Tech Life
Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
Latest episodes
Jan 30, 2024 • 28min
Rescue Tech
Sonar and AI have been brought together in a hand-held device that can find humans underwater. We speak to its inventor and an underwater search team leader. Chris Vallance examines voice cloning and has a telephone conversation with artificial intelligence. Shiona McCallum reports on tech protecting crops from climate change in Africa. And Alasdair Keane learns about making magnets.PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images/Editorial12
Jan 23, 2024 • 27min
The world of VPNs
Tech Life podcast explores VPNs globally, gaming culture in Iran, and a teen's Alzheimer's device invention in India. Topics also cover the risks of free VPNs, game localization impact, and the challenges in healthcare innovation.
Jan 16, 2024 • 27min
Technology and mental health
Exploring the benefits and dangers of technology in mental health, including social media addiction and online therapy. Also, discover SoundDrive, a technology that alters music based on driving. Plus, insights into tech innovations in the beauty industry, such as the Airlight Pro hair dryer and water conservation solutions.
Jan 9, 2024 • 27min
Tech Life in Las Vegas
Las Vegas plays host to CES - one of the biggest consumer tech trade shows in the world. Alasdair Keane is there for Tech Life, reporting on the latest innovations and devices. Also, video gaming is big business in Africa. Tech Life presenter Shiona McCallum finds out how big the business is. And a new substance has been discovered which could solve a problem with rechargeable batteries.(Photo: Sphere logo. Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
Jan 2, 2024 • 27min
Tech predictions for 2024
Shiona McCallum and Alasdair Keane present a special edition of Tech Life. They invite BBC reporters to predict what might happen in the world of tech in 2024. From Africa to North America, from Asia to Europe, our experts give you their tips for what might be making technology news in the coming months. Hear about electric cars, cryptocurrency, video games, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and more. How will developments affect your life ?Photo Credit: Getty Images/Ketut Agus Suardika
Dec 29, 2023 • 27min
The year that was in tech
In this podcast, Tech Life recaps the biggest tech stories of 2023, including the evolution of AI and its impact on classrooms. They also discuss the cyber attack on government services in Kenya and the challenges of decarbonizing and renewable energy. Additionally, they delve into the emotional toll of being a social media moderator and explore a tech millionaire's quest for immortality and an AI garden deterrent.
Dec 19, 2023 • 27min
Our surfing habits
Exploring the popularity of online services, the benefits and problems of social media content in Africa. Impact of big tech self-regulation, internet trends, and concerns over TikTok and Chinese ownership. Research findings on internet connectivity and traffic growth in various countries. Listener feedback on usage gap and visually impaired gaming. Teaser for upcoming episode on using AI for pandemic preparedness.
Dec 12, 2023 • 27min
Connecting people
Explore the mobile phone usage gap and its impact on accessing essential services. Discover how Naporta is delivering online shopping to favelas. Learn about AI sensors detecting water pipe leaks and saving drinking water. Find out about the latest advancements in video game technology for visually impaired gamers.
Dec 5, 2023 • 27min
From farm to fork with tech
Alasdair Keane is on a farm with a difference exploring the tech helping farmers adapt to changing climates. We'll hear from startups tyring to improve how crops are watered and analysing moisture data from space. We also find out how one ice cream company is warming their freezers without the ice cream melting.(Picture: Inside IGS vertical farm)
Nov 28, 2023 • 27min
Tackling e-waste around the world
This podcast explores tackling e-waste in Kenya and the development of an AI-powered e-waste bin. It also discusses repurposing electronics for art, the growth of the internet in non-English speaking countries, and using activity trackers to address the water crisis in India.
