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Unravelling Technology

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Each episode we'll be discussing the hot topics in tech and exploring them in depth. We look at everything from the latest in consumer electronics, to IT Support, to scientific developments. Get in touch with us at @unravellingtech.

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Windows 11

October 12, 2021 15:29 - 22 minutes - 7.76 MB

In a new, bitesize format to the podcast, we discuss Windows 11, the features and what to expect from Microsoft’s latest operating system. Read more about Windows 11 and check if your machine is compatible here.

Working From Home

July 08, 2021 16:16 - 1 hour - 26.6 MB

Don't call it a comeback! We finally return after a long hiatus to discuss our new research report, Working from Home: The future of the office beyond the pandemic. We discuss attitudes and opinions of those working from home over the past year and discuss how things could look once offices reopen. You can read the Working From Home: The future of the office beyond the pandemic report here.

A CORPtionary Tale

February 14, 2020 13:04 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

We're two weeks into the Byte experiment, and have some choice things to say about it on this week's podcast. We also look at the implications of the corp.com domain going on sale, and the mysterious case of the vanishing Tesla autopilot.

Bytes n' Beacons

February 05, 2020 17:32 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

The gang gets together to talk about Byte, the successor to Vine (remember that?), as well the new technology making sure scholarship students attend class. We close out with a Kickstarter of the Week that claims it can ready your microexpressions - but to what end?

Year of Forgery

January 24, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

It's the new decade, but the end of various eras as we discuss the end of Windows 7, Wordpad, and various Sonos appliances. We also talk about a suite of new Google apps designed to help you use your phone less, and MarsCat - your purrrrfect digital companion! Get your listen on!

Domain Extortion

December 16, 2019 13:05 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

The festive season is in full swing! Join Joe, David and Adam for tales of confusing Amazon deliveries and a deep-dive on WinRAR, the most generous compression software in the world. We also tackle the question - how far would YOU go to get your perfect domain name? Follow us on Twitter: @unravellingtech Read the blog Visit our website

Noise Cancellation

October 31, 2019 17:19 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

On this edition of the Unravelling Technology podcast, we take a look at Apple's new AirPod Pros, as well as discussing the controversy of Netlfix's latest feature, 1.5x streaming. Follow us on Twitter: @unravellingtech Read the blog Visit our website

Tinder's Swipe Night

September 24, 2019 11:15 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Tinder have announced their new Choose Your Own Adventure in-app content this week, leaving us wondering how it will work, and if we will see more apps attempting new ways of keeping their users. We also talk about YouTube’s heavy handed methods of demonetising content creators, as well as .uk domain owners being held to ransom. Follow us on Twitter: @unravellingtech

Floridian Crypto-Nightmare

July 16, 2019 07:44 - 1 hour - 60 MB

There's been a spate of Floridian cities hit by ransomware recently. What's worse, they seem to be paying the hackers to get their info back! We also deep-dive into the newest breed of zipbomb and explain what they are, exactly.

E3 2019 Recap

June 18, 2019 13:53 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

The greatest video game-obsessed minds that Unravelling Technology could muster discuss this year's E3. We discuss conferences, announcements and thoughts on the future of video games.

Apple WWDC 2019 and Google Stadia

June 13, 2019 16:24 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

It’s that time again! We talk through the major Apple announcements from WWDC 2019, as well as discussing THAT monitor stand. We also chat about the the recent Google Stadia conference and how accessible the platform will be for the average gamer. Follow us on Twitter: @unravellingtech

Playdate and 5G

June 05, 2019 15:01 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Is the UK ready for 5G? We discuss, as the mobile network is launched in various cities in the country. We're also talking about the new handheld gaming console that uses a hand crank as an input method - Playdate! Follow us on Twitter: @unravellingtech

Adobe Annoys Photoshop Customers

May 20, 2019 13:07 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Adobe has taken a fair bit of flack from their recent Photoshop price increases, and their warning of legal action should customers continue to use old versions of the software. We discuss why Adobe have made these changes, and what this means for the future of Photoshop.

Amazon Malls

May 14, 2019 12:33 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Why are Amazon buying up derelict shopping malls? Are they using them for distribution purposes or could we be seeing Amazon shopping malls in the near future? We speculate, as well as discussing motherboard manufacturing controversies and the man who “accidentally” ate an Apple Airpod…

Packets of CRISPR

May 08, 2019 14:35 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Scientists are experimenting with the hacking of our very DNA to be able to fight disease, develop medicines and even store data within our biological material. We explore the technical, moral and ethical debates to be had around the subject, as well as coming up with a pun for the episode title, which is tenuous at best...

