أفضل بودكاسات Global Tech (2024)

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🔒 World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Subscriber Extra 54:55

5d ago54:55

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Subscriber-only episode World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime …

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World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? 30:20

5d ago30:20

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World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime experts. The researchers…

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Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? 35:01

12d ago35:01

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Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral, and now to greed. In other words it’s hugely on…

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🔒 Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? Subscriber Extra 50:23

12d ago50:23

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Subscriber-only episode Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral, and now to greed. In ot…

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Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? 12:52

17d ago12:52

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Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? A little extra episode for our lovely SOEP Subscribers. Just over a year ago the BBC axed its flagship global tech radio show – Digital Planet. A few of the listeners (we did have 1.5million downloads a year BTW) got together in London to reminisce and remember the programme. Here’s a short…

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🔒 YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election - Subscriber Extra 48:49

19d ago48:49

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Subscriber-only episode YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election A recent joint investigation conducted by Access Now and Global Witness reveals that YouTube is giving its approval to election disinformation ads in India prior to the country's general election. The investigation "Votes will not be counted", discovered that…

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YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election 34:28

20d ago34:28

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YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election A recent joint investigation conducted by Access Now and Global Witness reveals that YouTube is giving its approval to election disinformation ads in India prior to the country's general election. The investigation "Votes will not be counted", discovered that YouTube is endorsing ad…

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SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer 34:54

26d ago34:54

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SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley is a game changer in whatever she does and we were delighted that she agreed to chat to Somewhere on Earth. She arrived in England as an unaccompanied child refugee on the Kindertransport in 1939. She convinced her all girls’ school to allow her to learn maths at…

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🔒 SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer - Subscriber Extra 50:00

26d ago50:00

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Subscriber-only episode SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley is a game changer in whatever she does and we were delighted that she agreed to chat to Somewhere on Earth. She arrived in England as an unaccompanied child refugee on the Kindertransport in 1939. She convinced her all girls’ school to all…

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West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? 30:58

1M ago30:58

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West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? As many as a dozen countries across West and Central Africa were cut off from the internet and are still experiencing significant connection issues following damage to submarine cables. Now a repair ship is enroute to fix the damage, but it will be some time before services return to normal. What happ…

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🔒 West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? Subscriber Extra 44:58

1M ago44:58

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Subscriber-only episode West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? As many as a dozen countries across West and Central Africa were cut off from the internet and are still experiencing significant connection issues following damage to submarine cables. Now a repair ship is enroute to fix the damage, but it will be some time before services ret…

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AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions 30:05

1M ago30:05

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AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions We meet Rokhaya Diagne, a twenty something AI developer and entrepreneur who is using AI to overcome Africa’s specific challenges. She’s currently creating a diagnostic platform for malaria in Senegal as well as using underwater drones to map and monitor biodiversity for marine…

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🔒 AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions - Subscriber Extra 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Subscriber-only episode AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions We meet Rokhaya Diagne, a twenty something AI developer and entrepreneur who is using AI to overcome Africa’s specific challenges. She’s currently creating a diagnostic platform for malaria in Senegal as well as using underwater drones to map and monitor…

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Anti-poaching tech – does it work? 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Anti-poaching tech – does it work? Anti-poaching initiatives are making increasing use of technology, such as infrared thermography but with an array of tech out there, what should governments, wildlife charities and NGO’s be using? Professor Adam Hart, from the University of Gloucestershire, is a conservationist who’s been testing environmental te…

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🔒 Anti-poaching tech – does it work? Subscriber Extra 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Subscriber-only episode Anti-poaching tech – does it work? Anti-poaching initiatives are making increasing use of technology, such as infrared thermography but with an array of tech out there, what should governments, wildlife charities and NGO’s be using? Professor Adam Hart, from the University of Gloucestershire, is a conservationist who’s been …

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Making America e-smart - Digitising public life in the US 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Digitising public life in the US – making America e-smart Many governments and local authorities around the world have moved many, if not all their public services online, from filing tax returns to e-passports and food assistance schemes. However, the United States is lagging behind, with many civic services providing lengthy and user-unfriendly s…

