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What does Elon Musk want from Twitter? from 2022-04-14T11:05

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has become Twitter's biggest shareholder. What does it mean for the future of the site? Plus, Telstra steps up to take on scam texts. Will it work? Guests Emi...

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Facebook's'bare-knuckle'fight with TikTok from 2022-04-07T11:05

Facebook has been accused of contracting a political lobbying firm to help sway public opinion against TikTok. What does it say about the fight for social media dominance? Plus, is social media co...

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Encore | The human brains behind the machine brains from 2022-03-31T11:05

Who makes Artificial Intelligence, and how should it be made differently – if at all? All technology is the product of humans. But just who are the people behind technology? Whose interests shape ...

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Is this Australia's electric vehicle moment? from 2022-03-24T11:05

Skyrocketing petrol prices mean that many Australians are consider going electric. Will this spur an uptake? Plus, a new announcement from Netflix means the days of sharing your account with other...

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Can Bitcoin save Ukraine? from 2022-03-17T11:05

Ukraine has raised millions of dollars in cryptocurrency in the weeks since Russia invaded. Could this be the future of donations? Plus, is violent speech online ok during war? Meta is trying to d...

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The Russia-Ukraine cyberwar explained from 2022-03-10T11:05

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already proven to be a devastating conflict on the ground, for soldiers and civilians alike, but this has also been a battle over information and technology. This ...

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The conundrum of consuming war online from 2022-03-03T11:05

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what can you do to tell truth from fiction in a fast paced war ready made for digital consumption? Plus, China launches a state backed cryptocurrency. ...

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What happens when a bionic body part becomes obsolete? from 2022-02-24T11:05

A retinal-implant manufacturer has shifted its focus, leaving it's users with no product support. Where can you turn if your eye breaks down? Meanwhile, as millions are poured into NFT's, scammers...

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From Tinder with Love from 2022-02-17T11:05

​The ASIO Director-General has suggested that dating apps are becoming a go to tool for foreign espionage, while Tinder is trying out a blind dating feature. Will it be a catch?  Plus, are cars b...

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Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook? from 2022-02-10T11:05

Facebook's total user base has declined for the first time ever, while its parent company Meta is searching for solutions to stop harassment in the virtual world. Plus, a new scam alert triggers a...

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How much is Joe Rogan worth to Spotify? from 2022-02-03T11:05

American podcaster Joe Rogan has one of the most lucrative licencing arrangements in podcasting, but after playing host to COVID misinformation on his show, Spotify is facing a major backlash. Plu...

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How Wordle became the distraction we all needed from 2022-01-27T11:05

Wordle, the free online word game flooding social media, has attracted global engagement by embracing the best of online culture. Plus, the European Union plans to take on targeted ads, and the Au...

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What just happened? The big tech stories of 2021 from 2021-12-16T11:00

It was a year of lockdowns and border closures, and for many of us technology was a key part of how we worked, played, and connected with loved ones. On this episode, the last for 2021, we look at...

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Does tech need a Use By date? from 2021-12-09T11:05

The Australian Federal Police are testing a new technology that predicts what a criminal looks like from the DNA left at a crime scene, making this use of forensic analysis an Australian first for ...

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One coin to rule them all from 2021-12-02T11:05

Some of the toughest ‘anti-troll’ legislation in the world is to be introduced in Australia, so how will it work? Meanwhile, the estate of Lord of the Rings creator JRR Tolkien has successfully bl...

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Fatwa declared on crypto from 2021-11-25T11:05

The trading of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has been declared forbidden for Muslims in Indonesia. So, what does this mean for the 6.5 million cypto investors in Indonesia? Meanwhile Tinder and Qu...

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Which big bank is betting on Bitcoin? from 2021-11-18T11:05

The Commonwealth Bank is adding cryptocurrencies to its banking app, becoming the first Australian bank to offer such a service. Plus, Twitter launched its new subscription product, Twitter Blue,...

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Facebook’s Meta facelift from 2021-11-11T11:05

On the show this week, the panel discuss Facebook’s decision to eliminate facial recognition and what it means, and what we know about the Metaverse and its usability. Plus, Netflix introduces gam...

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The human brains behind the machine brains from 2021-11-04T11:00

Who makes Artificial Intelligence, and how should it be made differently – if at all? All technology is the product of humans. But just who are the people behind technology? Whose interests shape ...

