Paul Spain
Facebook imposes new live-streaming restrictions
Facebook has unveiled new live-streaming restrictions on the eve of the Christchurch Call summit in Paris. Technology commentator Paul Spain joins Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss… Video, Audio
'We have nothing to hide' - Huawei New Zealand
Huawei is offering to open its systems to the government to allay national security fears about the Chinese company's bid to build a next-generation cellphone network. Its New Zealand deputy managing… Audio
The brave new world of online sport streaming
The telco Spark is hoovering up the rights to live sport, securing the English Premier League for next year, as well as the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Business and technology commentator Paul Spain joins… Audio
Cambridge Analytica and its dirty politics
More details of the seedy world of political power and corruption has come to light after a whistle blower spilled the beans on UK firm Cambridge Analytica. And IT specialist Paul Spain discusses the… Audio
Not possible to prevent spread of extremism online- expert
New Zealand is expected to face pressure to join in with a clampdown on internet freedom at the next meeting of the Five Eyes security group later this month. Paul Spain is the chief executive of… Audio
Chad calling
IT commentator Paul Spain discusses the Wangiri spam technique that sees mobile phones get calls from far flung places. Audio
The waiting is nearly over for the Sky Vodafone merger
Media commentator Paul Spain explains the twists and turns of Sky's potential merger with Vodafone, as the Commerce Commission is poised to reveal its decision on the proposed deal. He says changes… Audio
FBI Phone Hack - Paul Spain
The FBI has dropped its legal action to force Apple to assist in unlocking the phone of one of the San Bernadino shooters. The agency says its found a technique to get into the phone without Apple's… Audio
Tech news: Apple, Minecraft, Destiny
Technology commentator Paul Spain on the big Apple event, the rumours that Microsoft wants to move into Minecraft, and the lauch of what's being touted as the biggest games release of the year. Audio