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🔒 Making America e-smart - Digitising public life in the US - Subscriber Extra 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Subscriber-only episode Digitising public life in the US – making America e-smart Many governments and local authorities around the world have moved many, if not all their public services online, from filing tax returns to e-passports and food assistance schemes. However, the United States is lagging behind, with many civic services providing lengt…

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Jimmy Wales - The Wiki Guy - answers your questions 40:27

2M ago40:27

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Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia co-founder - answers your questions We speak to the one and only “Wiki Guy” as even he describes himself. Wikipedia and Wikimedia co-founder Jimmy Wales joins Gareth and Ghislaine on the show. He will be talking about his new project called Trust Café and answering your questions on amongst other things Wikipedia’s moderatio…

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🔒 Jimmy Wales - The Wiki Guy - answers your questions - Subscriber Extra 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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Subscriber-only episode Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia co-founder - answers your questions We speak to the one and only “Wiki Guy” as even he describes himself. Wikipedia and Wikimedia co-founder Jimmy Wales joins Gareth and Ghislaine on the show. He will be talking about his new project called Trust Café and answering your questions on amongst other thin…

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A gentle ask for your (financial) support 1:23

2M ago1:23

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A gentle ask for your (financial) support Dear lovely Somewhere on Earth Subscribers (or SOEPSUDS for short) here's a short message from Gareth, reminding you about our podextra shows. For $10US a month, you can hear extended interviews from our guests, details about how they came to be where they are now and even some new additional stories from t…

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Tech in Ukraine after two years of war 27:07

2M ago27:07

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Tech in Ukraine after two years of war Two years ago Russia invaded Ukraine and in that time, the country’s already booming tech sector has adapted and changed rapidly. In 2022 it was service led, providing IT development for companies outside its borders. Now though things have changed significantly and not only are the tech savvy helping the war …

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🔒 Tech in Ukraine after two years of war - Subscriber Extra 37:28

2M ago37:28

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Subscriber-only episode Tech in Ukraine after two years of war Two years ago Russia invaded Ukraine and in that time, the country’s already booming tech sector has adapted and changed rapidly. In 2022 it was service led, providing IT development for companies outside its borders. Now though things have changed significantly and not only are the tec…

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Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone Diagnosing tuberculosis is cumbersome and not all tests are available in developing countries. Now a team of scientists has used AI to allow a mobile phone to identify if someone’s cough could be a sign of TB. Dr Manuja Sharma, from the University of Washington is on the show to tell us how they used machin…

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🔒 Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone - Subscriber Extra 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Subscriber-only episode Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone Diagnosing tuberculosis is cumbersome and not all tests are available in developing countries. Now a team of scientists has used AI to allow a mobile phone to identify if someone’s cough could be a sign of TB. Dr Manuja Sharma, from the University of Washington is on the show to tell…

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A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed 1:59

3M ago1:59

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A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed We have a very special annoucement and we need you help. We have the co-founder of Wikipedia and founder of the Wikimedia Foundation Jimmy Wales coming on the show. But instead of us asking the questions, we want to hand over to you. What would you like to ask Jimmy Wales? Please send us your …

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🔒 A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed - Subscriber Extra 1:59

3M ago1:59

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Subscriber-only episode A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed We have a very special annoucement and we need you help. We have the co-founder of Wikipedia and founder of the Wikimedia Foundation Jimmy Wales coming on the show. But instead of us asking the questions, we want to hand over to you. What would you like to ask Jimmy Wal…

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The British Post Office Technology Scandal 29:53

3M ago29:53

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The British Post Office Technology Scandal The British Post Office scandal saw more than 900 subpostmasters convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. However, it was faulty account software called Horizon and made by Fujitsu, that was to blame. The personal tragedies of those involved have been documented recently in a TV drama in the UK. But…

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🔒 The British Post Office Technology Scandal - Subscriber Extra 49:26

