Tech ebbs and flows when it comes to advancements – sometimes we’re flooded with them – other times there is very little new stuff hitting the market. As we head into 2025, has tech development and innovation stagnated?  

Tech commentator Oskar Howell joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about the state of the landscape compared to previous decades and the wide array of products produced. 

He says it feels like a lot of these tech conglomerates are putting their eggs in the AI basket and using AI as a means to cut corners in developing good technology - gimmicks in place of proper innovation.  

In 2025, a quarter of a century in, Howell would like to see some actual new tech – maybe these companies can get back to basics and stop with the fanciful AI and all that nonsense?  

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Tech ebbs and flows when it comes to advancements – sometimes we’re flooded with them – other times there is very little new stuff hitting the market. As we head into 2025, has tech development and innovation stagnated? &nbsp;
Tech commentator Oskar Howell joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about the state of the landscape compared to previous decades and the wide array of products produced.&nbsp;
He says it feels like a lot of these tech conglomerates are putting their eggs in the AI basket and using AI as a means to cut corners in developing good technology - gimmicks in place of proper innovation. &nbsp;
In 2025, a quarter of a century in, Howell would like to see some actual new tech – maybe these companies can get back to basics and stop with the fanciful AI and all that nonsense? &nbsp;
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Oskar Howell: Tech commentator on the lack of innovation and new product development in the technology landscape

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Established more than 40 years ago, the Exponents are Kiwi rock legends. 

They’re part of New Zealand’s sonic landscape – a guaranteed play at the pub, a party, or a summer barbeque.  

The band initially parted ways in 1999, but have periodically reunited in the years since and will be doing the same for this year’s Synthony Festival.  

Frontman Jordan Luck told Jack Tame they’re very excited about this one – they only do a handful of shows as the Exponents these days, so he’s really looking forward to it. 

"It’s going to be an amazing event.” 

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Established more than 40 years ago, the Exponents are Kiwi rock legends.&nbsp;
They’re part of New Zealand’s sonic landscape – a guaranteed play at the pub, a party, or a summer barbeque. &nbsp;
The band initially parted ways in 1999, but have periodically reunited in the years since and will be doing the same for this year’s Synthony Festival. &nbsp;
Frontman Jordan Luck told Jack Tame they’re very excited about this one – they only do a handful of shows as the Exponents these days, so he’s really looking forward to it.&nbsp;
"It’s going to be an amazing event.”&nbsp;
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Jordan Luck: Frontman of the Exponents on the band reuniting for Synthony and the Jordan Luck Band performing at Homegrown

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Amid all the nostalgia and reunion tours of late, Kevin Milne has been battling to keep his music taste fresh.  

Instead of rushing to buy a ticket for Guns N’ Roses or Split Enz, he picked up a ticket to Kiwi band The Beths and went along last night. 

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Amid all the nostalgia and reunion tours of late, Kevin Milne has been battling to keep his music taste fresh. &nbsp;
Instead of rushing to buy a ticket for Guns N’ Roses or Split Enz, he picked up a ticket to Kiwi band The Beths and went along last night.&nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: A battle to keep his music taste fresh

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"It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new buildings, and the civic centre’s sure-footed makeover taking shape. Fresh and inviting public spaces are continuing to unfurl across the Te Papa peninsula and waterfront. After paying my regards to the delightful Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures adorning the fabulously enticing children’s playground on Tauranga’s waterfront in a story book setting, I checked out The Strand Reserve and waterfront boardwalk. It has immeasurably enhanced the city centre’s sense of connection with Tauranga Harbour. There’s a great new sense of art-filled vitality sprouting in the city centre. A starring specimen in Red Square is the stunning public sculpture called Rauhea."

Read Mike's full article.

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"It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new buildings, and the civic centre’s sure-footed makeover taking shape. Fresh and inviting public spaces are continuing to unfurl across the Te Papa peninsula and waterfront. After paying my regards to the delightful Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures adorning the fabulously enticing children’s playground on Tauranga’s waterfront in a story book setting, I checked out The Strand Reserve and waterfront boardwalk. It has immeasurably enhanced the city centre’s sense of connection with Tauranga Harbour. There’s a great new sense of art-filled vitality sprouting in the city centre. A starring specimen in Red Square is the stunning public sculpture called Rauhea."
Read Mike's <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/mike-yardley-sights-and-bites-in-transforming-tauranga/">full article</a>.
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Tauranga

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Oskar Howell: Tech commentator on the lack of innovation and new product development in the technology landscape

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