Technology commentator Peter Griffin
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at what US President Joe Biden's push to improve supply chain disruption in tech could mean for New Zealand. Audio
Security a recent theme at Parliament
Parliament’s business often develops themes. Recently there’s a been a strong flavour of security with a side of white supremacy threats. Audio
Facebook's funhouse mirror
Facebook protests that its new algorithm that curates your newsfeed is just a mirror reflecting yourself back at you. If that's the case, says one digital expert, it's a funhouse mirror. Audio
Is it time to make the switch to private browsers?
The consumer technology writer from the New York Times is urging readers to ditch Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge in favour of using private browsers like Brave. Sunday Morning tech correspondent… Audio
Media company hacked, Facebook users' data leaked
Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the cyber attack that knocked Nine Entertainment, owner of the Sydney Morning Herald, off air and offline. Meanwhile the details of… Audio
Calling Home: Danny Tomsett in Austin, Texas
Business growth and ambitions took Danny Tomsett and his family to Austin in August 2019, but within six months they were living in a Covid-19 world. The former Papamoa native is calling home from the… Audio
The new Code War, and Facebook's true interests
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about whether the Cold War has been replaced with The Code War as the number of exploits, subversions and thefts seems to increase. Audio
Tech giant co-opts media for fight against vaccine misinformation
Google has announced it will pay Stuff to launch a project to counter vaccine misinformation. The tech giant is increasing the amount of funding it gives to news as it grapples with an Australian law…
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Technology commentator Paul Matthews
Technology commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about this week's major security alert, this time Microsoft's "Hafnium" attacks with suggestions China might be behind it. Audio
Calling Home: Clint Heine in London
Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio
Facebook refriends Australia after face-off over news
Last week Facebook turned off Australian users’ access to news over a looming law change to make them pay to distribute it. This week news is back in their feeds after a face-off with the government… Audio
Facebook restores news content for Australians
Facebook is restoring access to news content in Australia, after apparently reaching a compromise with the federal government.
The ban had come in response to proposed new media laws which would have… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Google - the flurry of deals signed in the past 10 days with Australian media companies, taking the sting out of the new legislation which forces such a negotiation. Audio
The top three tips for warding off cyber attacks
Cyber crime is continuing to rise. Last year, the government received 5712 reports of cyber incidents which cost mostly small businesses $14.2 million. NZ Tech chief Graeme Muller offers the top three… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists, Jane Clifton and Richard Harman look at the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake, riding bikes on the footpath, vaccines, and the New Zealand 'terrorist' arrested at… Audio
Real lives at stake with Facebook news ban, says charity
To Australia, where the extent of collateral damage of Facebook's mass un-friending is still becoming clear.
Charities, welfare groups, health and emergency services were caught up when Facebook… Audio
Facebook blocks Australian users from news content
As Facebook blocks Australian users from sharing or viewing news content on the platform, the flow on impacts are ramping up. The tech giant is resisting the Federal Government's plans to make it and… Audio
Australians banned from accessing news content on Facebook
Facebook has banned Australians from sharing or viewing any local news content on its platform.
The drastic move follows the federal government's proposed legislation that would force companies like… Audio
What does the Facebook news ban in Australia mean for NZ?
A battle across the Tasman between the Australian government and Facebook has come to a head with Australian Facebook users now restricted from viewing news content. RNZ Mediawatch's Hayden Donnell… Audio
Facebook backs away from news across the Tasman
News editors in Australia woke up to shock news that Facebook is effectively cutting itself off as an avenue for sharing their stories - after years of building a pre-eminent position as a digital… Audio