3M ago49:26

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Subscriber-only episode The British Post Office Technology Scandal The British Post Office scandal saw more than 900 subpostmasters convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. However, it was faulty account software called Horizon and made by Fujitsu, that was to blame. The personal tragedies of those involved have been documented recently in a…

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The Global AI Arms Race 32:51

3M ago32:51

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The Global AI Arms Race Leading global powers have for some time been positioning themselves at the forefront of AI development. All these governments see AI as such a powerful tool they want to be first to be in control, however they also want to regulate it. But with regulations, development can be slow says Dr Kerry McInerney from the University…

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🔒 The Global AI Arms Race - Subscriber Extra 43:58

3M ago43:58

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Subscriber-only episode The Global AI Arms Race Leading global powers have for some time been positioning themselves at the forefront of AI development. All these governments see AI as such a powerful tool they want to be first to be in control, however they also want to regulate it. But with regulations, development can be slow says Dr Kerry McIne…

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A Bitcoin transaction ‘uses a swimming pool of water’ 28:29

3M ago28:29

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A Bitcoin transaction ‘uses a swimming pool of water’ Every Bitcoin transaction uses about the same amount of water as a backyard swimming pool according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. That’s around six million times more than a credit card swipe. The vast amounts of water are needed as Bitcoin uses so much computi…

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🔒 A Bitcoin transaction ‘uses a swimming pool of water’ Subscriber Extra 43:07

3M ago43:07

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Subscriber-only episode A Bitcoin transaction ‘uses a swimming pool of water’ Every Bitcoin transaction uses about the same amount of water as a backyard swimming pool according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. That’s around six million times more than a credit card swipe. The vast amounts of water are needed as Bitc…

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🔒 Internet shutdowns cost more than $9 billion in 2023- Subscriber Extra 39:28

3M ago39:28

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Subscriber-only episode The true cost of Internet shutdowns across the world Internet shutdowns around the world cost more than $9 billion US according to Top10vpn.com. Their annual report “The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns” shows that 196 major self-imposed internet blackouts happened in 25 countries and 747 million people were impacted. Russi…

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Internet shutdowns cost more than $9 billion in 2023 26:35

3M ago26:35

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The true cost of Internet shutdowns across the world Internet shutdowns around the world cost more than $9 billion US according to Top10vpn.com. Their annual report “The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns” shows that 196 major self-imposed internet blackouts happened in 25 countries and 747 million people were impacted. Russia, Ethiopia and Iran wer…

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3D printed skin – huge advances could revolutionise wound healing 29:49

4M ago29:49

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3D printed skin – huge advances could revolutionise wound healing Two major advances in 3D printing human skin could lead to major advances in wound healing. A team of scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in the US have printed full thickness human skin for the first time. They successfully printed all six major human cell …

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🔒 3D printed skin – huge advances could revolutionise wound healing - Subscriber Extra 46:07

4M ago46:07

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Subscriber-only episode 3D printed skin – huge advances could revolutionise wound healing Two major advances in 3D printing human skin could lead to major advances in wound healing. A team of scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in the US have printed full thickness human skin for the first time. They successfully printed a…

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Tech trends to watch in 2024 – the good and the bad 30:51

4M ago30:51

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Tech trends to watch out for in 2024 – the good and the bad We’re predicting the tech trends we may see in 2024. It's a big year with national elections in the US, South Africa and Bangladesh to name just a few - how will technology impact the outcomes? Misinformation is likely to be a big part of the story, and potentially could be a part of the r…

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The most hacked place in the world…and many more tech stories of 2023 35:52

4M ago35:52

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The most hacked place in the world…and many more tech stories of 2023 The still gaping gap for women in tech in pay and position - the underdog and the underpaid, to climate tech – the problem or the solution, are just some of the stories discussed in this episode. Intelligence analyst, Agatha Christie fan and Computer Weekly’s 2023 Women in Tech w…

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The risk of ransomware attacks - are governments taking them seriously? 32:55

