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Tech Life

The cost of data

Tech Life

BBC

Tech News, News, Technology

4.4221 Ratings

🗓️ 1 August 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Have you thought about the cost of storing data from your phone or tablet ? We examine what cloud storage costs you financially, and its impact on the environment. In Kenya, a huge cyber-attack targets the government's online services. We hear from some of those affected. Facebook has reached three billion users around the world. We ask what people like about it ? And we have a report on delivering rental cars in Germany, but without any drivers. (Picture credit: Getty Images)

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1:03.1

the global program devoted to how technology is affecting you, with me, Shona McCallum. This week,

1:09.9

have you ever thought about the cost of data on your

1:12.3

phone? We find out more about what it costs you financially and its impact on the environment.

1:18.7

Data center construction has no sign of slowing, in fact it's intensifying. I think that we

1:24.1

are at a point where we have to do something legislatively to make sure that

1:30.2

this expansion is something that our planet can sustain.

1:33.3

If you live in Kenya, you may have been affected by a huge cyber attack that targeted the

1:38.2

government's online services.

1:40.3

We'll hear from some of those affected.

1:42.3

Imagine without electricity, without access to the internet, and without access to your bank.

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