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Kiwis are at the forefront of software defined networking (SDN) via the Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand, Victoria University and Google. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Do Kiwis have answer to Huawei's bad code?

10 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Security researchers last year found serious flaws in some of the company's routers.

A report out of the UK details a large amount of amateur-hour engineering flubs by Huawei. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: The real reason Huawei shouldn't be in 5G networks

3 Apr, 2019 5:01am
5 minutes to read

A report that's hugely embarrassing for the Chinese tech giant was published last week.

Taiwanese company ASUS was hit by malware through a computer update. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

When computer updates turn into Russian roulette

27 Mar, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

You can't trust anyone online.

Samsung's new phone doesn't come cheap. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Is Samsung's new phone worth the $2600 price tag?

25 Mar, 2019 12:41pm
8 minutes to read

Tech writer Juha Saarinen takes a look at what $2600 buys you.

Maybe in the years ahead we will come up with a solution.

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Should we all just switch off?

20 Mar, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The internet is a multi-headed hydra.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Breaking up tech giants won't be easy

12 Mar, 2019 2:10pm
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Having a few tech giants completely dominate multiple markets is no good thing.

We need to place some sensible regulatory limits on data collected via automated surveillance. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Comment: When Big Brother gets too smart... worry

6 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

We need to place some regulatory limits on data collected via automated surveillance.

YouTube is great for archives of material but its algorithm has to be changed. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Comment: How YouTube became the internet cesspit

27 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

YouTube is great for archives of material but its algorithm has to be changed.

Community EV parking garages that double up as charging stations and house batteries, anyone? Photo / File

BUSINESS

How batteries will transform the power grid

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Batteries could help mitigate outages, smooth out peak loads on the grid.

With the earth heating up, who wouldn't be keen on going solar to generate electricity? Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

The heat is on for cheaper solar power

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

With the earth heating up, who wouldn't be keen on going solar to generate electricity?

Hackers targeted the Facebook page of Dutch security expert Victor Gevers. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Even internet security pros can be hacked

6 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: With so many data hacks happening all the time, it's easy to become blase.

Iran is believed to be behind the attacks on internet infrastructure. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

US takes urgent action after internet attacks

29 Jan, 2019 10:01pm
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: How did the attackers manage to get themselves into such a position of power?

Austrian law student Max Schrems. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Comment: Europe's digital mess drags on

23 Jan, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: Regulation of technology often generates a huge amount of controversy.

5G was one of the big themes at the giant Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Slowly towards the 5G revolution

18 Jan, 2019 5:00am
11 minutes to read

5G mobile tech promises lightning-speed connections, but getting there isn't so quick.

Take over someone's email address, and it's very likely you'll get access to heaps more than just their personal and professional correspondence. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Comment: Another security hoop to jump through

16 Jan, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: It is time for another reminder that email continues to be a threat.

The US has blocked Google Earth in countries like North Korea. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Tech is a loaded gun

8 Jan, 2019 4:43pm
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: National security fears will continue to limit tech companies' export ambitions.

In the short and medium term, Huuawei's shutout is down to geopolitically driven industry support for Western tech companies more so than actual threat mitigation. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Four big tech predictions for 2019

23 Dec, 2018 3:23pm
4 minutes to read

What does 2019 hold for the tech sector?

Marriott has revealed their Starwood guest reservation database was hacked, affecting millions of customers including New Zealanders. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Why it's likely you have been hacked

19 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: The scam list gets longer every month

The service is expected to launch next. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

ASB to provide Apple Pay

15 Dec, 2018 8:30am
2 minutes to read

The service is expected to launch next year.

Techies across the Tasman are furious at the Australian Government's Assistance and Access Bill. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Controversial law that's set Aussie's tech industry on fire

12 Dec, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: The local tech industry risks being undermined and trusted by no one.

The only slight surprise is Huawei got as far as it did in New Zealand networks. Photo / Bloomberg

BUSINESS

Comment: Huawei mess was entirely predictable

5 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: The only slight surprise is Huawei got as far as it did in New Zealand networks.

GrayKey iPhone passcode cracker. Photo / Malwarebytes

BUSINESS

The murky world of smartphone forensics

28 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Smartphones record a huge amount of the bearer's personal information each day.

