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Internet experts warn to beware of voter manipulation
New Zealand's being warned it needs to wake up to the threat of online voter manipulation in this year's election.
Experts say the country should consider Europe's move to ban microtargeting that… Audio
The toxic world of the manosphere
Some young men are being sucked into a toxic world online, full of sexism, misogyny and fear. Warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussion of gender-based and sexual violence. Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Ruwani Perera (Part One)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists David Farrar and Ruwani Perera discuss the occupation of Parliament one year on and the role of social media in Rob Campbell's downfall. Audio
China hits out at US over TikTok ban on government devices
A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry accused the US of abusing state power to suppress foreign firms.
Starlink coming online across the Pacific
Remote areas in the Pacific are on the verge of getting fast internet as low-earth orbit satellite internet providers look to enter the market. Audio
Update on connectivity for internet users
Communication and access to information has been a major issue with both power outages and damage to broad band infrastructure. Andy Carroll is the general manager of customer network operations at… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Paul Brislen on failing connectivity
Phone and internet are still a big problem for many in Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay. Paul Brislen is head of the Telecommunications Forum and is with us for an update. Audio
Is 13 too young to be on TikTok and Instagram?
Young peoples risk damaging their self-worth if they're on social media at 13, warned US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last month. While some children may not be ready for TikTok or Instagram at this… Audio
How to get the best out of impaired communication networks
There are limited communications out of areas severely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the central North Island.
As ransomware attacks increase: should paying up be banned?
Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated and they're growing in number - there were 64 cases reported to government agency CERT last year. Over half of reported cases to CERT were at the end… Audio
Netflix password crackdown begins
Netflix is cracking down on people sharing accounts to access its content for free.
It's rolling out the changes from today, following a year-long trial overseas.
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Audio
Microsoft to unveil ChatGPT partnership today
When you're reaching for a search engine, Google likely comes to mind before Bing - but Microsoft hopes an innovative AI will change that.
Today the company will officially unveil its ChatGPT, so… Audio
Advanced AI in criminals' hands is a danger
Opinion - Generative AI can write essays, code software, create music and art, and hold conversations. It is exciting, but what happens when they're turned to illegal uses?
Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'
Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for hosting "blasphemous content".
US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US has revealed it infiltrated a prolific cyber-crime gang to secretly sabotage their hacking attacks for more than six months.
NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Tech companies in New Zealand are conscious of a possible recession but are better placed to survive a downturn than the US tech giants, a commentator says.
Meta to restore Donald Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
The former US president has had his accounts suspended, since the deadly Capitol Hill riot on 6 January, 2021.
Romance writer's fake death reminds us 'the author' is a construct
Opinion - It is like something that happens in fiction. An author's reappearance two years after her apparent suicide redefines the social contract between readers and authors, Ika Willis writes.
12 TV series you may have missed in the age of peak content
Look, there's literally too much of everything to watch right now, right? RNZ's Nik Dirga offers some pointers on what might have slipped under the radar.
Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter
The votes are in - Twitter users want Elon Musk to step down as chief executive.
On Monday afternoon, the platform's controversial owner created a Twitter poll asking whether he should "step down as… Audio