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Could OnlyFans be a refuge for nude art? from 2021-10-28T11:00

OnlyFans has developed a global reputation for its adult content, but the Vienna Tourist Board has found a new use for the site - it's become a refuge for nude artworks that other social platforms ...

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Are home quarantine apps a step too far? from 2021-10-21T11:00

South Australia is the only jurisdiction in Australia actively trialling home quarantine technology, but human rights groups are already raising concerns. Are there better options? Plus, a UK lega...

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What's being done about fake vaccine passports? from 2021-10-14T11:00

We’ll soon be walking around with them and flashing them to wine, dine and travel – but how easy will it be to spot a legitimate vaccine passport compared to a fake one? We discuss what could have ...

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Why are we getting so many scam texts? from 2021-10-07T11:00

If you’ve been getting strange calls and text messages asking you to click links or hand over personal information, you’re not alone. Scamwatch has reported a record $211 million in losses to scams...

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Can Europe untangle your wires? from 2021-09-30T11:00

The EU plans to make USB-C connectors the standard port for all smartphones and tablets, angering Apple as the move would impact iPhones more than its rivals. And Facebook under fire again after l...

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Presents – Stop Everything! from 2021-09-24T09:00



We know you like to be up to date with all things tech, media and culture, but if you’re hungry for some pop-culture content, then check out the AB...

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Can AI prevent crime? from 2021-09-23T11:00

Can artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive technology prevent crime? And what is at stake if it does? This week we look at an AI tool Queensland police are trialling to help predict and preve...

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The Original Conspiracy Viral Video? from 2021-09-16T11:00

This week: How the conspiracy video Loose Change energized the "9/11 truther movement" and sparked an age of disinformation. Meanwhile, Facebook unveils Ray-Ban Stories which are designed for hand...

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Put down that controller, kid from 2021-09-09T11:00

China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week. The measures come in response to growing concerns over gaming addiction, but will it work? Meanwhile, El Salva...

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OnlyFlip from 2021-09-02T11:00

If you backflipped any harder, there’d be spinal damage… this week we discuss how the subscription service OnlyFans which is famous for its adult content ended up doing a drastic about-face within ...

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Are OnlyFans screwing themselves? from 2021-08-26T11:00

The work of adult entertainers is being disrupted again, after the subscriber-only website OnlyFans announced it will ban adult material. Meanwhile, an office in Bucharest is showing how post-Covi...

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What will win: Your new phone or the planet? from 2021-08-19T11:05

We use our smartphones for hours every day, but do you know what goes into making it? And more importantly, where are those metals going to come from in the future? Plus, Twitter lets go of one of...

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Facebook + The Universe = The Metaverse? from 2021-08-12T11:00

Apple plans to scan devices including iPhones and iPads for child sexual abuse images. It’s commended by child protection groups but has privacy campaigners concerned. So, what’s the fine print for...

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How to get banned from YouTube from 2021-08-05T11:05

If you want to repair or replace your smartphone or tablet, it can be confusing to know how to go about it or where to go. And the Productivity Commission has found that it should be much easier fo...

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Gaming with a disability from 2021-07-29T11:05

Sixty-eight per cent of Australians play videogames, and 20 per cent of gamers have a disability. The Australian gaming industry is worth $2.43 billion but is it paying enough attention to this ma...

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Finger power&Spyware scandals from 2021-07-22T11:05

This week we dive into the biggest spyware scandal of the year, Pegasus, that was sold to authoritarian regimes and is being used to target activists, politicians and journalists. Plus, the power ...

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Are Covid breathalysers coming soon? from 2021-07-15T11:00

Breath-based Covid-19 tests are under development around the world, so has the time for disease-detecting breathalysers finally arrived? Meanwhile, Reddit is opening an Australian office, so we wa...

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Indigenous start-ups talk country, culture and health from 2021-07-08T11:05

In this episode, our NAIDOC week panel tell us all about how their start-ups are harnessing the power of technology to help users connect with their country, culture and improve health outcomes. ...

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Two exorbitant tickets to space, please. from 2021-07-01T11:05

The report from the Pentagon’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force has finally landed, so what exactly does it reveal? Plus, Virgin Galactic gets the green light to take passengers into space...

