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Text message authentication the worst way to stop cyber criminals - report
A major New Zealand security firm says multi-factor authentication is at the heart of some of the most egregious security breaches.
Goodbye 3G
New Zealand's 3G network will be retired at the end of the year , making room for more advanced technologies like 4G and 5G. Launching in 2006, 3G revolutionised communication, allowing users to make… Audio
The robots that could replace fungicides
Led by Bragato Research Institute in partnership with A Lighter Touch, the research project aims to see if UV-C light can be used to control powdery mildew in place of traditional fungicides.
Sales for Tesla's most popular car plunge 80% in New Zealand
A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive's polarising views - but some local graffiti shows a different view. Audio
Global issues reported with PlayStation Network
Many videogame players on Saturday may be out of luck, as the PlayStation Network is reportedly experiencing global outages, leaving millions of players unable to access platform services.
TikTok: Security concern or victim of geopolitics?
TikTok is the social media app that feels like it is taking over the world, but can genuine security concerns be separated from the international politics? Audio
The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
How AI could transform healthcare
This week the University of Otago is hosting a visit from Distinguished Professor John Hirdes, whose work has led to significant improvements in the lives of older people in Canada. Audio
The power of the tech bros - an emerging information oligarchy
UK-based technology journalist James Ball on the tech billionaires and their close relationships with the recently elected US President Donald Trump.
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More countries ban AI tool DeepSeek
Government departments in South Korea have followed Australia and Taiwan in blocking the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek. Cyber security company CyberCX has warned the government it should also put… Audio
Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp
Amazon is hoping the revamp will convert some of its hundreds of millions of users into paying customers.
AI is taking on diverse roles in our public service
According to a survey by the Department of Internal Affairs last year, 37 of the 50 public agencies surveyed were using at least one type of AI.
AI taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service
From surgical risk assessments at Health NZ, to fishing vessel camera monitoring for MPI - RNZ can reveal artificial intelligence is taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service.The… Audio
Chinese AI chatbot banned from Australian government devices
The Chinese AI chatbot poses "an unacceptable risk" to national security, officials say.
VR game developer Sam Ramlu's optimism for the sector's future
Creative tech entrepreneur Sam Ramlu leads a busy life with three ventures including gaming studios Mighty Eyes and Mad Carnival, and a digital developer called Method. Audio
Australia: Queensland flood recovery, crackdown on neo-Nazi online network
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche has the latest on the devastating floods that have hit northern Queensland, and the government's effort to crackdown on online networking tools that are used by… Audio
Half of NZers on dating apps believe they've spoken to an AI
Fifty per cent of New Zealanders surveyed about dating apps believe they've interacted with AI rather than a real person. Senior Systems Engineer at Norton Dean Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tech with Finn Hogan
We're joined again by Nights' resident tech correspondent, Finn Hogan, who's taking a look at the continuing impact of DeepSeek on the AI market, what impact the AI boom is having on robotics and the… Audio
Tech with Finn Hogan
We're joined again by Nights' resident tech correspondent, Finn Hogan, who's taking a look at the continuing impact of DeepSeek on the AI market, what impact the AI boom is having on robotics and the… Audio
Tech Tuesday: Elon Musk, consumer technology, DeepSeek
Tim Batt returns to give listeners the latest from the world of tech. Today Tim discusses what he calls Elon Musk's "digital coup of the USA", the diminishing returns of consumer technology, and the… Audio
