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PC Pro Podcast 671 from 2023-12-07T15:56:51
The team discusses new proposals for age verification on adult websites; a security threat affecting almost every Windows and Linux computer; predictions of doom for the Firefox browser; and the la...
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PC Pro Podcast 670 from 2023-11-30T15:18:24
In a packed show, the team discusses topics including Samsung’s acquisition of smart music streaming service Roon, British Library data leaking onto the dark web, a possible fraud investigation int...
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PC Pro Podcast 669 from 2023-11-23T16:00:38
The team discusses a turbulent weekend for OpenAI’s senior management, new developments in the battle of blue vs. green messaging bubbles, and Google’s latest moves to put pressure on ad-blockers. ...
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PC Pro Podcast 668 from 2023-11-16T15:41
The team discusses the big announcements from Microsoft’s Ignite conference, including new in-house chips for Azure, a name change for Bing Chat and custom apps for Copilot Studio. We also consider...
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PC Pro Podcast 667 from 2023-11-09T15:24:08
The team discusses the first indications of how the UK’s online safety measures will be enforced; the launch of new user-configurable GPT bots; and discontent over Apple’s dubious RAM claims. Our H...
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PC Pro Podcast 666 from 2023-11-02T15:05:23
The team discusses steps towards the global regulation of AI systems, Apple’s new “scary fast” M3 Macs and criminal charges for the SolarWinds CISO who was at the helm during a disastrous cyberatta...
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PC Pro Podcast 665 from 2023-10-26T15:10:58
The team asks whether Microsoft was right to abandon its mobile phone platform; looks forward to faster ARM chips for Windows; and ponders new efforts to defeat fake reviews. Our Hot Hardware candi...
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PC Pro Podcast 664 from 2023-10-19T14:29:49
The team is joined by Fiona Dear of the Restart Project to discuss the upcoming International Repair Day; we also consider plans to offer GCSE exams on laptops and Qualcomm’s new Android chip based...
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PC Pro Podcast 663 from 2023-10-12T14:43:54
The team discusses Google’s plan to phase out passwords, proposals aimed at improving the trustworthiness of AI-generated images and a new OS that puts your personal PC in the cloud. Our Hot Har...
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PC Pro Podcast 662 from 2023-10-05T14:38
The team discusses a competition probe into Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services, new phones and software from Google, and an unusual upgrade that converts an Intel laptop to AMD. As happens from ...
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PC Pro Podcast 661 from 2023-09-28T14:23:37
The team discusses the latest product releases and updates from Microsoft’s AI and Surface event – plus all the news from Meta Connect. Meanwhile, a major bank bans cryptocurrency payments and the ...
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PC Pro Podcast 660 from 2023-09-21T14:17
The team discusses product chief Panos Panay’s departure from Microsoft, the latest software and device launches from Amazon and mixed news on tech sustainability. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Lin...
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PC Pro Podcast 659 from 2023-09-14T13:48:45
The team discusses a critical bug in a popular online image format, a ransomware attack that shut down a string of major hotels, and the latest news from Apple’s “Wonderlust” event. Our Hot Hardwar...
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PC Pro Podcast 658 from 2023-09-07T14:01:09
The team discusses the UK government’s climbdown on banning end-to-end encryption, a welcome change in Windows 11 and the prospect of Apple’s first iPhone with USB Type-C charging. Our Hot Hardware...
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PC Pro Podcast 657 from 2023-08-31T16:15:41
This week the team is joined by airline pilot Gavin Hall to discuss the recent collapse of the UK’s air traffic control system. We talk about Elon’s plan to add voice calling to X and Apple’s sudde...
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PC Pro Podcast 656 from 2023-08-24T14:48:14
The team discusses plans to float chip designer Arm on the Nasdaq stock exchange; the latest twist in Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision; and a report suggesting that 40% of workers wil...
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PC Pro Podcast 655 from 2023-08-17T15:22:09
Real-World contributor Rois Ni Thuama joins the podcast as we discuss reports of defective SanDisk SSDs, Google and Amazon’s latest plans for generative AI and the legal fallout from recent data br...
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PC Pro Podcast 654 from 2023-08-10T15:19:06
The team discusses a concerning spate of institutional data leaks, asks whether Facebook really affects your mental health, and raises an eyebrow at Zoom’s demand for employees to start coming into...
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PC Pro Podcast 653 from 2023-08-03T14:36:47
The team discusses Intel’s return to profitability, warnings that a discarded printer could leak your Wi-Fi password, and an under-the-bonnet refactoring for Chrome OS. Our Hot Hardware candidate i...
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PC Pro Podcast 652 from 2023-07-27T14:28:25
The team discusses the new products launched at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the abrupt renaming of Twitter and the potential dangers of overheating e-bike batteries. Our Hot Hardware candidate...
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PC Pro Podcast 651 from 2023-07-20T14:14:51
The team discusses Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot service, a new type of wireless networking based on infrared light, and the unexpected consequences of Netflix’ crackdown on password sharing. Our ...
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PC Pro Podcast 650 from 2023-07-13T15:13:31
The team discusses a potentially significant resignation in the emerging XR market, says farewell to Intel’s diminutive NUC platform, and looks back over a huge first week for Threads. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 649 from 2023-07-06T15:01:54
The team discusses Twitter’s latest travails and the arrival of Meta’s new Threads app; controversy over the use of facial recognition to crack down on shoplifters; and the latest accomplishments o...
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PC Pro Podcast 648 from 2023-06-29T14:26:38
The team discusses the Australian PM’s surprisingly on-point cybersecurity advice; a new privacy-focused browser from DuckDuckGo; more criticism of the UK’s proposed anti-encryption laws; and how W...
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PC Pro Podcast 647 from 2023-06-22T13:57:29
The team asks whether Amazon makes it unreasonably difficult for customers to unsubscribe from Prime. We also cautiously welcome quantum breakthroughs from Intel and Microsoft, and ponder Lenovo’s ...
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PC Pro Podcast 646 from 2023-06-15T14:31:30
The team discusses the ongoing protests against changes to Reddit’s API policies, unexpected warnings popping up on WD Red hard drives, and the EU’s threat to break up Google. Our Hot Hardware cand...
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PC Pro Podcast 645 from 2023-06-08T14:32:32
The team discusses Apple’s latest product announcements, including the Vision Pro and the new MacBook Air, Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers. We also try out new AI features in the online Adobe Expr...
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PC Pro Podcast 644 from 2023-06-01T18:02:04
We look into what really happens when electronics are recycled in the UK, why Reddit is getting pricey for some and ask how green HP printers are. The team reminisce about discontinued Amazon se...
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PC Pro Podcast 643 from 2023-05-25T15:00:52
The team discusses the latest revelations from Microsoft’s Build conference, a slow start for Wi-Fi 7 and a major win for right-to-repair advocates. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Motorola Mo...
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PC Pro Podcast 642 from 2023-05-18T14:36:32
The team discusses Microsoft’s controversial new antivirus measure, an epidemic of broadband cancellations and warnings about AI-generated music. Our Hot Hardware candidate is a 2013 Apple iMac, wi...
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PC Pro Podcast 641 from 2023-05-11T14:49:44
The team discusses a new technology that could enhance VR experiences with digitally generated smells; casts an eye over the latest products announced at Google’s I/O conference; and tentatively we...
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PC Pro Podcast 640 from 2023-05-04T14:23:57
The team discusses Microsoft’s new plan to design its own CPUs, the UK’s attempts to regulate the fast-growing AI market and how Bluesky Social is challenging Mastodon to become the next Twitter. O...
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PC Pro Podcast 639 from 2023-04-27T14:18:51
The team discusses the blocking of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision, accusations of shady spyware features in the Edge browser, and a new UK law that would clamp down on fake reviews ...
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PC Pro Podcast 638 from 2023-04-20T17:04:27
The team discusses the backlash against the UK government’s anti-encryption plans, Reddit’s plans to charge for API access and the death of the computer magazine – in the US, at least. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 637 from 2023-04-13T14:33:22
The team discusses the future of 5G in the UK, the BBC’s illuminating interview with Twitter CEO Elon Musk and a new VPN that’s helping Russians evade censorship. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the ...