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It’s a hit. Except when it isn’t. from 2021-06-24T11:05

We think of shows on Netflix, Stan and Amazon as being hit shows because everyone is talking about them but the truth is that no one outside of those companies actually knows how many people are wa...

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Is ANOM an anomaly? from 2021-06-17T11:05

How do you arrest more than 800 suspected criminals around the world? Get them to use an app that happens to be controlled by worldwide law enforcement. We dive into the weird world of the ANOM ap...

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How long is long enough? from 2021-06-10T11:00

Facebook says it will suspend former US president Donald Trump's accounts for two years following its finding that he stoked violence ahead of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol in Washin...

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The dangers of liking something too much from 2021-06-03T11:00

Instagram backflips on a move it made to hide likes on posts, to protect users’ mental health. So, what does this change mean? Also - how to not get scammed when buying the internet’s newest and m...

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Can cryptocurrencies survive without China? from 2021-05-27T11:00

Cryptocurrencies have come up against the might of China, which has warned financial institutions to "resolutely refrain" from providing services using digital currencies because of their volatilit...

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Buy my fake voice? from 2021-05-20T11:00

How can you tell whether someone’s voice is real or not? Well thanks to a new platform allowing celebrities and influencers to ‘clone’ their voice with artificial intelligence, deepfake voices are ...

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Court is in session… Facebook Court that is. from 2021-05-13T11:00

Being called its own version of the US Supreme Court, Facebook has created an Oversight Board. It's set up to be an independent body that would make binding decisions on moderation and content pr...

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Forget auctions. Print yourself a home. from 2021-05-06T11:00

What looks a bit like ice cream, takes hours to build and you can live in it? Answer: A 3D printed house. So what do these houses mean for the future of housing?

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Would you pay to listen to this as a podcast? from 2021-04-29T11:00

Apple unveil new plans for podcasters to get paid on their platform, but will it work? And what does it say about the monetisation of podcasts? Meanwhile, India cracks down on social media posts t...

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The ACCC won against Google. Now what? from 2021-04-22T11:00

Google was taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over misleading Australian mobile and tablet users about how it collects location data. The ACCC won and now G...

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Monkeys with mind control and super-fast internet from 2021-04-15T11:00

If you could control things with your mind, what would you do? You’d play a never-ending game of Pong with a monkey, wouldn't you? Well good, because Elon Musk has got you sorted for that alarming...

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Oops, Facebook did it again. from 2021-04-08T11:00

For Facebook it was old news, but for over 500 million of its users it was new and shocking, that their phone numbers and personal data were leaked online. So how did it happen, and what can we do ...

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WTF is an NFT? from 2021-04-01T11:00

Non-Fungible Tokens have been making headlines and causing many people to scratch their heads. With an artist raking in $US70 million for a digital artwork, and tweets being bought, we thought it's...

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Smart watch? Smarter everything. from 2021-03-25T11:05

Imagine if your brooch knew when you were lonely, if silicone skin could sense pain, and if VR was as real as reality itself.

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The future of solar power from 2021-03-18T11:05

From solar 'paints' to solar-integrated electric vehicles, there are cutting-edge technologies shaping a renewable future. Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with more than 21% of...

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Would you pay for Twitter? from 2021-03-11T11:00

Would you pay to follow someone on Twitter? It's one of the latest ideas that Twitter has floated so we're diving into the world of the Super Follow. Plus, there’s been a renewed focus on whether ...

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Artificial Intelligence gets creative from 2021-03-04T11:00

Artificial Intelligence underpins our lives and creative endeavours in unexpected ways, from music collaboration to teaching methods. So where is the technology of AI going and are we still in cha...

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So who just won? Australia or Facebook? from 2021-02-25T11:00

It was only a week ago when Facebook and the Australian government locked horns over the proposed media bargaining laws and now Facebook has backflipped saying they’ll walk back its block on Austra...

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Where are Australia’s electric vehicles? from 2021-02-18T11:00

Around the world, electric vehicles are gaining attraction, interest and sales. Billions of dollars are being poured into this technology and into electric self-driving cars, but not without some s...

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Is that true or did you just read it on the internet? from 2021-02-11T11:00

Misinformation moves faster online than truth. But when it comes to elections, COVID-19, vaccines, 5G, QAnon, chemtrails, are the moves by social platforms actually working? And more importantly, w...

