Technology is changing the way we live, work and play faster than anything we've ever known before. Smartphones have replaced computers and social media is altering the way we share information about ourselves and our interests.This podcast takes a look at different aspects of the technology industry in an effort to understand how and why it benefits you. Your hosts, Jeff and Shivali, have taken time out from their day job running Mirror.co.uk's Technology and Science desk to give you the inside track on all things tech. If you've got any suggestions for future topics, leave a...
Latest episodes
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26 min
The special edition science show
Future File has taken a bit of an indefinite hiatus recently - but we're back for a one-off special edition show all about science!Science continues to progress at breathtaking spe…
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27 min
The importance of privacy from the creator of the "anti-Facebook"
The fact that Facebook is hoarding your data is nothing new. But you may be surprised at just how nefarious the big blue social network has become.That's the message from Mark Wein…
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28 min
FIFA Ultimate Team and the rise of eSports
You may play video games. You may even be quite good at video games. But are you good enough to compete against thousands of other players for prize money that runs to millions of…
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32 min
Netflix or Amazon Prime – which streaming service should you choose?
With a Netflix or Amazon Prime subscription under your belt, you need never worry about finding something to watch.Both services are pumping millions into developing exclusive cont…
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26 min
All about apps
Mobile apps as we now know them have been around for almost a decade. Apple launched the App Store to accompany the iPhone in July 2008 with the grand total of 500 apps. Now it has…
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24 min
Facebook fallout and the state of privacy on the social network
The Cambridge Analytica fallout is continuing for Facebook which this week released new information about the numbers involved in the data harvest.Chief technology officer Mike Sch…
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30 min
Parenting with technology: practical help or potential pitfall?
Children born today will have a completely different upbringing than any previous generation thanks the explosion of personal information technology.From the constant connectedness…
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34 min
The YouTube revolution
Since launching in February 2005, YouTube has become one of the biggest websites on the planet. Over a billion users spending hours each day watching and uploading content.The comp…
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26 min
The 21st century 'space race' and what it'll be like to live on Mars
Space may be the final frontier but several private companies are making it their mission to turn space tourism into an affordable reality.SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic h…
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28 min
The big news from Mobile World Congress 2018 - we talk Samsung, Sony and Nokia
Mobile World Congress is the giant Barcelona-based tech conference that runs for a few days at the end of every Feburary.It's a chance for industry types to mingle and journalists…
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39 min
The video games we're looking forward to in 2018
Video games had a stellar year in 2017.The likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Forza Motorsport 7 dominated the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One respectively.Meanwhile, sm…
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31 min
What's the best diet? Examining the science behind today's most popular health trends
If your New Year's resolution included trying out a new diet in a bid to get healthier then by now you're probably feeling the strain.To keep you on track, this week's Future File…
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29 min
Sex robots, dating apps and the science of love: Future File celebrates Valentine's Day
Is love anything more complex than chemical signals in the brain? Can human companionship ever be replaced by a sentient robot?These are just some of the questions puzzling Jeff Pa…
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28 min
The movie gadgets we wish were real
Many of the technologies we take for granted today owe their existence to the world of cinema.Inventors frequently cite Hollywood spectacle as the driving force behind creating som…
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29 min
What the hell is bitcoin, anyway?
Bitcoin is everywhere at the moment – but understanding what the so-called “cryptocurrency” is and how it works is no easy task.Created by a mysterious developer who uses the pseud…
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27 min
Deconstructing the Consumer Electronics Show 2018
Every year, hundreds of thousands of technology enthusiasts descend on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. It's a place where the great and the good of the technolo…
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31 min
The future of TV and what broadcasters can do to keep current
Television viewing habits are changing at breakneck speed. In 2017 we have on-demand programming coupled with affordable tablet screens littering British homes. There's less emphas…
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30 min
Is it time to buy a smartwatch?
Strapping a mini-computer to your wrist was once the realm of science fiction. Now, you can't walk down the street without spying an Apple Watch or a Fitbit band.These popular new…
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25 min
The smart speaker showdown as tech giants battle for control of your home
Technology companies are scrambling to win the war for your house.The Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple HomePod are examples of so-called "smart speakers" that answer questions, p…
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29 min
Will Apple's iPhone X be a triumph or a flop?
Apple has unveiled its long-awaited iPhone X, boasting a stunning all-screen display, wireless charging capability, and an incredibly powerful depth-sensing selfie camera that can…