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Tech Life

Taking stock of tech

Tech Life

BBC

Tech News, Technology, News

4.3227 Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2019

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Rory Cellan-Jones and the BBC Online tech team give their assessment of the current state of tech in several important areas. They’ll be looking at technology ranging from smart cities to artificial intelligence, and from gaming to tech aimed specifically at women. With BBC reporters Chris Fox, Leo Kelion, Zoe Kleinman, and Jane Wakefield. Produced by Jat Gill.

(Image: Young woman using smart bus stop display in Barcelona, Credit: iStock/ Getty Images Plus).

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, you're about to listen to a BBC podcast, so I'd like to tell you where you'll find more just like it.

0:05.6

I'm Izzy Lee Poulton, an assistant commissioner for BBC Sounds, which means I'm involved in the whole podcast making process.

0:12.2

Whether that's developing fresh formats or facilitating eye-catching artwork, I helped project manage all the details that make our podcast stand out.

0:19.7

At the BBC, we've got access to storytellers and experts across a huge range of subjects.

0:24.4

It could be psychologists, comedians, celebrities or journalists.

0:28.6

No podcast or day looks the same here.

0:31.6

So no matter what you like, check out BBC Sounds.

0:34.1

There's probably another podcast on there that you're absolutely love.

0:41.1

Hello. sounds. There's probably another podcast on there that you're absolutely love. Hello and welcome to TechTent, your weekly update on what's hot in the technology business.

0:46.2

I'm Rory Kathleen Jones and this week we've a special edition of the show, taking stock of four

0:51.9

important areas of tech. With me, a four expert BBC reporters dedicated to bringing you the technology news online and on this show.

0:59.8

Chris Fox, what are you going to be talking about?

1:02.0

Video games will 2019 be the year that we remember streaming took off?

1:07.5

Also here is Leo Kellyan. What's your topic, Leo?

1:10.5

Artificial intelligence. The degree it is changing the world and perhaps being overhyped.

1:16.2

Joining us from cyberspace is Zoe Kleinman. Hi, Zoe. What are you going to cover?

1:20.7

I'm going to be talking about the rise and controversy around Femtech.

1:25.4

Excellent. And last but not least, we've got Jane Wakefield. What have you chosen to talk about?

1:30.0

So I've been writing about smart cities for a long time. So that's the topic I've chosen to talk to you about today.

1:36.2

All great. Here's a quick taste of what's to come.

1:39.4

They haven't thought deeply about how data, robotics, etc., can actually improve the city.

1:47.6

Really, we're in the dark ages when it comes to women's health technology.

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