Technology
Global Internet Forum responds to Buffalo shooting
A global network set up to quell the spread of manifestly violent online videos has shown its worth in the wake of the horrific killing of 10 people in Buffalo, New York.
A teenager has been charged… Audio
Chief censor places temporary ban on Buffalo shooter's manifesto
More information is coming out on the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo in New York.
Ten people were killed and three injured The shooter has been named as 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron.
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Internet crackdown made it harder to weaponise - Christchurch Call head
The head of the Christchurch Call says the global crackdown has made it harder for terrorists to weaponise the internet.
An 18-year-old livestreamed himself shooting more than a dozen mostly-black… Audio
$20m boost for digital technologies announced
The government is spending an extra $20 million over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.
Outgoing chief censor calls for media regulation re-jig
The Chief Censor’s Office used to worry about the odd boundary-pushing book, film or video game. These days it's extreme stuff published online that forms the bulk of the work. David Shanks leaves… Audio
We've seen the black hole at the middle of the Milky Way. Now what?
The first snapshot of the cosmic monster in our galaxy opens up more questions than answers, the ABC's science reporters find. Audio
Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold, stocks plunge
Elon Musk has said his $US44 billion deal to buy Twitter is on hold after he queried the number of fake or spam accounts on the social media platform.
Inaugural Pedal Party being held in Dunedin for NZ Music Month
This weekend in Dunedin there's a special party being held as part of NZ Music Month. But it's not the typical kind of scarfy get together you might be thinking of. Pedal Party organiser Brendan… Audio
A merger of technology with music on display
Tonight a unique exhibition is opening at the Depot Theatre in Devonport if you are curious about how the impossible is turned in to the possible then you need to check out "Synthesis". Professor Olaf… Audio
Crypto collapse intensifies as stablecoin Tether slides below US dollar peg
Cryptocurrency markets are being rocked with a meltdown in TerraUSD, one of the world's largest stablecoins.
US women seeking abortions are warned to watch what they google
Women in the United States are being warned against using menstrual tracking apps or even Googling "abortion" in the wake of a leaked opinion which suggests a landmark legal protection could be… Audio
Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off
Apple has lost its position as the world's most valuable company amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks.
Technology with Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh
Technology correspondent Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh joins Kathryn to look at the role artificial intelligence plays in digital addiction, by doing things like creating immersive and personalised spaces that… Audio
Superyacht industry wants to bring 60 boats to NZ
The superyacht industry says it is aiming to get 60 boats of over 30 metres in length into Aotearoa during 2022 and 2023.
NZ Marine says it estimates each visit should see around three million… Audio
AA Traveller apologises after massive data breach
AA Traveller has apologised after a data breach affected hundreds of thousands of customers. Audio
Bidders lining up for Vodafone, Spark cell phone towers
The sale of the cell phone towers of Vodafone and Spark is picking up pace as the two companies start to line up bidders.
Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years
Apple has announced it is discontinuing its music player, the iPod, bringing to an end a device widely praised for revolutionising how people listen to music.
Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban
Elon Musk says if his bid to buy Twitter is successful he will reverse Donald Trump's ban from the platform.
Elon Musk planning to reverse Trump Twitter ban
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk says he is planning to reverse the social media platform's ban on Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Auckland Airport spending $300m on new transport centre, baggage system
The long-awaited construction of Auckland Airport's combined domestic and international terminal is a step closer as two critical infrastructure projects get underway.