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PC Pro Podcast 636 from 2023-04-06T17:42:20
eng||This week, Western Digital’s security incident goes under the microscope and the team talk about the investigation into Amazon and Microsoft’s place in the market. We briefly discuss the lates...
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PC Pro Podcast 635 from 2023-03-30T17:26:03
This week the team discuss the upcoming changes to Microsoft Teams with a genuine Microsoft MVP as well as what happened when TikTok appeared before US Congress. We catch up with the latest attempt...
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PC Pro Podcast 634 from 2023-03-23T15:21:08
The team catches up with the latest developments in AI, asks whether we’d trust a web browser made by Amazon, and warns that screenshots might reveal details you thought you’d cropped away. Our Hot...
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PC Pro Podcast 633 from 2023-03-16T15:16:38
The team discusses the brand-new GPT-4 AI platform, WhatsApp’s threats to quit the UK, the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and the risk of critical communications being cut off in the event of ...
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PC Pro Podcast 632 from 2023-03-09T15:36
The team asks whether recent launches and projects are making Microsoft exciting again, bewails the state of the British semiconductor industry and explores the idea of putting datacentres on the m...
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PC Pro Podcast 631 from 2023-03-02T15:30:39
The team discusses the latest products unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, rumours of what could be in Windows 12, and how Amazon is penalising authors whose works pop up on pirate site...
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PC Pro Podcast 630 from 2023-02-23T15:42:07
The team discusses new paid-for verification programmes at Instagram and Facebook; the latest fallout in the AI revolution; and the rise of domestic robots. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Yubike...
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PC Pro Podcast 629 from 2023-02-16T15:10:54
The team discusses what’s new with AI conversations and creations, ponders yet more layoffs in the tech sector, and asks whether Windows is sharing too much information. Our Hot Hardware candidate ...
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PC Pro Podcast 628 from 2023-02-09T16:48:28
The team discusses Microsoft and Google’s race to offer AI-powered web searching, the latest craziness at Twitter and a big change coming in Android 14. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Jackery Ex...
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PC Pro Podcast 627 from 2023-02-02T14:59:03
The team discusses the key product launches at Samsung’s Unboxed event, some shocking financial results from Intel, a big week for ChatGPT and dampened expectations for Sony’s upcoming virtual real...
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PC Pro Podcast 626 from 2023-01-26T16:18:15
The team discusses a big week for AI, outages at Microsoft and Apple’s latest move to break away from Google. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Intel NUC 11 Essential, a £150 mini-PC designed for a...
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PC Pro Podcast 625 from 2023-01-19T14:43:48
The team discusses big job cuts at Microsoft, new computers and processors from Apple, Nick Cave’s verdict on AI-generated lyrics and the latest arguments over the UK’s Online Safety Bill. Our Hot ...
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PC Pro Podcast 624 from 2023-01-12T15:27:52
The team discusses the best of CES, new requirements for gigabit internet in UK homes and the possibility of a new digital currency to operate alongside the pound. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...
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PC Pro Podcast 623 (CES Special) from 2023-01-06T12:31:09
Barry Collins and Jon Honeyball report from CES in Las Vegas, discussing the latest news from the world's largest technology show and delivering their verdicts on announcements and demos from Nvidi...
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PC Pro Podcast 622 from 2022-12-22T17:42:54
It’s time once more for our annual festive quiz: Darien Graham-Smith takes the chair and subjects podcast regulars Barry Collins, Tim Danton, Lee Grant and Jon Honeyball to a thorough grilling o...
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PC Pro Podcast 621 from 2022-12-15T16:09:13
The team discusses the prospect of rival app stores on the iPhone, a social media misstep for the Raspberry Pi team and a new AI chatbot that could help you renegotiate your bills. Our Hot Hardware...
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PC Pro Podcast 620 from 2022-12-08T15:12:19
The team discusses a major ransomware attack at cloud services provider Rackspace, the future of Moore’s Law and the new AI bot that’s been flooding your social media timelines. Our Hot Hardware ca...
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PC Pro Podcast 619 from 2022-12-01T15:02:51
The team discusses the latest tweak to the UK’s Online Safety Bill, warnings over unscrupulous computer repair shops and Epson’s exit from the laser printer market. Our Hot Hardware candidate is th...
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PC Pro Podcast 618 from 2022-11-24T15:16:27
In a somewhat gloom-themed podcast, the team asks whether technology is ruining football, considers whether Alexa is on her last legs and holds a candlelight vigil for Twitter. Our Hot Hardware can...
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PC Pro Podcast 617 from 2022-11-17T14:52:26
The team of Barry, Jon, Lee and Tim tackle this week’s big tech topics: what on Earth happened at FTX and what does it mean for crypto currencies? Was the UK government’s Discord server such a grea...
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PC Pro Podcast 616 from 2022-11-10T19:23:15
It’s a packed episode, with a special NIBs section dedicated to Twitter, some facial theft, the story of bricked Samsung watches and the release of a rival to Adobe Creative Suite. And Jon attempts...
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PC Pro Podcast 615 from 2022-11-03T15:38:41
The team discusses Twitter’s first week under the stewardship of Elon Musk, a controversial licensing change in Adobe’s creative apps and the possible future of the web browser. Editor Tim discusse...
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PC Pro Podcast 614 from 2022-10-27T15:11:01
The team discusses the UK’s plans to recognise and regulate cryptocurrencies, Microsoft’s new ARM-powered mini-PC and a big drop in Meta’s share price as it continues to throw money at the “metaver...
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PC Pro Podcast 613 from 2022-10-20T15:13:32
The team discusses the latest feature update to Windows 11, a new release of Firefox that includes a PDF editor, and yet another confusing update to the USB standard. As happens from time to time, ...
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PC Pro Podcast 612 from 2022-10-06T15:18:31
The team catches up with the long-running saga of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, discusses the closure of Google’s Stadia cloud gaming service and ponders an enforced switch to USB Type-C for future...
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PC Pro Podcast 611 from 2022-09-29T14:21:05
The team discusses a splurge of new hardware from Amazon, search updates from Google and Adobe’s pricey acquisition of design rival Figma. And, as DALL-E 2, the AI-based image-generation tool, open...
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PC Pro Podcast 610 from 2022-09-22T14:29:06
The team discusses what’s new in the Windows 11 22H2 update, asks whether Ethereum’s big move away from mining has genuinely saved energy, and ponders the implications of a major security breach at...
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PC Pro Podcast 609 from 2022-09-15T16:12:06
The team discusses an eco-friendly revolution in cryptocurrency, Google’s abandonment of the next Pixelbook, new challengers for Microsoft Office and a warning that a future AI could eliminate huma...
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PC Pro Podcast 608 from 2022-09-08T14:05:30
The team discusses Apple’s latest iPhone and Watch upgrades, some long overdue updates to Twitter and reports of problems with the integrated computer platform that underpins the UK’s legal system....
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PC Pro Podcast 607 from 2022-09-01T13:56:53
The team discusses a decidedly old-school cyber-attack that involves sending infected USB flash drives through the post; a move to end passwords for good; and a controversy over “phantom” traffic p...
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PC Pro Podcast 606 from 2022-08-18T15:41:01
The team discusses new ransomware attacks on critical UK services, what’s new in Android 13 and a restaurant that’s run completely by robots. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Logi Dock, an all-in-...
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PC Pro Podcast 605 from 2022-08-11T14:23:09
The team discusses the latest phones and watches from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba manufacturer iRobot and Epson’s self-destructing printers. Our Hot Hardware can...
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PC Pro Podcast 604 from 2022-08-04T14:17:08
The team discusses hard times for Intel, a new edition of ChromeOS for personal devices and updates to both Apple and Google’s mobile app stores. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the new Apple MacBook...
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PC Pro Podcast 603 from 2022-07-28T14:16:39
The team asks whether AIs are plagiarising human artists, welcomes a huge computer-assisted medical breakthrough and mulls the rise of so-called “protestware”. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Ace...
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PC Pro Podcast 602 from 2022-07-21T14:38:08
The PC Pro podcast isn't immune to the world around it: we discuss the (temporary?) death of the Online Safety Bill, why the hot weather is causing outages, the "exciting" new features in Microsoft...
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PC Pro Podcast 601 from 2022-07-14T13:48:05
The team discusses a dangerous new vulnerability in AMD and Intel CPUs, the first all-British smartphone, and a partnership between Microsoft and Netflix. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Fancii U...
