Technology
Zuckerberg loses $29b in a day as Meta shares crash
Mark Zuckerberg has lost $29 billion in net worth in a day as Meta Platforms Inc's stock marked a record one-day plunge after a disappointing earnings forecast.
Facebook shares drop as owner Meta warns advertising is slowing
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said the firm's sales growth had been hurt as audiences - especially younger users - left for rivals. More than 2.8 billion people used one of its apps daily in December, but…
Otago Boys’ High School bans phones
The move was inspired by the results of a study which found most pupils spent more than five hours a day on screens outside school time.
Spotify vows to clamp down on Covid-19 misinformation
Spotify says it is working to add advisory warnings to any podcast on its platform that discuss Covid-19.
A.C. Grayling: 'We're heading towards a series of catastrophes'
In his new book, For the Good of the World, English philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling outlines the biggest challenges he believes the world faces right now - climate change, technology and justice -… Audio
Virtual reality game puts Kiwi developers on world stage
The New Zealand makers of a virtual reality game, recently released in partnership with Sony, say they are overwhelmed and humbled by the global response. Audio
Covid-19 pandemic drives digital-first strategies and expectation of tech investments
Nearly nine-out-of-10 organisations say the pandemic has thrust a digital-first strategy to the top of priorities, with significant investment in technology expected over the next couple of years.
New technology with Paul Matthews
Paul talks to Kathryn about supercomputers, the Metaverse and the future of the Internet. And help is on the way for the workforce shortfall in the tech sector. Late last year the Government announced… Audio
GP fears people could slip through cracks in Omicron plan
People who catch Omicron will be alerted by text and directed to a website for information when the country moves into Phase Two of its response to the variant.
The move has GPs worried that people… Audio
Ten lessons for a post-pandemic world
He called it. CNN's Fareed Zakaria is one of the world's most respected journalists who interviews world leaders and writes about how the world is changing and what it means. He shares ten lessons… Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh
Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh is a computer engineer and the director of Women In Technology at AUT, and the founder of She Sharp. She's also today's Bookmarks guest. Audio
NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
The tech sector says it has what it takes to woo international investors, who have come courting.
Nasa's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit
Thirty days after it was launched, the James Webb telescope has arrived at the position in space where it will observe the universe.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson, talks to Jesse about the new careers available through technology such as streaming/podcasting and content creation. Audio
Data centre project expected to create hundreds of jobs
Another large multi-million dollar data centre is being developed in Auckland.
The Wellington company pioneering carbon footprint-tracking technology
Many people around the world are now considering their personal carbon footprint on a daily basis. A Wellington-based sustainable data company is helping British bank customers spend in line with… Audio
Microsoft to buy Call of Duty maker for $NZ101 billion
Microsoft Corp is buying Activision Blizzard for $NZ101 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history as global technology giants stake their claims to a virtual future.
Winter Olympics: Athletes advised to use burner phones in Beijing
The Beijing Winter Olympics app that all Games attendees must use contains security weaknesses that leave users exposed to data breaches, analysts say.
Tonga's undersea cable could take weeks to repair
It could be weeks before Tonga's crucial undersea cable - which connects it to the world - is back online.
Fibre network to monitor earthquakes, volcanoes in Akl
Auckland's Fibre network will be used to monitor earthquakes and better understand the city's volcanoes.
There are 53 recognised volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field, and they pose a substantial… Audio
