Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 785
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Episode description
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 infrastructure
- Rocket Lab’s new electric thruster technology
- Hidden Bluetooth tracker compromises Dutch warship
- GoPro’s fresh camera direction
- AST Space Mobile satellite mishaps and connectivity possibilities
Special thanks to our show partners: 2degrees, Fortinet, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, Workday, and Gorilla Technology.
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