‘World-first’ new tracing tech
The same week the government’s introduced a Covid-19 digital diary, “world-first” contact tracing technology is about to be rolled out in Arrowtown.
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PM lauds Microsoft plan for NZ data centre, but details sketchy
PM lauds Microsoft plan for NZ data centre, but details sketchy
Microsoft's plan to open its first data centre in New Zealand was lauded by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at her daily Covid-19 briefing.
Time to get to grips with those tricky tech tasks
Time to get to grips with those tricky tech tasks
So you find yourself at home during lockdown and you're looking for a project. How about tackling a technology task that you might have been putting off?
Firefox fights for the future
Firefox fights for the future
With Google's Chrome dominating the web browser market, not-for-profit rival Mozilla is staking a comeback on its dedication to privacy, writes Alex Hern.
Microsoft's Office 365 down worldwide
Microsoft's Office 365 down worldwide
It doesn't look like Office 365 will be up for all 365 days of this particular year.
Internet's founding ethos sad memory gone awry
Internet's founding ethos sad memory gone awry
Leonard Kleinrock helped invent the internet 50 years ago. He asks how it all went wrong.
Apple reveals triple-camera iPhone; streaming TV
Apple reveals triple-camera iPhone; streaming TV
Apple Inc on Tuesday revealed a triple-camera iPhone, matching a feature rivals already have, and rolled out a streaming TV service priced to undercut Disney and Netflix.
Apple to supply parts to independent repair shops
Apple to supply parts to independent repair shops
In a first for Apple, it will begin selling parts, tools and repair guides to independent shops to fix broken iPhones in the US before rolling the program out to other countries.
'Likes' to be hidden on Instagram in NZ
'Likes' to be hidden on Instagram in NZ
Instagram users in New Zealand and Australia will no longer be able to see how many 'likes' a post has a received under trial changes to "remove pressure" on the digital platform's users.
Huawei wins reprieve but still on shaky ground
Huawei wins reprieve but still on shaky ground
The US government has announced it will issue licenses to companies seeking to sell goods to China's Huawei where there is no threat to national security
Glitches affect Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram
Glitches affect Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram
Facebook Inc says some of its users globally are facing issues while sending media files over its social media platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
Major changes announced at Apple conference
Major changes announced at Apple conference
In addition to the death of iTunes, Apple also confirmed at the annual development conference another long-running rumour: the launch of 'dark mode' for iPhone.
Huawei banning could start the biggest trade war ever
Huawei banning could start the biggest trade war ever
OPINION: Don't expect the Chinese government to roll over in the fight against the tech giant Trump's banning of Huawei could be the beginning of the biggest trade war ever.
Google suspends Huawei's Android licence
Google suspends Huawei's Android licence
Huawei has been dealt a massive blow after Google cut it off from crucial parts of the Android operating system.
Google promises better privacy tools
Google promises better privacy tools
Google has announced new privacy tools intended to give people more control over how they're being tracked on the go or in their own home.
Mac, iPhone chargers recalled in Aust over shocks
Mac, iPhone chargers recalled in Aust over shocks
Some iPhone, iPad and Mac chargers are being recalled in Australia after it was revealed users were at risk of being shocked.
Apple announces streaming TV service
Apple announces streaming TV service
Apple announced a new streaming service, Apple TV Plus, which will house its original shows and movies and could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself.
Facebook left millions of passwords readable
Facebook left millions of passwords readable
Facebook left hundreds of millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, the company has acknowledged after a security researcher exposed the lapse.
Apple to patch privacy bug in video call feature
Apple to patch privacy bug in video call feature
Apple says it will issue a software patch later this week for a bug that lets iPhone users hear audio from users who have not yet accepted a video call.
The ever more thorny AI question
The ever more thorny AI question
If tech experts worry about artificial intelligence, shouldn't you, asks John Naughton.