Criminals are ramping up their efforts to hack web stores ahead of the holidays. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Kiwi online stores targeted by malware menace

24 Nov, 2018 11:24am
4 minutes to read

Criminals are ramping up their efforts to hack web stores ahead of the holidays.

A British company paid millions for the desirable radio frequency spectrum rights. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Rich Lister banks huge profit from spectrum sale

22 Nov, 2018 1:33pm
4 minutes to read

Telco rich lister Malcolm Dick has pocketed big money from the sale of radio spectrums.

Broadband and Vodafone mobile phone customers have experienced service disruptions. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Rodney hit by broadband, mobile disruptions

21 Nov, 2018 4:22pm
3 minutes to read

Broadband and Vodafone mobile phone customers have experienced service disruptions.

According to a researcher, e-scooters such as those operated by Lime can be easily unlocked without authorisation and their riders tracked. Photo / File

BUSINESS

E-scooters simple to hack, says researcher

20 Nov, 2018 12:37pm
3 minutes to read

A researcher says the Chinese-made rental e-scooters suffer from poor security.

Around 2400 people attended cyber security conference Kiwicon on the weekend. Photo / Juha Saarinen

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Kiwicon 2038AD - don't ph34r the cyber

20 Nov, 2018 11:49am
4 minutes to read

Around 2400 people attended cyber security conference Kiwicon.

The new solarZero can be run via the Amazon Alexa app (pictured). Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Saving the planet just got cheaper

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: How a Kiwi firm has the power to make solar more affordable.

Huawei needs to realise that being the cheapest is not always a competitive advantage in today's tech market. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Why Huawei's biggest problem is China

7 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: Tech company cops bans from other nations as it won't distance itself from China.

Did you know that China quietly hijacks large chunks of internet traffic? Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

How your internet data ends up in China

31 Oct, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Did you know that China quietly hijacks large chunks of internet traffic?

Data scientist Dr Omoju Miller does not believe the role of humans in programming will be redundant any time soon. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Is AI about to unseat our programmers?

24 Oct, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: AI has potential to make coding more human centred and focused on being creative.

SwipedOn founder and chief executive Hadleigh Ford. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Kiwi software firm sells for $11 million

17 Oct, 2018 1:14pm
3 minutes to read

Kiwi software firm SwipedOn has been sold to UK company SmartSpace Software.

A number of universities have turned away from REANNZ. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Comment: Crunch time for NZ's academic network

17 Oct, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

It makes sense for REANNZ and its customers to sit down and iron out their differences.

Reports claim the tiny spying components were placed by Chinese military operatives. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

When the chips are down, blame China

10 Oct, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

No real evidence the republic spy-chipped motherboards but claims must be taken seriously.

Warrantless snooping on encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Vyber, Signal, Telegram and others could happen under the proposed law, telcos say. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Oz encryption law a bad move for NZ

3 Oct, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: New Aussie legislation could impact data security on both sides of the Tasman.

Linking Facebook and Instagram accounts isn't necessarily a good idea. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Comment: Stay logged out of Facebook; it's safer that way

1 Oct, 2018 12:22pm
3 minutes to read

Facebook's latest security breach is another reminder that your data isn't always safe.

The iPhone Xs (left) and Xs Max. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Review: Apple iPhone Xs Max

26 Sep, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Comment: Make sure you buy AppleCare with the Xs Max in case of an accidental drop test.

Google tried to charm the Chinese with a new censored search engine for its Android mobile operating system. Photos / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Ethical fault lines are showing at Google

19 Sep, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: Tech giant's staffers acted as handbrake on China ambitions.

Should people who don't do technology be considered for the CTO role. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Does the govt want a techie chief techology officer or not?

12 Sep, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Comment: Should people who don't do technology be considered for the CTO role.

Google has finally decided not to run ads for third-party technical support providers. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Comment: Google cracks down on ad scammers

4 Sep, 2018 5:37pm
3 minutes to read

Google has finally decided not to run ads for third-party technical support providers.

It's very important for consumers to feel that they're in control of the experience. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

PwC Herald Talks: The changing face of today's consumers

31 Aug, 2018 3:32pm
2 minutes to read

Having a great product or service to sell is just the beginning.

Samantha has an almost human-like countenance. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Comment: My conversations with a robot

29 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

I had put my hand up for a research project not quite knowing what to expect.

