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Tech Tuesday
Tim Batt talks Chat GPT and how they appear to have ramped up the LLM to 'Full Sycophancy Mode'. Audio
Police trial data extraction tech aimed at wearable devices
Police are trialling a new high-tech tool designed to extract data from people's wearable devices, such as smartwatches.
'We don't have a digital ambition' - Tech leaders on lack of national plan
"The overwhelming sentiment? Disappointment and a sense of invisibility," a report says.
Govt takes action against attacks on ground-based space operations
This follows spy agency warnings that unnamed foreign actors have tried to interfere in local infrastructure in the past five years.
Electric Cars that charge in 1. minutes and more
There's been a lot of news in the EV space recently: over the weekend the government announced they are replacing grant for EV charging infrastructure with 0% loans instead. New company Slate Auto… Audio
Online platform Shopback growing in NZ
New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police warned over shifting sensitive info to cloud services
There could be "severe detrimental impacts" if someone was accidentally given access to the data. Audio
Police warned over shifting info to cloud services
Police have been warned that shifting information to the cloud could have "severe detrimental impacts" on people if they aren't careful. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
The 'atom smasher' of Auckland University
University of Auckland nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment
Robots v. Humans: Who makes a better coffee?
Ellie and Corey get an expert in to definitely answer who can make the better coffee: Robots vs. Humans Audio
No More Updates for Windows 10 / Missed alarms for iOS devices
Pratik Navani returns to sit down with Corey for another exciting tech chat. On the agenda? Windows axing updates to their Operating System Windows 10, and Ellie breaks in to raise the ‘alarm’ on… Audio
Rocket Lab secures chunk of another Pentagon programme
It will be the first full-scale test flight under a NZ$2.4 billion hypersonic contract won by California company Kratos.
Drone warfare: NZDF 'plugged in' to lessons on use
The NZ Defence Force says it is learning "immediate lessons" about the use of drones from the technology's deployment in Ukraine.
Internal Affairs seeks new 'face capture solution'
Internal Affairs says the latest biometric technology it is after does not involve facial recognition.
Minecraft version of historic New Zealand farm being used as educational tool
Sow the Seed subject advisor Suzy Newman said it complemented new study units they created for year 7-10 students' science and agricultural curriculum.
Defence Ministry releases plan to counter cyber attacks
Its new Defence Capability Plan envisages spending between $100 million and $300 million on cyber upgrades in the next four years.
Digital billboard given final sign off despite dark sky park concerns
A design tweak has been approved for the billboard, which is expected to be erected by October, but a dark sky proponent is not pleased.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed
Two widespread communications failures in the Northland storm and Otago-Southland within two days last week have again exposed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. Phil Pennington spoke to… Audio
