The PC Pro Podcast

Episode 684: Apple finally opens up its app platform – sort of, grudgingly

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Apple’s plans to lower the fences on its walled garden, Airbnb’s ban on surveillance cameras and Tim Berners-Lee’s future tec...

Episode 683: Linux on the up, Apple smacked down

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a new milestone in Linux adoption, Apple’s bad-tempered compliance with new EU gatekeeping law and the latest spats in the world ...

Episode 682: Tim’s back from MWC, Nvidia’s CEO says kids shouldn’t code and there’s trouble in Wonkaland

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest product launches at MWC in Barcelona, the end of Apple’s long-rumoured electric car project, AI coding predictions and...

Episode 681: AI goes bonkers, the DoJ hacks your router and Amazon unveils the new Echo Hub

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft’s new chipmaking deal with Intel, and rounds up the latest developments in the world of AI. We also discuss the DoJ’s...

Episode 680: No, Mark, the Meta Quest 3 isn't better than the Apple Vision Pro

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a week where Mark Zuckerberg declares the Meta Quest 3 is better than the Apple Vision Pro, the team - Rois, Jon, Barry and Tim - beg to disagree. ...

PC Pro Podcast 679

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses skyrocketing investments in AI and cloud hardware; a collapse of employee morale at Google; and a clever trick that breaks Microsof...

PC Pro Podcast 678

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the first full reviews of Apple’s Vision Pro headset, new moves to regulate AI abuses, dissatisfaction over the UK government’s...

PC Pro Podcast 677

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The PC Pro team discuss the implications of Amazon Ring sharing information with the Police and how Apple is reacting to the implementation of side-lo...

PC Pro Podcast 676

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a pending lawsuit over ChatGPT’s notorious hallucinations, a mixed reception for Apple’s mixed-reality – sorry, “spatial”...

PC Pro Podcast 675

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an on-location special, the team reports back from Las Vegas with their picks of the products and technologies unveiled at CES 2024.

PC Pro Podcast 674

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team is joined by CTA director Brian Comiskey for a look ahead to next week’s CES 2024 expo. We also discuss the technologies and companies that...

PC Pro Podcast 673

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for the PC Pro podcast's festive quiz: Darien Graham-Smith takes the chair and subjects podcast regulars Barry Collins, Tim Danton, Lee Gr...

PC Pro Podcast 672

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team is in a reflective mood, discussing the key AI developments of 2023, including how its use is crossing into the legal world. We celebrate lan...

PC Pro Podcast 671

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new proposals for age verification on adult websites; a security threat affecting almost every Windows and Linux computer; predicti...

PC Pro Podcast 670

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a packed show, the team discusses topics including Samsung’s acquisition of smart music streaming service Roon, British Library data leaking onto...

PC Pro Podcast 669

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a turbulent weekend for OpenAI’s senior management, new developments in the battle of blue vs. green messaging bubbles, and Googl...

PC Pro Podcast 668

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the big announcements from Microsoft’s Ignite conference, including new in-house chips for Azure, a name change for Bing Chat and...

PC Pro Podcast 667

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the first indications of how the UK’s online safety measures will be enforced; the launch of new user-configurable GPT bots; and ...

PC Pro Podcast 666

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses steps towards the global regulation of AI systems, Apple’s new “scary fast” M3 Macs and criminal charges for the SolarWinds C...

PC Pro Podcast 665

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether Microsoft was right to abandon its mobile phone platform; looks forward to faster ARM chips for Windows; and ponders new efforts...

PC Pro Podcast 664

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team is joined by Fiona Dear of the Restart Project to discuss the upcoming International Repair Day; we also consider plans to offer GCSE exams o...

PC Pro Podcast 663

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google’s plan to phase out passwords, proposals aimed at improving the trustworthiness of AI-generated images and a new OS that p...

PC Pro Podcast 662

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a competition probe into Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services, new phones and software from Google, and an unusual upgrade that ...

PC Pro Podcast 661

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest product releases and updates from Microsoft’s AI and Surface event – plus all the news from Meta Connect. Meanwhile,...

PC Pro Podcast 660

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses product chief Panos Panay’s departure from Microsoft, the latest software and device launches from Amazon and mixed news on tech ...

PC Pro Podcast 659

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a critical bug in a popular online image format, a ransomware attack that shut down a string of major hotels, and the latest news f...

PC Pro Podcast 658

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the UK government’s climbdown on banning end-to-end encryption, a welcome change in Windows 11 and the prospect of Apple’s firs...

PC Pro Podcast 657

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team is joined by airline pilot Gavin Hall to discuss the recent collapse of the UK’s air traffic control system. We talk about Elon’...

PC Pro Podcast 656

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses plans to float chip designer Arm on the Nasdaq stock exchange; the latest twist in Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision...

PC Pro Podcast 655

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Real-World contributor Rois Ni Thuama joins the podcast as we discuss reports of defective SanDisk SSDs, Google and Amazon’s latest plans for genera...

PC Pro Podcast 654

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a concerning spate of institutional data leaks, asks whether Facebook really affects your mental health, and raises an eyebrow at Z...

