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The Conversation
It's reported the Pegasus spyware can capture a user's keystrokes, intercept communications, track their device and tap into their camera and microphone.
the Guardian
Conservative interventions in editorial appointments are testing the public service broadcaster’s autonomy to the limit, says journalism school director Emily Bell
the Guardian
Researchers find minimal interactions by teen users can trigger a deluge of thin-body and dieting images
RNZ
Everyone has to pay their fair share of tax - but worldwide, the big tech multi-nationals have been getting away with paying far less than others. There are plans to change that.
The Conversation
With COVID-19 surging and the state resisting a lockdown, Fijians turn to 'solesolevaki' — working together for a common cause — to fill the gaps.
Newshub
Netsafe is hosting the country's first-ever online safety week between July 26-30.
RNZ
The first tranche of the government’s $55m journalism Fund has been allocated - against a backdrop of criticism it could skew reporting of political issues. Māori journalism projects and a new training initiative are the major beneficiaries of the first $10m, but some of the money goes to things already funded from the public purse. Mediawatch asks talk to NZ On Air’s head of journalism about that - and what the public will get for their money.
Stuff
OPINION: Reality TV. How ironic. In my experience reality has very little to do with the 'Reality' it's supposed to be, writes Polly Gillespie.
Experts suggest ways Facebook and Twitter could get to grips with the problem.
The Conversation
Catastrophic floods in north-western Europe have shown how badly early warning systems can fail.
As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data?
The Conversation
Behind the vitriol over whether Sydney should be in lockdown is a window into how power operates in New South Wales.
The Conversation
Australia's piecemeal approach to regulating hate speech online isn't working. The UK has introduced a possible better way forward.
Stuff
Retail NZ says opening up of Amazon's Australian storefront will put extra pressure on retailers but impact won't be huge in the short term.
The Conversation
We found LGBTIQ+ groups are exposed to an unacceptable level of discrimination and intimidation, including death threats, targeting of Muslims and threats of stoning or beheading.
RNZ
A discussion document on proposed hate speech laws generated plenty of discussion in the media - and spurious claims that merely insulting people could be criminalised. Some senior journalists seized on ministers muddying the waters - but did they give the public a clear picture of what’s actually at stake
the Guardian
A year ago, one of New Zealandâs news giants ditched Facebook, pivoted to âtrustâ and gave shares to employees. Can it survive?
www.nature.com
Smartphones, sensors and consumer habits reveal much about society. Too few people have a say in how these data are created and used. Smartphones, sensors and consumer habits reveal much about society. Too few people have a say in how these data are created and used.
Newshub
Half of all Kiwis believe in at least one piece of widely debunked misinformation, a new survey has found.
Stuff
Governance group says they've reached the 'nitty-gritty' stage of how to implement the new public media entity.
Stuff
As more New Zealand investors get their information online, the government regulator has introduced guidance on what social media influencers can and cannot say.
Stuff
Westpac will pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into an accelerator to solve NZ's problems, but does it do enough to harness a "startup" mindset?
RNZ
Documents from the health board have been released onto the dark web after the ransomware attack that crippled five hospitals' IT systems in May.
RNZ
The clock is ticking for the government’s proposed new public media entity. The next step is a business case and a new charter being drafted behind closed doors. But RNZ already has a charter that’s now under review - and could mean more scrutiny of government's plan.
The Christchurch mosque attacks of 15 March 2019 were a “watershed moment” for New Zealand, which is now at higher risk of similar attacks than it was before.
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