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UK court approves Julian Assange US extradition order
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now one step closer to being handed over to the US, after an extradition order was approved by a British court.
The order is now in the hands of the UK home… Audio
Netflix hints at password crackdown as subscribers drop
Netflix has hinted it will crack down on households sharing passwords as it seeks to sign up new members following a sharp fall in subscribers.
The number of households using the streaming service… Audio
Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI
Researchers have pinpointed precursors to volcanic eruptions, in data collected before explosions including the deadly 2019 Whakaari surge that killed 22 people.
Tackling the problem of plastic waste on farms
A scheme to recycle silage film aims to help farmers with product stewardship of the plastics used on their farms.
Robert Reich on the slippery tech slope
Dangerous nonsense. This is how Former labor secretary under President Clinton, Robert Reich describes the possible purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk. He tells Wallace about his fears for the future if… Audio
Grocery price comparison site explodes in popularity
The cost of living is soaring and it's doubtful things will ease any time soon.
But when it comes to groceries, there is a free website that can help snag the best deal.
Grocer.nz compares prices… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Daniel is in Nashville this week and joins us to discuss cyber tips for travelling in the big wide world! Audio
Waiheke restaurants sharing staff, co-ordinating hours
A group of Waiheke Island restaurants and bars have discovered the power of banding together to get them through tough Covid-19 times of staff shortages and scarce tourists.
They're co-ordinating… Audio
Digital clutter: The benefits of a digital 'spring clean'
Digital clutter is 'overloading our brains' but there are ways to take back control.
Megan Dunn: is the future of art a Femmebot?
This week Megan Dunn looks at the first 'humanoid' robot artist Ai-Da, who is about to present her exhibition, Leaping into the Metaverse at the Venice Biennale. Audio, Gallery
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' as challenger to Musk emerges
The possibility of a rival bid raises the spectre of more private equity firms vying for the microblogging and social networking service.
Apple AirTags - a stalker's best friend?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at Apple's AirTags, a device that can turn every iPhone in the world into a detector for your lost luggage or keys - but they're also being… Audio
Russian citizens misled about Ukraine invasion
Russians who get their information from the state media are being consistenly misled about the war in Ukraine.
Madeline Roache is a media misinformation analyst for NewsGuard who has been reporting… Audio
Pfizer offers $100m to buy Brisbane firm behind app that diagnoses Covid-19
Pfizer has offered $100 million to buy a Brisbane-based company that has invented a smartphone app it says can diagnose Covid-19 by listening to someone cough.
Personal data breach at defunct cryptocurrency trading site AlphaEx
The private information of 24 New Zealanders registered with a now defunct cryptocurrency trading site has been found on the dark web.
Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
Elon Musk will not join Twitter board, says boss
Elon Musk has decided not to join the board of Twitter, the company's chief executive Parag Agrawal says.
Groundwork being done for drone network in Christchurch
A concept plan is being developed for a city-wide drone network.
The anarchic current flowing through the cryptosphere
The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio
The weird wonders of Wikipedia
Neuroscience student Annie Rauwerda loves trivia that's both educational and funny and Wikipedia is her favourite source. A couple of years ago in lockdown, the 22-year-old started sharing screenshots… Audio