PC Pro Podcast 653

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Intel’s return to profitability, warnings that a discarded printer could leak your Wi-Fi password, and an under-the-bonnet refact...

PC Pro Podcast 652

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the new products launched at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the abrupt renaming of Twitter and the potential dangers of overhea...

PC Pro Podcast 651

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot service, a new type of wireless networking based on infrared light, and the unexpected consequence...

PC Pro Podcast 650

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a potentially significant resignation in the emerging XR market, says farewell to Intel’s diminutive NUC platform, and looks back...

PC Pro Podcast 649

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Twitter’s latest travails and the arrival of Meta’s new Threads app; controversy over the use of facial recognition to crack do...

PC Pro Podcast 648

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the Australian PM’s surprisingly on-point cybersecurity advice; a new privacy-focused browser from DuckDuckGo; more criticism of ...

PC Pro Podcast 647

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether Amazon makes it unreasonably difficult for customers to unsubscribe from Prime. We also cautiously welcome quantum breakthroughs...

PC Pro Podcast 646

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the ongoing protests against changes to Reddit’s API policies, unexpected warnings popping up on WD Red hard drives, and the EU’...

PC Pro Podcast 645

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Apple’s latest product announcements, including the Vision Pro and the new MacBook Air, Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers. We also...

PC Pro Podcast 644

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look into what really happens when electronics are recycled in the UK, why Reddit is getting pricey for some and ask how green HP printers are. The...

PC Pro Podcast 643

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest revelations from Microsoft’s Build conference, a slow start for Wi-Fi 7 and a major win for right-to-repair advocates....

PC Pro Podcast 642

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft’s controversial new antivirus measure, an epidemic of broadband cancellations and warnings about AI-generated music. Ou...

PC Pro Podcast 641

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a new technology that could enhance VR experiences with digitally generated smells; casts an eye over the latest products announced...

PC Pro Podcast 640

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft’s new plan to design its own CPUs, the UK’s attempts to regulate the fast-growing AI market and how Bluesky Social is...

PC Pro Podcast 639

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the blocking of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision, accusations of shady spyware features in the Edge browser, and a ...

PC Pro Podcast 638

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the backlash against the UK government’s anti-encryption plans, Reddit’s plans to charge for API access and the death of the co...

PC Pro Podcast 637

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the future of 5G in the UK, the BBC’s illuminating interview with Twitter CEO Elon Musk and a new VPN that’s helping Russians e...

PC Pro Podcast 636

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

eng||This week, Western Digital’s security incident goes under the microscope and the team talk about the investigation into Amazon and Microsoft’...

PC Pro Podcast 635

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team discuss the upcoming changes to Microsoft Teams with a genuine Microsoft MVP as well as what happened when TikTok appeared before U...

PC Pro Podcast 634

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team catches up with the latest developments in AI, asks whether we’d trust a web browser made by Amazon, and warns that screenshots might revea...

PC Pro Podcast 633

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the brand-new GPT-4 AI platform, WhatsApp’s threats to quit the UK, the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and the risk of criti...

PC Pro Podcast 632

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether recent launches and projects are making Microsoft exciting again, bewails the state of the British semiconductor industry and ex...

PC Pro Podcast 631

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest products unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, rumours of what could be in Windows 12, and how Amazon is penal...

PC Pro Podcast 630

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new paid-for verification programmes at Instagram and Facebook; the latest fallout in the AI revolution; and the rise of domestic r...

PC Pro Podcast 629

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses what’s new with AI conversations and creations, ponders yet more layoffs in the tech sector, and asks whether Windows is sharing ...

PC Pro Podcast 628

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft and Google’s race to offer AI-powered web searching, the latest craziness at Twitter and a big change coming in Android...

PC Pro Podcast 627

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the key product launches at Samsung’s Unboxed event, some shocking financial results from Intel, a big week for ChatGPT and dampe...

PC Pro Podcast 626

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a big week for AI, outages at Microsoft and Apple’s latest move to break away from Google. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Inte...

PC Pro Podcast 625

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses big job cuts at Microsoft, new computers and processors from Apple, Nick Cave’s verdict on AI-generated lyrics and the latest arg...

PC Pro Podcast 624

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the best of CES, new requirements for gigabit internet in UK homes and the possibility of a new digital currency to operate alongsi...

PC Pro Podcast 623 (CES Special)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Collins and Jon Honeyball report from CES in Las Vegas, discussing the latest news from the world's largest technology show and delivering their...

PC Pro Podcast 622

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time once more for our annual festive quiz: Darien Graham-Smith takes the chair and subjects podcast regulars Barry Collins, Tim Danton, Lee Gr...

PC Pro Podcast 621

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the prospect of rival app stores on the iPhone, a social media misstep for the Raspberry Pi team and a new AI chatbot that could he...

PC Pro Podcast 620

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a major ransomware attack at cloud services provider Rackspace, the future of Moore’s Law and the new AI bot that’s been floodi...

PC Pro Podcast 619

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest tweak to the UK’s Online Safety Bill, warnings over unscrupulous computer repair shops and Epson’s exit from the las...

