NZ Tech Podcast
700 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.
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NZ Tech Podcast 251: iPhone 6s/6s Plus, Vertu’s $15000 phone, International Podcast Day, a drone 1.8km up?
September 29, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBWe're hands on the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and discuss Vertu's new $15000 phone, Office 2016, International Podcasting Day, Kiwi Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup Xtracta, Vocus/M2 merger, and we ponder if a pilot saw a drone 1.8km up. Running time : 1:02:31
NZ Tech Podcast 250: Apple's iPhone malware nightmare, Amazon’s US$50 tablet, Uber vs Everyone Else
September 22, 2015 06:00 - 49 minutes - 23 MBApple's worst malware nightmare hits iPhones, iPads and iPods, Amazon's US$50 tablet, Uber vs Everyone Else, the new Microsoft Band, Oyster shutting down, HP's little Windows tablet with stylus and keyboard, new Apple iPhones, iOS 9 and watchOS 2. Running time : 0:49:33
NZ Tech Podcast 249: iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, Apple TV, Russia vs Google, touch sensing prosthetics, free VR
September 15, 2015 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBApple's San Francisco launch - iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro and Apple TV. Also Russia vs Google, Intel inside sports bra, a prosthetic hand senses touch, bad crowdfunder fined, cereal Virtual Reality, Vodafone/Nokia's emergency mobile network. Running time : 0:57:33
NZ Tech Podcast 248: IFA Berlin Gadget launches, Serko Smart Luggage Tracking, Instagram Ads, Xero Probe
September 08, 2015 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBWe discuss Microsoft's Ignite conference, FMA's Xero share trading probe, upcoming iPhone and Apple news, the exciting announcements of IFA Berlin, Sphero's Star Wars droid, Intel's 6th Gen Core CPUs, Serko baggage tracking, Instagram NZ ad launch. Running time : 0:41:57
NZ Tech Podcast 247: Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore – Past, Present, Future
August 31, 2015 22:45 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBIn a candid chat Microsoft Vice President of PC-Tablet-Phone Joe Belfiore talks with Paul Spain about how he he was recruited by Microsoft from Stanford University and the 25-year journey that brings us to the launch of Windows 10 and beyond. Running time : 0:31:35
NZ Tech Podcast 246: NASA’s mission to Hawaii, the lonely Billionaire, Facebook M, Chrome vs Flash
August 31, 2015 06:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBWe discuss NASA’s mission to… Hawaii, Markus Persson’s dejected tweets, Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative moves forward, Fishpond finded $50k, Facebook M and a billion users, Chrome vs Flash, LG Rolly, smartphone from former Apple CEO John Sculley’s company. Running time : 0:39:41
NZ Tech Podcast 245: Ad Blocking, Mako Networks Receivership, Dutch Autonomous Buses, N4L
August 25, 2015 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week we discuss iOS 9 and Ad blocking, Mako Networks receivership, EzyFlix shutdown, flexible e-ink touch screen tech, Network for Learning, Samsung NZ Springboard, Windows 95 anniversary and an autonomous bus service in the Netherlands. Running time : 0:50:54
NZ Tech Podcast 244: Hands on Samsung Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, Morepork, TomTom Bandit, Netflix Tax, TPPA
August 18, 2015 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBThis episode we discuss experiences with the Samsung Note 5 + Galaxy S6 Edge+, Spark’s Morepork smarthome security, TomTom Bandit (GoPro competitor), TPP Agreement, the so called Netflix tax and CodeBlue’s acquisition by Australia’s CSG. Running time : 0:52:39
NZ Tech Podcast 243: Facebook for dead people, Google = Alphabet, NZ Drone rules, Paul’s Ancestry DNA test
August 11, 2015 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWe talk about Google’s reorganisation and rebrand to Alphabet, how you can legally fly your drone in an NZ park, Ubiquiti’s sad SU$70m scam story, Intel Skylake, Android happenings, JFK’s new airport tracking, and a DNA test with Ancestry.com Running time : 0:57:39
NZ Tech Podcast 242: Rocket Lab hooks up with NASA, Vector Tesla/Solar giveway, Windows 10, Parrot Bebop
August 04, 2015 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWe discuss RocketLab’s NASA partnership, Vectors Tesla/Solar giveaway, Amazon’s drive up supermarket, Windows 10’s arrival, crowd sensing tech, Microsoft and a missing laptop, Parrot Bebop drone and a report that Android is Flabbergastingly insecure. Running time : 0:43:10
NZ Tech Podcast 240: Apple Watching NZ launch, Intel and IBM vs Moore's Law, NZTA's BlipTrack Big Brother sensors
