Episode 730

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8th Apr 2025

Microsoft at 50, Passkeys, Privacy, and the Tech Ecosystem with Justin Soong

Hear from host Paul Spain and Justin Soong founder and technical director at Authsignal, as Justin shares about fortifying online security through innovative authentication solutions. They discuss the challenges and triumphs surrounding identity protection and the latest cybersecurity breaches.

Plus, tech news from the week including:

  • 2025 Hi-Tech Awards finalists revealed
  • Canadian Tech company buys majority in Serato
  • Quantifi Photonics acquired
  • 2degrees fined $325k for misleading claims
  • Microsoft turns 50
  • Trump’s tariffs may mean paying more for gadgets in US
  • Amazon can now buy from other websites for you
  • Why military planning shouldn’t be on Signal

Thanks to our Partners One NZ, 2degrees, HP, Spark and Gorilla Technology

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NZ Tech Podcast
Each episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.

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