Technology
Why TikTok is so addictive for teens
TikTok is China's digital version of fentanyl. This is a warning from a member of the Federal Communications Commission in the US who wants it banned in America. The video sharing app has been… Audio
InternetNZ says sorry amid fallout from video threatening violence against Māori
An independent review has found systemic racism at InternetNZ, which saw it react too slowly to a video that encouraged the slaughter of Māori. Audio
White House keeping a 'close eye' on misinformation on Twitter
The White House says it is monitoring social media platform Twitter, now under the stewardship of new chief executive Elon Musk, for misinformation.
Schools warned to up defence against hackers
An assessment has found big gaps in schools' cybersecurity and recommends a multi-million-dollar boost to school funding for IT.
Schools warned to up defence against hackers
Schools are being warned there are gaps in their defences against hackers.
The Education Ministry report has found many teachers and principals did not know enough about cybersecurity and their… Audio
Fears tax breaks across Tasman threaten massive growth in NZ gaming industry
NZ Game Developers Association estimates the industry's revenue grew nearly 50 percent over the past year and wants a grant initiative to keep jobs here.
The Kiwi YouTuber taking down the crypto scammers from his Christchurch home
It was an email from a friend offering a investment opportunity he couldn't turn down that transformed Christchurch man Danny de Hek into a self confessed Crypto Ponzi Scheme buster. Since that email… Audio
Twitter fails to detect upload of Christchurch mosque terror attacks footage
The clips from the terrorist's video of the mosque attacks were uploaded last week to Twitter and have now been removed after a government request.
Potential job creation of planned NZ data centres not known
The lead government agency on data centres says it is not doing any work on how many jobs might be created.
UK restricts Chinese cameras in government buildings over security fears
The British government has told its departments to stop installing Chinese-linked surveillance cameras at sensitive buildings, citing security risks.
Foodstuffs trialling an expansion of facial recognition tech to further stores
The expansion of the use of facial recognition comes as the supermarket chain faces criticism for using the technology in 29 of its North Island stores
Sanford scales up collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough
New Zealand seafood company Sanford has scaled up its ability to create marine extracts with the opening of its $20 million Bioactives Centre just south of Blenheim. Audio
Technology acquisition company Blackpearl Group to list on NZX
The stock exchange is to get a rare new listing in the form of technology acquisition company Blackpearl Group, which is looking for a platform for future growth.
Privacy commissioner's office concerned about facial recognition technology
The Privacy Commissioner's Office is worried about the expanding use of Facial Recognition Technology in supermarkets.
Foodstuffs is using the technology in more than 30 stores across the North… Audio
Angry protests at world's biggest iPhone factory
Protests have erupted at the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, according to footage circulated widely online.
Tech: What's really going on at Twitter HQ?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Susie to talk about the latest developments at Twitter since Elon Musk took over. Things are looking increasingly dire economically for 2023, so why is the tech… Audio
Genome sequencing and the pandemic
Genome sequencing has become a household term during this pandemic. This week, we explore how it became an important tool in the fight against Covid-19. Audio
Our Changing World: What genome sequencing revealed about Covid-19
Genome sequencing was New Zealand's superpower during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our Changing World gets the inside story of our remarkable use of this tech, and what it revealed about… Audio
Meta's planned changes for kids' safety - will they work?
Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram. "But is… Audio
Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights
The government is banking on an online system for checking people's identity despite persistent gaps around its implications for humans rights, ethics and Māori.
