Technology
Using anthropology in economics
Understanding the complexity of global markets and economic models requires more AI according to Gillian Tett, the US editor of the Financial Times. Not artificial intelligence, but anthropology… Audio
London holds first marathon since pandemic began
Runners have pounded the UK capital's streets in a record-breaking London marathon.
The 42 kilometre race returned for the first full-scale staging of the race in more than two years, following the… Audio
Facial recognition trial not needed, says privacy commissioner
Using facial recognition to figure out how long people will wait in a queue is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
That's according to the Privacy Commissioner who has serious concerns about… Audio
Slack admits it caused problem affecting thousands of users
Users around the world, including in New Zealand, are reporting issues with the team collaborating software, Slack.
How a Kiwi bot could level the online playing field for female athletes
The internet can be an extremely toxic place for women or members of minority groups - but could there be a way to kill online trolls with kindness? Kathryn speaks to Jacqueline Comer, who's been… Audio
Chip shortages, Facebook's big fine, hampster trading
Tech correspondent Mark Pesce talks shortages in the auto industry, Facebook shareholder fury over a big fine and a crypto-trading hamster. No. Really.
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce looks at… Audio
Scam texts hit an 'unprecedented' number of people - DIA
The Department of Internal Affairs says a new scam sent through text messages has affected an 'unprecendented' number of people.
The scam messages include fake information about a parcel delivery… Audio
New Zealand Made: Ivan Kahl 3d
It's the time of the week where we look into the enterprising businesses of Kiwis all around New Zealand Today we're hearing from Ivan Perez and his business Ivan Kahl 3D. Ivan makes 3D planted pots… Audio
Waste not, want app: Phone platform saving quality food from dump
A mobile app diverting restaurant-quality food from the bin and into people's bellies at a discount launched in Wellington today.
The apps that turn our hobbies into work
Apps like GoodReads and Strava are very popular, but it's not all fun and games. Audio
Rakon's profit forecast jumps on back of computer chip shortage
The global shortage of computer chips has lifted the fortunes of local manufacturer Rakon.
Electric bus trial charges ahead in Dunedin
An electric revolution is coming in public transport and the city of Dunedin today took the first step to ensure it doesn't miss the bus.
A month-long electric bus trial started in the southern city… Video, Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Each Tuesday owner operator of Vertech IT Services talks to Jesse about tech related issues.This week he's talking about the potential of Starlink to alleviate the issues with rural broadband. He can… Audio
Digital sector jobs vacancies escalating
One of the sectors facing a serious short-fall in skilled workers is the technology sector. A recent industry report found the IT sector is over-reliant on overseas recruits, and isn't properly… Audio
Energy firms claim big interest in Southland hydrogen plant proposal
A proposal to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland is attracting strong interest from domestic and international businesses, according to those behind the project.
Sir Ian Taylor details alternative isolation plan for business
Right now MIQ is a bigger risk to business than Covid-19 according to a leading entrepreneur who's detailed an alternative isolation plan in a bid to get businesses travelling again.
The boss of… Video, Audio
China welcomes Huawei executive, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing
Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has arrived in China, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1000 days returned home.
Council's Zoom meeting goes viral as people pretend they're in it
Almost 300,000 people from throughout the world have watched a Waipā District Council Zoom meeting on YouTube, many pretending they're actually in a busy meeting to avoid family, workmates or chores. Video
GCSB aware of reports of Chinese cellphones censoring sensitive topics
The government spy agency says it's aware of international reports some Chinese-made cellphones are censoring content.
Late Edition - Amazon to build data centres in New Zealand
The future of the tech sector is looking dazzling - and quite crowded - actually. Amazon Web Services announced this morning it wants to build three data centres in Tamaki Makaurau, spending up to… Audio