4M ago32:55

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The risk of ransomware attacks - are governments taking them seriously? A report out this week by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy in the UK claims that because of the British government’s failures to tackle ransomware, there is a “high risk” the country faces a “catastrophic ransomware attack at any moment.” We discuss whether…

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Tackling huge youth unemployment in Africa through Jobtech opportunities 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Tackling youth unemployment in Africa and making data more accessible There is a huge unemployment problem among the youth in Africa, and there is a massive data research gap for companies that want to invest or have invested in the continent. A company behind an app called Rwazi is now employing more than 50,000 young people in Africa to collect d…

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Saving lives at sea with an autonomous lifeboat 35:15

5M ago35:15

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Saving lives at sea with an autonomous lifeboat An autonomous lifeboat is being tested in Scottish waters in a bid to save many more lives at sea. Currently, the main reason for not launching lifeboat rescue missions to distress calls is the risk to the rescuers – not only will those already in danger be probably lost but also those going out to sa…

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AI could consume as much energy as a small country 52:11

5M ago52:11

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AI could consume as much energy as a small country (Netherlands) by 2027 The rise of AI powered tech has been phenomenal over the past year, but with the explosion in its popularity the energy costs needed to support these services have also risen rapidly. AI uses much more power than more traditional tech and a new study in the journal Joule sugge…

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Tech increases access to contraceptives in Cameroon 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Tech increases access to contraceptives in Cameroon A counselling app for family planning, used by nurses at a women and children’s hospital in Yaoundé, Cameroon, has increased the use of long-term reversable contraceptives (LARCs) threefold. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that the impact of the app was similar to givin…

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Connecting every school in the world to the Internet 33:27

6M ago33:27

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Connecting every school in the world to the Internet One in three people around the world still doesn’t have access to the Internet, including 1.3 billion children who can’t get online at home. But many of these children can’t connect at school either, meaning they won’t learn digital skills that are desperately needed in an increasingly digital wo…

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Internet shutdowns - where are we now? 32:44

6M ago32:44

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Internet shutdowns - where are we now? We could report on the latest internet shutdowns every week – and we will be bringing you regular updates. This week Founder and Director of Netblocks, Alp Toker, is on Somewhere on Earth to give us a snapshot of where people can’t currently get online and why. Listener feedback And our editor Ania Lichtarowic…

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Deepfakes undermine trust in real news 39:08

6M ago39:08

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Ukraine deepfake videos undermine trust The first ever study of deep fake videos on Twitter/X from the war on Ukraine shows that some users lost trust in any footage coming from the conflict – even when it was real. They also found that online conspiracy theories are using deepfakes to support their claims. Lead author John Twomey from University C…

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3D print your new home in a week from recycled plastic bottles 38:30

6M ago38:30

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3D print your new home in a week from recycled plastic bottles Major natural disasters like floods or wild fires leave tens of thousands of people homeless every year. If they’re lucky, they will find themselves in temporary accommodation. But what if 3D printing a new home allowed people to have permanent high quality shelter within a matter of we…

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Invisible e-waste - 7.3 billion e-toys add to e-waste mountain 36:33

6M ago36:33

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Invisible e-waste - 7.3 billion e-toys add to e-waste mountain It's estimated that every year invisible e-waste amounts to 9 billion kilogrammes - that's one-sixth of e-waste worldwide. According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum almost $10 billion in essential raw materials is recoverable from things many people don't e…

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A robot that can detect breast cancer? 32:03

6M ago32:03

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A new robot to detect breast cancer Imagine going to the supermarket to do your weekly shop and also getting a breast examination at the same time. The screening would be performed not by a human but a robot, designed by engineers at the University of Bristol and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory in the UK. It's called "IRIS" and it looks like a mech…

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Somewhere on Earth - Trailer #4 2:53

6M ago2:53

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Meet some of our studio experts who will be guiding you through the tech for good stories on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast. Ghislaine Boddington, Pete Guest and Angelica Mari join Gareth Mitchell to tell you more about themselves. Episode one coming October 31st! Subscribe now and don't miss out. Find a story + Make it News = Change t…

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