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PC Pro Podcast 600 from 2022-07-07T14:59:04
The team discusses the arrival of digital codes on UK stamps, an ambitious amendment to the Online Safety Bill and a surprise new security feature for Apple devices. We also celebrate our 600th epi...
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PC Pro Podcast 599 from 2022-06-30T14:39:54
The team discusses a sophisticated new malware attack targeting routers, some odd clauses in Amazon's acceptable usage policy and a disappointing discovery about Apple's latest laptop. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 598 from 2022-06-23T14:14:16
The team discusses the UK’s proposed changes to cookie consent, Twitter’s new long-form “Notes” feature and a milestone for virtual reality as tech giants club together to form the Metaverse Standa...
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PC Pro Podcast 597 from 2022-06-16T13:58:43
The team asks whether Google’s AI is truly sentient, says goodbye to Internet Explorer and boggles at the potential of machine-generated art. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the RealYou EMF shield, a...
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PC Pro Podcast 596 from 2022-06-09T13:55:23
The team discusses the big announcements from Apple’s WWDC event, new EU regulations that require all consumer gadgets to charge via USB Type-C and a steep price hike for Ring smart doorbells. Our ...
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PC Pro Podcast 595 from 2022-05-26T13:49:33
The team discusses Dyson’s new plans for domestic robots, Samsung’s bid to dethrone the Apple M1 processor and the latest announcements from Microsoft’s Build 2022 conference. Our Hot Hardware cand...
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PC Pro Podcast 594 from 2022-05-20T14:22:58
The team discusses rumours of new Apple devices, and a controversial change in policy for app subscriptions. We also ask whether playing video games could be good for young brains, and welcome Mast...
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PC Pro Podcast 593 from 2022-05-12T13:53:39
The team discusses the latest announcements from Google’s I/O event, warns about a serious new vulnerability affecting Apple processors, and ponders a new NFT that supposedly can’t ever lose its va...
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PC Pro Podcast 592 from 2022-05-05T14:01:27
The team discusses Sonos’ plans to launch its own voice assistant, the latest USB updates and new NFTs vying for attention in a shrinking market. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Logitech Lift, a ...
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PC Pro Podcast 591 from 2022-04-28T14:13:16
The team discusses Elon Musk’s costly and controversial acquisition of Twitter, a new era for iPhone repairs and a mass exodus of Netflix customers. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Las Vegas Conv...
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PC Pro Podcast 590 from 2022-04-21T13:56:31
The team discusses HP’s plans for a laptop with a foldable screen, looks ahead to Wi-Fi 7 and ponders the success – or otherwise – of Windows 11. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Netgear Nighthawk...
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PC Pro Podcast 589 from 2022-04-14T14:26:55
The team discusses a possible shock takeover at Twitter, the latest rumblings over cryptocurrencies and an AI that could soon be marking kids’ homework. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Huawei Mat...
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PC Pro Podcast 588 from 2022-04-07T14:29:31
The team discusses the latest new features coming to Windows 11, Elon Musk’s new role at Twitter, the UK’s plans for cryptocurrency and Google’s latest attempts to protect your privacy. Our Hot Har...
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PC Pro Podcast 587 from 2022-03-31T13:54:49
The team discusses concerns over kids on social media; the shocking tale of an undisclosed flaw in Wyze security cameras; and a new law that could force iMessage and WhatsApp to work together. Our ...
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PC Pro Podcast 586 from 2022-03-24T15:18:33
The team discusses a subtle change in how Windows 11 behaves on unsupported hardware; questions the security and transparency of the prime minister’s communications; and discovers the truth about t...
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PC Pro Podcast 585 from 2022-03-17T15:09:57
The team discusses the UK government’s new proposals to keep the internet safe, the unwelcome appearance of advertisements in Windows and the latest tech fallout over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ...
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PC Pro Podcast 584 from 2022-03-10T14:58:24
The team discusses the new hardware unveiled at Apple’s “Peek Performance” event, a dramatic hack attack on Nvidia and controversy over a hidden performance-management feature on Samsung phones. Ou...
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PC Pro Podcast 583 from 2022-03-03T15:54:16
The team discusses the tech industry’s responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a warning from gaming luminary Sid Meier and the latest announcements from the Mobile World Congress trade show in ...
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PC Pro Podcast 582 from 2022-02-24T15:04:53
The team discusses Intel’s newest range of laptop chips, how sport and sex are moving into the Metaverse and the end of 3G. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone, the G...
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PC Pro Podcast 581 from 2022-02-17T15:11:54
How do you protect children when they’re using online platforms such as Roblox? Jon, Tim, Lee and Barry tackle this contentious issue, before giving Chrome OS Flex a workout, pouring cold water on ...
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PC Pro Podcast 580 from 2022-02-10T14:59:42
The team discusses the new products unveiled at Samsung’s “Unpacked” event, Microsoft’s belated move to properly block macros in Office and a kerfuffle over Meta’s apparent threat to pull out of Eu...
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PC Pro Podcast 579 from 2022-02-03T15:01:43
The team discusses the controversial case of a man facing prison for a tasteless tweet; the WWF’s planned move into NFTs; and a mysterious new laptop that promises to do away with physical connecto...
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PC Pro Podcast 578 from 2022-01-27T14:58:02
The team discusses rumours of a new Google AR headset, the latest breakthroughs in quantum computing, an initiative from the UK government to help small businesses shore up their security and some ...
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PC Pro Podcast 577 from 2022-01-20T14:30:05
The team discusses airline safety fears over 5G telecoms, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision and Intel’s apparent plans to launch a new dedicated Bitcoin-mining chip. Our Hot Hardware candidate ...
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PC Pro Podcast 576 from 2022-01-13T15:50:12
The team discusses a chip shortage affecting Canon’s printer cartridges, the arrival of PCI-E 6 and a new way of identifying cyberattacks from their electromagnetic signatures. Editor Tim Danton de...
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PC Pro Podcast 575 from 2022-01-06T14:31:08
The team discusses our pick of the new gadgets unveiled at CES 2022, plus Intel’s newest family of chips, the end of BlackBerry messenger phones, a novel way to charge your TV remote control – and ...
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PC Pro Podcast 574 from 2021-12-23T15:16:44
It’s time for our annual festive quiz! Join the team as we put our knowledge of technical matters and current affairs to the test.
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PC Pro Podcast 573 from 2021-12-16T14:49:03
The team discusses a major security threat to online services everywhere, the government’s latest proposals for policing the internet and Microsoft’s novel attempt to coax pirates into paying for O...
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PC Pro Podcast 572 from 2021-12-09T15:09:39
The gang discusses Microsoft’s attempts to persuade people to stick with its Edge browser, the latest assaults on your online privacy and the future of quantum computing. Our Hot Hardware candidate...
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PC Pro Podcast 571 from 2021-12-02T15:07:37
The team discusses some questionable behaviour from Microsoft, Amazon’s sneaky promotion of its own brands and Qualcomm’s new ARM processor for Windows machines. We also give away a podcasting micr...
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PC Pro Podcast 570 from 2021-11-25T15:17:13
The team discusses how different countries are handling the rise of cryptocurrency, Apple's questionable app ratings and rumours that Windows might soon be available on a much wider range of ARM ha...
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PC Pro Podcast 569 from 2021-11-18T15:21:53
The team discusses Apple’s huge U-turn on repairability, the gradual winding-down of Windows 10 and IBM’s latest breakthrough in quantum computing. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the 16in Apple MacB...
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PC Pro Podcast 568 from 2021-11-11T15:08:52
The team discusses Microsoft’s new Windows 11 SE platform, a graphene-based battery breakthrough and an unexpected climbdown on repairability from Apple. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Logitech ...
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PC Pro Podcast 567 from 2021-11-04T15:34:49
The team discusses Mark Zuckerberg’s plans for the Metaverse, a new addition to Microsoft Office and the backlash against software subscriptions. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Pixel 6 Pro, Goog...
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PC Pro Podcast 566 from 2021-10-28T14:19:41
The team discusses the latest accusations against Facebook, a cyber-attack on UK VoIP providers, new features in the latest Adobe applications and Intel's newest, fastest CPUs. Our Hot Hardware can...
