Technology
Prof Mike Sharples: will AI do all our writing in the future?
Computers might be close to being able to write better than humans, but not without dropping some real clangers. Recently developed AI technology uses 'deep learning' - machine learning featuring… Video, Audio
YouTube accused of failing to tackle Musk scams
YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of cyber-criminals streaming fake Elon Musk videos to scam viewers.
Apple forced to change charger connector on iPhones
In homes around New Zealand there are drawers and boxes full of old device cables that don't fit but we hang on to them "just in case" And if you've ever thought that it could all be solved by have… Audio
'Bad digitisation': $334m digital tools not used by small businesses - MYOB
New Zealand small businesses are wasting $334 million a year on digital tools they are not using, according to accounting software firm MYOB.
Tech: PimEyes' scan power, Chorus' fastest fibre
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about PimEyes, a company offering the ability to scan people's faces on the internet - with great accuracy. Anyone can use it - and images… Audio
EU agrees to single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
EU countries and lawmakers have agreed to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first.
NZ parking software to be used by Meta's 60,000 staff
An Auckland tech company says a newly signed deal with Meta - formerly Facebook - for use of its parking software is "game changing". Parkable was founded by Toby Littin, Brody Nelson and Warwick… Audio
Apple delves deeper into cars and payment systems
Apple says it will integrate its technology deeply into cars driving systems, as it rolled out new payments and business collaboration features and new laptops.
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Catherine Robertson (Pt. 2)
Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Catherine Robertson hear from LGNZ chief executive Susan Freeman-Greene about the Government's decision to take away the requirement for political candidates… Audio
Fighting the cryptocurrency cowboys!
Molly White is the worst nightmare of cryptocurrency cowboys who rope in huge amounts of money from customers who might not fully understand what they're getting into. The 28 year old software… Audio
Infrared technology being used to combat illegal wood burners
New infrared technology is being rolled out in the Bay of Plenty to locate illegal wood burners. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Senior Regulatory Project Officer, Marion Henton talks to Jesse about… Audio
From asbestos removalist to cloud computing engineer
After a 12-week online course, Brazilian-Kiwi Thiago Canestraro pulled off an impressive career change earlier this year – from asbestos removal to IT. Audio
'Tech tipping point': NZ failing to keep up with world on digital performance - report
New Zealand has been ranked 42nd in the world for overall access to technology and 56th on cyber security.
What makes people behave badly on dating apps?
Although many Kiwis met their current partner on an app, others repeatedly experience ghosting and derision in the online dating realm, says social researcher Joanne Orlando. Audio
Costa Rica 'at war' with Russian hackers
Costa Rica is in a state of emergency after cyber attacks that crippled health, education and tax services, and experts warn other nations should beware.
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Anjum Rahman (part 1)
Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Anjum Rahman hear from a constitutional expert about what needs to happen for New Zealand to become a republic, and they discuss the Government still not… Audio
Tech: Kiwi's action against Clearview AI, what came out of the PM's US tech mission?
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin looks at the action taken by former NZ Privacy Commissioner John Edwards against Clearview AI, now he's the UK's Information Commissioner. What was Clearview… Audio
Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years
Sandberg announced her departure in a Facebook post, saying she hoped to focus on her foundation and philanthropic work.
Light installation projects faces onto Oriental Bay water fountain
You've heard the phrase seeing your name up in lights, but what about seeing your face on water?
A new light installation in Wellington's Oriental Bay is projecting local faces onto the water spray… Video, Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan Watson of Vertech IT Services talks to Anna about keeping your PC safe from colleagues' pranks and ways to remember your passwords. Audio