July 21, 2015 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week we discuss NZTA's 'BlipTrack' Big Brother sensors, hacking of adultery website Ashley Madison, Apple Watch NZ launch, Intel's sad news about 10nm chips and Windows 10 ready for release. Running time : 0:29:06
NZ Tech Podcast 239: Urban Sherpa, Xperia M4 Aqua, Google Deep Dream, Spotify vs Apple, Hawaiki funding
July 14, 2015 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBWe discuss the launch of delivery service Urban Sherpa with its founder. Plus Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, Google Deep Dream, Spotify vs Apple, Twitter opening in NZ, Hawaiki funding progress, Mega IPO progress and the untimely passing of Nintendo's Satoru Iwata. Running time : 0:50:12
NZ Tech Podcast 238: CarPlay and Android Auto hands on, Global Mode, Apple Music, Voyager consumer Internet
July 08, 2015 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe try CarPlay and Android Auto, discuss the demise of Global Mode, Apple Music and Beats 1 radio, Voyager’s new consumer Internet services, Hacking Team themselves getting hacked and Blackberry’s Android, Lumia 940, One Plus 2, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. Running time : 0:54:20
NZ Tech Podcast 237: Ford Research and Innovation Center (Silicon Valley), Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian
July 01, 2015 06:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBPaul Spain and Damian O’Carroll visit Ford’s Research + Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, meet the CEO and learn where transport tech is headed. Also included are chats with Ford guests Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Getaround’s Padden Murphy. Running time : 0:54:14
NZ Tech Podcast 236: E3 Highlights, Hands on - LG G4, Gear VR, Sony Smartwatch 3 Steel, UE Roll
June 22, 2015 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThis episode we talk about testing commercial drones in NZ, highlights from the world of gaming at E3, Samsung's security nightmare plus our hands on experiences with LG G4, Gear VR, Sony Smartwatch 3 Steel and Ultimate Ears Roll Bluetooth speaker Running time : 0:41:42
NZ Tech Podcast 235: Mobile networks of the future, Budget Android smartens up, Security woes, Rural Broadband
June 16, 2015 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBInsights on two impressive budget Android handsets Vodafone Smart Prime ($150) and Sony Xperia E4 ($200), Rural Broadband from Vodafone and Spark, Microsoft Ignite NZ update and Bill Bennett shares thoughts on mobile networks of the future. Running time : 0:41:50
NZ Tech Podcast 234: Apple News, Stumbling Robots, Insights from Unisys’ Chief Engineer, Rural Broadband
June 09, 2015 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBUnisys Chief Engineer Jim Thompson is in NZ for CIO Summit and joins NZ Tech Podcast along with Nate Dunn. We discuss DARPA’s Robot challenge, Rural Broadband, UFB and Apple WWDC announcements – including WatchOS 2, Payments, iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan. Running time : 0:46:32
NZ Tech Podcast 233: Microsoft Special - Build Tour, Devices Update
June 09, 2015 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this special edition of NZ Tech Podcast Paul Spain chats firstly about the Build Tour as it hits New Zealand – featuring Giorgio Sardo (Seattle, USA) and Nigel Parker (Auckland). And then he talks about Microsoft devices with Steve Lewis (Australia). Running time : 0:42:22
NZ Tech Podcast 232: Inside Dot Kiwi, Google IO, Cortana for iOS and Android, hands on Amazon Echo
June 02, 2015 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBThe news of the week and insights into the Dot Kiwi domain. Topics include Google IO news including unlimited free photo storage and Levi’s wearable tech, Ford car sharing hits London, Windows 10 launch announced, and we talk with ‘Alexa’ (Amazon Echo). Running time : 0:39:31
NZ Tech Podcast 231: Car Tech, inside local social network Neighbourly, a $3/month Netflix competitor
May 26, 2015 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBWe talk with Neighbourly co-founder Casey Eden about this growing local social network, along with discussion about new tech from Toyota and Audi, a streaming video service that wants to compete with piracy, and some fascinating Google and Microsoft news. Running time : 0:44:31
NZ Tech Podcast 230: Covert attacks on NZ security, HiTech Awards, Lily’s ‘follow me’ Drone, Samsung’s widest screen yet
May 19, 2015 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWe get insights into security attacks from both covert organisations and nation states – including insights on North Korea’s 1000s of paid hackers. We also discuss the Lily Drone, Amazon and Xero news, NZ HiTech Awards and Samsung’s widest screen yet. Running time : 0:46:15
