Are robots taking over?
Amazon is sending a fleet of Robots to a warehouse in Melbourne, while robotaxis are set to operate 24/7 in San Francisco. So, what are the risks and...
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Marc Fennell and a team of people far smarter than him (his words, not ours) take a fun deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
Worldcoin wants to scan your eyeballs, should you let it?
Worldcoin aims to provide its users with a verified digital identity, by scanning their eyeballs. The project is offering free cryptocurrency in excha...
Social media echo chambers and UFO hearings
Do social media echo chambers really exist? 17 academics dove into Facebook’s data to find out. And there are reports that Telsa hired a ‘diversion te...
Twitter rebrands to X and actors strike against AI
Apple has threatened to remove FaceTime and iMessage services in the UK, if the Government goes ahead with planned changes to surveillance laws. They’...
Elon vs Zuckerberg: Has Threads killed Twitter?
It’s been a few weeks since Meta launched its new App, and direct Twitter rival Threads. So with over 100 million users, what do we know about it so f...
Cash is no longer king. Will crypto take the crown?
The cheque has been handed an official death notice, while the end of cash is looming. So, as money becomes increasingly digitised, how exactly are ou...
How have AI, TikTok and copyright cases changed music?
The music industry has long been at the forefront of technological change and transformation. But as the use of Artificial Intelligence becomes increa...
Cybercrime is on the rise, so how can you protect yourself?
This year, the Australian government banned Chinese owned social media application Tiktok from government devices, citing data security concerns. It c...
Would you like some gene editing with your salad?
A US company has used a DNA editing tool to make a salad leaf less bitter. So, what exactly is the reality of gene editing on the future of food produ...
Has Apple unlocked the secret for virtual reality?
Does Apple Vision Pro deliver on VR and can ChatGPT be sued for defamation?