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Juha Saarinen

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Juha is the Technology Editor of interest.co.nz. He has covered technology and related topics for WiredThe Guardian, The New Zealand Herald, ITnews, CRN, and other publications.

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Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
4th Sep 24, 2:03pm
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Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
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If your internet service is down in the Auckland suburbs of Mangere Bridge and Onehunga, here's why
3rd Sep 24, 1:05pm
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If your internet service is down in the Auckland suburbs of Mangere Bridge and Onehunga, here's why
Govt vs billionaire: Brazil closes down Musk's social network over court order non-compliance, and threatens Starlink
3rd Sep 24, 9:37am
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Govt vs billionaire: Brazil closes down Musk's social network over court order non-compliance, and threatens Starlink
Watching Jason Statham burn, blow up, maim and kill online scammers when not tending to beehives
2nd Sep 24, 9:51am
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Watching Jason Statham burn, blow up, maim and kill online scammers when not tending to beehives
Our soldiers are getting a battlefield simulator upgrade, customised for New Zealand conditions
1st Sep 24, 6:56pm
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Our soldiers are getting a battlefield simulator upgrade, customised for New Zealand conditions
Juha Saarinen has an end of week rumination on where technology is taking us, to good and bad places
30th Aug 24, 12:46pm
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Juha Saarinen has an end of week rumination on where technology is taking us, to good and bad places
The United States believes the Iranian government is now coordinating and partnering with ransomware criminals for international attacks
29th Aug 24, 11:39am
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The United States believes the Iranian government is now coordinating and partnering with ransomware criminals for international attacks
Customary Apple launch event coming up on September 10, repairability petition handed to Parliament, and Tait Systems deploys LMR pilot for new Public Safety Network
28th Aug 24, 2:19pm
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Customary Apple launch event coming up on September 10, repairability petition handed to Parliament, and Tait Systems deploys LMR pilot for new Public Safety Network
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Founder of messaging app on which anything goes is now being questioned by French police: what will come out of Pavel Durov's arrest?
27th Aug 24, 2:40pm
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Founder of messaging app on which anything goes is now being questioned by French police: what will come out of Pavel Durov's arrest?
Spark and Chorus' financial results are in, with the two telco providers heading in different directions
27th Aug 24, 10:06am
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Spark and Chorus' financial results are in, with the two telco providers heading in different directions
Not enough experienced candidates to fill NZ jobs in tech, engineering, manufacturing and financial sectors, recruiter says
26th Aug 24, 4:35pm
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Not enough experienced candidates to fill NZ jobs in tech, engineering, manufacturing and financial sectors, recruiter says
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7th Edition is fast and long-lasting, with premium design, although Copilot+ local AI is underdone for now
25th Aug 24, 2:40pm
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Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7th Edition is fast and long-lasting, with premium design, although Copilot+ local AI is underdone for now
Facebook seems happy to be a scammers' online paradise, and the tech industry is depressed with AI unlikely to cheer it up
23rd Aug 24, 11:27am
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Facebook seems happy to be a scammers' online paradise, and the tech industry is depressed with AI unlikely to cheer it up
Dung beetles inspire researchers to build AI sensor to orientate with the help of the Milky Way
22nd Aug 24, 1:47pm
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Dung beetles inspire researchers to build AI sensor to orientate with the help of the Milky Way
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After a false start, Swedish BNPL giant Klarna buys Laybuy which will be resurrected
21st Aug 24, 2:34pm
After a false start, Swedish BNPL giant Klarna buys Laybuy which will be resurrected
Elon Musk demonstrates how not to run a social media company
21st Aug 24, 12:42pm
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Elon Musk demonstrates how not to run a social media company
Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy which was sold to HP in a disastrous billion dollar deal, is missing at sea after freak storm in Sicily
20th Aug 24, 1:12pm
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Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy which was sold to HP in a disastrous billion dollar deal, is missing at sea after freak storm in Sicily
Digitising smells the next frontier for artificial intelligence, which might use human brain cells for low-power biocomputing
19th Aug 24, 1:08pm
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Digitising smells the next frontier for artificial intelligence, which might use human brain cells for low-power biocomputing
Road test: the first fully battery powered car from Toyota, the bZ4X, an EV that ticks most boxes
18th Aug 24, 1:01pm
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Road test: the first fully battery powered car from Toyota, the bZ4X, an EV that ticks most boxes
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis say ransomware payments and stolen funds in crypto currency are on the rise
17th Aug 24, 9:10am
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Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis say ransomware payments and stolen funds in crypto currency are on the rise
ComCom's annual telco monitoring report is out, Dotcom fights to stay in NZ, the amazing Roto VR chair, and Google's new Pixel phones
16th Aug 24, 12:58pm
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ComCom's annual telco monitoring report is out, Dotcom fights to stay in NZ, the amazing Roto VR chair, and Google's new Pixel phones
From online monopoly-busting to outlawing fake reviews, America's watchdogs run out of patience
15th Aug 24, 10:50am
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From online monopoly-busting to outlawing fake reviews, America's watchdogs run out of patience
The EV market tanked after the Government axed subsidies but 2025 is looking better, according to Fitch Solutions' BMI
13th Aug 24, 1:22pm
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The EV market tanked after the Government axed subsidies but 2025 is looking better, according to Fitch Solutions' BMI
'Disaster for human rights': surveillance and data access enabling Russian treaty on cybercrime is passed by United Nations
13th Aug 24, 11:13am
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'Disaster for human rights': surveillance and data access enabling Russian treaty on cybercrime is passed by United Nations
Researchers suggest throw away your computer if 'Sinkclose' flaw in AMD processors is exploited to run malware
10th Aug 24, 11:10am
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Researchers suggest throw away your computer if 'Sinkclose' flaw in AMD processors is exploited to run malware