Vaughn talks to Clare Curran, the former journalist Labour MP currently situated in Dunedin, who has a number of portfolios alongside her name.

Curran assumed the portfolios of Minister of Broadcasting, Communications, and Digital Media and Minister for Government Digital Services. As well as, Curran was also allocated the associate portfolios for the Accident Compensation Corporation and the State Services Commission.

She describes herself as a futurist, and insists she is learning on the job- "It's such a privilege to be an MP, let alone be in government." Clare speaks to Vaughn about the want to make data more accessible to the public and the importance of internet access for those who may not have it.

Also, Vaughn has Anna Connell in for Apps of the Week, where they discuss scam emails, the new 280 twitter word count, virtual doctors appointments, and the low down... on fish.

As you learn to not reply to scam emails, NZ internet safety agency Netsafe, has decided to fight back against email scammers. Rescam.org is a bot that talks to scammers on your behalf - engaging them in endless conversations with the aim of wasting as much of their time as possible.

Twitter now has a 280-word count for all! The horror here though is 'Twice the Trump!'... Vaughn shares his views.

The Waikato DHB tries virtual doctors appointments but no one wants them. Check it out here.

Why is Vaughn saying "Goo that looks like snot that comes from a tin of chickpeas"...?

Listen above for the full story.

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Vaughn talks to Kate Drane, Indiegogos Senior Director of Outreach for Tech and Hardware. She is in the country to give two talks at AUT in Central Auckland.

In her Project Connect keynote (Monday 6th November 5.30-7.30pm), Kate will discuss the latest significant trends from the crowdfunding world, share successful case studies and let us in on the secrets for running a million dollar campaign. Click here for some more details!

In addition to working at Indiegogo, Kate is the co-founder and CMO of The Can Van, the worlds first mobile beer canning service made to bring reasonably priced and environmentally friendly packaging options to California breweries.

Kate frequently speaks at events around the world including CES and TEDx. Listen above to find out all about this and more!

This week Vaughn talks to Julian Waters for Apps of the Week. They cover robot dogs (your new best friend), the new Nokia 3310 phone and how can you hear a babys heartbeat?

Nokia has relaunched a futuristic version of its classic 3310 mobile phone. The revamped version of the phone complete with the game Snake and 3G will be available through Spark from next week for only $99! But who are the market for these phones?

Remember that buzz of going for a midwife visit and hearing your babys heartbeat? Now, theres an app for that! From Bellabeat, who also produce the Leaf fitness tracker/pendant. Listen to, record and share the heartbeat! Vaughn explains above.

And would you like the company of a dog without the mess? A robot dog perhaps?!

All this, and more, above for Apps of the Week!

Vaughn talks to Shaun Edlin from Dotteral (a drone noise reduction company) about their Drones that are quieter - with major benefits being noise reduction around people and animals.

Shaun explains it's more than the reduction of noise and they are not just "anti noise" at Dotteral - they are aiming to improve the future of drones.

Aiming to be active in the market next year at major retailers- you can also check them out here at their website.

"We're all drone nerds!" - Shaun exclaims, laughing.

Is it the way of the future?

Dotterel was awarded the NewsShooter Most Innovative Product Award in Las Vegas for acoustic shrouds at the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2016.

Also, Apps of the week with Peeyoosh Chandra (PC) in to talk to Vaughn tonight about Youtube, ChromeCast, Stranger Things, Amazon and a whole lot more - listen in!

Vaughn discusses his Chrome Cast and how it can turn nearly any TV into an internet connected device through your phone and/or laptop.

Stranger Things (Netflix NZ) returned this Friday the 27th and PC lets us into the know about the role-playing arcade app you can download on smart phones.

Are you a studying student? Do you know a student going through exams right now? The Forest app kicks smartphone addiction once and for all! Learn about it here.

Do you want an apple watch for only $25?... There's a 2 year catch!

What is "Amazon Slay"...? Vaughn explains...

Also, the iOS game of the week: HQ - an online real time mass pub quiz.