Avert Your Eyes

April 30, 2019 11:16 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

The World Health Organisation have recently advised that children under the age of 5 should have limited or no "screen time". We discuss just how practical that is, as well as looking at Microsoft's recent change of policy on asking users to change their passwords regularly.

Disney and Notre-Dame

April 25, 2019 10:28 - 39 minutes - 61.8 MB

After the devastating fire which burned down large parts of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, we look at how it could be rebuild using digital mapping technology. We also discuss Disney's new streaming service and whether it's worth the subscription cost...

Apple Cards on The Table

April 02, 2019 15:45 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Resident Mac-spert Josh Crouch joins us to discuss Apple's recent keynote where they announced credit cards, streaming services and more subscriptions than you can shake an Apple Pencil at.

Google Stadia

March 25, 2019 17:23 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

We couldn't let the news of Google's new game streaming platform Google Stadia pass us by, so here are our initial thoughts, hopes and worries for the intriguing new gaming subscription service set to shake up the industry...

ScreenX and Model Y

March 20, 2019 17:31 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Will ScreenX get you back into the cinema, and will the Model Y prompt you to get a Tesla? We give our opinions on this week's Unravelling Technology podcast!

Mo Momo, Mo Problems

March 05, 2019 13:19 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Joe, David and Adam explain why you shouldn’t be worried about “Momo”, and why we should all probably stop talking about her/it. They also take a look at Nike’s malfunctioning app-controlled basketball shoes…

This Person Does Not Exist

February 28, 2019 17:04 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

We look at the AI program that is generating completely new human faces, as well as talking about Samsung's new foldable phone and the car AI that helps you avoid red lights.

Unravelling Technology Ep 122 - How To Build A PC

February 21, 2019 17:49 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

On this week’s episode, we discuss The Verge’s now infamous video on How To Build A PC that got the internet all riled up, as well as looking at how YouTube’s copyright system has become a tool for censorship and extortion.

Unravelling Technology Ep 121 - Facebook Aren't Appy

February 12, 2019 17:35 - 56.1 MB

Apple revoke Facebook's enterprise certificate, leaving them unable to work on internal apps, and more than a little peeved. We explain what this means, as well as looking at the technophobic Superbowl halftime adverts.

Unravelling Technology Ep 120 - Fake News

January 31, 2019 12:52 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

The Daily Mail had a bone to pick with Microsoft after their Edge browser was warning users not to trust the news site. As well as looking at fake news, we also discuss the potentially insidious nature of the 10 Year Challenge, and what adverts could do to Netflix's subscriber count.

Unravelling Technology Ep 119 - Birdbox, Netflix and Robot Cafés

January 17, 2019 11:32 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

We talk about that film that everyone has watched, what it means for Netflix and the Japanese café employing disabled people to operate robot waiters.

Unravelling Technology Ep 118 - Merry Christmas!

December 19, 2018 12:17 - 1 hour - 56 MB

It's our annual festive edition, complete with techy Christmas wishlist and the famous Unravelling Technology End of Year Quiz.

Unravelling Technology Ep 117 - Atomic Clock

December 14, 2018 12:09 - 1 hour - 66 MB

A clock that's TOO accurate, Apple losing its status as most valuable company in the world and thousands of printers being hacked. We've got the scoop on this week's Unravelling Technology!

Unravelling Technology Ep 116 - National Videogame Museum

November 30, 2018 14:35 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Joe, David and Adam went to the opening weekend of the National Videogame Museum, now it has found a new home here in Sheffield! They give their verdict on the museum, as well as discussing the latest in tech news.

Unravelling Technology Ep 115 - A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

November 22, 2018 17:27 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

We explain how one person managed to encode the entire works of Shakespeare into one, tiny picture and tweet it out. There is also discussion about whether there is any point to the "PC Classic" console...

Unravelling Technology Ep 114 - Trust Issues and Red Dead Redemption

October 26, 2018 11:37 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Google are in hot water for breaching EU anti-competition rules, and we look at how deep fakes could change the way we view media. We also discuss the controversy around Rockstar overworking staff ahead of their latest game release, Red Dead Redemption 2.

Unravelling Technology Ep 113 - The Return of Torrenting

October 11, 2018 10:31 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

With the fragmenting of streaming services, people are turning back to illegal downloading to get access to the shows and movies they want to watch. We chat about the future of streaming, as well as the man who has built the entire Pokemon game in Minecraft...

Unravelling Technology Ep 112 - A Tale of 2 Internets

September 28, 2018 08:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

A former Google chief predicts the internet will be split in two by 2030. The question is, which side of the internet will we be on? We also talk about the insurance company who only provide policies that can track data via wearables, and how the front-facing camera on your phone is lying to you.