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PC Pro Podcast 565 from 2021-10-21T13:36:52
The team discusses Apple’s new MacBook Pro models – and the chips that power them – along with Google’s latest Pixel phones, and a probe into online music streaming services. Our Hot Hardware candi...
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PC Pro Podcast 564 from 2021-10-14T14:08:53
The team discusses Microsoft’s new right-to-repair commitments, the latest research into mobile app snooping, warnings over new internet regulations and the latest Wi-Fi upgrade. Our Hot Hardware c...
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PC Pro Podcast 563 from 2021-10-07T15:34:24
The team discusses a huge outage of Facebook services, Sky’s new smart TV offerings and revelations from our exclusive chat with Windows manager Aaron Woodman. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Apple’s...
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PC Pro Podcast 562 from 2021-09-30T13:37:40
As the official launch of Windows 11 draws near, the team takes an in-depth look at the new OS, discussing interface changes, security enhancements, gaming features and more.
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PC Pro Podcast 561 from 2021-09-23T14:22:59
The team discusses Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, new features in iOS 15, the push to standardise phone chargers and the passing of British computing innovator Sir Clive Sinclair. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 560 from 2021-09-16T14:02:04
The team discusses Apple’s latest phone, watch and tablet releases, while Microsoft goes passwordless and a new academic institution seeks to reboot social media. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the ...
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PC Pro Podcast 559 from 2021-09-09T13:47:08
The team discusses adverts in Windows 11, AI-based photo upscaling, El Salvador’s Bitcoin fiasco and question marks over WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption. As a Hot Hardware special, we take a trip ...
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PC Pro Podcast 558 from 2021-09-02T14:22:07
The team discusses the impending arrival of Windows 11, Apple’s partial climbdown over App Store fees and accusations of deceptive marketing in the SSD world. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Sams...
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PC Pro Podcast 557 from 2021-08-26T14:19:19
The team discusses a new data-protection shake-up in the UK, the latest hurdle in Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm, vulnerabilities in a wide range of routers using Realtek chipsets and the inexorable r...
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PC Pro Podcast 556 from 2021-08-19T13:53:53
The team discusses the revelations in Facebook’s first ever “Widely Viewed Content Report”, a phishing attack that uses Morse code to slip past security scanners, a new lease of life for legacy lan...
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PC Pro Podcast 555 from 2021-08-12T13:51:03
The team discusses new folding phones from Samsung, Apple’s controversial photo-scanning technology, the cost of outdated IT and Google’s threat to cut the pay of homeworkers. Our Hot Hardware cand...
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PC Pro Podcast 554 from 2021-08-05T14:41:03
If the rumours are right, Amazon won’t be delivering our parcels by drone any time soon - but the team isn’t too worried about this failure, it turns out. Plus, will any of our panel buy the Surfac...
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PC Pro Podcast 553 from 2021-07-29T13:57:52
Dell can no longer sell its most high-end PCs in California due to their power demands - is this a harbinger of what’s to come? Plus, Jon Honeyball shares his views on the astonishing profits lodge...
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PC Pro Podcast 552 from 2021-07-22T14:54:51
The team discusses a major new vulnerability in Windows, the emerging Pegasus spyware scandal, the shutting down of an app that flags fake Amazon reviews and Netflix’s proposed move into gaming. Ou...
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PC Pro Podcast 551 from 2021-07-15T14:05:42
The team discusses Microsoft’s new Windows Cloud service, the growing problem of leaked phone numbers, the uneven distribution of music streaming payments and the UK’s largest ever seizure of crypt...
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PC Pro Podcast 550 from 2021-07-08T13:46:07
Heather Burns of the Open Rights Group joins the podcast to explain how proposed legislation would outlaw all encrypted communications in the UK. The team also discusses the latest developments in ...
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PC Pro Podcast 549 from 2021-07-01T13:57:55
The team discusses a disastrous attack on WD NAS drives, the end of the Google-Microsoft détente, second impressions of Windows 11 and the return of roaming charges. Our Hot Hardware candidate is t...
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PC Pro Podcast 548 from 2021-06-25T15:00:43
In a special edition of the podcast, the team discusses the official unveiling of Windows 11. Is this a bold new computing platform for the post-pandemic age, or is Microsoft just hoping to drum up...
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PC Pro Podcast 547 from 2021-06-17T13:54:53
The team discusses a first look at Windows 11, Apple’s plans to do away with passwords, the opening of Google’s first high-street shop and a legal victory on the “right to repair”. Our Hot Hardware...
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PC Pro Podcast 546 from 2021-06-10T13:52:31
The team discusses the latest announcements from Apple’s WWDC event, questions the trustworthiness of “authorised” repair shops, marvels at a technical error that took down some of the biggest site...
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PC Pro Podcast 545 from 2021-06-03T13:47:40
The team discusses the fightback against pushy cookie requesters, state-sponsored malware attacks, the arrival of Huawei’s new HarmonyOS and Norton’s unexpected move into cryptomining. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 544 from 2021-05-27T14:10:45
The team discusses the latest news from Microsoft’s Build conference, a cautionary tale about Wi-Fi passwords, the effective demise of Samsung’s “upcycling” programme and a controversial change to ...
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PC Pro Podcast 543 from 2021-05-20T15:14:13
The team discusses the big announcements from Google’s I/O event, Apple’s malware problem, Amazon’s new Sidewalk network and the rise of lossless music streaming. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the ...
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PC Pro Podcast 542 from 2021-05-13T13:55:13
The team discusses the government’s plans for cleaning up the internet, the rumoured shelving of Windows 10X, a new report into the right to repair and Elon Musk’s latest shenanigans. Our Hot Hardw...
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PC Pro Podcast 541 from 2021-05-06T13:50:52
The team discusses the continuing spat between Apple and Epic, English football’s social media boycott and a new low-cost broadband package designed for people receiving universal credit. Our Hot H...
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PC Pro Podcast 540 from 2021-04-29T13:45:14
The team discusses the IT vulnerabilities that sent innocent Post Office workers to prison, price hikes at Spotify, a new look for Microsoft Word and the shocking cost of LinkedIn. Our Hot Hardware...
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PC Pro Podcast 539 from 2021-04-22T13:37:51
The team discusses new product announcements from Apple, criticises a misleading report from the NSPCC and questions whether the government is right to intervene in Nvidia’s proposed acquisition of...
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PC Pro Podcast 538 from 2021-04-15T14:26:38
The team discusses the would-be bomber who hoped to blow up AWS, Spotify’s plans to become a fixture in your car, legal moves to limit the use of facial recognition and the planned merger between O...
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PC Pro Podcast 537 from 2021-04-08T13:39:01
The team discusses a huge leak at Facebook, China’s national investment in cryptocurrency, the end of Yahoo Answers and LG’s departure from the smartphone market. Out Hot Hardware candidate is the ...
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PC Pro Podcast 536 from 2021-04-01T13:25:53
The team discusses Amazon’s anti-union machinations, a boom in mobile browser usage, the latest on Nominet and ARM’s first new chip design in a decade. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Netgear Orb...
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PC Pro Podcast 535 from 2021-03-26T14:57:07
The team discusses an embarrassing data breach at FatFace, the downsides of working from home, big changes at Nominet and how Intel plans to regain its mojo. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Acer ...
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PC Pro Podcast 534 from 2021-03-18T14:50:50
The team discusses Intel’s new Apple-bashing ads, a silicon shortage threatening the smartphone market, controversy over privacy labelling and new plans to encourage tech giants to pay for the cont...
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PC Pro Podcast 533 from 2021-03-11T14:24:49
The team discusses the EU's chip ambitions, a huge attack on Microsoft Exchange, the use of CCTV to track social distancing and Dropbox's acquisition of DocSend. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the E...
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PC Pro Podcast 532 from 2021-03-04T15:51:16
Microsoft wants to augment meetings with its Hololens technology, but three out of our four experts think it’s fighting a losing battle. Plus, our take on the automated Amazon store shortly to open...
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PC Pro Podcast 531 from 2021-02-25T14:39:55
The team discusses a speed boost for satellite internet, the uncertain future of Wear OS, concerns over Apple SSDs and Spotify’s plans for lossless streaming. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Acer...
