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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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As troubled genomics testing company 23andMe goes up for sale, US authorities suggest users delete their data
25th Mar 25, 1:32pm
As troubled genomics testing company 23andMe goes up for sale, US authorities suggest users delete their data
Keeping cool in a warming world, EVs and data centres with AI drove electricity usage jump last year, the International Energy Agency finds
25th Mar 25, 9:34am
Keeping cool in a warming world, EVs and data centres with AI drove electricity usage jump last year, the International Energy Agency finds
Why didn't robots, desktop POPS, and cores galore at Nvidia's GTC artificial intelligence meet impress that much?
23rd Mar 25, 3:45pm
Why didn't robots, desktop POPS, and cores galore at Nvidia's GTC artificial intelligence meet impress that much?
EV industry heads toward hyperfast, minutes-only megawatt charging, with trials in New Zealand and China's BYD building a network of stations
19th Mar 25, 3:02pm
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EV industry heads toward hyperfast, minutes-only megawatt charging, with trials in New Zealand and China's BYD building a network of stations
It provides invaluable insights, powers AI and hinders Tesla sales in China: welcome to the world of data wrangling
18th Mar 25, 3:00pm
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It provides invaluable insights, powers AI and hinders Tesla sales in China: welcome to the world of data wrangling
Will the right to fix your things pass into law in New Zealand? Make your voice heard before April 3
17th Mar 25, 3:24pm
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Will the right to fix your things pass into law in New Zealand? Make your voice heard before April 3
The devious 'ClickFix' technique phishing campaign targets hotels with bogus booby-trapped Booking.com emails
14th Mar 25, 2:44pm
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The devious 'ClickFix' technique phishing campaign targets hotels with bogus booby-trapped Booking.com emails
Communications Minister Goldsmith seeks to rejig telco sector regulation, shocking the industry with unexpected law amendments
14th Mar 25, 11:27am
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Communications Minister Goldsmith seeks to rejig telco sector regulation, shocking the industry with unexpected law amendments
Telstra adds network intelligence to warn smartphone users of scam calls
Losses reach $6.8 million in the last quarter of 2024, as large-loss cyber incidents surge, NCSC reports
12th Mar 25, 1:25pm
Losses reach $6.8 million in the last quarter of 2024, as large-loss cyber incidents surge, NCSC reports
As commercial space exploration gathers pace, bear in mind just how difficult it is
12th Mar 25, 1:06pm
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As commercial space exploration gathers pace, bear in mind just how difficult it is
Telco 2degrees aims for a 2026 launch with AST SpaceMobile - with 4G/5G broadband from mega satellites
11th Mar 25, 12:36pm
Telco 2degrees aims for a 2026 launch with AST SpaceMobile - with 4G/5G broadband from mega satellites
The United States launches CBP Home, an app with a self-deportation feature
11th Mar 25, 9:43am
The United States launches CBP Home, an app with a self-deportation feature
The wireless Technics AZ100 earbuds offer great sound and noise cancellation
10th Mar 25, 3:54pm
The wireless Technics AZ100 earbuds offer great sound and noise cancellation
The quantum dots in TVs controversy goes to court, with a Chinese vendor saying it uses cadmium in sets
9th Mar 25, 11:16am
The quantum dots in TVs controversy goes to court, with a Chinese vendor saying it uses cadmium in sets
Apple refreshes its Mac Studio, MacBook Air and iPad Air ranges with more powerful chips
6th Mar 25, 1:00pm
Apple refreshes its Mac Studio, MacBook Air and iPad Air ranges with more powerful chips
Auckland developer event with Callaghan Innovation will ask participants to design 'DOGE NZ' to track government expenditure
5th Mar 25, 9:47am
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Auckland developer event with Callaghan Innovation will ask participants to design 'DOGE NZ' to track government expenditure
Researchers aren't giving up on fuel cells as zero emission technology for transport; now the Aussies are developing a helicopter replacement with it
4th Mar 25, 3:53pm
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Researchers aren't giving up on fuel cells as zero emission technology for transport; now the Aussies are developing a helicopter replacement with it
Crypto friendly US president Trump reiterates plans to create a government reserve of virtual currencies
4th Mar 25, 10:52am
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Crypto friendly US president Trump reiterates plans to create a government reserve of virtual currencies
Why use apps on your local device when you can have AI to run it all for you?
Exclusive deals at new developments for broadband supply may seem attractive at first, but they could lock out competition
28th Feb 25, 2:37pm
Exclusive deals at new developments for broadband supply may seem attractive at first, but they could lock out competition
Crypto currencies are going soft at the moment, contrary to expectations
Rocket Lab shares hit as fund manager Bleecker Street suggests crucial Neutron space craft launch will suffer delays
26th Feb 25, 11:05am
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Rocket Lab shares hit as fund manager Bleecker Street suggests crucial Neutron space craft launch will suffer delays
As Chorus' copper cancellation gathers pace, will it be safe to use Starlink if fibre's unavailable?
Infrastructure builder and wholesaler Chorus speeds up copper network decommission; non-fibre areas have broadband options, but will Starlink remain one of them?
25th Feb 25, 11:57am
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Infrastructure builder and wholesaler Chorus speeds up copper network decommission; non-fibre areas have broadband options, but will Starlink remain one of them?
DPRK 'Lazarus' Group thought to be behind record hack, with Bybit losing Ethereum valued at $1.936 billion; bounty programme launched for stolen funds recovery
23rd Feb 25, 10:52am
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DPRK 'Lazarus' Group thought to be behind record hack, with Bybit losing Ethereum valued at $1.936 billion; bounty programme launched for stolen funds recovery