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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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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: @unravellingtechRead the blogVisit our website

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: @unravellingtechRead the blogVisit our website

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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…

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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!

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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…

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.

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.

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!

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.

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".

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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...

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Why did Elon Musk send a car into space? Was Elon inside the spacesuit the whole time? How easy is it to parallel park in space? These questions and more answered on the Unravelling Technology podcast!