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'Frugal hedonism' in a Far North food forest
When you visit Klaus Lotz on his small plot of community-owned land in the Far North settlement of Matapouri you'll first be offered a cup of coffee. That might seem like commonplace Kiwi hospitality…
AudioAmazon scraps sexist AI recruiting tool
The tech giant disbanded the project after it was found the recruiting tool penalised resumes that included the word "women's".
Amazon PillPack
Mega retailer Amazon is moving into the pharmacy business. It's paying $US1 bn for the online pharmacy PillPack. Naturally this is stoking fears to those in the pharmacy trade and beyond who fear the… Audio
Revenue Minister grilled over GST on online purchases
In the wake of Australians facing a block by retail giant Amazon over tax charges, a New Zealand minister has acknowledged "a risk" of the decision to impose GST charges.
Amazon to block Aussie shoppers from US website
Online retail giant Amazon will block Australian consumers from its global sites to counter new laws forcing it to collect GST on transactions.
Amazon launches NZ service via a shopping app
The online shopping giant, Amazon, is launching a service aimed at New Zealand consumers offering payment in New Zealand dollars, with improved support and shipping options. Audio
Look! No hands! The rise of ‘voice’
Voice-activated ‘smart speakers’ now on the market mean you can get news online without lifting a finger. Our big media companies are all on board, but will this change the nature of our news? Or will… Video, Audio
Look! No hands! The rise of ‘voice’
Voice-activated ‘smart speakers’ now on the market mean you can get news online without lifting a finger. Our big media companies are all on board, but will this change the nature of our news? Or will…
Video, AudioBits+Byte: Google controls ad sector
Why is Google blocking ads in it's popular web browser Chrome, and yet in gmail there are plans for more dynamic, interactive, dancing and singing ads that will blink and flash in your inbox? Plus… Audio
Amazon cuts job, robots instead?
Online retailer Amazon is expected to cut hundreds of jobs in Seattle as it focuses resources on developing its popular work like voice assistant Alexa. Audio
Checkout-less supermarkets
Amazon has opened a supermarket in Seattle with no checkouts. Customers scan an app on their phones as they walk in and shop as they like. Audio
Bits+Bytes: changes to Facebook and YouTube & the future of smart speakers
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Alphabet (Google) tightens up YouTube advertising rules; the future of smart speakers; Simon and Peter test out wireless home audio systems; and why has Facebook changed its algorithm? Audio
Jon Ronson: the cost of free pornography
Writer and journalist Jon Ronson has made a career out of investigating unusual characters. He explores the porn industry in his podcast series The Butterfly Effect. Audio
Can the 'Four Horsemen' be reined in?
Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google aren't just four of the biggest companies on the planet, they are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, according to Scott Galloway, Audio
New Technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt discusses Smart Cities in NZ, how Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now the richest human, and the end of an era for Tumblr. Audio
Lord of the Rings TV series gets green light
Amazon has bought the global television rights to The Lord of the Rings for a series to premiere on its streaming service.
What's so great about Amazon?
Business commentator Grant Cleary explains the Amazon business model and highlights its strengths and weaknesses. Audio
Tech news: the Facebook feed furore
Apple buys a New Zealand company that's developed an efficient way to move power around without wires, Amazon works on a way to deliver when you're not home and Facebook experiments with the display… Audio
Amazon accessing your home
Amazon is introducing a new delivery system which will allow packages to be delivered directly into your home even if you are not there. Audio
