Internet

News travels fast, but not as fast as fake news. Research shows that, on twitter at least, falsehoods travels farther than truth. It's not a new phenomenon but its current political incarnation is… Audio

Early Facebook investor Roger McNamee knew something wasn't right with the platform in early 2016, when he saw "viciously misogynistic" memes attacking Hilary Clinton. Audio

Joining Peter Griffin to navigate the world of tech and analysing the latest news from the digital world. This week plans are afoot to position New Zealand as a base station for the global satellites… Audio

A New York Times columnist turned off his news notifications, left social media and went back to the traditional newspaper for 2 months.  Audio

Another major concert in New Zealand has seen concert-goers left in the lurch once again due to dodgy ticket websites.  Audio

Bits and Bytes with Peter Griffin helping you navigate the world of tech and analysing the latest news from the digital world. This week, Spotify goes public (well sort of!). But can it continue to… Audio

Google says it's defending the public's right to information by refusing to remove certain information at people's request. Audio

Sky TV’s slashing of its prices was an inevitable response to cheaper digital entertainment options on the market. Can it keep and create customers in the online era when exclusive rights to the All…

In Lately tonight Karyn Hay talks regulation and self-regulation online, vertical gardening and Karen McKenzie from NZ Booklovers has been reading Lyndon Kelly's new book Crystal Reign. Audio

Voice-activated ‘smart speakers’ now on the market mean you can get news online without lifting a finger. Our big media companies are all on board, but will this change the nature of our news? Or will… Video, Audio

Bits and Bytes with Peter Griffin helping you navigate the world of technology and analysing the latest news from the digital world. This week Snapchat becomes a real threat to Facebook, Instagram and… Audio

The average person's online presence is larger than ever, as more of what we do is carried out digitally. But what information is out there, how easy is it to find, and who's using it? RNZ reporter… Audio

The latest tech news and your questions answered with Peter Griffin. This week, the latest in the Apple iPhone throttling saga: could it be about to offer refunds for repair costs to the millions of… Audio

The relationship between internet users and internet companies is not one-sided.  A new economics paper has suggested that because of this, we should be paid for what we give away.  Audio

Many community groups and psychologists think children under 12 are too young to be into social media. They're asking Facebook to get rid of it's Messenger Kids platform. Audio

Bits+Bytes: Which internet service providers are getting the most complaints – and the simple steps to take if you’re feeling ripped off by your provider – and why Facebook has banned cryptocurrency… Audio

An investigation by The New York Times goes inside the so-called 'Follower Factory' to reveal the extent to which some people, including big name celebrities and sports people, will go to for… Audio

The stark contrast between the typical mainstream media stereotypes of Muslim women with how they behave on social media and in the sporting arena. Audio