Two decades of internet disruption
The Internet hasn’t just disrupted the media business in this millennium so far: it’s transformed it - and, in some cases, overwhelmed it. As he steps down after two decades at Internet NZ, Jordan…
AudioSocial media breaks improve mental health: study
It won't come as a surprise to many people to learn that taking a break from social media can lead to improvements in things like depression and anxiety. But a new study out of the University of Bath… 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
Soul Rebels: reggae on the Ukraine battlefield
There have been plenty of stories about brave Ukrainians taking up arms since the conflict in their country started back in late February. But the story of the soldiers in the Bob Marley Volunteer… Audio
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
Midweek Mediawatch: A new angle on housing
Midweek Mediawatch: Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about alternative approaches to stories about our housing and transport problems - and news media getting a green light to try and get Facebook… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A new angle on housing
Midweek Mediawatch: Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about alternative approaches to stories about our housing and transport problems - and news media getting a green light to try and get Facebook…
AudioNZME undermines collective bid to confront tech titans
Google and Facebook have distributed New Zealand media outlets' news online for years - for free. Local media companies joined forces last year in a bid to get them to pay for it. But one of the… Audio
NZME undermines collective bid to confront tech titans
Google and Facebook have distributed New Zealand media outlets' news online for years - for free. Local media companies joined forces last year in a bid to get them to pay for it. But one of the…
AudioRussia blocks Facebook, says it restricts access to Russian media
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.
Ukraine's military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign - Facebook owner
Meta Platforms says a hacking group used Facebook to target a handful of public figures in Ukraine, including prominent military officials, politicians and a journalist.
Russian court fines Google and Meta platforms
Google has been fined $US98 million by a Moscow court for repeated failures to delete illegal content, setting a first in Russia.
Technology: The Year in Review
Tech commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at some of the biggest themes that have emerged this year, including the computer chip shortage that has ground the industry to a halt and forced… Audio
New 'anti-troll' law in Australia won't curb cyberbullying
A new "anti-troll" law in Australia will hold social media platforms liable for hurtful comments on their websites. The law will define the social media companies like Facebook and Instagram as the… Audio
New collective bid to make tech titans pay for NZ news
The umbrella group representing locally-owned news media wants to negotiate with Facebook and Google for "fair payment” for the local journalism appearing on their services. Australian news media have… Audio
New collective bid to make tech titans pay for NZ news
The umbrella group representing locally-owned news media wants to negotiate with Facebook and Google for "fair payment” for the local journalism appearing on their services. Australian news media have…
AudioThe Native Dairy Farmer
Dave Swney and Alice Trevelyan have converted a tennis court on a dairy farm into a native plant nursery. They're using as much recycled material as they can. Audio
The Native Dairy Farmer
Dave Swney and Alice Trevelyan have converted a tennis court on a dairy farm into a native plant nursery. They're using as much recycled material as they can.
AudioVeteran tech reporter warns against tech titans' overreach
Rory Cellan-Jones is a former BBC technology correspondent and author of 'Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era.' The 63-year-old recently left the BBC after a 40-year association with… Audio
Looking back on tech titans' takeover of media
Facebook’s all-powerful founder has rebooted his trillion-dollar company as ‘Meta’ and he’s planning for a new virtual ‘metaverse’ for us in five years. But the real world mess Facebook’s made in… Audio