Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler hosts this award-winning business podcast which dives deep into the biggest industry advances and tracks the key movers and shakers behind the innovation. From interviewing Big Tech CEOs to investigations into how tech affects our working lives, the show has become Ireland’s most listened-to technology podcast.
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The Tech show that looks at all the BIG Tech stories of the week…mostly
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This Week's Topics: CrowdStrike boss apologizes for outage Drama with WordPress Excel gets Python and Co-Pilot enhancements Kaspersky replaces security software without user consent Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-26 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, David Ginsburg, Tom Ferry…
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YouTube Premium’s price hike and what to know about the Amazon.ie launch
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Is YouTube Premium worth sticking with despite the price hike? What does Ireland get out of the Amazon.ie launch? And why is Meta’s Nick Clegg calling Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner a mailbox? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This Week's Topics: CrowdStrike boss apologizes for outage Drama with WordPress Excel gets Python and Co-Pilot enhancements Kaspersky replaces security software without user consent Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-26 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, David Ginsburg, Tom Ferry…
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YouTube superstar Max Fosh on building an audience of four million subscribers
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How did Max Fosh amass a YouTube following of over four million? Is sneaking into London Fashion week easy? And how close did he come to being Mayor of London? YouTuber, Max Fosh joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss his new European tour Loophole. During the interview, Adrian asked Max about his knowledge of the YouTube algorithi…
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This Week's Topics: SONY launches 30th anniversary limited-edition PlayStations Attacks targeting Hezbollah through pagers Entire 23AndMe board resigns Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-19 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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This Week's Topics: SONY launches 30th anniversary limited-edition PlayStations Attacks targeting Hezbollah through pagers Entire 23AndMe board resigns Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-19 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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Hands on with Apple’s new AirPods 4 and what it’s actually like to be a tech reviewer
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What’s does the life of a tech reviewer involve? Do you get to keep any of it? And are the AirPods 4 worth a purchase? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian to discuss the life of a tech reviewer on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Irish Independent
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Myth-busting: ‘AI isn’t ready for business’
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Is artificial intelligence all it’s cracked up to be for business? Does it move the needle when it comes to enterprise? And is the belief that AI isn’t ready for commercial application accurate? There's a growing trend to say that AI isn't yet ready for enterprise business because it makes too many mistakes, or it can't turn jumbled silos of inform…
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This Week's Topics: EU imposes large fines on Apple and Google Researchers demonstrate side-channel attack on air-gapped computer Infineon delivers first 300mm GaN wafers Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-12 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…
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This Week's Topics: EU imposes large fines on Apple and Google Researchers demonstrate side-channel attack on air-gapped computer Infineon delivers first 300mm GaN wafers Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-12 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…
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Hands on with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10
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Did Apple do enough to impress people at its iPhone 16 event? Will people buy one for the Apple intelligence features alone? And will the standoff between Apple and the EU stop people upgrading? Adrian is currently in Cupertino at Apple Park, California, where Apple just showcased their latest product upgrades. There were three main areas of focus;…
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Back to college: from Sky’s budget mobile plan to tech essentials for students
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Is Sky Mobile’s new budget plan worth ditching your current service for? What are the tech essentials for college? And should you splurge or save on your first laptop? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Irish Independent
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This Week's Topics: More trouble at Intel Ubikey security vulnerability Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-05 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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This Week's Topics: More trouble at Intel Ubikey security vulnerability Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-09-05 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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Can anything be done about dynamic pricing for concert tickets? Or age restrictions for teenagers online? And is the arrest of Telegram’s Pavel Durov a warning shot for Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Choosing the right camera in an era when many think they’re dead
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What is the best camera to get? Is it still worth getting one in an era where many feel they’re dead? If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages? This week, Adrian is joined by John Bilbao, a staff writer with Petapixel and a professional photographer and cinematographer in his own right. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH an…
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Summer of Fun: Worst Tech We’ve Bought
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This Week's Topics: Colmi Smart Ring Creative Labs MP3 player CueCat BlackBerry PlayBook SONY minidisk player Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-29 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian Grant, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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Summer of Fun: Worst Tech We’ve Bought
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This Week's Topics: Colmi Smart Ring Creative Labs MP3 player CueCat BlackBerry PlayBook SONY minidisk player Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-29 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian Grant, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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With DEI under attack by tech bros, is the era of promoting diversity in tech over? Exclusive interview with CEO of Nasdaq-listed Rent The Runway
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How did Rent the Runway become a NASDAQ listed company? What does its CEO think of diversity becoming a focal point in the US election? And why was Galway chosen as one of its bases? The CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway, Jennifer Hyman joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TEC…
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Forget the reviews: here are the five gadgets I actually use every day
