NZ Tech Podcast

Host Paul Spain explores the developments in healthcare technology that are helping to prevent blindness in premature babies in India. Featuring interviews with Dr. Anand Vinekar, head of KIDROP, and Narayan V K, Co-Founder of CleaVision, they discuss their collaborative efforts through the innovative use of telemedicine and AI-assisted diagnosis in addressing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and the impact of this technology on improving access to screenings in remote areas, optimizing limited resources, and preventing blindness in premature babies globally. Learn how this technology has the potential to make a difference in millions of lives.

Join host Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology), David McDonald (BeingAI) and Justin Flitter (NewZealand.AI), for a great discussion on maximising the impact of Artificial Intelligence in New Zealand for 2024. They look at the evolving user experience, the potential for New Zealand to lead in AI innovation, education, and the need for informed decision-making in adopting AI technology.

In this episode Paul Spain is joined by Amit Jain, the head of SAP at Mindsprint, a part of OLAM, and one of the largest global food and agritech companies. They delve into the world of food and Agri-tech and look at the changing landscape of food supply chains and the impact of technology on farming practices, the importance of sustainability, and the role of technology in supporting smaller farmers.

Join host Paul Spain and Maxwell Wessel (SAP) as they discuss the future of learning and development in the tech industry. They delve into the evolving nature of technology and how it impacts learning, and the potential of AI in guiding personalized learning experiences. This episode offers valuable perspectives on the ever-changing landscape of learning and development in the tech industry.

Paul Spain recently sat down with guests Janine Grainger and Jamil Geor (Easy Crypto) to look at the crypto market in 2023 and what's on the horizon. They discuss the expanding use cases for digital assets, and the challenges and regulations in the crypto space. Plus Easy Crypto's new Wallet and it's security and recovery features as well as the launch of New Zealand's stablecoin NZDD.

Listen in as host Paul Spain and Regan Murphy (Snowflake) discuss the latest news in tech, including cyber-attacks on Nissan in Aust/NZ, delays at Auckland Airport, EU’s new AI regulations, Google’s cheeky Gemini AI video, and transparent wood. Plus a look at the latest developments from Snowflake.

Join Paul Spain with guests Craig Meek and David Blair (BestSeat360) as they discuss the exhilaration that BestSeat360 brings to sporting events, most recently the Melbourne Cup. They also look at tech news from the week including :

• Zenno Astronautics launches into space
• Spark and Bluecurrent celebrate 1m IoT connections
• ChatGPT one year on
• Bride's mind-bending iPhone photo

Join host Paul Spain and Pete Morgan (dairy farmer and consultant), as they explore the innovative ways that technology is helping the NZ dairy sector to improve efficiency, decision-making, and sustainability. From IoT devices and optimisation techniques to wearable technology for cows, Pete shares his insights and experiences in implementing these advancements on the farm.

For more on NZ Agritech listen to: Ep648 Halter's Agritech Innovations with CEO Craig Piggott

Paul Spain is joined by Jordan Browne, Program Director and Ivan Khmel, Program Coordinator, as they discuss Media Design School's mission to produce industry-ready graduates and the growth of the gaming industry in New Zealand. They also discuss the recent departure of CEO Sam Altman for Open AI and the potential implications for the organization, plus:

-New Governments promise for Tech companies

- Should we be taxing streaming services?

- Israel biometric data control during war time

- YouTube testing new AI made music

Join Paul Spain and tech journalist Bill Bennett as they delve into tech news from around the world including the Christchurch Call Summit, Aussie Ports vs Cybercriminals, Opus outage, Fortnight release hits highest internet peak in NZ, Actors to receive protection from AI, Epic vs Google, EU's call for Meta child protection measures, Apple's iPhone Pro max, Tesla Model Y + more

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