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PC Pro Podcast 530 from 2021-02-18T16:28:24
With LastPass announcing that its free version will be severely limited in the future, what’s your best option for switching? Plus what’s coming up in the next Windows update (don’t get excited), w...
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PC Pro Podcast 529 from 2021-02-11T14:31:21
The team discusses privacy concerns over Clubhouse, Twitter's vision for a custom-curated social media feed, a milestone for Microsoft Excel and Intel's first public response to the Apple M1 SoC. O...
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PC Pro Podcast 528 from 2021-02-04T14:25:09
Jeff Bezos stands down as Amazon CEO and Google closes its in-house games studio; we also share a sneak preview of Windows 10 X and discuss the tech winners and losers of the pandemic. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 527 from 2021-01-28T14:23:09
The team discusses Twitter and Facebook opening their archives to researchers, Google’s threat to quit Australia, a worldwide shortage of graphics cards, and how Reddit users are causing ructions o...
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PC Pro Podcast 526 from 2021-01-21T14:26:09
The team discusses Wikipedia's 20th anniversary, Sir Tim Berners-Lee's new idea for protecting our online privacy and the potential dangers of online shopping algorithms. Our hot hardware candidate...
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PC Pro Podcast 525 from 2021-01-14T14:21:08
The team discusses the highlights of this year's virtual CES, an ignominious end for "free-speech" social network Parler, concerns over Flash-only online exams and a new CEO for Intel. Our Hot Hard...
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PC Pro Podcast 524 from 2021-01-07T14:24:20
The team discusses the technology implications of the recent mass incursion into the US Capitol; a new look for Outlook; the challenges of home schooling; and Microsoft's threat to bring deceased l...
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PC Pro Podcast 523 from 2020-12-31T14:27:45
As 2020 recedes into the rear-view mirror, the team looks ahead to the big issues and technologies that might shape 2021.
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PC Pro Podcast 522 from 2020-12-24T14:15:32
It's time once more for our annual quiz! Darien Graham-Smith plays quizmaster as Barry Collins, Tim Danton and Jon Honeyball compete for the tech trivia crown.
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PC Pro Podcast 521 from 2020-12-17T16:05:15
The team discusses a short but disruptive Google outage, privacy controversies at Twitter and Facebook, and a major step forward for Windows on ARM. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Apple's AirPods Ma...
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PC Pro Podcast 520 from 2020-12-10T14:28:30
The team discusses the EU's proposed "right to disconnect", legal challenges to Facebook, a technical trick that can uncover pixelated passwords and new accessibility features in Android and iOS. O...
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PC Pro Podcast special: How do we connect Britain? from 2020-12-07T10:00:55
The pandemic has hammered home the importance of connectivity for workers wherever they are in the country. In this special podcast in association with O2, Tim Danton, Jon Honeyball and O2's Ant Mo...
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PC Pro Podcast 519 from 2020-12-04T14:21:28
The team discusses Android apps on Windows, the acquisition of Slack by business giant SalesForce and the rise of Spotify as a podcasting platform. Our Hot Hardware contender is actually a piece of...
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PC Pro Podcast 518 from 2020-11-26T14:36:18
The team discusses online bots snapping up Black Friday bargains, a row over royalties paid to musicians by streaming services, the hidden risks of smart doorbells and a disappointing government U-...
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PC Pro Podcast 517 from 2020-11-19T14:59:24
Apple halves its App Store cut to 15% for smaller publishers, Google Pay gets a big update and "free speech" social network Parler continues to grow. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the new Apple Mac...
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PC Pro Podcast 516 from 2020-11-12T14:27:06
The team discusses Apple's new ARM-based Macs, looks into Android app security and asks how AI is affecting our spending habits. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Raspberry Pi 400, a new variant of...
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PC Pro Podcast 515 from 2020-11-05T14:31:02
The team discusses a huge leak of user credentials from across the web, the influence of social media on the US election, confidential data being recovered from second-hand USB flash drives and Int...
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PC Pro Podcast 514 from 2020-10-29T14:32:23
The team discusses the end of the road for Flash on Windows, the latest updates to the NHS Covid-19 app, an online hoax that proclaimed the return of defunct high-street giant Woolworths and the ri...
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PC Pro Podcast 513 from 2020-10-22T13:32:07
The team discusses the latest update to Windows 10, the arrival of Windows apps on Chrome OS, new AI-powered tools in Adobe Photoshop and a warning over malicious ad-blocking tools. Our Hot Hardwar...
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PC Pro Podcast 512 from 2020-10-15T13:38:55
eng||The team discusses Apple's new iPhone and Homepod models, Amazon's apparent evasion of a new UK tax, the future for Google Chrome and an update for the pocket-sized micro:bit computer. Our Hot...
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PC Pro Podcast 511 from 2020-10-08T13:34:23
The team discusses PHE's Excel-based coronavirus cock-up, new features in Slack and Google Workspace, Nvidia's AI-based upgrade to videoconferencing and the latest breakthroughs in RAM and battery ...
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PC Pro Podcast 510 from 2020-10-01T13:36:54
The team discusses the latest product launches from Google and Amazon, checks out Lenovo's new foldable PC and looks forward to a brighter future for Windows on ARM. Our Hot Hardware candidate is t...
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PC Pro Podcast 509 from 2020-09-24T13:36:53
The team discusses the long-awaited arrival of England's coronavirus tracing app, mulls Microsoft's licensing of GPT-3 AI technology, decries the excessively pushy marketing of the Edge browser and...
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PC Pro special podcast: Interview with Dr Hermann Hauser, co-founder of Arm Holdings from 2020-09-18T22:52:11
In this special podcast, we interview Dr Hermann Hauser - one of the co-founders of Arm Holdings - to discuss the proposed sale to Nvidia and why Dr Hauser believes that is a bad move for the compa...
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PC Pro Podcast 508 from 2020-09-17T13:25:06
The team discusses the product updates unveiled at Apple's "Time Flies" event, IBM's new quantum computing roadmap and key announcements from the annual Facebook Connect conference. Fittingly, our ...
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PC Pro Podcast 507 from 2020-09-10T13:26:57
The team checks out Scotland's new coronavirus tracing app, explores what's new in Android 11, laments fake reviews on Amazon and celebrates the 20th birthday of the universally unloved Windows Me....
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PC Pro Podcast 506 from 2020-09-03T16:06:20
Firefox has signed a new search deal with Google, but - as Barry shares having interviewed its lead developer this week - the company is looking at new ways to make money. Plus, has Elon Musk overh...
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PC Pro Podcast 505 from 2020-08-27T13:42:10
The team discusses Epic Games' ongoing legal beef with Apple, the continuing prevalence of web-tracking tricks, a controversial update to Firefox and the 25th anniversary of the launch of Windows 9...
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PC Pro Podcast 504 from 2020-08-20T13:21:51
Commercial pilot Gavin Hall joins the team to give a professional opinion of Microsoft's groundbreaking new Flight Simulator; we also discuss the increasingly acrimonious squabble between Apple and...
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PC Pro Podcast 503 from 2020-08-13T13:27:58
The team talks to seismologist Professor Thomas Lecocq about Android's new earthquake-detection function - for real - and discusses the UK's latest coronavirus tracking app, the arrival of the Micr...
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PC Pro Podcast 502 from 2020-08-06T13:24:20
The team discusses Microsoft's possible acquisition of TikTok, the rumoured sale of chip designer ARM and the latest announcements from Samsung's "Galaxy Unpacked" event (see Listen
PC Pro Podcast 501 from 2020-07-30T13:24:39
The team discusses not one but two high-profile hack attacks, recaps the US hearing that has accused tech giants of operating as monopolies, and looks ahead to the prospect of a wholly virtual CES....
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PC Pro Podcast 500 from 2020-07-23T15:01:01
In the week that Slack slapped Microsoft with a lawsuit accusing it of abusing its position of dominance, the team delivers its verdict. Plus, what on earth is going on with Windows 10X, which worl...
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PC Pro Podcast 499 from 2020-07-16T13:30:11
The team discusses a huge Twitter hack attack, Huawei's expulsion from the UK telecoms market, predictions of what 6G mobile services might bring and Google's visions for future wearable technology...
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PC Pro Podcast 498 from 2020-07-09T14:39:51
The team discusses a new report that warns of vulnerabilities in ALL domestic routers (see pcpro.link/routerreport), concerns over in-game purchases, badly behaved iOS apps and the latest on Thunde...
