Technology
The quest to live forever
From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever. Audio
Our Changing World for 3 October 2019
Peter Griffin investigates the ethics and possibilities around achieving immortality, and Allan Blackman looks at the chemical element radium. Audio
How well is the broadband market working?
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how well the broadband market is working, as the first phase of the fibre build comes to an end. He'll also look at the latest security… Audio
Tech Speak with Paul Spain
Technology commentator Paul Spain from the NZ Tech Podcast and joins Karyn tonight in place of our regular Mid Week Media Watch. Paul talks about Tesla's latest car to New Zealand, electric air… Audio
The new SuperGold Card and app
The SuperGold card is entering the digital era, with the launch of an app and an upgraded website. Changes are aimed at making the benefits of the card more accessible to increasingly tech-savvy over… Audio
Deaf Foundation blames earbuds, phones for teens' hearing loss
The National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is alarmed by the rates of hearing loss it has found among 13 and 14-year-olds.
Unplug with a typewriter
The humble typewriter is back, baby! I'm sure some may be arguing it never left...but it has of course fallen out of favour since the invent of the computer and all it's word-processing power. Audio
Parliamentary video: a rule whose time has passed
Opinion - On National's use of parliamentary footage in attack ads, lawyer Graeme Edgeler writes the ban on advertising is a rule that Parliament probably should never have imposed in the first place.
Spark Sport defends Rugby World Cup streaming service
Spark Sport is defending its Rugby World Cup service, saying all but one of the games it has streamed have been without issue.
The tournament's New Zealand broadcast rights holder apologised and… Audio
Spark problems aren't as bad as being reported
Tech commentator, Paul Brislen, believes that Spark Sport have ironed out the teething problems which interrupted the first All Blacks match. Audio
Elon Musk upbeat on space flights
The American entrepreneur Elon Musk has given a further update on his Starship and Super Heavy rocket system.
Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people
As more of our lives take place online, blind people are excluded from some sites, but opening them up could be simple.
The Black List people seriously want to be on
Franklin Leonard is the man who created The Black List, a ground-breaking publication that separates Hollywood's most popular unproduced screenplays from the tens of thousands that are crafted every… Audio
Facebook expands hidden 'likes' policy from Instagram
Facebook is rolling out a move to hide the number of likes on users' posts during a trial in Australia this weekend.
Mediawatch for 29 September 2019
Was Spark's streaming drama a storm in a tech teacup?; giving Amazon a big break. Audio
Nir Eyal: why tech addiction is a myth
For most of us, device overuse does not meet all of the above conditions so does not qualify as an addiction, according to behavioural sociologist Nir Eyal. He tells Kim Hil the myth that we're all… Audio
Indonesian designer scoops top WOW award for second time
An Indonesian fashion designer who has Beyonce and Madonna on his clients' list has won this year's World of Wearable Arts supreme award.
Too few consumers switching mobile provider - watchdog review
There's healthy competition in the mobile phone sector and no need for more regulation, according to the Commerce Commission.
Corruption and technology
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce believes we need to be having more of a conversation about corruption in technology. Today he touches on the relationship between the Massachusetts Institute of… Audio
Vodafone admits breaching privacy with app update
Vodafone has confirmed a privacy breach in which some customers using its phone app could see other users' personal details.
