Funds vs Facebook: Investors push for change on livestreaming
New Zealand's biggest investment funds are pushing on with efforts to pressure Facebook, Google and Twitter into taking action over offensive online material. Matt Whineray, CEO of the NZ Super Fund… Audio
Is Google's "don't be evil" motto well and truly over?
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Lynn to look at how Gmail - which has just turned 15 - now has 1.5 billion users. But there are other issues to take the shine off that Google milestone, like… Audio
Search Engine Optimisation, a practical guide
If you think the online presence of your businesses is in need of a boost, you want to improve your website traffic, drive clicks and increase conversions, then it's time to think about SEO. SEO or… Audio
Google mic in security alarm
The Nest security alarm system has a microphone in it. Although you probably wouldn't know that because it's not stated on the gadget's specifications. It's a Google product and the company says it… Audio
Government doesn't understand e-commerce rules - Kelsey
A leading academic is demanding more information from the government on its position on protecting electronic commerce and digital privacy.
Ardern raises concerns with Google execs on suppression breach
The prime minister has been given an assurance by Google executives they will look into it further after there was a name suppression breach in the case of the killing of tourist Grace Millane.
Grace Millane: Google unable to explain suppression breach
Google bosses have been unable to explain why they sent out an email to users which named the man accused of killing British tourist Grace Millane in defiance of a court suppression order.
'Front Burner': serving up daily news
We play an extract from a Canadian contribution to the burgeoning daily news podcast scene. CBC's 'Front Burner' looks at Google's plans to turn an area of Toronto into a hi tech testing lab for our… Audio
Asking Google the tough questions
A new survey looks at the bizarre questions people ask the internet. From 'Am I good in bed?' to 'Do people like me?' and 'What is the menaing of life?' many of the questions seem to be unanswerable.
…Expert says news media must end dependence on Google and Facebook
A new report says our news media are too dependent on Google and Facebook. The author says it's also time to tax big online operators to secure the future of journalism. If this is even possible, how… Audio
Trump claims Google 'rigged' to show negative news about him
US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter with more claims of bias against conservatives on the internet, this time taking aim at Google. He's accusing the seach engine of rigging its results to… Audio
Murder-accused fights for name suppression over Google searches
A murder-accused person is fighting a battle in the courts to prevent the publication of the identity of their co-accused. A curious anomaly means a Google search for their co-accused's name also… Audio
Everywhere you go, they'll be watching you.
Google may be watching you even when you've tried to hide. Reports suggests Google records users' location even when they turned location services off. Audio
Google fined $4.3b by EU
Google has been hit with a landmark 4.34 BIllion euro fine by the European Union for what the EU describes as "serious illegal behaviour". Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition commissioner, said… Audio
How much money is Google saving us?
A new article poses that we save a huge amount of money using the search engine Google. It states we benefit financially from the time we save googling information, rather than looking it up… Audio
Understanding AI: are the media the solution or the problem?
Face recognition in our supermarkets, algorithms pinpointing our varsity dropouts and robots taking our jobs: artificial intelligence is on the rise in our news. But are the media also to blame for… Video, Audio
Google moves on news as pressure mounts on 'big tech'
Tech giant Google is splashing out some of its substantial profits on new tools to ease the news media's problems at a time when 'big tech' is under big pressure worldwide. Is it a sign of a 'new… Video
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
Bits+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
Bits+Bytes: iPhone battery refund?
The latest tech news and your questions answered with Peter Griffin. This week, the latest in the Apple iPhone throttling saga: could it be about to offer refunds for repair costs to the millions of… Audio