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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 12M

Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future

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Host Paul Spain and Adrian Smith, founder and CEO of BlinkPay, explore open banking, the impacts of the Consumer Product Data Act, and how BlinkPay is helping reshape payments and data sharing in Aotearoa. Adrian delves into the practical challenges of legacy banking tech and the latest innovations in consumer payments. Together they look at the latest tech news including:The dramatic pivot of Allbirds into AI infrastructureRocket Lab’s new electric thruster technologyHidden Bluetooth tracker compromises Dutch warshipGoPro’s fresh camera directionAST Space Mobile satellite mishaps and connectivity possibilitiesSpecial thanks to our show partners: 2degrees, Fortinet, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, Workday, and Gorilla Technology.

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