Technology
Russia crackdown on dissent includes slowing the Internet
A Moscow court has found Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram guilty of "extremist activity" -- they're now banned from operating in Russia.
It comes amid a major crackdown on dissent by Russians… Audio
NZ small businesses 'not digitally savvy' like Asia-Pacific peers - survey
Small businesses are lagging behind the rest of the region globally when it comes to growth, social media, online sales and new methods of payment.
GCSB records 15% rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021
The GCSB is urging the country's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats.
Efforts to boost NZ digital workforce to fill demand
NZTech says the push is on to put more people into digital jobs, as a means to building economic growth and helping businesses scale up to size with a New Zealand-base workforce.
Cheers! Metaverse hits peak hype with virtual beer
Brewer's launch highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon.
Fears children being drawn into online gaming
Online gaming can be a gateway to problem gambling, and primary school children are allegedly being drawn in.
That's the shocking finding in the research, which identified young Pasifika as being at… Audio
Lab science leader concerned at pharmacy test for antibodies
There's concern a pharmacy test for Omicron antibody levels will lull people into a false sense of security or send them into a panic unnecessarily.
Biotech company Orbis Diagnostics says it is… Video, Audio
The days of sharing your Netflix login could be numbered
The days of sharing your Netflix password could be about to end.
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More than two million New… Video, Audio
High demand for digital skills, supply is lagging
The tech sector is wasting no time taking advantage of a government plan to support training aimed at expanding the pools of skilled tech workers.
Fake video shows Ukraine surrender
Facebook and YouTube have removed a fake video of the Ukraine President, in which he falsely surrendered to Russia.
In the false video, called a deepfake, Volodymr Zelensky appeared behind a… Audio
How Substack is changing the media game
With traditional media on the decline, could new publishing platforms like Substack be the key to keeping talented writers in gainful employment? Audio
Covid-19 immunity level tests to go on sale at pharmacies
New Zealanders wanting to know how protected they are against Covid-19 infection could soon be able to have their immunity levels measured at their local pharmacy. Audio
Broadband: The end of the (copper) line
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about moves by Chorus to start switching off the last copper line connections, with most households now on fibre where it's available. What does… Audio
New test for checking immunity levels to Covid-19
Back in November of last year a couple of First Up staff went to check out a very interesting piece of technology that tells you how protected you are against Covid-19. Sure enough, the device… Audio
App helps Ukrainian refugees find neighbouring placements
We first talked with Harvard University student Avi Schiffman around the beginning of the pandemic, when he developed one of the world's most popular covid-19 information hubs. Now - with Russia's war… Audio
NFTs: Gimmicky status symbol or tech revolution zeitgeist?
It's one of the biggest buzz words online these days: NFTs. Are they a gimmicky, expensive status symbol or are they a starting point for a technological revolution? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
Tech response to Ukraine crisis, NFT cautionary tale
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at how tech companies have responded to the crisis in Ukraine, and how a Hamilton 20-year-old's $70 million NFT sale is a real case of… Audio
Coles launches drone deliveries in Canberra
Ever been up to your elbows in scone or biscuit mix and discovered a vital ingredient missing? Ever wished you could magic it up?
A supermarket chain in Australia just might have the solution -… Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson answer Dear Panel letters and share what they have been thinking about. Audio
New study looks at machine learning and palliative care
Margaret explains how the data could have application for mobile apps and wearable technology rather than constant phone calls or visits from health workers. Audio