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GameStop right now, thank you very much from 2021-02-04T11:00

The internet was meant to democratise everything from content to ideas. But there’s another edge on that sword and it turns out we aren’t really prepared for it. This week: a video game store, Wall...

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Why don’t we vote in elections with an app? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the messy world of electronic voting. Why are some people pushing it? And could it ever work? Plus, funny internet memes and photoshop jokes are...

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Tackling coronavirus hoaxes and fake news online from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to a friend of a friend of a person on Facebook, coronavirus is a biological weapon leaked from a lab in Wuhan, it could also be stolen from a la...

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The curious case of Jeff Bezos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

He's one of the richest people in the world, commands a shopping empire and funds rockets to Mars - how did Jeff Bezos' phone get hacked? Social media may ...

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Quibi, Clearview AI and cleaner wars? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Would you pay money for Quibi, a mobile video streaming service with 10 minute episodes made only for phones? Plus, the Australian facial recognition tech ...

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Bad tweets, defamation and other Christmas miracles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The mystery 5 letter acronym that saved billionaire Elon Musk from being sued and what this test case means for social media and terrible jokes. The fou...

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Google founders say goodbye (kinda) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Facebook builds a chatbot to help employees answer awkward questions about the company during the holidays! Is it the end of an era as Google’s co-founders...

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Cybertruckin' all the way to Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why have an ordinary truck when you can have a Cybertruck? Tesla unveils its futuristic new take on a truck and it goes wrong. Plus, so many podcasts in th...

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Does Disney+ now own your childhood? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The house of mouse, Skywalker and Simpsons has arrived. So is Disney plus any good? Also on DTS, Google makes a play for a slice of the gaming pie and does...

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The WeWork debacle explained from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why does a company that rents office space need a side business making artificial waves? Plus, Netflix famously don’t give out viewing numbers but suddenly...

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Is Apple TV+ worth the money? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does a soviet controlled moon, a toxic daytime tv show and world of blind people have in common? Apple is hoping the concepts behind its new shows wil...

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Facial recognition login for porn? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Home Affairs has suggested using face scans to check people's age before they watch online pornography and access some gambling sites. The launch of digita...

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Lying, stalking and other social media pastimes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lying as a politician on Facebook is totally fine...wait, what? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends the social network's decision to let politicians ...

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New things in the world of news from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The news business. From subscription to streaming, podcasts to programmatic advertising - what's the future for news media? Guests: Gautam Mishra, inkl CE...

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Google going? WhatsApp going! Trump gone from 2021-01-28T11:00

DuckDuckGo, Ask Jeeves, Yandex, Swisscows, Bing - the search engines we could be forced to use if Google delivers on their threat to quit Australia. How likely is that? Messaging service WhatsApp s...

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Bye 2020 from 2020-12-17T11:00

Congratulations, it was weird, it was lonely, frustrating and unprecedented. What changes forever after this, and what whips back? Also, you used to use video streaming services to chill out, now u...

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Movies are dead now (apparently) from 2020-12-10T11:00

Wonder Woman 1984, Dune, The Matrix 4, Godzilla v Kong were slated to be the blockbusters of 2021, but they won’t be played in US cinemas. What does it mean for movie lovers in Australia?  Is this ...

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OnlyFans: The future of the internet? from 2020-12-03T11:00

It’s a service that’s become famous for adult entertainers that may well have cracked a conundrum facing creative people on the internet – how to get paid. What is it that makes Hyperloop special a...

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Fitbit for pets and can Maru stop online bullying? from 2020-11-26T11:00

Fitness trackers for pooches - has your pet reached their step count? Across the world more than half of all girls have been harassed or abused online. Can ‘Maru’, an anti-harassment chatbot help?...

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The new core of Apple+ Robodebt payout from 2020-11-19T11:00

The Federal Government has agreed to pay $112 million in compensation for its botched robo-debt welfare recovery scheme. How did it go so wrong? Can Airbnb weather the pandemic? Plus, what happens ...

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Netflix invents a'TV channel'and the alt-right flock to Facebook rival Parler from 2020-11-12T11:00

The bold, innovation from Netflix — we believe it’s called television! How the social media giants fared against the torrent of US election misinformation. Plus, are people leaving Facebook for new...