Unravelling Technology Ep 111 - Huge Apps, Tiny Playstation

September 21, 2018 11:11 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Is software too bloated? Will anyone buy the PlayStation Classic? Why do IT professionals feel like they’re impostors? Let’s find out on this week’s Unravelling Technology podcast…

Unravelling Technology Ep 110 - Apple Conference 2018

September 14, 2018 12:27 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

It's that time of year again, the Apple Conference! We discuss all the announcements from the conference including 3 new iPhones and an Apple Watch. We also look at problematic programming languages, memes under threat and of course, Elon Musk and Tesla.

Unravelling Technology Ep 109 - Space Elevator

September 12, 2018 14:06 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Going up! We discuss the proposal to construct an elevator to transport materials into space, as well as taking a look at Elon Musk's latest antics.

Unravelling Technology Ep 108 - Star Wars

August 14, 2018 13:21 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Who writes those Amazon reviews, and what do they get out of it? We put our investigative hats on and dive into the world of fake reviews. Also, we talk about how tech could help reshape architecture as we know it, and take pot shots at this week's Kickstarter of the Week!

Unravelling Technology Ep 107 - We Need To Talk About Elon

July 27, 2018 10:52 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Shrinking violet Elon Musk has been in the news a lot recently, so much so in fact, that we had to delete our last podcast. So thanks for that Elon! We explain what's been going on in this week's podcast.

Unravelling Technology Ep 106 - Heatwave

July 06, 2018 13:54 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

It's almost 30°C outside, but we sat indoors and recorded a podcast just for you because we're committed to bringing you the latest in tech and IT news. That's what's you call "dedication".

Unravelling Technology Ep 105 - The One With All The Distractions

June 29, 2018 13:34 - 1 hour - 154 MB

We do talk about tech, honest! But we do go a little off topic with talk about allergies and escape rooms too...

Unravelling Technology Ep 104 - E3 2018

June 18, 2018 15:34 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

As you may have noticed by now, we enjoy playing video games. And last week was the largest video gaming conference in the world, E3! We look back on all the major announcements and talk about what we're looking forward to playing over the next year.

Unravelling Technology Ep 103 - I Have A Bad Feeling About This...

June 05, 2018 10:13 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

As has become tradition, we review the new Star Wars film, Solo, while also squeezing in your weekly dose of tech news and updates!

Unravelling Technology Ep 102 - The Boring Episode

June 01, 2018 15:53 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

What is the Boring Company? What's the most sophisticated code ever written? How good is Titanic: The Musical? All these questions (and a couple more) answered in this week's Unravelling Tech!

Unravelling Technology Ep 101 - Laurel or Yanny

May 18, 2018 16:17 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

We try and wrap our heads round the recent audio illusion that's been doing the rounds, as well as discussing Google's AI controversy, videos for prisons and new AI booking assistant tech demonstrated at Google I/O.

Unravelling Technology Ep 100 - Episode 100!

May 10, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

They said we'd never make it, but here we are at our 100th episode! We look at why messaging app Telegram is being banned in some countries, and why France.com has caused a commotion recently...

Unravelling Technology Ep 099 - Car Boot Sale

April 27, 2018 10:23 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

TSB could have done with some IT support this weekend as many of their customers were unable to access their accounts over the weekend. We also take a look at Amazon's new delivery service by which they unlock your car boot and leave your package.

Unravelling Technology Ep 098 - Wasabi Kit Kats

April 20, 2018 16:39 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Joe returns from his trip to Japan, and along with stories and anecdotes, he comes armed with wasabi flavoured Kit Kats...

Unravelling Technology Ep 097 - A History of Violence

March 21, 2018 15:03 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

It's the 90s again on the Unravelling Technology podcast as we try to answer the eternal question: Do violent video games create violent people? We also discuss the Internet Archive's quest to emulate the cheap handheld video games of our childhood, and talk about the Meme Restaurant you never asked for!

Unravelling Technology Ep 096 - Hijacked!

March 09, 2018 15:51 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The cure is worse than the disease as we talk viruses bundled with games, enterprising Spotify users and ask: who really runs the cloud?

Unravelling Technology Ep 095 - The Facebook Roast

February 22, 2018 11:38 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Dodgy VPNs? Abuse of 2FA? It can only be the company we love to hate - Facebook! Join the usual suspects as we discuss Facebook's recent blunders, virtual tours of Egypt, terrorist-tracking AI, and the ugliest smart-mailbox you'll ever see.

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