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Episode Synopsis
The New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) is facing renewed scrutiny over its governance structure, with members calling for greater accountability and transparency.
An online petition currently circulating among NZART members seeks to trigger a referendum on whether all Executive Council roles should be re‑elected at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The petition highlights concerns that the current leadership may not adequately reflect the will of the membership, and that a fresh mandate is needed to restore confidence in the organisation’s direction.
Only current NZART members are eligible to sign the petition, which requires individuals to provide their name, callsign, and affiliated branch number. If successful, the referendum would mark a significant moment in the association’s governance, potentially reshaping its leadership and decision‑making processes.
This development underscores wider debates within NZART about representation, accountability, and the future of amateur radio in New Zealand. NZART Members can sign the petition
Also on today's episode, we have a mix of cybersecurity developments, tech updates, and some quirky stories from the digital world.
There’s news of an insider at CrowdStrike being caught feeding information to hackers, highlighting ongoing concerns about internal security threats.
Microsoft has been busy too, releasing an out-of-band update to fix a Windows 11 hotpatch install loop, while also admitting that almost all core Windows 11 features are currently broken and trialing new system recovery features and UI refinements.
Meanwhile, a bug in Windows 11 24H2 is causing crashes in Explorer and the Start Menu, and Microsoft is planning to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025.
On the privacy front, researchers discovered a WhatsApp API flaw that allowed them to scrape 3.5 billion accounts, and the Defence Force is checking whether information was exposed to hackers targeting Australia.
In the world of AI, there’s a story about sales of a teddy bear being suspended due to its sexually explicit AI, and a discussion on whether AI models can have attitude problems. There’s also a look at why some people are treating ChatGPT like a god and what that could mean for the future of faith.
Elsewhere, Apple is facing a hefty bill, being ordered to pay over $600 million to a medical device company, and there’s speculation about whether Apple will block Google’s new AirDrop trick for Android phones. In the business and engineering space, U-Space has raised €24 million in a Series A round to boost its smallsat manufacturing capability.
For the tech enthusiasts, there’s news of Microsoft adding tables support to Windows Notepad, and a guide on how an RF Spectrum Analyzer can help you. Finally, there are some lighter stories, like the return of Santa Net for its 20th consecutive year and a feature on measuring Earth’s rotation with two gyroscopes, plus a bit of media angst over EVs making headlines.
Become a supporter of the podcast and help me grow the podcast and studio by becoming an Insider, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated.
If you have anything you’d like to share or comment on, email podcast .at. zl4kj .dot. nz, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively you can Send a Voice Message
NZART Members Petition
CrowdStrike catches insider feeding information to hackers
Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
Will Apple block Google’s new AirDrop trick for Android phones? Here are 3 reasons why it might not pull the plug
Apple Ordered To Pay Over $600 Million To A Medical Device Company
Sales of a teddy bear were suspended because of its sexually explicit AI
Defence Force checks whether information exposed to hackers targeting Australia
Mediawatch: Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
Does Your AI Have an Attitude Problem?
Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith
Microsoft Finally Admits Almost All Core Windows 11 Features
Microsoft Trials System Recovery Features and UI Refinements in Windows 11
U-Space raises €24m series A for smallsat manufacturing capability
Microsoft adds tables support to Windows Notepad
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Assistive Radio Tells You What You Can’t See
Measuring Earth’s Rotation With Two Gyroscopes
U-Space raises €24m series A for smallsat manufacturing capability
An online petition currently circulating among NZART members seeks to trigger a referendum on whether all Executive Council roles should be re‑elected at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The petition highlights concerns that the current leadership may not adequately reflect the will of the membership, and that a fresh mandate is needed to restore confidence in the organisation’s direction.
Only current NZART members are eligible to sign the petition, which requires individuals to provide their name, callsign, and affiliated branch number. If successful, the referendum would mark a significant moment in the association’s governance, potentially reshaping its leadership and decision‑making processes.
This development underscores wider debates within NZART about representation, accountability, and the future of amateur radio in New Zealand. NZART Members can sign the petition
Also on today's episode, we have a mix of cybersecurity developments, tech updates, and some quirky stories from the digital world.
There’s news of an insider at CrowdStrike being caught feeding information to hackers, highlighting ongoing concerns about internal security threats.
Microsoft has been busy too, releasing an out-of-band update to fix a Windows 11 hotpatch install loop, while also admitting that almost all core Windows 11 features are currently broken and trialing new system recovery features and UI refinements.
Meanwhile, a bug in Windows 11 24H2 is causing crashes in Explorer and the Start Menu, and Microsoft is planning to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025.
On the privacy front, researchers discovered a WhatsApp API flaw that allowed them to scrape 3.5 billion accounts, and the Defence Force is checking whether information was exposed to hackers targeting Australia.
In the world of AI, there’s a story about sales of a teddy bear being suspended due to its sexually explicit AI, and a discussion on whether AI models can have attitude problems. There’s also a look at why some people are treating ChatGPT like a god and what that could mean for the future of faith.
Elsewhere, Apple is facing a hefty bill, being ordered to pay over $600 million to a medical device company, and there’s speculation about whether Apple will block Google’s new AirDrop trick for Android phones. In the business and engineering space, U-Space has raised €24 million in a Series A round to boost its smallsat manufacturing capability.
For the tech enthusiasts, there’s news of Microsoft adding tables support to Windows Notepad, and a guide on how an RF Spectrum Analyzer can help you. Finally, there are some lighter stories, like the return of Santa Net for its 20th consecutive year and a feature on measuring Earth’s rotation with two gyroscopes, plus a bit of media angst over EVs making headlines.
Become a supporter of the podcast and help me grow the podcast and studio by becoming an Insider, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated.
If you have anything you’d like to share or comment on, email podcast .at. zl4kj .dot. nz, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively you can Send a Voice Message
NZART Members Petition
CrowdStrike catches insider feeding information to hackers
Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
Will Apple block Google’s new AirDrop trick for Android phones? Here are 3 reasons why it might not pull the plug
Apple Ordered To Pay Over $600 Million To A Medical Device Company
Sales of a teddy bear were suspended because of its sexually explicit AI
Defence Force checks whether information exposed to hackers targeting Australia
Mediawatch: Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
Does Your AI Have an Attitude Problem?
Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith
Microsoft Finally Admits Almost All Core Windows 11 Features
Microsoft Trials System Recovery Features and UI Refinements in Windows 11
U-Space raises €24m series A for smallsat manufacturing capability
Microsoft adds tables support to Windows Notepad
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Assistive Radio Tells You What You Can’t See
Measuring Earth’s Rotation With Two Gyroscopes
U-Space raises €24m series A for smallsat manufacturing capability
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