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PC Pro Podcast 497 from 2020-07-02T13:29:04
The team discusses the performance of Apple's new in-house CPUs, a technical fiasco that left banking customers unable to get at their money, tighter policies on hate speech at Reddit and the world...
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PC Pro Podcast 496 from 2020-06-25T13:56:30
The team discusses the implications of Apple's move to ARM-based processors, the final curtain for Adobe Flash, new rugged laptops from Acer, and apps that (notionally) allow you to go to the pub s...
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PC Pro Podcast 495 from 2020-06-18T13:48:22
The team catches up with the state of the UK's "world-beating" Coronavirus-tracing app, legal challenges for Apple, warnings over the longevity of smart home appliances and Snapchat's big investmen...
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PC Pro Podcast 494 from 2020-06-11T13:55:06
The team discusses the potential dangers of facial recognition technology, emerging data about the coronavirus pandemic (see pcpro.link/model), ructions at Reddit and Apple's planned transition to ...
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PC Pro Podcast 493 from 2020-06-04T13:29:18
The team discusses the BBC's new voice assistant, Google's next-generation video-streaming device, a boost for location-sharing "Plus Codes" and a steep price increase for Apple RAM. Our Hot Hardwa...
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PC Pro Podcast 492 from 2020-05-28T13:35:33
The team discusses Donald Trump's feud with Twitter, a USB stick that claims to protect users from the dangers of 5G radio waves, Japan's plans for "super-cities" and what - if anything - is new in...
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PC Pro Podcast 491 from 2020-05-21T13:42:11
The team discusses the new Windows features unveiled at Microsoft's (virtual) Build conference, controversial rumours about Apple's earbuds, criticisms of the UK's coronavirus contact-tracing app a...
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PC Pro Podcast 490 from 2020-05-14T13:24:19
The team discusses Facebook's use of AI to moderate posts, a stunning first look at the PlayStation 5, the end of Alienware's user-upgradeable laptop and a bitter farewell to Google Play Music. Our...
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PC Pro Podcast 489 from 2020-05-07T13:23:37
The team discusses the debut of the NHSX Covid-19 app, the merger of O2 and Virgin Media, Facebook's new "supreme court" and Microsoft's big bet on Windows 10X. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Ph...
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PC Pro Podcast 488 from 2020-04-30T13:48:58
The team discusses a dodgy Windows Update, Lenovo's new Linux-based ThinkPads, the ups and downs of life in lockdown and a tool that turns your Canon DSLR into a webcam. Our Hot Hardware candidate ...
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PC Pro Podcast 487 from 2020-04-23T13:40:17
The team discusses the UK's new coronavirus tracking app, a major vulnerability in the iOS Mail app, Sonos' new music streaming service and security enhancements to the Zoom videoconferencing platf...
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PC Pro Podcast 486 from 2020-04-16T13:29:10
The team is joined by BCS director Carl Harris, who introduces the society's campaign to recognise the role of IT workers during the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss Google's plans to create i...
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PC Pro Podcast 485 from 2020-04-09T13:31:41
The team discusses the spread of misinformation over 5G masts, new limits on WhatsApp forwards, free access to Google Stadia and how libraries are distributing works during the lockdown. Our Hot Ha...
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PC Pro Podcast 484 from 2020-04-02T14:29:07
The team discusses security concerns over the suddenly ubiquitous Zoom videoconferencing platform, Microsoft's software subscription plans, a new web-filtering service from CloudFlare and Apple's a...
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PC Pro Podcast 483 from 2020-03-19T14:19:05
The team says goodbye to Bill Gates as he steps down from the Microsoft board, looks ahead to Android 11, sizes up Apple's new iPad Pro and MacBook Air models and shares tips on working fom home. O...
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PC Pro Podcast 482 from 2020-03-05T14:41:05
The team discusses the technological implications of the coronavirus outbreak, forthcoming features for Pixel phones, the ethical issues raised by face-scanning technology and a new role for Cortan...
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PC Pro Podcast 481 from 2020-02-20T14:25:59
The team asks whether Macs need antivirus software, discusses unfortunate problems with a recent Windows 10 update, wishes Photoshop a happy 30th birthday and ponders the tale of the smart car that...
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PC Pro Podcast 480 from 2020-02-06T14:32:43
The team discusses the rise of artificially manipulated photos and videos, the artist who created a virtual traffic jam, the creative potential of the iPad and Google's latest financial report. Our...
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PC Pro Podcast 479 from 2020-01-23T14:43:37
The team discusses Sonos bricking its own products, a first look at Microsoft's twin-screened Surface Duo smartphone and the alleged hack attack on Jeff Bezos. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Net...
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PC Pro Podcast 478 from 2020-01-09T20:55:29
In a special podcast direct from Las Vegas, Tim Danton and Jon Honeyball discuss the latest news and product announcements from CES 2020.
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PC Pro Podcast 477 from 2019-12-19T15:06:22
The team tests their knowledge of tech news and trivia in our traditional end-of-year quiz.
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PC Pro Podcast 476 from 2019-12-12T14:34:34
The team discusses new password-security features in Chrome, rumours of a socketless iPhone, the future of Intel and the end of the line for Windows 7. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the 16in Apple ...
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PC Pro Podcast - How do you know it’s time to retire IT kit? from 2019-12-02T09:13:48
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PC Pro Podcast 475 from 2019-11-28T14:18:47
The team discusses Uber losing its licence in London, Twitter’s plan to delete dormant accounts, Tim Berners-Lee’s contract for an ethical web, and the amazing vanishing features in Windows 10. Our...
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PC Pro Podcast: Buy IT to grow not slow your business from 2019-11-25T08:43:45
Small businesses often make the mistake of buying IT that meets their immediate needs but won’t grow with their business, whether that’s buying a server without expansion options or a laptop that i...
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PC Pro Podcast Dell Special 1 from 2019-11-18T09:07:36
While Black Friday started life as bargain hunting for Christmas buyers, an increasing number of small businesses are taking advantage. In this special podcast in association with Dell Small Busine...
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PC Pro Podcast 474 from 2019-11-14T14:40:43
The team discusses Google's new initiatives against slow websites and Android malware; the uninspiring Windows 10 November Update; and the potentially more interesting new 16in Apple MacBook Pro. O...
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PC Pro Podcast 473 from 2019-10-31T14:49:35
The team discusses a rap on the knuckles for Amazon; a ratings glitch in the Apple App Store; Netflix's proposed new speed controls; Samsung's fresh take on foldable phones; and a data leak affecti...
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PC Pro Podcast 472 from 2019-10-17T13:13:41
The team discusses the demise of the government’s porn-registry plans; setbacks for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency; Fortnite’s devastating season-end stunt; and the attractions of the National Mus...
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PC Pro Podcast 471 from 2019-10-03T13:40:11
The team discusses all the news from Microsoft's big Surface event, takes the new iPad OS for a spin, weighs up new privacy protections from Google and ponders the longevity of the pager. Our Hot H...
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PC Pro Podcast 470 from 2019-09-19T13:24:47
The team discusses Apple's new iPhone and iPad models, the official launch of Wi-Fi 6, Google's absorption of DeepMind (and its associated NHS data) and controversy over the routine use of facial r...
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PC Pro Podcast 469 from 2019-09-05T14:03:20
The team catches up with the news from IFA in Berlin, checks out the latest release of Android, mulls over the surveillance implications of the Ring doorbell and looks forward to a new tablet exper...
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PC Pro Podcast 468 from 2019-08-22T14:53:25
The team discusses Google's open-sourcing of its speech-to-text technology, and asks whether the search giant has too much power. We also explore the recent sale of Tumblr, and ask why Amazon never...
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PC Pro Podcast 467 from 2019-08-08T13:58:44
The team discusses AMD's new 7nm server chips, a host of product launches from Samsung, freedom of speech on 8chan and other sites and Google's plans to give rival search engines a leg up - for a p...
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Podcast 466 from 2019-07-25T15:25:20
The team discusses the latest developments in 5G networking, incoming regulations for online purchases and the new Prime Minister's ambitious target for fibre broadband in the UK. Our Hot Hardware ...
