Technology
Police using algorithms 'a huge problem' for biases, researcher says
A researcher is worried the proliferation of crime-fighting computer algorithms will only make ingrained police bias against Māori worse.
Police drop technology designed to predict motorists
Police were developing a high-tech tool to predict motorists' likelihood of getting into serious trouble, according to its first report on safe use of computer algorithms.
First-ever reports shed light on algorithm-led policing
The police have revealed how they use computer algorithms to compile a list of the Top 5 highest risk offenders each day, and the chances of a family violence perpetrator reoffending. This is detailed… Audio
Technology commentator Tony Grasso
Technology commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at an AI system that can replicate your voice, including pitch, timbre and pace - but that are the scam implications. Research finds young… Audio
MPs to look into uses, misuses, tax implications of cryptocurrencies
Parliament is mining for data on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital cash that's not managed by a bank but by networks of users online.
MPs will look at how they're… Video, Audio
Wellington dental practice hit by hackers
Patients at a dental practice in Wellington may have had their privacy breached after its email server was hit by hackers.
Right to Repair grows traction around the world
There is a growing movement around the world called Right-to-Repair and it's targeting the big tech companies which don't allow third parties to repair or re-purpose their branded technology. Adding… Audio
People after MIQ rooms offered booking slots - for a price
A website is trying to capitalise on the difficulty of booking a managed isolation room by offering to do so for $2415 per person.
Stranded NZers frustrated as flights from AUS sell out in minutes
New Zealanders stranded in Australia are increasingly frustrated as returning flights are snapped up moments after going on sale.
Bookings opened at 10am today for flights from tomorrow on Air New… Audio
IT industry needs to attract skilled domestic workers
A new report calling for a national strategy to address a mismatch of skills and a lack of upskilling in our lucrative IT industry, finds our IT sector is over-reliant on overseas recruits and isn't… Audio
Richard Branson becomes first billionaire in space
Billionaire Richard Branson has fulfilled a lifelong dream - and set the path for commercial space flights.
The British entrepreneur flew to space aboard a rocket-powered vehicle developed by his… Audio
Branson rockets to the edge of space
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has successfully reached the edge of space on board his Virgin Galactic rocket plane.
Flying car completes first intercity test flight
A prototype flying car has completed a test flight between two airports in Slovakia. Klein-Vision co-founder Anton Zajac joins us all the way from Slovakia to talk about his revolutionary creation. Audio
Unfair MIQ booking system could be breaching law - professor
A law professor says the MIQ booking system may be discriminatory, as it is revealed tech-savvy people are able to game the system to increase chances of booking a room.
Cow poo generating energy for Southland farms
A southland agricultural engineering firm has come up with an innovative way of using cow poo - turning it into fuel! Audio
MIQ booking system hacked by programming code users
Tech savvy New Zealanders are effectively locking others out of MIQ booking systems by using a computer programming code to snap up available spots within seconds.
One man who admits to using the… Audio
Tech-savvy Kiwis able to use scripts to snap up MIQ spots before others
Tech-savvy New Zealanders are effectively locking others out of managed isolation and quarantine booking systems by using a computer programming code to snap up available spots within seconds.
Covid-19: New Zealander says computer programme can cheat MIQ system
A New Zealander who tried in vain for three weeks to book a room in MIQ has admitted using what he calls unethical methods to successfully cheat the system.
Chris Ruscoe says for those in the know a… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 9 July 2021
Olympic gold medalist Hamish Carter on spectator-free games; MIQ booking system hacked by programming code users; Covid-19: Ministry told to ditch 'casual plus' label; Consent issues delay Middlemore… Audio
Amazon opens to Kiwis, govt agrees to consumer data right
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Amazon opening its Australian store to New Zealand customers and what that might mean for New Zealand retailers and other online stores… Audio