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2020: QR codes finally became useful from 2020-11-05T11:00

Why have the little black and white grids you have to photograph to go to a café become the go-to tech for the pandemic? Can artificial intelligence tell if you have Covid from the sound of your co...

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How bad is foreign election interference in 2020? from 2020-10-29T11:00

The maelstrom of online interference during the US election. Tech companies are scrambling to deal with political misinformation and probably worse. Plus, gone before we knew ye - streaming service...

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Is Apple quietly killing your phone? from 2020-10-22T11:00

Does Apple slow down your phone down to encourage you to buy a new one? Imagine a world without news on Google or Facebook - other countries have done it, so how did it play out for them? And is Tw...

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Sick of doing video calls? from 2020-10-15T11:00

What if you could get an AI face to do your video calls for you? The push to break up huge tech companies coming from Washington DC. Plus, are Twitter and Facebook doing enough to stop misinformati...

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Social dilemmas and strange drones from 2020-10-08T11:00

It flies, it spies, it’s the strangest security camera - what does it tell us about surveillance and fear? What The Social Dilemma gets right and wrong. Plus, if you’re working from home, should yo...

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Newer Broadband Network? from 2020-10-01T11:00

Which streaming service is in dire straits and why does Marc care so much about this platform? Plus, fibre-to-the-node and now to the home! Some Australians will be able to get fibre-to-the-home in...

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Making better disability tech from 2020-09-24T11:00

Whether permanent, temporary or as result of age, millions of Australians will experience a form of disability. How do we make tech more inclusive? Meet some of the innovators with lived experience...

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Tik Tok off the chopping block? from 2020-09-17T11:00

Tik Tok has done a deal to stay online in the US but who has really won and lost? Small youth and lifestyle websites may be the accidental victims of the proposal to force the digital giants to pay...

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Secret cabals and QAnon explained from 2020-09-10T11:00

US President Donald Trump has praised the followers of QAnon as ‘people that love our country’. Where did the conspiracy theory group come from, how widespread is it, what does it say about levels ...

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Facebook threatens to block news in Australia from 2020-09-03T11:00

Why does billionaire Elon Musk want to be inside a pig’s head? Fitness technology that shows what you’d look like if you lost weight - hello body issues my old friend. Plus, Facebook threatens to b...

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The day the browser dies from 2020-08-27T11:00

We’ve lost a lot in 2020, but now things have gone too far as the once loved browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer faces its final days. Plus, Airbnb have banned something we all need but probably s...

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Apple vs Epic, Google vs ACCC from 2020-08-20T11:00

The tech world got messy this week. Apple took on the creators of Fortnite, and Google took on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Who wants what and why? And facemasks — can a simp...

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Microwaves, nylon and Tinder fees from 2020-08-13T11:00

It was a time of powerful technological change: weapons, transport, fabric, energy were all put into overdrive - 75 years after the end of WWII, what are the technological advances we don’t talk ab...

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Hacking the apocalypse and a surprise birthday from 2020-08-06T11:00

Happy birthday MP3 - you revolutionised music and media but you're 25! Can technology save us from death, disease, tsunamis, the earth turning into fireball? Plus, Microsoft wants to buy it, Trump ...

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Television's greatest mystery from 2020-07-30T11:00

The app that has somehow returned whimsy and possibly joy to the internet that's become incredibly dark of late. Why wear a fitness band when you could where a fitness ring? Plus, no one actually k...

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Touch skin tattoos&Twitter hacks from 2020-07-23T11:00

The Twitter hack that saw the accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Apple and more used for a bitcoin scam. The scary thing is how the hackers did it. Plus, phones keeping t...

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Ending stalkerware and inside Australia's cyber security HQ from 2020-07-16T11:00

Google updates ad policy and bans stalker and spyware apps. Is mobile streaming service Quibi dead? Plus, in a nondescript government building in Canberra, sits a group tasked with protecting Austr...

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Can Uber buy its way to profit? from 2020-07-09T11:00

Uber prepares to dish out $2.65 billion on whatever-you-can-think-of delivery company. Facebook is dumping one of its experiments. How tech companies are using Hong Kong as a testing ground for rel...