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Where would you be without your smartwatch? What’s the best way to listen to music in your kitchen? Who’s going to vacuum the living room when you learn a surprise guest is on the way? In this episode, Adrian talks through his choices with producer Dee Reddy and shares a few more for good measure. From robot vacuums, to low technology coffee making…
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Summer Of Fun: Classic British TV Comedies
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This Week's Topics: Our favorite British TV comedy series Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-22 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian GrantPor British Tech Network
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Summer Of Fun: Classic British TV Comedies
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This Week's Topics: Our favorite British TV comedy series Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-22 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian GrantPor British Tech Network
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Google’s new Pixel 9 phones: the good, the bad and the slightly weird
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Are Google’s latest Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phones worth getting? Adrian Weckler goes through all of the pros and cons, including some of the dystopian new AI features baked in. On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by producer Dee Reddy to discuss. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH and fill out the shor…
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A slimmer iPhone, Apple’s new robotic iPad and Facebook’s useful AI glasses: tech to get excited about
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What might Apple’s new robotic iPad do? Will we see long lasting EV batteries? And are AI glasses finally about to become a real thing? Adrian looks at the tech that might inspire or give us hope over the coming months and years. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian on today’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com,…
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Summer Of Fun: Jeff’s Brother Has A Show
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This Week's Topics: We discuss MythBusters! Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-15 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amourPor British Tech Network
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Summer Of Fun: Jeff’s Brother Has A Show
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This Week's Topics: We discuss MythBusters! Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-15 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amourPor British Tech Network
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Overhyped AI, Apple flops and no self-driving cars: is this tech’s worst year yet?
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What is the next big thing in tech? Is it AI? Is it Apple’s Vision Pro? Or might 2024 be the most boring year for tech ever? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss what might be tech’s blandest year. How would you like to win a €500 OneforAll voucher? Head to mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH …
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Riots, rants and suing advertisers: how Elon’s mouth is hurting Tesla’s bottom line
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Summer Of Fun: Movies We Love To Rewatch
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Our Favorite Rewatchable Movies: Shaun of the Dead Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague Dazed and Confused Now You See Me Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Pulp Fiction Mostly Martha Alien Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-08 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom Ferry…
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Summer Of Fun: Movies We Love To Rewatch
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Our Favorite Rewatchable Movies: Shaun of the Dead Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague Dazed and Confused Now You See Me Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Pulp Fiction Mostly Martha Alien Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-08 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom Ferry…
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No money, no holidays, no sick pay — welcome to life as a startup founder
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What does it take to build a startup? What do you have to give up or sacrifice? How many extra hours do you have to work? What about the loss of things like holidays, sick pay? And what's the pressure like from loved ones who might want a stable and predictable present and future? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by co-founders of AI…
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Mac or PC? Which is the best computer system to buy?
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Is now the time to buy a Mac in the wake of the Crowdstrike blue screen of death? Is a Mac better than a Windows PC? And what are the pros and cons of each? Editor at large with TechRadar, Lance Ulanoff, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. During last month's global IT outage, one cohort of computer owners didn’t bat an eyeli…
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Summer of Fun: Guilty Pleasure TV Shows
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This Week's Topics: Our favorite "guilty pleasure" TV shows Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-01 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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Summer of Fun: Guilty Pleasure TV Shows
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This Week's Topics: Our favorite "guilty pleasure" TV shows Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-08-01 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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The TV Licence shambles and trouble at Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre
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Do you feel like a mug for paying your TV licence? Are you going to end up covering those that don’t? And what’s going on at the National Cyber Security centre? This week the Irish Independent published internal documents from the National Cyber Security Centre that showed serious problems within the security body. These included management issues …
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Killer robots and the Irish Google worker who quit because of it
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Are killer robots a realistic threat? We hear reports of things like drones using AI in war zones, but how advanced is the technology generally now? and what sort of guardrails are in place? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by software engineer and lethal autonomous weapons expert, Laura Nolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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This Week's Topics: CrowdStrike's epic fail (Of course it's this week's topic!) Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-07-25 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ben RoethigPor British Tech Network
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This Week's Topics: CrowdStrike's epic fail (Of course it's this week's topic!) Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-07-25 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ben RoethigPor British Tech Network
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IDA CEO interview: Trump, tariffs and tech overregulation
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Is the IDA worried about a Trump presidency? What would his tariffs do to Irish business? And should Ireland be looking to grow domestic rather than foreign investment? CEO of the IDA, Michael Lohan joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week. Adrian began by asking what a Trump 10% tariff would mean for Ireland as an open economy which is vulnera…
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America innovates, Europe regulates' -- is the EU strangling tech services and startups?