PC Pro Podcast 618

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a somewhat gloom-themed podcast, the team asks whether technology is ruining football, considers whether Alexa is on her last legs and holds a cand...

PC Pro Podcast 617

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team of Barry, Jon, Lee and Tim tackle this week’s big tech topics: what on Earth happened at FTX and what does it mean for crypto currencies? W...

PC Pro Podcast 616

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a packed episode, with a special NIBs section dedicated to Twitter, some facial theft, the story of bricked Samsung watches and the release of ...

PC Pro Podcast 615

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Twitter’s first week under the stewardship of Elon Musk, a controversial licensing change in Adobe’s creative apps and the poss...

PC Pro Podcast 614

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the UK’s plans to recognise and regulate cryptocurrencies, Microsoft’s new ARM-powered mini-PC and a big drop in Meta’s share...

PC Pro Podcast 613

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest feature update to Windows 11, a new release of Firefox that includes a PDF editor, and yet another confusing update to t...

PC Pro Podcast 612

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team catches up with the long-running saga of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, discusses the closure of Google’s Stadia cloud gaming service and ...

PC Pro Podcast 611

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a splurge of new hardware from Amazon, search updates from Google and Adobe’s pricey acquisition of design rival Figma. And, as D...

PC Pro Podcast 610

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses what’s new in the Windows 11 22H2 update, asks whether Ethereum’s big move away from mining has genuinely saved energy, and pon...

PC Pro Podcast 609

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses an eco-friendly revolution in cryptocurrency, Google’s abandonment of the next Pixelbook, new challengers for Microsoft Office an...

PC Pro Podcast 608

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Apple’s latest iPhone and Watch upgrades, some long overdue updates to Twitter and reports of problems with the integrated comput...

PC Pro Podcast 607

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a decidedly old-school cyber-attack that involves sending infected USB flash drives through the post; a move to end passwords for g...

PC Pro Podcast 606

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new ransomware attacks on critical UK services, what’s new in Android 13 and a restaurant that’s run completely by robots. Our ...

PC Pro Podcast 605

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest phones and watches from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba manufacturer iRobot and Epso...

PC Pro Podcast 604

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses hard times for Intel, a new edition of ChromeOS for personal devices and updates to both Apple and Google’s mobile app stores. Ou...

PC Pro Podcast 603

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether AIs are plagiarising human artists, welcomes a huge computer-assisted medical breakthrough and mulls the rise of so-called “pr...

PC Pro Podcast 602

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The PC Pro podcast isn't immune to the world around it: we discuss the (temporary?) death of the Online Safety Bill, why the hot weather is causing ou...

PC Pro Podcast 601

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a dangerous new vulnerability in AMD and Intel CPUs, the first all-British smartphone, and a partnership between Microsoft and Netf...

PC Pro Podcast 600

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the arrival of digital codes on UK stamps, an ambitious amendment to the Online Safety Bill and a surprise new security feature for...

PC Pro Podcast 599

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a sophisticated new malware attack targeting routers, some odd clauses in Amazon's acceptable usage policy and a disappointing disc...

PC Pro Podcast 598

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the UK’s proposed changes to cookie consent, Twitter’s new long-form “Notes” feature and a milestone for virtual reality as...

PC Pro Podcast 597

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether Google’s AI is truly sentient, says goodbye to Internet Explorer and boggles at the potential of machine-generated art. Our Ho...

PC Pro Podcast 596

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the big announcements from Apple’s WWDC event, new EU regulations that require all consumer gadgets to charge via USB Type-C and ...

PC Pro Podcast 595

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Dyson’s new plans for domestic robots, Samsung’s bid to dethrone the Apple M1 processor and the latest announcements from Micro...

PC Pro Podcast 594

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses rumours of new Apple devices, and a controversial change in policy for app subscriptions. We also ask whether playing video games c...

PC Pro Podcast 593

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest announcements from Google’s I/O event, warns about a serious new vulnerability affecting Apple processors, and ponders...

PC Pro Podcast 592

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Sonos’ plans to launch its own voice assistant, the latest USB updates and new NFTs vying for attention in a shrinking market. Ou...

PC Pro Podcast 591

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Elon Musk’s costly and controversial acquisition of Twitter, a new era for iPhone repairs and a mass exodus of Netflix customers....

PC Pro Podcast 590

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses HP’s plans for a laptop with a foldable screen, looks ahead to Wi-Fi 7 and ponders the success – or otherwise – of Windows 11...

PC Pro Podcast 589

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a possible shock takeover at Twitter, the latest rumblings over cryptocurrencies and an AI that could soon be marking kids’ homew...

PC Pro Podcast 588

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest new features coming to Windows 11, Elon Musk’s new role at Twitter, the UK’s plans for cryptocurrency and Google’s...

PC Pro Podcast 587

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses concerns over kids on social media; the shocking tale of an undisclosed flaw in Wyze security cameras; and a new law that could for...

PC Pro Podcast 586

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a subtle change in how Windows 11 behaves on unsupported hardware; questions the security and transparency of the prime minister’...

PC Pro Podcast 585

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the UK government’s new proposals to keep the internet safe, the unwelcome appearance of advertisements in Windows and the latest...