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Juha is the Technology Editor of interest.co.nz. He has covered technology and related topics for Wired, The Guardian, The New Zealand Herald, ITnews, CRN, and other publications.
Juha Saarinen
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Crypto people get a fright from quantum computing's giant leap forward (or was it?), as we enter the New AI-ge
13th Dec 24, 11:41am
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Crypto people get a fright from quantum computing's giant leap forward (or was it?), as we enter the New AI-ge
Artificial intelligence sinks its teeth into our IT, and the Sora video creation tool from OpenAI is now generally available
11th Dec 24, 2:00pm
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Artificial intelligence sinks its teeth into our IT, and the Sora video creation tool from OpenAI is now generally available
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Fintechs could be stymied by costly and differing access to open banking application programming interfaces
10th Dec 24, 12:43pm
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Fintechs could be stymied by costly and differing access to open banking application programming interfaces
Microsoft has brought back the controversial Windows Recall feature with security and other tweaks. What does it do?
8th Dec 24, 1:49pm
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Microsoft has brought back the controversial Windows Recall feature with security and other tweaks. What does it do?
Together with Southland's Datagrid, network builder Chorus is plotting a 6000 kilometre cable linking New Zealand to Australia
7th Dec 24, 12:09pm
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Together with Southland's Datagrid, network builder Chorus is plotting a 6000 kilometre cable linking New Zealand to Australia
Better cooperation between industry and government proposed by Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to reduce growing online scamming menace, but no new funding made available
5th Dec 24, 8:49pm
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Better cooperation between industry and government proposed by Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to reduce growing online scamming menace, but no new funding made available
Government's Marsden and Catalyst changes are 'defunding our ability to understand and address some of our most important challenges': NZ Association of Scientists says
4th Dec 24, 5:23pm
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Government's Marsden and Catalyst changes are 'defunding our ability to understand and address some of our most important challenges': NZ Association of Scientists says
Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register, youth social media ban with large fines for Big Tech coming up for Australia
3rd Dec 24, 12:38pm
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Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register, youth social media ban with large fines for Big Tech coming up for Australia
Ford's Mustang Mach-E top EV, Nissan Ariya and Kia EV5 have strong November debuts in NZ
3rd Dec 24, 10:21am
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Ford's Mustang Mach-E top EV, Nissan Ariya and Kia EV5 have strong November debuts in NZ
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Plan B, with five data facilities nationwide, acquired by ASX-listed Atturra in multi-million dollar deal
2nd Dec 24, 3:50pm
Plan B, with five data facilities nationwide, acquired by ASX-listed Atturra in multi-million dollar deal
Biggest illegal IPTV operation busted in Europe, police say; © infringing streaming providers made millions
30th Nov 24, 12:42pm
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Biggest illegal IPTV operation busted in Europe, police say; © infringing streaming providers made millions
Alvin Acheampong and Alexander Manfo sentenced in Auckland for large-scale phishing uncovered by Operation Cargo
29th Nov 24, 11:43am
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Alvin Acheampong and Alexander Manfo sentenced in Auckland for large-scale phishing uncovered by Operation Cargo
We put some colour on paper with the HP 7305 Smart Tank printer, which uses refillable ink tanks
29th Nov 24, 10:53am
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We put some colour on paper with the HP 7305 Smart Tank printer, which uses refillable ink tanks
Big four banks meet deadline for easier customer sharing of account info with fintechs
29th Nov 24, 5:00am
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Big four banks meet deadline for easier customer sharing of account info with fintechs
Following United States Federal Communications Commission approval, One NZ's SpaceX-based satellite service moves closer to launch
28th Nov 24, 12:50pm
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Following United States Federal Communications Commission approval, One NZ's SpaceX-based satellite service moves closer to launch
New Australia Connect cable system from Google and partners announced as part of a large investment programme. Will New Zealand get some of the crumbs off the table?
27th Nov 24, 10:18am
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New Australia Connect cable system from Google and partners announced as part of a large investment programme. Will New Zealand get some of the crumbs off the table?
Google publishes details on Chinese disinformation effort aimed at countries around the world, including New Zealand, using public relations companies
26th Nov 24, 12:35pm
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Google publishes details on Chinese disinformation effort aimed at countries around the world, including New Zealand, using public relations companies
Much thinner than human hair, nanopasta has some interesting starchy applications
24th Nov 24, 4:41pm
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Much thinner than human hair, nanopasta has some interesting starchy applications
Telco One NZ is betting big on SpaceX Starlink for improved coverage. Here is some more information on it
24th Nov 24, 4:30pm
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Telco One NZ is betting big on SpaceX Starlink for improved coverage. Here is some more information on it
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Tap to Pay from Apple now available in New Zealand. It lets merchants accept contactless payments on their iPhones; Worldline, Stripe, ANZ and Adyen offer the service
21st Nov 24, 3:46pm
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Tap to Pay from Apple now available in New Zealand. It lets merchants accept contactless payments on their iPhones; Worldline, Stripe, ANZ and Adyen offer the service
Ignition, thunder and bright light and One NZ is a step closer to launching Starlink-based cellular service
19th Nov 24, 1:56pm
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Ignition, thunder and bright light and One NZ is a step closer to launching Starlink-based cellular service
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against One NZ for claiming 100% mobile coverage through SpaceX Starlink
14th Nov 24, 9:10am
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Commerce Commission files criminal charges against One NZ for claiming 100% mobile coverage through SpaceX Starlink
First plasma achieved by OpenStar; 'this is New Zealand's bid to win the fusion race'
13th Nov 24, 9:50am
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First plasma achieved by OpenStar; 'this is New Zealand's bid to win the fusion race'
Gartner predicts two-fifths of existing AI facilities won't have enough power in two years' time
12th Nov 24, 4:48pm
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Gartner predicts two-fifths of existing AI facilities won't have enough power in two years' time
Are 'ghost jobs' for real and does technology really help find that next great opportunity?
9th Nov 24, 9:00am
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Are 'ghost jobs' for real and does technology really help find that next great opportunity?