NZ Tech Podcast 229: The $9 computer, Nanogirl and force touch nanotech, Autonomous Trucking
May 12, 2015 06:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBWe discuss an autonomous truck approval, Apple’s force touch technology, a $9 computer Netflix data impact, tax changes for online services, new smartphones from Microsoft, a very robust Samsung tablet and finally a stylish wearable device. Running time : 0:55:00
NZ Tech Podcast 228: Microsoft’s Build, Tesla coming home, the end of the Internet, LED carpet
May 05, 2015 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week we hear about a smartphone that morphs into a PC, Spark’s latest UFB moves, Microsoft’s news from Build, Tesla puts power in your home, the end of the Internet, LED carpet, Kickstarting a smart desk plus Xero and Paymark team up. Running time : 0:53:27
NZ Tech Podcast 227: Hands on Apple Watch, MacBook, Microsoft Surface 3, Huawei TalkBand B2, Open Source Open Society Conference
April 28, 2015 02:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBPaul acquires an Apple Watch in Los Angeles, and also spends time with the new MacBook, Microsoft Surface 3, Huawei TalkBand B2. Also - Open Source Open Society Conference, Xero results, Internet speeds and Netflix, Uber price increase. Running time : 0:37:00
NZ Tech Podcast 226 in London – Huawei P8 hands on, Mobilegeddon, Killing off FM radio, Dell XPS 13
April 21, 2015 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBPaul Spain joins Jack Schofield (The Guardian) to discuss Google’s 'Mobilegeddon', a Microsoft store for Sydney, Australia’s domain name catch up, Dell’s new XPS 13, DAB killing FM radio, fixed broadband in the UK and hands on with Huawei P8. Running time : 0:50:26
NZ Tech Podcast 225 in London – Apple Watch, Game of Thrones, Huawei P8 and more
April 14, 2015 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBFrom London this week Paul Spain joins Glenn Williams to discuss Apple Watch, Game of Thrones distribution challenges, upcoming smartphones (Huawei P8, LG G4), CallPlus/Slingshot sale to Australia's M2 and some interesting UK topics. Running time : 0:58:01
NZ Tech Podcast 224: Xero Payroll, Amazon Dash Button, $3.1m Revera dispute, OxygenOS, Revenge Porn Jail Term
April 07, 2015 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode we discuss Amazon Dash Button, Semble on Windows Phone and Blackberry, Spark’s international voice business sale, a dispute over Spark's Revera acquisition, Xero Payroll, OnePlus OxygenOS and a revenge porn jail sentence. Running time : 0:36:24
NZ Tech Podcast 223: Surface 3 hands on, Huge .NZ Domain Drama, Semble Mobile Wallet Launch
April 01, 2015 06:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBHighlights this week – Microsoft Surface 3, Semble mobile wallet launch and an NZ domain name drama with global ramifications. Also discussed were Windows 10, Project Spartan, Telsa’s mystery, MYOB’s share market listing and Datacom’s A$242 Australian contract win. Running time : 0:47:29
NZ Tech Podcast 222: 2degrees buys Snap, Netflix hits NZ, Self Driving Cars due mid-year, Magic Leap
March 24, 2015 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week we discuss 2degrees acquisition of Internet provider Snap, Netflix arrives in NZ, Telsa indicates Self Driving Cars due mid-year, Magic Leap AR demo revealed, Fitbit goes on the cycle track and Intel refreshes the NUC. Running time : 0:58:04
NZ Tech Podcast 221: Hands on HTC One M9, LG 34” curved widescreen, Asus TransformerBook Chi
March 17, 2015 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week we attend the HTC One M9 smartphone launch and discuss the Office 2016 (Windows, Mac, Tablet) previews, Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi, LG 34” curved 21:9 screen, Netflix plan to avoid GST and Techvana - The Ntec New Zealand Computer Museum. Running time : 0:25:22
NZ Tech Podcast 220: Tech Miniaturisation with Dai Henwood and 'Nanogirl' Dr Michelle Dickinson
March 10, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThis special episode saw geek comedian Dai Henwood join 'Nanogirl' Dr Michelle Dickinson and Paul Spain in front a live audience to discuss the tech news of the week (such as the Apple Watch) and a focus on Tech Miniaturisation. Running time : 1:06:22
NZ Tech Podcast 219: Mobile World Congress and hands on with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
March 03, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBWe go hands on with Samsung's surprisingly good Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, discuss highlights of Mobile World Congress including new products from HTC and Huawei. We also catch up on local news - mobile price wars, Vodafone and Netflix NZ, Symantec's NZ exit. Running time : 1:04:40
NZ Tech Podcast 218: Catalyst NZ cloud, Tomizone update, Lenovo Superfish, Is your phone off or spying?
