Roger McNamee: Facebook's disruption of democracy
Early Facebook investor Roger McNamee knew something wasn't right with the platform in early 2016, when he saw "viciously misogynistic" memes attacking Hilary Clinton. Audio
Facebook is making some changes to your feed
Facebook has made some changes to your newsfeed. You may have already noticed this - you’ll be seeing more posts from family, friends and groups, and less from businesses, brands and media. Video
Life online: How big is your digital footprint?
First Person - Within minutes, a private investigator knew where Emma Hatton lives, her partner's name and occupation, and information about her children.
Can the crowd fix Facebook and boost online news?
Under pressure over misinformation, founder Mark Zuckerberg says he will “fix Facebook” by prioritising “trustworthy and informative” news recommended by readers. Audio
Can the crowd fix Facebook and boost online news?
Under pressure over misinformation, founder Mark Zuckerberg says he will “fix Facebook” by prioritising “trustworthy and informative” news recommended by readers.
AudioJuha Saarinen on kids' social media ban
An Auckland intermediate school is telling parents to ban their children from Facebook and other social media in an effort to curb online bullying. Kowhai Intermediate asks parents to support its… Audio
Can you buy social media influence?
An investigation by The New York Times goes inside the so-called 'Follower Factory' to reveal the extent to which some people, including big name celebrities and sports people, will go to for… Audio
Bits+Bytes: changes to Facebook and YouTube & the future of smart speakers
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
Zuckerberg vows to fix Facebook
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has set a personal challenge for 2018 to 'fix' facebook. Audio
Bits+Bytes: WeChat does everything, Twitter holds back
Apple may have to compensate customers after slowing down the processing speed on many iPhone models; Twitter prohibits accounts that promote violence against civilians; and how WeChat morphed from a… Audio
Bits+Bytes: Cryptojacking and the heavy-hitters dissing Facebook
'Cryptojacking' is not the latest urban dance craze, but a way your computer or smartphone gets hijacked to mine cryptocurrencies without you knowing. Also why some heavy hitting ex-Facebookers are… Audio
Facebook hits back at former executive
Facebook has responded to a former executive who said the social network was "ripping society apart".
Facebook hits back at Snapchat with its own app for kids
Facebook has introduced a messenger chat app for kids in response to competition from Snapchat. Jane Lanhee Lee from Reuters explains. Video, 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
The Paradise Papers: tech tax revelations
Tech commentator Peter Griffin delves into the Paradise Papers, the disappearance of US$300 million of the cryptocurrency Ether, and Google's new driverless taxis and mail accounts for under-13s. Audio
Police join forces with Facebook to find missing children
Through a new AMBER Alerts system, media organisations and every Facebook user within a 160-kilometre radius of the area where the child has gone missing will receive an alert. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin asks should the Broadcasting Standards Authority apply its western standards to foreign language ethnic broadcasts - after a small Auckland-based Sikh radio station falls foul of its codes. Also… Audio
Social media giants reveal Russian connection
Facebook estimates 126 million people in the US may have seen one of 80,000 Russia-linked posts, while Twitter says Russia-linked automated accounts sent 1.4m tweets about the 2016 election.
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
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Media commentator Gavin Ellis on Sean Plunket's decision to resign from the Broadcasting Standards Authority as well as coverage of the High Court action to overturn the Commerce Commission's… Audio