Technology
Emergency mobile phone alert test deemed a success
Civil Defence has declared its emergency alert test a success, with people in all regions with cellphone coverage across the country receiving their message.
Time, tech, and art – SFMOMA’s Keir Winesmith
Wellington just hosted the National Digital Forum, where a big topic was how to attract the maximum audience for art in the digital age. One of the keynote speakers was Australian Keir Winesmith, Head… Audio
Cloud storage options - what's best?
Peter Griffin reviews the best deals on the market for safely storing your data and photos. Who are the main players, who protects your security and privacy best, and why does Apple keep sending… Audio
Rocket man
A self-taught scientist is attempting to prove once and for all that the Earth is flat. The Californian is hoping to dispel what he believes is a conspiracy, that the Earth is a sphere, by launching… Audio
Uber privacy breach hits 57 million, NZers included
Ride sharing company Uber took one year to alert the Privacy Commission of a breach of New Zealand customer's security. It emerged on Wednesday the ride-sharing service concealed a breach last year… Audio
Civil Defence to test alert on 2 million NZ phones
Don't be alarmed this weekend if you hear that sound coming from your phone. Civil Defence and Emergency Management is testing its new emergency alert system between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday. Last month… Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS. Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS.
AudioOur Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes. Audio
Our Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes.
AudioWool industry worried app ewe-sers will change sales
A new app for the Australian wool industry is creating tension among wool brokers.
Uber delayed notifying of breach for year - Privacy Commissioner
The Privacy Commissioner is considering investigating Uber for breaching its New Zealand customers' privacy, and says the delay in notifying the public was unacceptable.
US to repeal 'net neutrality' law
In a move that promises to recast the digital landscape, the US has decided to repeal landmark 2015 rules that prohibited internet service providers from impeding consumer access to web content.
New technology - Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett as the US government looks set to repeal the act protecting net neutrality this week. Also how the technology sector is booming again, with shares in the US for the… Audio
Dr Kelly Weinersmith: the future of technology
Zach Weinersmith and his wife researcher Dr Kelly Weinersmith give us a glimpse into what's next in technology with their book, Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin… Audio
One in three NZ women harrassed online - survey
One-third of New Zealand women have been subjected to online abuse and harassment, with half of the victims fearing for their personal safety, a new survey says.
Mediawatch for 19 November 2017
Winston Peters' pursuit of Super story sources; the rise of Creative Commons; the view from Peru. Audio
A creative solution to a common digital problem
More than a billion original works are now available to anyone to use thanks to Creative Commons, a global movement dedicated to legal online sharing. Mediawatch asks its global leader: is this… Audio
A creative solution to a common digital problem
More than a billion original works are now available to anyone to use thanks to Creative Commons, a global movement dedicated to legal online sharing. Mediawatch asks its global leader: is this…
AudioEat, Sleep, Read
Would you pay to go on a weekend reading retreat to read books all day free from all disturbances and distractions? Former bookseller Cressida Downing and her business partner are offering that to UK… Audio, Gallery
