technology

Blockchain and the technology of truth

Dr Olivier Jutel goes deep on blockchain, explaining why we should be cognisant of sweeping ideological claims masquerading as the technology of truth.

Oct 21 2019

Dr Olivier Jutel

Comment

Will Facebook’s currency be dead on arrival?

Plans for Facebook’s proposed “stablecoin”, Libra, appear to be unraveling as awareness about its adverse effects grows.

Oct 18 2019

Barry Eichengreen

technology

ISPs react cautiously to extremism internet filter

Internet Service Providers have cautiously greeted the news that the Government is exploring an internet filter for violent extremist and terrorist content.

Oct 16 2019

Marc Daalder

Ideasroom

Why the EV revision is not a back-down

Is the Government going soft on its so-called Electric Vehicles pledge? The University of Auckland’s Basil Sharp doesn’t think so.

Oct 16 2019

Basil Sharp

Ideasroom

Taking teaching into the virtual world

Imagine sitting with a dozen other students in a classroom in Wellington, waiting for a lecturer in another part of the world to begin the class.

Oct 14 2019

Dr Simon McCallum

Podcast: The Detail

The data creep you might not be aware of

A new tranche of data is being collected from cellphone towers and sold - should we be worried?

Oct 14 2019

Alex Ashton

Podcast: Two Cents' Worth

How technology is changing our towns

Could an online bra-fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and knell stores?

Oct 14 2019

RNZ

technology

Attack raises questions about 3D printed guns

A shooting in Germany has raised questions around the world of the threat posed by 3D printed firearms. Is NZ equipped to deal with this challenge?

Oct 11 2019

Marc Daalder

Ideasroom

Who should we trust about 5G?

As concerns arise about the perceived health risks of 5G, Mark Elwood asks how we can decipher the conflicting messages coming out of extensive research.

Oct 11 2019

Mark Elwood

Ideasroom

Getting ahead of the Christchurch Call

Instead of using what amounts to censorship, tech companies signed up to the Christchurch Call would be wise to adopt a more preventative tactic, writes Alistair Knott.

Oct 10 2019

Alistair Knott

technology

Anti-terror measures vs digital freedom

At the annual NetHui conference, digital freedom advocates raised concerns about the potential to misuse anti-terror initiatives to crack down on legitimate speech.

Oct 04 2019

Marc Daalder

Terror in Chch

Messaging app the new 8chan

The encrypted messaging app Telegram has become a hub for far-right propaganda and terrorist content, but its owners haven’t taken any action against these new users.

Oct 02 2019

Marc Daalder

Ideasroom

How to reduce your data footprint

Using data adds to your carbon footprint. So how can we keep it under control?

Sep 30 2019

Victoria University Of Wellington

Business

Mobile calling gets competitive

The launch here of pre-paid mobile phone plans by an Australian online retailing mogul is one example of how the market is changing.

Sep 09 2019

Mark Jennings

Ideasroom

Global thinkers to talk trade in Auckland

Insights into the profound disruptions facing trade policy today will be shared by high-quality international experts at a new event at the University of Auckland.

Sep 04 2019

Dr Rob Scollay