Tech Life

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.

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.

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)

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.

Join the search for tomorrow's innovators at a global competition in Portugal. Explore the challenges and biases faced by AI chat bots when processing non-English instructions. Discover the plans of Football Manager to include women's football in the game. Explore the development of plastic-free alternatives from agricultural waste.

This podcast explores the impact of tech in Nairobi, including agri-tech solutions, electric buses, mobile money transfer, digital financial services, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Kenya.

Former Facebook director of engineering Arturo Béjar voices concerns about teen sexual harassment on Instagram. The podcast also discusses government regulation and ethical concerns in AI, early detection of forest fires using sensors and AI, and exploring protests and myths.

UK schools urged to teach children AI from age 11. Global summit discusses AI safety. Health tech aids epilepsy diagnosis in Caribbean. Testing tech to eliminate crunching sounds while gaming. Advancements in portable EEG technology. Mention of a listener and promotion of 'Amazing Sports Stories' podcast.

From summarising video calls to making presentations in minutes, Microsoft is launching an AI copilot on some of its apps and Tech Life have been for a preview. But will it change how we work or present new challenges? We also speak to the tech entrepreneur, Miron Mironiuk, who is collaborating with Pope Francis to teach children tech skills. And we meet 21 year old Luke Farritor who has won $40,000 unscrambling ancient texts that were left unreadable after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Presenter: Shiona McCallum(Picture: a video call taking place on line Getty/Mayur Kakade)

The podcast discusses the spread of false information online during conflicts and how to verify social media posts. An expert answers questions about electric vehicles. Tech's impact on marine conservation is explored. The release of new Super Mario and Sonic games generates excitement and competition. The appeal of 2D games and the release of Spider-Man 2 are also discussed.