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Is the EU strangling tech services such as Meta AI and Apple AI with regulation? Is it doing the same to startups here? Is the phrase 'America innovates, Europe regulates' accurate? Venture partner at Sure Valley Ventures, Donal Cahalane, joined Adrian on the show. Adrian opened with the question is Europe a bad place for budding startups. DC answe…
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Summer of Fun: Favorite Audio Books and Radio Plays
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This Week's Topic: Our favorite audiobooks and radio plays Lord of The Rings (BBC) War of The Worlds Expeditionary Force Somebody Knows The Truth Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-07-18 Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Ben Roethig, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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Summer of Fun: Favorite Audio Books and Radio Plays
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This Week's Topic: Our favorite audiobooks and radio plays Lord of The Rings (BBC) War of The Worlds Expeditionary Force Somebody Knows The Truth Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-07-18 Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Ben Roethig, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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The neutering of the Ford Capri and other crimes in car design
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Last week Ford relaunched the Capri model. Instead of being the exciting, lust worthy, affordable sports car we saw in the 1970s, it's a middle of the road, small, bland SUV that's almost indistinguishable from anything. Why did they play it safe? Is the bland SUV design more popular? And has the badge of this iconic car been sunk? Adrian is joined…
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Samsung Unpacked - from a new smart ring to folding phones to Sydney Sweeney looking bored
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Has Samsung’s Galaxy Ring kicked off the “smart ring” era? How much is it? And what other products did the tech giant release? On The Big Tech Show this week Adrian is joined by producer, JJ Clarke. The electronics company revealed a new range of foldable smarthphones, smartwatches and a smart ring at its Unpacked event this week. Adrian spoke abou…
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Why I left a great career in banking to run a small startup in breast milk technology
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For many people, a well-paid, high-flying career in a firm like Davy's Stockbrokers is considered a destination job in life. But not Rosanne Longmore, who went from being chief operating officer at Davy Wealth Management to leading and starting her own startup based on a concern that mothers and babies weren't getting proper attention when feeding …
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The big unanswered questions facing Apple’s Vision Pro and self-driving cars
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Is the Apple Vision Pro a flop? Are fully autonomous cars still a decade away? And will Elon’s Musk’s August announcement shake up the self-driving car market? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by producer, JJ Clarke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Irish Independent
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This Week's Topics: Kioxia announces 2Tb NAND chip Sony reduces optical disk manufacturing Microsoft's Midnight Blizzard breach impacted federal agencies Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, David Ginsburg, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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This Week's Topics: Kioxia announces 2Tb NAND chip Sony reduces optical disk manufacturing Microsoft's Midnight Blizzard breach impacted federal agencies Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, David Ginsburg, Tom FerryPor British Tech Network
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10 tech signs you’re part of the older generation
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Do you have a thick phone wallet? Do you use a novelty ringtone or set notifications to ping constantly? Is the crying laughing emoji one of your go-to texting characters? Well, you may not think of yourself this way, but you're middle aged. On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by assistant producer, JJ Clarke. Adrian kicked off the con…
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Brain hacking and tracking: the future of wearable neurotechnology
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Is brain hacking and tracking just science-fiction? Or has emotion-sensing neurotech already arrived? And what are the applications, good and bad? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by Duke University Professor and Author of ‘The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,’ Nita Farahany. …
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