigative journalist David Farrier about how two conspiracy theories have merged in recent months. Audio
What makes us believe conspiracy theories?
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? And what do conspiracy theories tell us about the way we view the world? Professor Joe Uscinski is a political scientist and author of American Conspiracy… Audio
Cell tower attacks - as if we don't have enough to deal with
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at why so many cell towers have been attacked globally and here in New Zealand, as misinformation stirs fear and ignorance over a non-existent link between 5G… Audio
Inside the world of doomsday preppers
Dr. Bradley Garrett spent four years with people preparing for the end of the world while researching his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times. He joins the show to discuss the experience and… Audio
UK unveils £30bn stimulus to combat effects of Coronavirus
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK is handling its Covid-19 response, stopping short of banning mass gatherings or advising people to work at home. He'll look at new… Audio
Can wireless earbuds damage your brain?
Joel Moskowitz, a researcher at the University of California, says the close proximity of AirPods to the brain and inner ear may raise cancer risks But Australian professor Ken Karapidis says they… Audio
Short term 5G spectrum allocation to add more cost
The big telecommunications companies say early access to a limited amount of the spectrum needed for ultra-fast 5G mobile services is positive, but there's concern it will cost consumers more in the… Audio
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
Why more telcos are headed up by women
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at how tech companies are dominated by male managers, but telco companies are bucking that trend. He'll also look at Spark, Chorus and Sky's results, the GCSB… Audio
Spark's 5G target, APEC & ASEAN
Business commentator Rod Oram discusses Spark setting a target date for starting its 5G mobile network.
Also, the APEC and ASEAN summits are stark examples of the fast growing tensions between US and… Audio