Podcasts by Future File
Technology is changing the way we live, work and play faster than anything we've ever known before. Smartphones have replaced computers and social media is altering the way we share information about ourselves and our interests.This podcast takes a look at different aspects of the technology industry in an effort to understand how and why it benefits you. Your hosts, Jeff and Shivali, have taken time out from their day job running Mirror.co.uk's Technology and Science desk to give you the inside track on all things tech. If you've got any suggestions for future topics, leave a review and let them know what you'd like to hear about. Subscribing will automatically get you all the upcoming episodes and don't forget to follow @MirrorTech (https://twitter.com/MirrorTech) on Twitter for even more technology and science news.
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The special edition science show from 2018-07-18T11:00
Future File has taken a bit of an indefinite hiatus recently - but we're back for a one-off special edition show all about science!Science continues to progress at breathtaking speed and making sen...
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The importance of privacy from the creator of the "anti-Facebook" from 2018-05-10T23:00
The fact that Facebook is hoarding your data is nothing new. But you may be surprised at just how nefarious the big blue social network has become.That's the message from Mark Weinstein, a privacy ...
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FIFA Ultimate Team and the rise of eSports from 2018-04-27T14:00
You may play video games. You may even be quite good at video games. But are you good enough to compete against thousands of other players for prize money that runs to millions of pounds?Video gami...
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Netflix or Amazon Prime – which streaming service should you choose? from 2018-04-20T13:48:45
With a Netflix or Amazon Prime subscription under your belt, you need never worry about finding something to watch.Both services are pumping millions into developing exclusive content and offering ...
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All about apps from 2018-04-13T14:17:42
Mobile apps as we now know them have been around for almost a decade. Apple launched the App Store to accompany the iPhone in July 2008 with the grand total of 500 apps. Now it has over two million...
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Facebook fallout and the state of privacy on the social network from 2018-04-06T14:13:48
The Cambridge Analytica fallout is continuing for Facebook which this week released new information about the numbers involved in the data harvest.Chief technology officer Mike Schroeper also outli...
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Parenting with technology: practical help or potential pitfall? from 2018-03-30T14:00
Children born today will have a completely different upbringing than any previous generation thanks the explosion of personal information technology.From the constant connectedness of smartphones a...
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The YouTube revolution from 2018-03-23T14:30:56
Since launching in February 2005, YouTube has become one of the biggest websites on the planet. Over a billion users spending hours each day watching and uploading content.The company, which was so...
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The 21st century 'space race' and what it'll be like to live on Mars from 2018-03-16T15:51:40
Space may be the final frontier but several private companies are making it their mission to turn space tourism into an affordable reality.SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic have poured millio...
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The big news from Mobile World Congress 2018 - we talk Samsung, Sony and Nokia from 2018-03-02T16:04:52
Mobile World Congress is the giant Barcelona-based tech conference that runs for a few days at the end of every Feburary.It's a chance for industry types to mingle and journalists to get a look at ...
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The video games we're looking forward to in 2018 from 2018-02-23T16:26:01
Video games had a stellar year in 2017.The likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Forza Motorsport 7 dominated the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One respectively.Meanwhile, smartphones continu...
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What's the best diet? Examining the science behind today's most popular health trends from 2018-02-16T15:28:59
If your New Year's resolution included trying out a new diet in a bid to get healthier then by now you're probably feeling the strain.To keep you on track, this week's Future File podcast is all ab...
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Sex robots, dating apps and the science of love: Future File celebrates Valentine's Day from 2018-02-09T15:00
Is love anything more complex than chemical signals in the brain? Can human companionship ever be replaced by a sentient robot?These are just some of the questions puzzling Jeff Parsons and Shivali...
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The movie gadgets we wish were real from 2018-02-02T17:48:38
Many of the technologies we take for granted today owe their existence to the world of cinema.Inventors frequently cite Hollywood spectacle as the driving force behind creating some shiny new piece...
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What the hell is bitcoin, anyway? from 2018-01-26T12:46:45
Bitcoin is everywhere at the moment – but understanding what the so-called “cryptocurrency” is and how it works is no easy task.Created by a mysterious developer who uses the pseudonym Satoshi Naka...
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Deconstructing the Consumer Electronics Show 2018 from 2018-01-19T14:04:06
Every year, hundreds of thousands of technology enthusiasts descend on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. It's a place where the great and the good of the technology industry have ...
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The future of TV and what broadcasters can do to keep current from 2017-11-07T16:02:48
Television viewing habits are changing at breakneck speed. In 2017 we have on-demand programming coupled with affordable tablet screens littering British homes. There's less emphasis on communal vi...
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Is it time to buy a smartwatch? from 2017-10-30T13:59:46
Strapping a mini-computer to your wrist was once the realm of science fiction. Now, you can't walk down the street without spying an Apple Watch or a Fitbit band.These popular new gadgets offer an ...
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The smart speaker showdown as tech giants battle for control of your home from 2017-10-10T16:02:42
Technology companies are scrambling to win the war for your house.The Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple HomePod are examples of so-called "smart speakers" that answer questions, play music and in ...
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Will Apple's iPhone X be a triumph or a flop? from 2017-09-19T16:21:13
Apple has unveiled its long-awaited iPhone X, boasting a stunning all-screen display, wireless charging capability, and an incredibly powerful depth-sensing selfie camera that can capture your faci...
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What does the iPhone 8 have in store? from 2017-09-06T17:10:41
Perhaps more than any other gadget, the iPhone has changed our daily lives. And next week Apple is set to reveal the next generation of the smash hit product at the Apple Park campus in California....
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