February 24, 2015 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week - UE Mega Boom, fabric printing for fashion designers, Lenovo and Superfish Adware, Tomizone update, Catalyst NZ cloud, Zomato, Blackberry Classic, Android malware that operates when your phone is off, is NSA/GCHQ listening to your calls? Running time : 0:48:06
NZ Tech Podcast 217: Aeronavics raises $1.5m, Apple rumoured to enter car market, NSA hacks hard disks
February 17, 2015 06:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week Raglan drone maker Aeronavics raises $1.5m, will Apple enter car market, NSA hacks hard disks, Kiwi Zane Lowe to join Apple, Rapidshare to close, Megaupload convinction, a wearable that Zaps you, Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones, Windows 10 for phones Running time : 0:42:51
NZ Tech Podcast 216: New Fitbits, Better Call Saul, Spying TVs, robotic hotel staff, Ubuntu Phone
February 10, 2015 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week – Better Call Saul, new Fitbits in NZ, spying TVs, Trans-Global Access undersea cable approved, scratch resistant glass for your smartphone, human-like robot hotel staff, smart body panels for your car and Ubuntu phone. Running time : 0:48:29
NZ Tech Podcast 215: Sky sport streaming, Raspberry Pi 2, Uber vs Google, Amazon vs The World
February 03, 2015 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWe talk Google/Apple/Microsoft at war, changes at Spark + Vodafone including the upcoming CEO change at Spark Home, Mobile, Business, Cloudflare NZ, Protools free and a cross to Nathan Mercer at Microsoft in Washington to hear about Windows 10 and Hololens. Running time : 0:49:21
NZ Tech Podcast 214: Windows 10, Hololens, Security wars - Google vs Apple vs Microsoft, Spark vs Vodafone
January 27, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBWe talk Google/Apple/Microsoft at war, changes at Spark + Vodafone including the upcoming CEO change at Spark Home, Mobile, Business, Cloudflare NZ, Protools free and a cross to Nathan Mercer at Microsoft in Washington to hear about Windows 10 and Hololens. Running time : 1:07:16
NZ Tech Podcast: A trip to CES in Las Vegas with Paul Spain
January 21, 2015 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBPaul Spain invites you to join him as he talks with a fascinating mix of exhibitors at the world’s biggest tech event – CES 2015. Hear about NZ’s Performance Labs, a tiny new robot, Mercedes-Benz new concept car, gadgets for kids, sport tech and more. Running time : 0:43:18
NZ Tech Podcast 212: The World’s biggest tech event unveiled – CES 2015
January 14, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBThe episode Juha Saarinen (Journalist), Emma Brannam (TV3) and Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology) reflect on a selection of what they saw at the world’s biggest tech event – International CES – otherwise known as the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Running time : 1:03:30
NZ Tech Podcast 211: North Korean Internet KO’d, NZ Broadband speeds ramp up, Tasman Global Access Cable
December 23, 2014 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe wrap up the year by looking at a strong increase in NZ broadband speeds, a new undersea cable, Symantec security predictions for 2015, new tablet keyboards from Logitech, Sky TV’s Neon video-on-demand, Occulus new acquisition and more. Running time : 0:51:09
NZ Tech Podcast 210: Kiwicon anklet hack, Linus Torvalds coming to NZ, Callaghan Innovation
December 17, 2014 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBTopics this week include Kiwicon’s tracking anklet hack, Skype Translator, Pirate Bay, Trans-Tasman undersea cable, Seagate’s 8TB drives, Linux.conf.au coming to Auckland and Linus Torvalds to keynote, UFB complete in Oamaru, Callaghan Innovation. Running time : 0:46:01
NZ Tech Podcast 209: Sony Pictures hacked, Pizza delivered by drone, Tesla Downunder, Ford Tech
