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Juha is the Technology Editor of interest.co.nz. He has covered technology and related topics for Wired, The Guardian, The New Zealand Herald, ITnews, CRN, and other publications.
Juha Saarinen
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Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis say ransomware payments and stolen funds in crypto currency are on the rise
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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
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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
The EV market tanked after the Government axed subsidies but 2025 is looking better, according to Fitch Solutions' BMI
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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
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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
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Researchers suggest throw away your computer if 'Sinkclose' flaw in AMD processors is exploited to run malware
State-owned enterprise Kordia quits joint Public Safety Network build venture with Tait, confirming speculation from March
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State-owned enterprise Kordia quits joint Public Safety Network build venture with Tait, confirming speculation from March
Don't rely on security software to detect fake webshops, independent testing suggests
Turn off 2G support on your phone if you can, to avoid SMS Blaster attacks
Unable to capitalise on AI, chip giant Intel will shed 15,000 staff and cut costs by US$10 billion
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Unable to capitalise on AI, chip giant Intel will shed 15,000 staff and cut costs by US$10 billion
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Beware of websites claiming they can detect faked AI generated content; they might be fakes themselves
Beware of websites claiming they can detect faked AI generated content; they might be fakes themselves
Plane delivery delays, alternative jet fuel difficulties and lack of regulatory support sees Air NZ step out of SBTi global carbon reduction organisation
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Plane delivery delays, alternative jet fuel difficulties and lack of regulatory support sees Air NZ step out of SBTi global carbon reduction organisation
Pivoting from Crowdstrike to electrocuted Intel processors, and the PKFail serious security vulnerability, July's been a tough month for PC users
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Pivoting from Crowdstrike to electrocuted Intel processors, and the PKFail serious security vulnerability, July's been a tough month for PC users
Hitting the road in a 2023 PHEV Toyota Prius: this is a comfortable, feature-rich and economical car to run, but pricey
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Hitting the road in a 2023 PHEV Toyota Prius: this is a comfortable, feature-rich and economical car to run, but pricey
Google, which has long enjoyed Internet search and maps hegemony, faces OpenAI and Apple aiming for its core business
Google, which has long enjoyed Internet search and maps hegemony, faces OpenAI and Apple aiming for its core business
Security vendor Crowdstrike releases preliminary report on what caused last week's IT disaster; it's a reminder that our IT is and will remain fallible
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Security vendor Crowdstrike releases preliminary report on what caused last week's IT disaster; it's a reminder that our IT is and will remain fallible
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says open source is the way forward for AI, with the company releasing new Llama 3.1 models
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says open source is the way forward for AI, with the company releasing new Llama 3.1 models
After years of saying it would deprecate third-party tracking cookies, Google changes direction and will keep them in the Chrome browser
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After years of saying it would deprecate third-party tracking cookies, Google changes direction and will keep them in the Chrome browser
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
Safari is better for privacy, Apple claims - in a YouTube ad. Do people care though?
Increased ransomware threat for hospitals and healthcare providers prompt promises of EU action
Increased ransomware threat for hospitals and healthcare providers prompt promises of EU action
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How a 'faulty channel file' from Crowdstrike bricked Windows computers everywhere, including New Zealand; manual fix available
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How a 'faulty channel file' from Crowdstrike bricked Windows computers everywhere, including New Zealand; manual fix available
Weekend EFTPOS transactions hit $200 million and Monday transaction backlogs drop, as New Zealand moves to seven-day payments
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Weekend EFTPOS transactions hit $200 million and Monday transaction backlogs drop, as New Zealand moves to seven-day payments
Oppo's new Reno12 Pro mid-range Android smartphone is long-lasting, with AI features, but needs to come down in price
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Oppo's new Reno12 Pro mid-range Android smartphone is long-lasting, with AI features, but needs to come down in price
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Employees of failed BNPL lender Laybuy may miss out on money owed and holiday pay, despite being preferential creditors
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Employees of failed BNPL lender Laybuy may miss out on money owed and holiday pay, despite being preferential creditors