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Why Australia doesn't use Apple-Google COVID tracing tech from 2020-07-02T11:00

What happens when two major nations go to battle on the short, cute, video platform of TickTock, and could TickTock compete with Instagram and YouTube for all those ad dollars? Plus, the world’s mo...

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Trump vs K-pop? from 2020-06-25T11:00

Why are fans of Korean pop at war with Donald Trump? Why Twitter wants you to leave it a voice mail. Why we're under sustained cyber attack from China - except the government doesn't want to name C...

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Facial recognition faces a rethink? from 2020-06-18T11:00

Why major tech companies are pulling their facial recognition software back from police. Plus, “Want to read this before retweeting?” Twitter tests a new feature that could slow down the spread of ...

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#BlackLivesMatter and technology from 2020-06-11T11:05

What role does tech play in the global protests against racism? How is it used by protestors and police? Plus, there's still a legal push to shut down piracy sites, even though the rise of streamin...

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Space - The final cashier from 2020-06-04T11:00

Donald Trump has wielded Twitter to command, reshape and confound the new agenda for years, but what happens when Trump and Twitter go to war? If someone defames you in a Facebook comment - who do ...

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Is Foxtel's Binge any good? from 2020-05-28T11:05

First there was Foxtel, then Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go, Foxtel Play and then Presto. For years Foxtel have tried to make the transition to a Netflix style streaming service - have they finally got it r...

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Should we work from home forever? from 2020-05-21T11:05

Now that millions of Australians have been forced to work from home, will the way we work ever quite be the same? Also, what data was taken in attacks on My Health Record and Service NSW? And, can ...

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Artificial Intelligence Eurovision&Music vs COVID-19 from 2020-05-14T11:05

From online streaming to digital tip jars to platforms like Patreon, Australian musicians are turning to the internet to survive. But will it be enough? Plus, Australia just beat the world at makin...

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Success(ion): Foxtel keeps HBO from 2020-05-07T11:05

Game of Thrones, Succession, True Detective... there's no shortage of iconic HBO shows, but how much does Foxtel need them for its new streaming service? Also, would you entrust Facebook with a mes...

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How safe is COVIDSafe? from 2020-04-30T11:05

This is one of the big questions when it comes to the government's new app, but is there a simple answer? Plus, how an entire country in the South Pacific managed to lose their domain to Sweden. An...

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Money please? Google and Facebook asked to pay up from 2020-04-23T11:05

This week on DTS, exams in the age of isolation and why students are up in arms about privacy. Plus, the Australian government will compel Google and Facebook to pay local media outlets for content...

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The race to contact trace from 2020-04-16T11:05

Ever think about how many germs live on your phone? This week on DTS, we'll talk you through the best way to clean it. Plus, Australia weighs up contact tracing apps, while Google and Apple join th...

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Is new streamer Quibi any good? from 2020-04-09T13:05



This week on DTS, why 5G towers around the world are being torched. Plus, we'll put Quibi under the microscope and look at just how secure your Zoo...

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Has COVID-19 killed the cinema? from 2020-04-02T13:05



Remember when going to the movies was a thing? Well this week on Download This Show we ask whether the combination of streaming and COVID-19 will b...

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Updated: Locked down and ready to Zoom from 2020-03-26T12:05



There are too many video conferencing apps. So this week on Download This Show, which is the least worst? Plus, how well is Australian internet hol...

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How can tech fight coronavirus? from 2020-03-19T12:05



It’s a weird time in the world, but what role does technology play in the age of COVID-19? Also, forget roll call, schools could soon have facial r...

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Can Fleets fix Twitter? from 2020-03-12T12:05



What's the one thing we all need more of? The answer, of course, is screen time. And you're about to get it in the last place you need it. So where...

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Wanna buy a chunk of Twitter? from 2020-03-05T12:05



For the low, low price of $1 billion you can acquire enough shares to reshape one of the most powerful social media platforms in the world. But is ...

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Why so much heat on Huawei? from 2020-02-27T12:05



It's the controversial Chinese technology giant banned from building infrastructure in countries around the world. What is it about Huawei that's g...

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Creating a virtual traffic jam with a wagon of phones? from 2020-02-13T12:05



How a German artist and his generous friends pulled off a Google Maps hack and fake traffic jam. Plus the things that go wrong when you use tech to...

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