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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 Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

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Have we created a way for vision impaired people to watch sports?

AI cyclone prediction, new accessible tech for people with disability, and a cure for brain rot, this week on Download This Show.

29 min
APR 11

Why was there a big tech-sized hole in this year's budget?

In the recent budget handed down by the Albanese government, there was little to no mention of social media, AI, or cybersecurity. What was behind this glaring omission? And what does that mean for Australia's tech future? Also, what's going on with the super fund hacks and are they actually that big of a deal? Plus, Meta has implemented new restrictions for teens, and what's going on with the TikTok ban now that Trump's tariffs are in effect? GUESTS: Angela Lavoipierre, ABC national technology reporter Kate Weber, section editor for Digital Nation at IT News This episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land and in Naarm Technical production by Craig Tilmouth and Allyse Symons

29 min
APR 4

Download this brain: we're live from World Science Festival Brisbane!

Coming to you live from World Science Festival Brisbane, at the Queensland Museum, Download This Show is here to answer all your questions about the brain and technology, and the sometimes scary world where they interact. Who owns the data from our brains? Can machines really interpret human thoughts? And what happens as AI and neuroscience collide? GUESTS: Dr. Erica Mealy, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast Dr. Kiley Seymour, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Behaviour, University of Technology Sydney This episode of Download This Show was recorded on the traditional lands of the Tugurra and Yuggera peoples in Meanjin, and produced on Gadigal land.

54 min
MAR 28

Could AI image generators be erasing Indigenous Australian culture?

What happens when the world's oldest continuous living culture gets recreated by AI image generators? Also, an American content creator uploaded a video of a woman recorded using stealth smart glasses. Was the recording illegal? And how can we stop this from happening again? Plus, just how much dirt does your smart speaker have on you? And, which children's video game has been called "literally just child gambling"? GUESTS: Lisa Sarago, founder and CEO of Land on Heart and the Land on Heart Foundation Fergus Halliday, tech and games journalist and editor at Reviews.org This episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land.

29 min
MAR 24

Download This Show is doing a live show! Join us in Brisbane March 29

Download This Show is coming to World Science Festival Brisbane! Bring yourself along to our live podcast recording at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Rae will be chatting about the weird world of tech and how it relates to our brains, alongside expert in neurotechnology Dr. Erica Mealy and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Kiley Seymour. Come along to get answers to your burning tech questions, and ours! Who owns the data from our brains? Can machines really interpret human thoughts? And what happens as AI and neuroscience collide? Get your tickets here.
MAR 21

Could a brain in a dish be the next big thing in computing?

Computers made of brain cells, a new Meta whistleblower, and AI being used fr good. This week on Download This Show.

29 min
MAR 14

Would you try a dating app for games?

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

29 min
MAR 7

Have you ever wanted a virtual boyfriend to remind you about your period?

IVF health data hacked, virtual boyfriends, the death of Skype and solar-powered laptops, this week on Download This Show.

29 min

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Rae Johnston

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09/09/2020

nsarwar

I love everything about this show. Thank you
My Favorite Tech Podcast

03/01/2019

Jack_McCoy

Great show! There’s always a nice panel of tech journalists and the topics are endlessly fascinating. It’s a great way to review the week in tech and culture. The conversations are intellectual yet fun. Definitely a superior panel-style “talking heads” podcast. I always look forward to new episodes when they drop at the end of the week.
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05/11/2018

Karenrmi

Like the podcast! It’s a must-listen to when I’m cooking in the galley of my boat on a Friday night in the Marshall Islands. Mark: You are terrific ... I particularly like it when Clare Riley is on the panel... and I enjoy most of the topics... I guess my favorite stuff is new gizmos, sites, and trends... Thanks, Karen
ABC at its best

07/25/2017

geekboy1985

Great podcasts on tech and media from one of the best public broadcasers. keep it up

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 Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.