Australia has banned Huawei and ZTE from the country's 5G network. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Chinese telcos cop Oz 5G ban

24 Aug, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Comment: Huawei and ZTE customers in Australia and New Zealand could have a problem.

Blackberry saw the writing on the wall a few years ago. Photo / Bloomberg

BUSINESS

It's BlackBerry, but not as you know it

22 Aug, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

BlackBerry today is about security and device management software.

The Tesla Model 3 at an Auckland showroom. Photo / Juha Saarinen

BUSINESS

Auckland gets a peek at Tesla Model 3

15 Aug, 2018 5:13pm
3 minutes to read

Comment: The nearly affordable Tesla Model 3 has made it to New Zealand.

The new Samsung Galaxy Note9 is packed with great features. Photo / Bloomberg

BUSINESS

Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Note9

15 Aug, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

The new Samsung is packed with great features, but will it dethrone the might of Apple?

Google made it clear that from April this year, Chrome build 68 would not trust Symantec certs issued before June 2016. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Swap out the Symantec dead certs now

15 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

It's a problem that should've been sorted out ages ago.

A technician in Colorado's Security Operation Centre monitors malware, phishers and hackers worldwide on the firm's threat map. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Challenges of solving online whodunnits

8 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Why a pioneer of the internet is calling for an end to anonymity on the web.

Jeff Bezos' cloud computing outfit remains ahead of the pack with a third market share globally. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

The cloud will serve your business well

1 Aug, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Jeff Bezos' cloud computing outfit remains ahead of the pack.

There seems to be no end to how disgusting people exploit information for their sick purposes. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Internet criminals reaching new lows

25 Jul, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: It's hard to understand how people can deliberately want to hurt others.

One of the leaked accounts contained file listings that appeared to indicate child abuse content. Photo/123RF.

BUSINESS

Logins for 15,500 Mega accounts spilled on the internet

18 Jul, 2018 9:13am
3 minutes to read

One of the leaked accounts contained files that appeared to indicate child abuse.

The one thing that would make social networks clean up their acts is if advertisers declared that they're fed up with bogus accounts and content. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Battle to crack fake social media

18 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Why advertisers hold the power to force networks to clean up their platforms.

This tourist won't be able to share her photo on social media until she's out of Russia if the country's plans for the internet go ahead. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Will Russia say goodbye to the internet?

12 Jul, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Russia is out of the FIFA World Cup and at some point soon, off the internet?

The Commerce Commission analysed broadband performance monitoring data since 2007. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The city with the fastest broadband is...

5 Jul, 2018 11:13am
3 minutes to read

The Commerce Commission analysed broadband performance monitoring data since 2007.

ALAN (Artificial Light At Night) is in our houses and outside as city street and highway lighting. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

NZTA's blue LED lights raise concerns

3 Jul, 2018 12:08pm
6 minutes to read

Artificial Light At Night is a growing concern.

Google decided in February to stop sending revenue earned in New Zealand to low tax jurisdictions.

BUSINESS

Tax-shirking multinationals face action

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

New legislation is a welcome first step, but one that should've been taken some years ago.

Vodafone is asking that people who have been subject to the sales to contact the telco so it can investigate and take further action if necessary. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Broadband wars: We were tricked, internet users complain

23 Jun, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Customers say they were 'slammed' when their service provider changed without consent.

The US Supreme Court will decide if the legal action by a group of App Store customers can go ahead. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Happy birthday, App Store... see you in court

20 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Apple, Google and Microsoft decide who plays in the app store and who doesn't.

Sometimes you want to be tracked and served relevant ads, other times you don't. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Inching towards post-surveillance capitalism

12 Jun, 2018 8:28pm
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Apple's new updates to protect user identification is just one small step.

Apple's Safari will be more careful about what it tells websites on the internet about itself. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Apple and Facebook start an arms race

5 Jun, 2018 2:04pm
4 minutes to read

Apple draws a line in the sand on privacy-intrusive business models.

Take the GDPR intentions seriously and realise that privacy matters. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

GDPR warning shot shows privacy matters

30 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The GDPR privacy rules have really rattled the cages of site admins all over the internet.

Email will live on like the impossible to kill zombie it is. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Efail security scare fails to kill off email

23 May, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Despite email being abused by every cyber miscreant, we still continue to use it.