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Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.

Tech Life BBC World Service

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    • 4.5 • 47 Ratings

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.

    Charging electric bikes and scooters

    Charging electric bikes and scooters

    Electric bikes and scooters are popular. But charging them can be inconvenient, and occasionally risky. We look at various approaches to charging batteries around the world. Also this week, our reporter Marc Cieslak meets schoolchildren involved in a project to introduce them to artificial intelligence and programming through skills acquired playing chess. And we try out the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity.
    Presenter: Zoe Kleinman
    Producers: Alasdair Keane and Tom Quinn
    (Photo: Charging an electric bike. Credit: Henglein and Steets/Getty Images)

    • 27 min
    Tech Life meets Spot the robot

    Tech Life meets Spot the robot

    There are hundreds of former nuclear reactors around the world, which are harmful for those trying to decommission them. That's where a four legged robot called Spot comes in and Tech Life have been to meet it. Also in this episode; the impact of auto-correct constantly misspelling names and how scientists are using AI and tourist boats to learn more about whales.
    Presenter: Shiona McCallum
    Producer: Alasdair Keane
    (Picture: Spot the robot at a decommissioned nuclear plant /BBC)

    • 26 min
    Mobile phones

    Mobile phones

    What do you look for when buying a mobile phone? And what do you do with your old phone? Have you thought about trading it in and recycling? Your needs might vary, depending upon where in the world you live. We explore the options. Also this week, find out about the digital repatriation of historical artefacts.
    (Photo: A pile of mobile phones. Credit: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

    • 27 min
    Exploring space

    Exploring space

    Zoe Kleinman visits a satellite earth station from the era of the first moon landings, and a spaceport developing horizontal rocket launches. Find out how tech is being used to communicate deep into space, and launch rockets from jet planes. Also on Tech Life, cyborg jellyfish could soon be swimming the ocean depths, providing valuable data to scientists. And an AI-generated internet radio station keeps you up to date with non-news.
    PHOTO: Zoe Kleinman at Goonhilly Earth Station. Credit: BBC.

    • 27 min
    Tech Life in Barcelona

    Tech Life in Barcelona

    MWC in Barcelona is a big global mobile phone industry event. Shiona McCallum is there for Tech Life, looking out for new tech and innovations which could impact our lives. This year, wearable tech is attracting alot of attention. Also in this edition, we want to know your top tips for fixing tech problems.
    (Photo: Shiona McCallum tries the AI Pin at MWC in Barcelona. Credit: BBC)

    • 27 min
    Detecting audio deepfakes

    Detecting audio deepfakes

    Voice cloning is becoming so sophisticated that even live phone calls can be generated by machine. Is it possible to protect yourself ? Mouthguard technology is monitoring the hardest tackles on rugby players - our reporter gives it a try. Also in this week's Tech Life, we look at tracing your family tree with tech. And hear about winter-proof long-distance drones delivering supplies in Norway.
    PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images/demaerre

    • 27 min

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47 Ratings

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A Review of "Tech Tent"

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Five Star Tech News

The BBC’s Tech Tent never ceases to amaze me! Regular corners and unfamiliar nooks and crannies are discussed each week! Excellent diversity, covering tech happenings worldwide!! I am positive you’ll live this podcast all about technology!

SAARKÉSH ,

Twitter matters

Too much hype over a messaging platform which has been primarily used for manipulation of markets & market players including Mr Musk!
He needs it as a main “communication” conduit but is it worth as much as the offered price? Nah!
Twitter, in it’s current state is a teenage “playground” at best. The offer needs to shrink by 48% to make it a viable basis for more interesting possibilities… but money is not everything!
Time and vision is! Mr musk is too busy to be able to take it there 💎

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