Technology
Twitter shares halted after report Elon Musk deal to go ahead
Billionaire Elon Musk is proposing to go ahead with his original offer of $US54.20 per share to take Twitter private, two sources say.
Pinnacle Midlands Health boss urges vigilance in wake of cyber attack
The head of Pinnacle Health is urging patients at its clinics to be vigilant about any online activity in the wake of a cyber attack last week.
Finding solitude in a hyper-connected world, is it possible?
Constant connection with social media and smartphones makes it almost impossible to be alone. Essayist, author and former Yale Professor Bill Deresiewicz says we've lost the ability to sit with our… Audio
Concern over patients' details as large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack
A large North Island GP network has been hit by a cyber attack, with patient details potentially compromised.
Tech skill shortage beginning to bite despite recruitment
The tech sector is warning that skill shortages are continuing to plague the country, despite substantial efforts to remedy the problem. NZ-Tech chief executive Graeme Muller talks to Jesse. Audio
Spark holding customers' geographic location data for seven years
Spark is keeping customers' valuable geographic location data off their cellphones for seven years - five years longer than the US average.
Spark holding customers geographic location data for seven years
The mobile phone company Spark is keeping customers' valuable geographic location data for seven years, five years longer than the US average.
2degrees did not say how long it keeps it - but that it… Audio
He'll be back - Elon Musk says new invention could 'transform civilisation'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker's eagerly anticipated humanoid robot 'Optimus' would cost under NZ$35,000 and cautioned it still had way to go before becoming fully functional.
Brands blast Twitter for ads next to child sex abuse accounts
Some major advertisers have suspended or pulled their ads from parts of Twitter after their promotions appeared alongside tweets soliciting child sex-abuse material.
Privacy Commissioner to monitor police over deleting unlawful photos
Police have to report back quarterly to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on deleting the photos and they face deadlines for strengthening their controls.
Amazon Web Services had direct contact with PM, OIA shows
A giant US tech firm that is among a slew of companies building data centres here, corresponded directly with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Vector warns power bills might rise if renewable energy shift isn't managed well
Power and gas supply company Vector is warning people's power bills could go up if the transition to renewable energy needed to cut climate emissions is not carefully managed.
The kiwi behind driverless delivery business, Nuro
Dave Ferguson is the kiwi entrepreneur behind Nuro - the California based driverless delivery start-up. Nuro has developed small, electric, driverless vehicles which can deliver food, groceries and… Audio
Police admit misuse of number plate-reading technology as surveillance powers increase
Police have admitted to a second case of their misusing number plate-reading cameras, at the same time as they have revealed they are expanding the cameras' use.
Tech: Optus' giant data breach, anti-porn 'shameware', Vodafone rebrand
It's been a big week in technology, with commentator Bill Bennett joining Kathryn to talk about the data breach at Australian telco Optus, Covenant Eyes - a new app that can look at everything on your… Audio
Fonterra to start using organic polymer battery
An organic polymer battery is set to become part of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra's operation - the world's first commercial use of such a battery.
Fonterra has partnered with PolyJoule, an… Audio
Police made false report to track women who triggered Northland lockdown
Just one month after the Privacy Commissioner warned police to do better when it comes to number plate cameras and privacy, a detective pretended a car was stolen so they could track it.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Daniel Watson talks to Jesse about AI art causing ructions in the art world and how Uber was hacked using simple methods to by pass their two step… Audio
SIS says it has green light for CCTV operations
The SIS says it has received legal advice on its use of CCTV cameras that backs its approach.
Investors advised caution over information from 'finfluencers'
Young investors reliance on social media influencers for financial advice is raising questions about the quality of the information they are receiving.