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Podcast 465 from 2019-07-11T13:35:31
On a packed podcast the team discusses ISPA's attack on Mozilla, détente between Amazon and Google, the world's worst user interface, a new way to exfiltrate data from air-gapped computers – and mo...
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PC Pro Podcast 464 from 2019-06-27T13:41:25
The team discusses a new tool for messing with advertisers, Google's plan to educate kids about fake news, a light-based networking platform that could replace Wi-Fi and the arrival of AI in PowerP...
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Podcast 463 from 2019-06-13T13:39:08
The team discusses new surveillance technologies, some highlights of the E3 expo and the future of Dropbox and Firefox. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus Vivobook 14S, an affordable laptop wit...
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Podcast 462 from 2019-05-30T13:38:34
The team discusses the latest news from Computex in Taipei, asks whether Huawei might make its own mobile OS, ponders Amazon's plans to offload small suppliers and pores over Dolby's legal complain...
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Podcast 461 from 2019-05-16T13:39:19
The team discusses a new online accountability initiative, news from Microsoft's Build conference and Lenovo's plans for a weird foldable laptop. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Oculus Quest, a w...
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Podcast 460 from 2019-05-02T13:47:47
The team discusses Uber's sudden love affair with public transport, an audio upgrade for Netflix users, the latest from Facebook's F8 conference and the 20th anniversary of the optical mouse. Our h...
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Podcast 459 from 2019-04-18T13:48:58
The team discusses problems with Samsung's folding phones, Switzerland's rejection of the cashless society, incoming age restrictions for adult content and a handy little Google Home device for you...
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Podcast 458 from 2019-04-04T13:26:47
The team discusses the shuttering of some high-profile Google services, and the closure of Microsoft's ebook store. But it's not all gloom, as Apple announces a range of new subscription services, ...
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Podcast 457 from 2019-03-21T14:39:46
The team discusses Wikipedia's protest against new EU copyright laws; asks whether an AI would do a better job than our politicians; looks forward to a new browser ballot; and mulls the potential o...
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PC Pro Podcast 456 from 2019-03-07T14:35:02
On an unusually wide-ranging podcast the team discusses depreciating phone values; rumours of a new "Lite" edition of Windows; the latest updates to the USB standards; controversy over a flagrantly...
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Podcast 455 from 2019-02-21T14:51:53
The team discusses the secret microphone inside Google's Nest Guard hardware, Amazon's investment in autonomous delivery vehicles and continued rumblings over the UK's relationship with Huawei. Nat...
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Podcast 454 from 2019-02-07T14:32:25
The team discusses the opening of the first Raspberry Pi shop, Apple's sanctions against Facebook, an end to (some types of) high-pressure online sales tactics and Spotify's expansion into podcasts...
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Podcast 453 from 2019-01-24T14:29:19
The team discusses new measures to combat fake news, warnings over insecure routers and the future of Windows, Office - and Cortana. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Toshiba Portégé X30T-E, a busi...
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Podcast 452 from 2019-01-11T11:10:03
Catch up on the biggest news from CES 2019, as Jon Honeyball, Barry Collins and Tim Danton share their first-hand experiences. We cover the Royole flexible display and the latest laptop news, and r...
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Podcast 451 from 2018-12-20T14:06:02
In our traditional Christmas quiz, the team's knowledge of the year's tech news and products is put to the test.
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Podcast 450 from 2018-12-13T15:08:09
The team discusses Microsoft's plan to migrate its Edge browser to the Chromium engine, Alexa's burgeoning AI capabilities, Facebook's ongoing fake news problem and a boost for cryptocurrencies. Ou...
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Podcast 449 from 2018-11-29T14:44:37
The team discusses suspicions over Chinese telecoms hardware, the rise of electric bikes, smartphones in restaurants and the UK government's attempts to bring Facebook to account. Our Hot Hardware ...
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Podcast 448 from 2018-11-16T14:34:16
The team discusses AR contact lenses, fines for EE and Virgin, computer-generated newsreaders and the dangers of "hustle porn". Three be our Hot Hardware candidates: the new MacBook Air, the new Ma...
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Podcast 447 from 2018-11-01T22:20:57
The team asks: is the golden age of big technology firms coming to an end? Is Bitcoin a bubble? Will robots soon be delivering our shopping? And why on earth has IBM bought Red Hat? Our Hot Hardwar...
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Podcast 446 from 2018-10-18T15:00:05
The team discusses the passing of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Facebook's new rival to the Echo Show, licensing changes for Android and the arrival of Photoshop for the iPad. Our Hot Hardware c...
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Podcast 445 from 2018-10-04T13:51:35
The PC Pro team unpicks the Facebook data "scandal", gives its early thoughts on the new Surface hardware and Windows 10 October update, and tries to decide if Amazon has done the right thing by ra...
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Podcast 444 from 2018-09-20T14:48:24
Is Jeff Bezos a force for good or in it for the headlines? The team discusses his latest altruistic project, before analysing the likely success - or otherwise - of the latest challenger to Intel's...
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Podcast 443 from 2018-09-06T13:43:34
The team discusses the pick of new technology from IFA, potential challengers for Adobe's throne, some thought-provoking AI applications and 20 years of Google. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Su...
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Podcast 442 from 2018-08-23T13:45:37
The team discusses Nvidia's new graphics cards, which feature groundbreaking ray-tracing technology; Facebook's plan to award trustworthiness scores to users; Microsoft's discovery of apparent Russ...
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Podcast 441 from 2018-08-09T14:30:28
eng||The team discusses a new Firefox extension that helps you discover new content; a price hike for Office; warnings over Chinese technology; and the banning of Alex Jones from online platforms. ...
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Podcast 440 from 2018-07-26T13:55:32
The team discusses the government’s pledge to run fibre to every British home by 2030; controversy over Apple’s overheating laptops; Samsung’s unbreakable OLED displays; and a possible end to Windo...
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Podcast 439 from 2018-07-12T13:49:45
The team discusses the Apple App Store’s tenth birthday; a not very big fine for Facebook; the UK’s new culture secretary; and the arrival of YouTube Premium. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus...
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Podcast 438 from 2018-06-28T14:03:17
The team discusses the abrupt departure of Intel’s CEO; the new WPA3 wireless security standard; a misconceived copyright proposal; and problems with Apple keyboards. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...
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Podcast 437 from 2018-06-14T13:46:56
The team discusses a serious data breach at Dixons, Amazon’s move into TV sports, Microsoft’s acquisition of GitHub and a huge EU fine for Google. Our hot hardware candidate is the Rocketbook, a pe...
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Podcast 436 from 2018-05-31T13:47:06
The team discusses the fallout from GDPR, warnings of router-based malware, the BBC's plans to stream World Cup football matches in 4K, and the strange case of the eavesdropping Amazon Echo. Our Ho...
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PC Pro podcast 435 from 2018-05-17T14:05:26
The team discusses a new AI from Google that can make phone calls on your behalf, the future of Windows, the highlights of Fujitsu's technology showcase and the advent of GDPR. Our hot hardware can...
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Podcast 434 from 2018-05-03T13:48:03
Jon Honeyball joins the team to discuss the Windows 10 April Update, a first look at Office 2019, the latest wheezes from Facebook and an embarrassing outage for TSB. Vaughn Highfield drops in too,...
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PC Pro podcast 432 from 2018-04-05T13:44:51
Jon Honeyball and Nicole Kobie join the podcast to discuss the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Apple's plan to create its own CPUs and a reorganisation at Microsoft. Our hot hardware ...
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Podcast 431 from 2018-03-22T14:36:55
Jon Honeyball joins the team as we discuss Facebook’s data-mining scandal, new concerns over the legality of Bitcoin, Microsoft’s fumbled acquisition of Wunderlist and Uber’s fatal self-driving car...
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Podcast 430 from 2018-03-08T14:40:18
The team discusses Spotify's financial challenges, new features coming to Windows 10, Amazon's acquisition of the Ring smart doorbell and the controversial topic of violence in video games. Our hot...
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Podcast 429 from 2018-02-22T14:36:50
The team discusses Google’s plan to block dodgy ads, Windows 10’s new “Ultimate Performance” mode, Apple’s iPhone X woes and new fears over the potential of malicious AI. Our Hot Hardware candidate...
