Technology
Tech Tuesday: Christmas scams
Vertech managing director Daniel Watson has some tips to avoid Christmas scams. Audio
Australia's $7.7 billion military satellite program axed
Australia's largest-ever defence space contract aimed to deliver a hardened network of three to five satellites offering high-level cyber and electronic warfare protection.
Time scrolling exceeds time eating, exercising, new study shows
A Canterbury University study surveyed almost 400 social media users about their use of Facebook and Instagram and found many participants showed signs of addiction. Audio
Weapons tech export rules set for tightening
The government is looking to tighten controls over exporting weapons or advanced technologies that could be misused in war.
Warning as online scams rise 53% in lead-up to Christmas
The cost of living crisis is making shoppers less risk averse in their search for bargains, expert says.
Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
The crowd-sourced fact-checking feature of Elon Musk's X, Community Notes, is not countering false claims about the US election, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) said in a report today.
Philosophy Now: Will technology really save us?
University of Waikato senior lecturer in philosophy Dan Weijers unpacks the role of technology in making our lives easier, and whether we rely on tech too much. Audio
Tech: Is the latest wearable health tech worth the hype?
Technology correspondent Juha Saarinen looks at how wearables are becoming health and wellbeing oriented, particularly Apple's gear. Audio
The video game teaching prisoners to manage anger
A New Zealand company will soon begin a pilot for a video game that helps prisoners regulate their emotions. Audio
Tech start-up HealthNow rebrands to Extraordinary
HealthNow has changed its brand to Extraordinary, and repositioned the business to meet growing demand for an expanded range of low cost ways for employers to reward employees.
How to make robots less creepy
Dr Jessica Turner and her team from the University of Waikato is uncovering how robots are edging into spooky territory. Audio
Spark dials back profit outlook and dividend payout
Digital and telco services company Spark is selling its stake in the Connexa towers business and considering the sale of other non-core assets, as it looks to offset weak consumer spending and…
Tech Tuesday: Cyber threats to the US Election
Tim Batt is in the Auckland studio to look at ways outside forces are trying to influence the US election. Audio
Scott Technology scores $30 million in overseas contracts
Scott Technology has secured six major overseas contracts with European and North American food processors.
Otago man becomes first jailed in New Zealand for 3D printing firearms
An Otago man has become the first in New Zealand to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms after using a 3D printer to make six weapons.
'Make a plan as a family' - How to deal with sex extortion
Young people exploited online often try to deal with it alone - but it's good to have a family plan, experts say.
ASB Bank services back up and running after outage
There were more than 5000 reports of ASB Bank outages across New Zealand on Saturday morning.
Engineering solutions for earthquakes and neonatal health care
A mechanical engineering expert, Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase is renowned for his pioneering work in both healthcare and seismic engineering. Audio
Wind power firm departs, amid fast-track controversy over seabed mining
A plan for an offshore wind power generation site has been abandoned as the company has pulled out, as controversy continues over seabed mining also planned for the area.
Jupiter moon mission: Taranaki man realises childhood dream
A Taranaki man fascinated with space is working on a team that has sent a space probe to one of Jupiter's moons, to learn whether conditions for life exist there.