December 10, 2014 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBSony Pictures hacked, Pizza delivered by drone, Skype and Lyncs hookup, Ford’s tech refresh, Office 365 heads to Sydney and Melbourne, Xperia Z3 compact tablet, HP Stream 8 and Stream 7, Tesla heads downunder, FitBit Charge vs The World. Running time : 0:41:27
NZ Tech Podcast 208: Potential ADSL price increases, Gigatown Dunedin, Office Sway, Orion IPO, Google Breakup
December 02, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBThe week we cover the Commerce Commission’s ruling on Chorus copper pricing and its impact on the telcos and customers, the unlikely Google breakup, Gigatown Dunedin, Microsoft Office Sway, Orion’s sharemarket launch, Sony’s e-paper watch and more. Running time : 1:08:27
NZ Tech Podcast 207: Android 5 Lollipop and PlayStation TV hit NZ, Internet Balloons, Huawei/Spark
November 25, 2014 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBWe discuss the arrival of Android 5 and PlayStation TV in NZ, along with 'Traveller' Internet Balloon trial, Huawei’s deal to refresh Spark’s mobile network, Apple iMac 5k, and Southern Cross Cable signs biggest customers through to 2030. Running time : 0:51:22
NZ Tech Podcast 206: Netflix coming to NZ, SnapCash, Nokia’s iPad ripoff, HP Stream 11, HP Envy x2
November 19, 2014 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBWe discuss Netflix upcoming NZ launch, the new Android tablet from the old Nokia, SnapChat’s SnapCash and PayPal on the Pebble watch, HP Envy x2, HP Stream 11, TransferCar and more feedback on using Gear S and Microsoft Band wearables. Running time : 0:41:42
NZ Tech Podcast 205: Amazon Echo, Office for free, Dropbox and Microsoft hook up, Android Lollipop, HP Stream 7
November 11, 2014 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we discuss Amazon's upcoming Echo device and the Fire TV Stick, the Dropbox and Microsoft Office 365 alliance, Android 5.0 Lollipop, Wirelurker, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Gear S, Microsoft Band, HP Stream 7 and Microsoft Office free Running time : 0:53:11
NZ Tech Podcast 204: Hands on the Microsoft Band, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Toshiba's US$99 Encore Mini
November 04, 2014 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBWe go hands with the Microsoft Band fitness wearable, Apple iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 Samsung Gear S and Toshiba's US$99 Encore Mini. We also discuss Spark's $60m data centre, the 100GB mobile data plan and what was a shocking week in space exploration. Running time : 0:48:11
NZ Tech Podcast 203: Toyota Hydrogen car, Sky Neon TV, Lumia 830, unlimited cloud storage
October 28, 2014 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThis episode we go hands on with Microsoft Lumia 830 and Motorola Moto G, and we discuss Sky's Neon streaming service, OneDrive unlimited storage, new Google Nexus devices, Azure Australia, Electric Vehicles and the latest from Toyota. Running time : 0:55:50
NZ Tech Podcast 202: China goes phishing, Apple's big product refresh, Intergen sold, UFB 200/200
October 21, 2014 06:00 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week we discuss Apple's product refresh across iPad, iMac, iOS and OS X, hear about a massive phishing attack in China, Intergen's sale, Microsoft's Azure data centre launch in Sydney, Spark's Socialiser and the $US179 tablet/laptop hybrid. Running time : 0:53:50
NZ Tech Podcast 201: Semble mobile wallet, hands on Sony Xperia Z3 and Samsung's Gear VR, Note 4, Gear S
October 14, 2014 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week we get hands on with Sony's Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact plus Samsung's Gear VR, Note 4, Gear S. And we discuss Dropbox password leak, Bigpipe's new Ultra-Fast Broadband plans and Semble's mobile wallet with ASB, BNZ, 2degress, Spark and Vodafone. Running time : 0:53:25