Big Tech Little Tech

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston talk about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s influencing the worlds of writing, art, music and more. Who’s doing what in this space, and how good is AI as a content creator? Plus, Porsche NFTs, San Francisco’s killer robots, Leeds’ delivery robots, Christmas films and AI poetry. Follow us on Twitter (if you still dare) at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston dive into the world of Mastodon: what it is, how it works and what other alternatives are available for ex Twitter users. Also, the AI-powered Infinite Conversation, spooky coincidences vs surveillance capitalism, Christmas plans and Citizen Smith. Follow us on Twitter (if you still dare) at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston talk about healthcare and technology, and how invested Apple, Amazon and Alphabet are in the future of health tech. Also, an Interpol metaverse, What3Words, knee replacement genetic science, The Jetsons, Spanish goats and Halloween cocktails. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss the state of ecommerce and its future, the rise of Shein, and how Gen Z behaviour may affect retail habits. Also, online shopping fraud statistics, Siri turns 11, Netflix subtitles, and a quiz about the original names of the world’s most familiar companies. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston welcome Jeffrey Kluge to the show to discuss the topic of protecting young people’s personal data and their online safety in general. Also, Instagram statistics, Peloton, air fryers and our guest’s top tech innovation of the last 100 years. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston talk about the recent Apple event, called Far Out, in which Apple updated the iPhone, the Apple Watch and AirPods. Also, Meta’s EU fine, Canoo EVs, wearables stats, spacial audio and 50s jazz. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Additional music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. What are they? Are they a fad or the future? Also, Nasa's Artemis programme, Black Gold, Premier League Twitter abuse, and apple pie. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston talk about the Amazon One payment system that uses your palm signature to authenticate transactions. Also, the BeReal social media app, Xiaomi CyberOne, the latest tech news, and favourite drummers. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss Amazon Care, Elon Musk’s latest ups and downs, Facebooks downs (mostly), AI balls, Ted Lasso, and the England Lionesses. Plus, Rick finds out when he will die thanks to the Population.io website. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss Amazon, Andy Jassy, Jeff Bezos, corporate overreach, Prime Day and drone deliveries. Plus, the leaked Facebook memo, the Apple AR-VR headset, and playing padel in Spain. Follow us on Twitter at @BTLTPod. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.