Tech Life

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world.

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Microsoft's big quantum bet
The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
02 Jun 2026,26 mins
Teaching in the AI world
What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
26 May 2026,26 mins
Myth or mythos: Is the AI cyber threat real?
We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers
19 May 2026,26 mins
The AI pothole hunter
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
12 May 2026,26 mins
Could this tech help millions of us sleep better?
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
05 May 2026,26 mins
The workers in the engine room of big tech
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
28 Apr 2026,26 mins
A hologram to remember: Pam and Bill’s love story
How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
21 Apr 2026,26 mins
Sharing the road with driverless cars
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
14 Apr 2026,26 mins
The problem with AI
Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
07 Apr 2026,26 mins
Putting polluters in court
Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
31 Mar 2026,26 mins
How will AI help my doctor?
Artificial intelligence is already in use in many areas of healthcare.
24 Mar 2026,26 mins
Screen time ‘rewiring our brains’
The effect of screen time on young children. Plus a listener tells us his AI voice story.
17 Mar 2026,26 mins
I pretend to be OnlyFans models online
We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.
10 Mar 2026,26 mins
Quantum computers are coming - do we need ethical guidelines?
The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today
03 Mar 2026,26 mins
Hearing my voice again totally blew my mind
Yvonne Johnson has motor neurone disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.
24 Feb 2026,26 mins
Engaging chatbots
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills
17 Feb 2026,26 mins
Would you wear smart glasses?
The smart glasses market is growing, with more choice of wearable devices.
10 Feb 2026,26 mins
Driverless cars in the fast lane
We are living through a self-driving vehicle transformation.
03 Feb 2026,26 mins
China's AI progress
It's been a year since China's DeepSeek AI-chatbot shook the tech world.
27 Jan 2026,26 mins
What's new in health tech?
Tech Life presenter Shiona McCallum looks for new health tech innovations.
20 Jan 2026,26 mins
When will a robot do my laundry?
Meet the humanoid robots designed to help with household chores
13 Jan 2026,26 mins
What to expect from tech in 2026
The latest gadgets, the future in assistive tech and upcoming gaming releases in 2026.
06 Jan 2026,26 mins
Tech Life's look back at 2025
We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.
30 Dec 2025,26 mins
Launching a commercial space station
US firm Vast wants Haven-1 to be the world's first commercial space station in orbit.
23 Dec 2025,26 mins
Chatbots changing minds
A study found AI chatbots can persuade us with fake facts. How does this affect politics?
16 Dec 2025,26 mins
The darker side of streaming
A popular streamer tells us about the downsides of making online content.
09 Dec 2025,26 mins
The secret ways AI is used to write hit songs
How AI is used in songwriting and fashion. Plus, a warning on how it’s used in toys.
02 Dec 2025,26 mins
Should we allow AI into the classroom?
Some children in the United States are learning with help from AI-powered apps at school.
25 Nov 2025,26 mins
Living the digital nomad life
Who are digital nomads, and why are more countries welcoming them ?
18 Nov 2025,26 mins
The King and AI
We visit a royal palace to meet some of the pioneers of artificial intelligence.
11 Nov 2025,26 mins