Technology
Air NZ warns of free flight scam
Air New Zealand is warning the public not to respond to an online scam which claims to be giving out free flights.
Oreet Ashery - death in the now
Oreet Ashery is an Israeli-British artist who works in multiple mediums including film, photography, and performance. Her art often tackles themes of politics, gender, class, social constructs, and… Video, Audio
Is Spotify narrowing our taste in music?
With its easy-to-access content and vast selection of ready-made playlists, Spotify has amassed more than 100 million users globally since its inception. But according to writer Liz Pelly it’s… Audio
Dr. Seuss/Star Trek mashup heads to the courts
Star Trek and Dr. Seuss - a laughable pairing surely? Well maybe not. In the US a judge is allowing Dr. Seuss Enterprises to proceed with a lawsuit against the tiny ComicMix company. They're behind a… Audio
Bits+Bytes: chip emergency and Spotify's legal woes
Flawed computer chips, Spotify gets ready to go public as it gets sued for using unlicensed music, why facial recognition will be big in 2018, and another faulty Apple product, this time an iPad… Audio
CRISPR: growing and eating gene-edited foods
When CRISPR hit the news a few years ago it sounded like magic - now we can turn on and off genes at will and it was different to traditional GM technology that introduced genes from one species to… Audio
Jon Ronson: the cost of free pornography
Writer and journalist Jon Ronson has made a career out of investigating unusual characters. He explores the porn industry in his podcast series The Butterfly Effect. Audio
Vertical farming
As our cities grow and our land is swallowed up by real estate, farmers are turning to other, more sustainable ways to produce veges and fruit.
In our biggest city, the idea of vertical farming has… Audio, Gallery
Returning the unwanted to the online
Christmas is done, Boxing Day sales finished now it's time for another holiday tradition - returning that ugly jersey your aunt got you or those shoes that just don't fit no matter how hard you try.
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Making job hunting simpler
Looking for a job, or even finding someone to employ can be a slog. Helping Hands claims they can help streamline the job search process for both employers and employees. Potential job applicants… Audio
Computer Says Show
Could a computer make 'em laugh, make 'em cry?
Scratch that, could it make an epic West End musical?
Simon Morton is joined by three of the key talents who put together the computer generated… Audio
Online investing
With all the talk of bitcoin and the housing market you may be thinking it's time to get in on this investing business - but how do you start? Video, Audio
Bits+Bytes: WeChat does everything, Twitter holds back
Apple may have to compensate customers after slowing down the processing speed on many iPhone models; Twitter prohibits accounts that promote violence against civilians; and how WeChat morphed from a… Audio
Video Games and Intelligence study
A new study has found that those who are good at gaming also scored the highest on traditional IQ tests. Alex Wade, from the University of York joins Simon Morton. Audio
Scientists' hi-tech paint keeps steel beams from melting
Antibacterical coatings for door handles, graffiti-proof linings for outdoor spaces and paint powder that stops steel framing collapsing in fires are among the clever coatings being developed by…
Entertainment: Games with Hadyn Green
Hadyn Green joins Megan each week to talk about games and gaming. He has tips for what is the most fun for the holidays if you don't have wifi and the best games to go online with if you are… Audio
The perils of taking on the trolls
Media personalities sometimes confront the online trolls that abuse them on social media and text messages. But are they always able to claim the moral high ground? Audio
Bits+Bytes: Uber, Apple and VR/AR
Bits+Bytes with Peter Griffin and the latest from the world of technology. This week a decision in Europe means that Uber will be treated as a transport not a technology company by regulators. We look… Audio
Apple admits it shows devices as they get older
Many iPhone owners have suspected this for a while - but today Apple confirmed it. Audio
Facebook ditches fake news warnings
Facebook no longer displays red warning icons next to fake news stories shared on the platform, as it says the approach has not worked as hoped.