Will Google and Facebook soon control news distribution?
The director of the Nieman Journalism lab at Harvard University, Joshua Benton says local news is under threat, as global giants like Facebook, Apple and Google begin to dominate news platforms, and… Audio
Media in transition integrating their news
Major media company NZME’s planned multimedia newsroom in Auckland could have a big effect on the news offered by its big brands, including The New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB. The company denies… Audio
Media in transition integrating their news
Major media company NZME’s planned multimedia newsroom in Auckland could have a big effect on the news offered by its big brands, including The New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB. The company denies…
AudioTech: digital afterlife
A listener contemplates his digital afterlife. Peter Griffin has some tips for managing a way through your final exit. Audio
Google becomes Alphabet in surprise rebrand
Google has unveiled a surprise restructuring today, creating a new parent company called Alphabet Inc.
Tech: Apple security flaw?
Apple users might be a feeling less smug about never getting computer viruses. Also the right to be forgotten; so far it's primarily been a European issue, but now the right to be forgotten could be… Audio
Peter Griffin's tech report
Who is using Google's 'right to be forgotten' law in the EU. Also more on the USB or the Ultra Slow Broadband network, and how a huge surge in data use fuelled by video streaming services is slowing… Audio
Google Business View - Mark Dwyer
New Plymouth photographer Mark Dwyer is working on an interesting project for the internet giant Google. Audio
Tech: Google Photos
Peter Griffin reviews Google Photos, the relaunched photo app challenging iPhoto and Flickr. Audio
Tech: Facebook's Instant Articles
Peter Griffin talks technology, and Facebook teams up with the likes of the New York Times and Buzzfeed to put more news into your newsfeed with Instant Articles. Audio
Tech News - Paul Brislen
Twitter causes an uproar by introducing "Direct message anyone" capability. Google causes an uproar by changing its algorithm to emphasise mobile-friendly websites. HBO tells Kiwis and Aussies to… Audio
Commentator says google dominance a self fulfilling prophecy
A technology commentator says accusations that Google has been abusing its dominant search position to cheat consumers will be difficult to resolve. Audio
Ken Auletta : Google and the future
American journalist who has contributed to The New Yorker since 1977, and is the author of eleven books. He will visit New Zealand for the 2015 Auckland Writers Festival in May. Audio
Google mapping the human body
In a world's first researchers are using Google's technology to map the human body. The new imaging technique was announced at a convention in the United States this week. It will allow medical… Audio
Using Google Balloons to Study the Stratosphere
Google's Loon project aims to deliver internet access to remote areas, but the balloons are also helping scientists to study changes in the stratosphere. Audio
Using Google Balloons to Study the Stratosphere
Google's Loon project aims to deliver internet access to remote areas, but the balloons are also helping scientists to study changes in the stratosphere.
AudioOnline with Hamish MacEwan
Google releases its list of the year's most popular searches; Star Trek ahead of its time (again); New York City libraries soon will let patrons 'check out the Internet'; an app to help you sleep… Audio
Google's privacy changes
Peter Griffin talks online privacy, and with Google changing how it collects data about you and what you're doing on the internet we ask what the changes mean for people using Google's services. Audio