All this and more, on Apps of the Week!

This week, Vaughn talks to Ben Rose of NIB health insurance about their new Artifical Chatbot - Frankie.

If you havn't yet encounted a chatbot online it's only a matter of time. But what exactly can Frankie the robot do?

She provides quick responses to customers about health enquiries - 24/7 - so especially out of buisness hours (2am is a popular time for Frankie).

Ben explains Frankie has "New Zealand Language" - so you can talk to her with some classic kiwi slang, just like she is another health insurence employee on the phone.

Only 2 weeks old- Vaughn asks: is Frankie being watched like any new worker would?

But don't get to thinking Frankie's completely serious, oh no, she also tells jokes...

(Which Vaughn thinks are not that funny).

Also, Vaughn has Paul Brislen in tonight to talk about all the Apps of the Week.

They talk KRACK...The KRACK security breach that has caused a lot of panic.... should you switch of your wifi connected devices? NO you don't have to!

Paul explains they would have to connect to your personal wifi at your home.... which is not very likely.

The most common password ever... you guessed it... '123456'. If this is your password- change it! Vaughn has all the tips to create a fool proof password.

Google Maps will now show you how many 'mini cupcakes' you'll burn if you walk somewhere instead of drove... but does this count as fat shaming?

Also, Messenger Light- an extra of Facebook Messenger - is available on Android only... but what exactly can it do?

Listen above to find out more!

This week, David Leach - head of sparks data insight company "Qrious"- joins Vaughn to dicuss what exactly 'big data' is and how everything from phone calls to weather has now become digital.

Phone companies used to only know when you made a call- now, they can locate where exactly you were and can predict who you might be making regular calls to.

David explains there is no shortage of data now- across web, smart phones and devices.

Why is weather now connected to the internet...?

Also, Vaughn is talking to Julian Waters for Apps of the Week.

Paywave is all the rage - waving a credit card to make a transaction... But what about Apple watch? Soon you won't need to carry your phone, keys, and cards but instead just swipe your watch.

BNZ is offering Apple pay soon with apple pay app... Vaughn and Julian discuss if this could extend to loyalty cards (imagine not having to carry those around!)

Also, 3D printers have the amazing ability to print a lot of things. But imagine, a 3D printer that can print... 3D printers?! What other magic can it do!

Vaughn Davis talks to Go Pro guru Cohen Summer from the states this week, as the Go Pro Hero 6 is released.

Also, This week Vaughn has Anna Connell in for Apps of the Week.

Is it possible to fully "unplug" yourself from social media and the internet?

Not for Anna! - who requires it every day for her line of work and her personal life.

But for the rest of us... could we really do it? Or we do rely on it too much?

All this and more, on Sunday Social.

This week Martin McMullan, Connected Journey Solutions Director at NZTA talks to Vaughn Davis this week on what is Facebook Workplace and why is the NZTA giving it a go? Also...are cars about to be being driven by robots? Find out.

In the last half of the show Vaughn has Peyoosh Chandra, or PC, a digital brand strategist at Brand Navigator in for Apps of the Week.

Ok Google, Yomee and Auckland Public Library... Listen to find out more!

This week Martin McMullan, Connected Journey Solutions Director at NZTA talks to Vaughn Davis this week on what is Facebook Workplace and why is the NZTA giving it a go? Also...are cars about to be being driven by robots? Find out.

In the last half of the show Vaughn has Peyoosh Chandra, or PC, a digital brand strategist at Brand Navigator in for Apps of the Week.

Ok Google, Yomee and Auckland Public Library... Listen to find out more!

This week Vaughn Davis talks to David Downs about the straight up truth of cancer and his recently published book. He also talks to Paul Brislen for Apps of the Week, with an election special and what sites are helpful to send poo to your enemy...

This hour Samantha Kelly talks to Vaughn about her business 'Funky Goddess' and about how she became the Tweeting Goddess on Twitter. Also- Apps of the week: Julian Waters is in studio to discuss Snapchat and more.