Podcasts by A-Z of tech

A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 2) from 2023-03-14T15:45:10

Our second Gen Z panel discussion focuses on routes into employment in tech, equality of opportunity and changing expectations. Commenting on what they heard in the previous episode, and in conv...

A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 1) from 2023-02-07T15:46:11

Born into a digital, connected world, they’re the first generation not to know life before the internet. Now they’re leaving education and seeking employment. 

In this episode, our host Lo...

A-Z of Tech S1E27 - Y for Year in tech from 2022-12-12T12:04:27

Two of the biggest areas of development in the world of tech in 2022 were the Metaverse and AI. In our review of the year, we discuss how these technologies are transforming the Internet and how...

A-Z of Tech S1E26 - X for XR from 2022-11-01T13:25:18

Extended reality, or XR, can involve a fully virtual experience, or perhaps an augmented one. But experts are talking more and more about mixed reality nowadays, with fascinating applications for d...

A-Z of tech S1E25 - W for Web3 from 2022-05-24T15:41:04

The next generation of the World Wide Web is upon us - promising a decentralised and democratic platform, as well as a more seamless, intelligent and personalised experience. 

Our host...

A-Z of tech S1E24 - V for Video Games from 2022-03-07T14:11

In this episode, we learn about the widespread influence of video game technology. From the rise of Esports and professional gamers, to the growth of the Metaverse and the way we work, to the ‘gami...

A-Z of tech S1E23 - U for UX from 2022-02-01T11:41:32

In this episode, we discover how a multitude of factors ranging from psychology to ethics and inclusion are taken into account when designing the user experience for products, services and exper...

A-Z of tech S1E22 - T for Television from 2021-11-29T14:52:17

In this episode, we look at the piece of technology that dominates our living spaces, and which is the focus of huge commercial, technical and creative energy.

But what do we really even m...

A-Z of tech S1E21 - S for Space from 2021-10-21T14:19:47

In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we make a giant leap to find out about the prospects for innovation, manufacturing and new sources of energy in space. Our guests are Andrew Bacon, co-founder...

A-Z of tech S1E20 - R for Robotics from 2021-08-18T13:26:21

In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the world of robotics.

Hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart ask “what makes a robot a robot?” and explore the future of...

A-Z of tech S1E19 - Q for Quantum from 2021-06-09T15:56:59

In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore a small world with big possibilities: quantum.

Our hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart learn about the seemingly endless p...

A-Z of tech S1E18 - P for Privacy from 2021-04-14T10:41:23

This episode of the A-Z of Tech is all about sharing - or not sharing. And trust. We ask, how has technology shaped our attitudes to shared information? And we get some helpful advice on what in...

A-Z of tech S1E17 - O for Open Data from 2021-02-17T10:32:30

In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the wonderful innovations and technologies that are built on an open data platform.

Our guests this month are Raspberry Pi senior developer R...

A-Z of tech S1E16 - N for Nanotechnology from 2020-12-16T10:53:19

In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the tiny world of nanotechnology and find out about desert ice, the hidden properties of sunscreen and using DNA for storing old lecture notes.  Listen

A-Z of tech S1E15 - M for Mobile from 2020-11-04T13:30

In this episode, our hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Alex Wright from PwC’s Strategy&, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and Dr Chetna Kang, consultant psychiatrist at Nightingal...

A-Z of tech S1E14 - L for Language from 2020-09-02T09:40:43

Nowadays, we’re all swimming in information, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. How do we understand and explore all the data around us? How do we help computers understand how we commu...

A-Z of tech S1E13 - Special Edition - Emerging tech trends from 2020-05-26T13:30

We’ve taken a break in the A to Z to reflect on some emerging tech trends during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we look at how the adoption and development of some technologies has a...

A-Z of tech S1E12 - K for Kids from 2020-02-05T09:19

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay e...

A-Z of tech S1E11 - J for Jargon from 2020-01-08T13:08

Do you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are ...

A-Z of tech S1E10 - I for Internet of Things from 2019-11-28T09:56

Can you hack a smart device? How are Internet of Things devices making Chinese strawberry farms more sustainable? How are traffic sensors helping South American cities predict air pollution? For...

A-Z of tech S1E9 - H for Hacking from 2019-10-23T15:44

Who are the hackers and can they really be reformed? Louise and Hugo investigate the world of hacking are joined the Ethan Thomas from the National Crime Agency and Stuart Criddle, PwC’s ethical...

A-Z of tech S1E8 - G for 5G from 2019-09-18T15:12

This month Louise and Hugo are talking all things 5G with EE’s Howard Jones and Strategy&’s Kirolous Zikry. For the first half of the conversation, the group discuss the hype surrounding 5G,...

A-Z of tech S1E7 - Bonus episode - Driverless from 2019-08-14T12:10

In this temporary veer away from the alphabet, we sit down with Margaret Campbell, a curator at the Science Museum's latest exhibition 'Driverless: who is in control?'. Louise and Hugo chat to M...

A-Z of tech S1E6 - F for Fintech from 2019-07-10T12:10

What is fintech? Who are the challenger banks? What comes next for retail banking? Listen to the latest episode ‘F for Fintech’ as hosts Louise Taggart and Hugo Warner are joined by Starling Ban...

A-Z of tech S1E5 - E for Ethics from 2019-06-06T13:10

In this episode, host Louise Taggart is joined by new co-host Hugo Warner. Listen in to Louise and Hugo as they tackle some of the most difficult questions regarding ethics from innovation and r...

A-Z of tech S1E4 - D for Drones from 2019-05-03T13:10

In this episode we hear from two women working in the drones sector - Dr Pippa Malmgren, founder of H Robotics, and PwC's UK drones leader and former RAF engineer, Elaine Whyte. We discuss the p...

A-Z of tech S1E3 - C for Cyber Security from 2019-04-25T13:10

In this episode we hear from the National Cyber Security Centre about various different types of hackers, what information they're after, and what you can do to protect yourself as a consumer. A...

A-Z of tech S1E2 - B for Blockchain from 2019-03-20T13:10

In episode two we take a look at demystifying blockchain with Seamus Cushley, a director in our blockchain team at PwC, and introduce some interesting use cases beyond cryptocurrency with Niall ...

A-Z of tech S1E1 - A for Artificial Intelligence from 2019-02-01T16:00

We're kicking off our series with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Rob McCargow, director of AI at PwC and special guest Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of CognitionX and chair of t...

Trailer - A-Z of tech - new series coming soon! from 2019-01-02T12:30

A for Artificial Intelligence, B for Blockchain, C for Cyber Security. We'll be starting a journey through an alphabet of technology trends in January with technologists and special guests. Subs...