Technology
Two Kiwi compete in online game Fortnite World Cup finals
It's the video game that popularised dance moves like the 'floss' and the 'hype' - and sparked fears of addiction among kids.
We're talking about Fortnite - the mutiplayer online shooter game that… Audio
The shifting focus of the music business
Music reviewer Graeme Downes looks at how the music industry has extended itself beyond the music. The hook is no longer just confined to the handling of musical ideas - but extends to activities on… Audio
Firefighters prepare for electric car fires that 'don't go out'
They're described as the fires that just don't go out - firefighters are learning it takes nearly ten times more water to put out an electric vehicle battery fire, compared with a petrol or diesel… Audio
Watch: India launches second Moon mission
India's second lunar mission, aiming to land on the Moon's south pole after being slingshotted with no manual control out of Earth's orbit, has launched successfully. Video
'Harsh' social media a deterrent to potential politicians
The wrath of social media might put off people from standing for council, local government leaders say.
DeepNude app: Is the genie out of the bottle?
A controversial app that took photos of clothed women and stripped them naked may have been shut down, but it hasn't stopped versions of it from cropping up on the internet. The DeepNude app used… Audio
Rural Innovation Lab - Solutions to Farming's Big Challenges
Manawatu's Rural Innovation Lab will soon select and inject funding into three projects that could transform the primary sector. Audio
'Focus on the photos, not how many likes they get'
Instagram has faced a mixed reaction to its decision to remove the number of likes on each post.
Don't overlook energy efficiency warns EECA
The widespread impact of even small scale energy efficiencies in technology use are being highlighted in the latest modelling by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Installing things… Audio
Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising
Google has suspended Viagogo from its paid spot at the top of its search results after claims touts resell tickets at inflated prices on the site.
Apple's Zoom update and Office 365 banned in Germany's schools
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks first at Intel unveiling a neuromorphic computing system that mimics the human brain, Apple rolls out a silent Mac update to remove a hidden Zoom web server… Audio
Popular face-editing app raises concerns about users' data
People are talking about FaceApp - the app that can edit photos of people's faces to show younger or older versions of themselves.
'Superhuman cognition' in trials to connect brains to computers
An Elon Musk company has applied to US regulators to start trialling ways to connect the human brain to a computer.
Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
Is screen time for kids more about quality than quantity?
It's a problem just about every parent has to deal with these days: how much screen time is too much for your kids? Audio
Three telcos accused of overcharging customers
Three telecommunications providers owned by Vocus have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.
I Didn't Know That: 5G
The latest of our fortnightly 'I Didn't Know That' segment looks at the 5G network. It keeps turning up in the headlines but what does it mean for us? Dr Faraz Hasan is a Senior Lecturer in… Audio
Professor Jonathan Haidt: Moral Psychology in an Age of Outrage
Professor Jonathan Haidt believes democracy is in jeopardy because constant outrage and our incessant 'call out culture' makes sensible debate impossible. Audio
German/Russian telescope to map sky in exceptional detail
One of the most significant Russian space science missions in the post-Soviet era has launched from Baikonur.
Facebook may be hit with record fine over data misuse
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US5 billion ($NZ7.4b) settlement with Facebook over its investigation into the social media company's handling of user data, a source says.
