Technology
Data breach on AA Traveller website
Travel booking website AA Traveller says it has had its data breached.
Megaupload pair will not be extradited after US agrees to deal
Bram van der Kolk and Mathias Ortmann have done a deal which will see them face charges in New Zealand.
Is it time to reconsider the rules on GMOs?
The Productivity Commission says New Zealand needs to take another look at its strict regulations on genetically modified organisms – or we could risk missing out on important innovations that improve… Audio
Privacy breach prompts crypto trade warning
Crypto investors are being encouraged to trade through local platforms after 24 New Zealanders were caught up in an overseas privacy breach.
Chasing stormwater from Ireland to New Zealand
Growing up in Ireland with a fascination with stormwater, set Aisling O'Sullivan on a lifelong mission to keep waterways free from pollutants, even here in New Zealand. She speaks to Kadambari… Audio
Renewable energy for remote communities could benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence can be used to design better renewable energy systems and could offer remote communities cheaper options, according to a new study. Audio
Are we already living in the Metaverse?
In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio
Amit Katwala: the intriguing origins of the polygraph machine
Journalist Amit Katwala tells the thrilling story of the invention of the flawed lie-detecting machine in his new book Tremors in the Blood: Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector. Audio
Connecting remote residents with renewable energy
84 percent of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources, but for those living in remote places, even getting on the grid can be a challenge. Electrical engineer Soheil Mohseni is using AI… Audio
EV switch hits mining bottleneck
Shortages of crucial metals could potentially hobble the electric vehicle boom.
Tech: Override Panda's new phishing attack, Cozy Bear targets diplomats
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the new spear-phishing email doing the rounds from Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Override Panda. He'll also look at how Russian… Audio
Applying technology from low-methane sheep to cattle
Technology behind breeding low-methane emitting sheep has the potential to be applied to cattle, with huge potential for reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gasses. Scientists at AgResearch have found… Audio
Social media's influence, emergency response to be explored at terror attacks' inquest
The coroner's inquest into the mosque terror attacks will look into the role of social media in the killer's radicalisation, and the emergency response on the day.
Shanghai residents turn to NFTs to record Covid lockdown, combat censorship
Shanghai residents are turning to the blockchain to preserve memories of the city's month-long Covid-19 lockdown, minting videos, photos and artworks capturing their ordeal as NFTs to ensure they can…
Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users
Elon Musk says Twitter will always be free for casual users but may charge a slight fee for commercial and government users.
'There's so many things drones can help with' on nation's farms
Growing interest among farmers in using drones has led a Southland catchment group to organise a field day to showcase the technology.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Vertech IT Services owner and managing director, Daniel Watson has some handy hints for android users, making the most out of multi-screens and getting the best service from you tech support! Audio
An easier way to detect diabetes through technology
A Kiwi company has created a revolutionary technology called THEIA, which uses AI to examine blood vessels in the eye to detect disease. To explain the technology Jesse is joined by THEIA founder and… Audio
New digital platform aims to help NZ women grow their wealth
Why is it that in the year 2022 women have 20 per cent less retirement savings than men? That's the question that prompted the creation of a new digital platform designed to help New Zealand women… Audio
Vampire appliances: The tech sucking your electricity and money while you sleep
Working behind the scenes while you're sleeping, vampire appliances are consuming energy even when they're turned off.
