Technology
Using technology to fight cold damp houses
1600 New Zealanders die every year from conditions caused by cold, damp homes. Hīria Te Rangi shares her story of loss, and explains how Whare Hauora…
How do we use technology to make Wellington a Smart Capital?
In the next 30 years, Wellington is expected to grow by 50,000 to 80,000 people. In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, tech…
Breakaway Esports
The owners of the New Zealand Breakers are investing in a new kind of sporting prowess: Esports. We go behind the scenes of Breakaway Esports, an…
Ping Zero Events
Ping Zero run New Zealand's largest gaming events, bringing hundreds of passionate players together to share good vibes, and unleash their skills.
Phone Insurance
It was all good when you had your Motorola Razr or your old Corolla, but not having phone or car insurance these days seems a little...…
Southland Museum gets technical
When Southland Museum closed there was a public outcry, but these young innovators sought to keep their region's stories on the map. How? With an app!…
The impact of technology on handwriting
Does technology mean the end of the pen license?!
Why are we being taught stuff that's gonna be taken over by robots anyway?
Some research says accountants have a 95% chance of having their job taken over by robots. Is there any point still studying accounting??
Net Neutrality - What is it?
With net neutrality at risk in certain countries around the world, what are the chances of Aotearoa's coming under fire? Also...what is it?
A cashless society
When was the last time you paid in cash? In Singapore, coins and paper might soon be a relic of the past as it embarks on…
Re:Sports - Redbull Kumite 2018
The Redbull Kumite, the most anticipated Street Fighter competition of the year, is sending a player all the way to Paris. So who fought their way…
Voyager - a love note in space
The mission was to photograph all of our solar system's planets, but there were a few more surprises for NASA's Voyager - including a 70s mix…
The Kiwi tickling minds through ASMR
Shhhh, we're talking about ASMR, a relaxation method that has gathered a cult following online. So does it tickle your fancy, or your spine?
The modernisation of Tangihanga
How would you feel if your funeral was live-streamed? It sounds strange but it is just one of the issues that stand in front of traditional…
Conlang - the language of Nerdom
Conlangs are languages spurred from fantasy worlds and far away galaxies, but it doesn't mean they're any less real. We take a look at some of…
How Singapore uses technology to look after trees
Check out the cool pieces of tech hugging Singapore's trees, helping to keep them healthy and feeling the love
Women inventors
From Kevlar to cookies - here's a look at some of the greatness that has come from the minds of women.
Lucy goes 24 hours without the internet
2.8 million Kiwis spend more than 7 hours on the internet each day. Lucy is one of those people. Can she survive 24 hours without the…
What was life like before the internet?
Gone are the days of the Yellow Pages and Ready to Roll. We asked a group of real-life grown-ups about what life was like before the…
The app combatting online bullying
Social media is all fun and games... until it gets personal. We catch up with Keryn, creator of ICON, the app enabling Kiwi teens to combat…
Meet-Ups - a new(ish) way to make friends
In a slightly ironic mission, Meetup events get people OFF the internet and making friends IRL. Whether you love magic, drawing or just want a chat,…
Young drone pilot rescuing newborn lambs from the winter chill
11-year-old Alex proves technology and farming can go hand-in-hand ❄️?
Virtual Reality marriage
I now pronounce you robot and robot ??? Is kissing a marshmallow the future of wedding ceremonies?
The things to know about A.I.
Would you trust a robot with your life? Advances in Artificial Intelligence could see more and more medical procedures being carried out by machines. ??
Bodies of the Future
Advances in technology mean that body-tech could go beyond helping those with physical disabilities and become the go-to for athletes, academics, and more!
The biggest obstacles hindering our future
It might not be smooth sailing into the future. The speakers of #FFTF17 share their thoughts about what could be standing in our way.
Future of blindness
New Zealand has been a leader in curing blindness in developing countries. What are the next steps in this journey?
The Flipside of Drones
The future of drones is still...up in the air... they're everywhere, but what would you want to see them used for?