Nz Tech Podcast

Paul Spain is joined by Ben Moore (BusinessDesk) to discuss AI disinformation and data leaks plus AI generated images, as well as tech news from the week including:Commerce Commission concern's over ConnexaSpark data centres expansion plansDigital identity regulationsOperation 'Cookie Monster'Russia's return to TwitterSatechi 165W PD GaN USB-C Charger reviewSamsung Galaxy A34 & A54 review

On this episode Zenno Astronautics' CEO Max Arshavsky and CRO Erica Lloyd join Paul Spain to discuss Zenno's advances in satellite propulsion systems, Mobile Phones 50th Anniversary, NZ telco satellite connectivity and more.

Paul Spain is joined by Warwick Grey as they discuss ChatGPT data leak, Gordon Moore's legacy, Latitude Financial hack results, TikTok bans, plus CompTIA and ProjectPartner

On this episode Paul Spain is joined by Laura Bell-Main, founder and CEO at SafeStack as they discuss the importance of Cybersecurity, as well as tech news from the week including:New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliamentBlackbaud to pay $3m to settle SEC charge over ransomware misleading disclosuresGoogle/Samsung phones - modem bugs found in Android devices Microsoft's AI ethics and society teams laid off

Paul Spain is Joined by Josh Purcell, Founder at NZA Simulations to discuss how they are bringing New Zealand Airports to life in the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator updates, as well as tech news of the week including:Zero Latency VR game experience, launches in New ZealandBullitt's fob allows bluetooth satellite connectivitySilicon Valley Bank Collapse

Paul Spain is joined by Campbell Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of PredictHQ to discuss how PredictHQ utilises data to help businesses anticipate and prepare for the impact of events on their operations.

Martin Sharrock (CTO, 2degrees) joins Paul Spain to discuss cyclone recovery efforts in keeping New Zealanders connected, and the latest insights from 2degrees and the world of telecommunications.

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, Cyclone Gabrielle lessons on Telecommunications Robustness, Meta Verified and more with Tim Warren (Ambit) and host Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology).

Paul Spain joins Ian McCrae, founder and former CEO of Orion Health, as he shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges and success of Orion Health over the last 30 years.

Paul Spain is joined by Dave Rouse (CEO, CarbonClick) - discussing learnings in the tech and startup worlds + how CarbonClick is helping people and businesses to take action in reducing carbon emissions.

Paul Spain is joined by Bruce Jackson Founder of Kai's Education, as they discuss how the award winning KaiBot is helping Children to learn coding, as well as looking into self-driving and the 3d printing industry.

Paul Spain is joined by Bill Bennett as they discuss the darker side of ChatGPT, and new Prime minister Chris Hipkins' potential impact on New Zealand's tech sector and other tech news from the week, including:Spark's contract with parliamentary servicesVodafone rebrand tussle with TVNZMore job cuts from Microsoft, Amazon and GoogleRansomware attack affects 1000 ShipsApple's latest Mac modelsAmazon's Echo Show 15

Paul Spain is joined by Finn Hogan, Digital Editor/Reporter at Newshub, as they discuss the future of New Zealand's gaming industry, Microsofts AI voice generator VALL-E and other tech news including:Tesla's price dropDrone delivery in NZEconomic downturn of global tech companiesComputer outage grounds US flightsPower bank ignites on board passenger planeChina's SpaceX look alike rocket designs

Paul Spain is joined by Phil Howie, CEO and founder at Onwardly, to discuss how Onwardly is helping businesses build, manage and scale their security and privacy programs, Road trip around NZ reveals how good are our EV charging and mobile phone coverage, and tech news including:Tesla's new Kiwi leaderShould NZ ban TiktokReviewing DJI mini 3 proAfeela - Sony and Honda's new EVHighlights of CES 2023IoT pet feeders at risk of hackingCar cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Paul Spain is joined by Glenn Morgan former CTO of British Airways / International Airlines Group and Director of Hangar 51. Glenn is an authority in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Paul Spain is joined by Josh Robb - Co-Founder and CPTO of Tend, to discuss disruptive healthcare services - along with the highs and lows of startup life.

Tony Baird - CTO of Vodafone NZ, shares behind the scenes tech insights plus what's happening within New Zealand's mobile and broadband networks - especially what Vodafone NZ (soon to be One NZ) have planned.

JB Rousselot, CEO of Chorus NZ, joins Paul Spain to discuss New Zealand’s largest telecommunications infrastructure company. The successes, challenges - and more importantly - what comes next.

Paul Spain is joined by Ben Rose - Binance NZ, and Darcy Ungaro - Ungaro and Co. to discuss the current state of crypto and well as tech news of the week, including:Apple's plan to move production out of ChinaCompanies like Meta and Google, to pay for NZ newsBlackpearl Group on NZHands on review of OpenAI’s ChatGPT - chat.openai.comSan Francisco to vote on Lethal Police Robots

Paul Spain is joined by Nick Lissette - CEO of Blackpearl Group to discuss Blackpearl Group's launch on NZX and well as Tech news from the week including:US/UK China tech banHP staff cutsWhatsApp user details leakedBiometrics in NZ supermarketsMecedes-Benz speed subscriptionUS army uses Russian software disguised as American