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Podcast 428 from 2018-02-08T14:39:12
The team explores Windows 10's new "S Mode", plus Microsoft's plans to banish misleading "scareware" from the platform. We also discuss TalkTalk's entry into the fibre broadband market, and a legal...
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Podcast 427 from 2018-01-25T14:37:04
The team discusses Windows 10's new Timeline feature; Sky's plan to ditch dishes; a legal investigation into planned obsolescence; and the final demise of the Pebble. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...
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Podcast 426 from 2018-01-11T10:09:15
CES special: Tim Danton, Barry Collins and Jon Honeyball discuss the latest announcements and product launches at the world's largest electronics expo.
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Podcast 425 from 2017-12-21T14:02:10
It's Christmas, and that means it's quiz time on the PC Pro podcast. The team face questions on recent and not-so-recent developments in technology, while the live listeners do their best to sow mi...
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Podcast 424 from 2017-12-14T15:28:02
CES' Steve Koenig joins the team to discuss upcoming tech trends for 2018. We also look at new developments in AI, the looming threat to net neutrality and the emerging phenomenon of "cryptojacking...
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Podcast 423 from 2017-11-30T14:50:21
The team discusses a major security hole in macOS, Google’s privacy violations, the arrival of HDMI 2.1 and a data leak through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk service. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the A...
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Podcast 422 from 2017-11-16T14:42:17
The team discusses the latest version of Firefox, looks forward to 5G mobile networks, ponders the best Black Friday deals and explores how social media is being used to disrupt elections. Our Hot ...
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Podcast 421 from 2017-11-02T14:48:30
The team discusses an online furore over emoji; ponders a new technology that could mean you never miss an Amazon delivery again; asks whether Silicon Valley needs regulating; and laments MailChimp...
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Podcast 420 from 2017-10-19T13:45:46
The team discusses a critical hole in Wi-Fi security, Adobe's confusing new Lightroom offering, disappointing reviews for the Pixel 2 XL and Dropbox's new "Professional" service tier. Our Hot Hardw...
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Podcast 419 from 2017-10-06T13:40:12
The team discusses a flurry of new hardware from both Google and Amazon - plus spying allegations against security publisher Kaspersky Lab and new research revealing how smartphone notifications co...
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Podcast 418 from 2017-09-21T14:06:14
The team discusses the latest launches from Apple, a disastrous data breach at Equifax, Google's big investment in HTC, and a new data-driven taxi-sharing service. Our hot hardware candidate is the...
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Podcast 417 from 2017-09-07T14:01:47
The team discusses Microsoft's vision for "mixed reality", plus other new features in the Fall Creators Update; asks whether you have the right to use all the data you pay for; and discusses incurs...
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Podcast 416 from 2017-08-24T16:21:04
The team discusses the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Intel’s newest processors, a novel approach to paywalled content and the enforced grounding of a popular drone. Our Hot Hardware candida...
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Podcast 415 from 2017-08-10T13:14:11
The team discusses misguided password advice, Google's diversity controversy, Microsoft updates and Facebook's planned expansion into video. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the PC Specialist Vulcan X...
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Podcast 414 from 2017-07-27T13:37:40
The team discusses ransomware payouts, a stiff fine for Apple, Google’s sneaky efforts to get employees to eat more healthily and the end of the line for Adobe Flash. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...
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Podcast 413 from 2017-07-13T13:52:51
The team discusses Google's new backup service, the rise of "esports", net neutrality protests and the end of the line for Windows Phone. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Loupedeck, a dedicated co...
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Podcast 412 from 2017-06-29T13:43:58
The team discusses Google's huge EU fine, the iPhone's tenth birthday, technical support scams and the potential of online virtual worlds. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Token Ring - not the net...
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Podcast 411 from 2017-06-15T13:19:20
Jon Honeyball joins the team to discuss the latest news from Apple's WWDC event, new features for Cortana, and Amazon's Alexa-enabled Dash Wand. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Microsoft's Surface La...
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Podcast 410 from 2017-05-18T14:47:37
Real-worlders Jon Honeyball and Steve Cassidy join the regular team as we discuss news from Google I/O, Amazon’s new Echo Show, Facebook’s attempts to clamp down on clickbait and – inevitably – the...
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Podcast 409 from 2017-05-04T13:18:04
Anyone for 10 S? The team discusses Microsoft's new locked-down edition of Windows, ponders a new approach to wireless charging, asks whether the smartphone's days are numbered, and finds out what ...
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Podcast 408 from 2017-04-20T13:18:47
Ian Betteridge joins the team as we discuss Facebook's big plans for future tech, ponder Google's move into ad-blocking, ask whether Kickstarter has lost its lustre, and weigh up the latest announc...
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Podcast 407 from 2017-04-06T13:13:54
The team discusses the latest political row over encryption; a change of direction for the Mac Pro; good news for Pebble owners; and Microsoft's promise of greater transparency over privacy in Wind...
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Podcast 406 from 2017-03-23T14:50:51
Ian Betteridge and Nicole Kobie join the podcast to discuss Android O, concerns over the sharing of NHS patient data, and the role of digital surveillance in the age of drones. Our Hot Hardware can...
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Podcast 405 from 2017-03-09T14:44:59
Steve Cassidy joins the team as we discuss new surveillance revelations from Wikileaks, adverts in Windows 10, Amazon's S3 outage and Alexa's role in a US court case. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...
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Podcast 404 from 2017-02-23T14:31:18
Nicole Kobie joins the regular team to discuss smartphone separation anxiety, the challenges for semi-autonomous cars, proposals to tax robot workers and the Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa. Our Ho...
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Podcast 403 from 2017-02-09T14:44:27
Microsoft's new "Cloud" edition of Windows 10 heads up this fortnight's podcast; we also discuss Google's "zoom and enhance" image-processing technology, plus video piracy and social media password...
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Podcast 402 from 2017-01-27T15:32:44
The team discusses the latest major update to Windows 10, plus news of Android on Chromebooks and Sky's planned shift from satellite to online TV services. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Microso...
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Podcast 401 from 2017-01-06T10:20:56
In this special podcast, recorded on location in Las Vegas, the team discusses the latest announcements at CES 2017.
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Podcast 400 from 2016-12-14T17:13:10
It's quiz time! In our last podcast of 2016, team members are tested on their knowledge of technology news, products and personalities.
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Podcast 399 from 2016-12-01T15:09:42
The team discusses the newly-passed "Snooper's Charter", Fitbit's acquisition of Pebble, an international move for the Internet Archive and Ofcom's ruling that BT and Openreach must split. Our hot ...
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Podcast 398 from 2016-11-17T16:28:14
The team discusses the rise of fake news, curses misleading broadband advertising and ponders the value of free online learning resources - all while bravely battling through sporadic audio glitche...
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Podcast 397 from 2016-11-04T10:47:31
The team discusses Microsoft's new Slack rival, the UK's plan to develop a cyber-attack force and Elon Musk's vision of a solar-powered revolution. Our hot hardware candidate, inevitably, is the ne...
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Podcast 396 from 2016-10-21T14:29:01
The team discusses the future of Twitter; subsidised broadband; virtual Friends; and Kodak's first smartphone. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Amazon Echo Dot.
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Podcast 395 from 2016-10-06T13:35:28
Five years on from the death of Steve Jobs, the team considers his legacy. We also discuss more news of exploding batteries for Samsung, and meet Google's new Pixel smartphones. Our hot hardware is...
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Podcast 394 from 2016-09-22T13:30:33
The team discusses a security breach at Yahoo!; weighs up complaints about the Windows 10 upgrade; welcomes Microsoft's investment in health technology; and discovers a new way to hack an iPhone fo...
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Podcast 393 from 2016-09-08T13:42:43
The team discusses the launch of the iPhone 7; the arrival of Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors; and new products and services coming to the UK from Amazon.
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Podcast 392 from 2016-08-26T16:04:49
The team discusses Apple's rumoured plan to ditch the 3.5mm headphone socket; asks whether social media is a breeding ground for terrorists; and mulls over a new laptop screen technology designed t...
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Podcast 391 from 2016-08-11T13:47:26
The team discusses Vodafone's plans to scrap line rental fees; Facebook's attempts to expunge clickbait and defeat ad-blockers; and the 25th anniversary of the worldwide web. Our hot hardware candi...
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