The PC Pro Podcast

PC Pro Podcast 486

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team is joined by BCS director Carl Harris, who introduces the society's campaign to recognise the role of IT workers during the coronavirus pande...

PC Pro Podcast 485

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the spread of misinformation over 5G masts, new limits on WhatsApp forwards, free access to Google Stadia and how libraries are dis...

PC Pro Podcast 484

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses security concerns over the suddenly ubiquitous Zoom videoconferencing platform, Microsoft's software subscription plans, a new web-...

PC Pro Podcast 483

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team says goodbye to Bill Gates as he steps down from the Microsoft board, looks ahead to Android 11, sizes up Apple's new iPad Pro and MacBook Ai...

PC Pro Podcast 482

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the technological implications of the coronavirus outbreak, forthcoming features for Pixel phones, the ethical issues raised by fac...

PC Pro Podcast 481

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks whether Macs need antivirus software, discusses unfortunate problems with a recent Windows 10 update, wishes Photoshop a happy 30th birt...

PC Pro Podcast 480

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the rise of artificially manipulated photos and videos, the artist who created a virtual traffic jam, the creative potential of the...

PC Pro Podcast 479

23 Jan 2020

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The team discusses Sonos bricking its own products, a first look at Microsoft's twin-screened Surface Duo smartphone and the alleged hack attack on Je...

PC Pro Podcast 478

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a special podcast direct from Las Vegas, Tim Danton and Jon Honeyball discuss the latest news and product announcements from CES 2020.

PC Pro Podcast 477

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team tests their knowledge of tech news and trivia in our traditional end-of-year quiz.

PC Pro Podcast 476

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new password-security features in Chrome, rumours of a socketless iPhone, the future of Intel and the end of the line for Windows 7...

PC Pro Podcast - How do you know it’s time to retire IT kit?

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PC Pro Podcast - How do you know it’s time to retire IT kit? by PC Pro

PC Pro Podcast 475

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Uber losing its licence in London, Twitter’s plan to delete dormant accounts, Tim Berners-Lee’s contract for an ethical web, an...

PC Pro Podcast: Buy IT to grow not slow your business

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Small businesses often make the mistake of buying IT that meets their immediate needs but won’t grow with their business, whether that’s buying a ...

PC Pro Podcast Dell Special 1

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While Black Friday started life as bargain hunting for Christmas buyers, an increasing number of small businesses are taking advantage. In this specia...

PC Pro Podcast 474

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google's new initiatives against slow websites and Android malware; the uninspiring Windows 10 November Update; and the potentially...

PC Pro Podcast 473

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a rap on the knuckles for Amazon; a ratings glitch in the Apple App Store; Netflix's proposed new speed controls; Samsung's fresh t...

PC Pro Podcast 472

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the demise of the government’s porn-registry plans; setbacks for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency; Fortnite’s devastating seas...

PC Pro Podcast 471

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses all the news from Microsoft's big Surface event, takes the new iPad OS for a spin, weighs up new privacy protections from Google an...

PC Pro Podcast 470

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Apple's new iPhone and iPad models, the official launch of Wi-Fi 6, Google's absorption of DeepMind (and its associated NHS data) a...

PC Pro Podcast 469

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team catches up with the news from IFA in Berlin, checks out the latest release of Android, mulls over the surveillance implications of the Ring d...

PC Pro Podcast 468

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google's open-sourcing of its speech-to-text technology, and asks whether the search giant has too much power. We also explore the ...

PC Pro Podcast 467

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses AMD's new 7nm server chips, a host of product launches from Samsung, freedom of speech on 8chan and other sites and Google's plans ...

Podcast 466

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest developments in 5G networking, incoming regulations for online purchases and the new Prime Minister's ambitious target f...

Podcast 465

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On a packed podcast the team discusses ISPA's attack on Mozilla, détente between Amazon and Google, the world's worst user interface, a new way to ex...

PC Pro Podcast 464

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a new tool for messing with advertisers, Google's plan to educate kids about fake news, a light-based networking platform that coul...

Podcast 463

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new surveillance technologies, some highlights of the E3 expo and the future of Dropbox and Firefox. Our Hot Hardware candidate is ...

Podcast 462

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest news from Computex in Taipei, asks whether Huawei might make its own mobile OS, ponders Amazon's plans to offload small ...

Podcast 461

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a new online accountability initiative, news from Microsoft's Build conference and Lenovo's plans for a weird foldable laptop. Our ...

Podcast 460

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Uber's sudden love affair with public transport, an audio upgrade for Netflix users, the latest from Facebook's F8 conference and t...

Podcast 459

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses problems with Samsung's folding phones, Switzerland's rejection of the cashless society, incoming age restrictions for adult conten...

Podcast 458

04 Apr 2019

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The team discusses the shuttering of some high-profile Google services, and the closure of Microsoft's ebook store. But it's not all gloom, as Apple a...

Podcast 457

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Wikipedia's protest against new EU copyright laws; asks whether an AI would do a better job than our politicians; looks forward to ...

PC Pro Podcast 456

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On an unusually wide-ranging podcast the team discusses depreciating phone values; rumours of a new "Lite" edition of Windows; the latest updates to t...

Podcast 455

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the secret microphone inside Google's Nest Guard hardware, Amazon's investment in autonomous delivery vehicles and continued rumbli...

Podcast 454

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the opening of the first Raspberry Pi shop, Apple's sanctions against Facebook, an end to (some types of) high-pressure online sale...

Podcast 453

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses new measures to combat fake news, warnings over insecure routers and the future of Windows, Office - and Cortana. Our Hot Hardware ...

Podcast 452

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up on the biggest news from CES 2019, as Jon Honeyball, Barry Collins and Tim Danton share their first-hand experiences. We cover the Royole fle...

Podcast 451

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our traditional Christmas quiz, the team's knowledge of the year's tech news and products is put to the test.

Podcast 450

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft's plan to migrate its Edge browser to the Chromium engine, Alexa's burgeoning AI capabilities, Facebook's ongoing fake ne...

Podcast 449

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses suspicions over Chinese telecoms hardware, the rise of electric bikes, smartphones in restaurants and the UK government's attempts ...

Podcast 448

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses AR contact lenses, fines for EE and Virgin, computer-generated newsreaders and the dangers of "hustle porn". Three be our Hot Hardw...

Podcast 447

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team asks: is the golden age of big technology firms coming to an end? Is Bitcoin a bubble? Will robots soon be delivering our shopping? And why o...

Podcast 446

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the passing of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Facebook's new rival to the Echo Show, licensing changes for Android and the arriva...

Podcast 445

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The PC Pro team unpicks the Facebook data "scandal", gives its early thoughts on the new Surface hardware and Windows 10 October update, and tries to ...

Podcast 444

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jeff Bezos a force for good or in it for the headlines? The team discusses his latest altruistic project, before analysing the likely success - or ...

Podcast 443

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the pick of new technology from IFA, potential challengers for Adobe's throne, some thought-provoking AI applications and 20 years ...

Podcast 442

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Nvidia's new graphics cards, which feature groundbreaking ray-tracing technology; Facebook's plan to award trustworthiness scores t...

Podcast 441

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

eng||The team discusses a new Firefox extension that helps you discover new content; a price hike for Office; warnings over Chinese technology; and th...

Podcast 440

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the government’s pledge to run fibre to every British home by 2030; controversy over Apple’s overheating laptops; Samsung’s u...

Podcast 439

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the Apple App Store’s tenth birthday; a not very big fine for Facebook; the UK’s new culture secretary; and the arrival of YouT...

Podcast 438

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the abrupt departure of Intel’s CEO; the new WPA3 wireless security standard; a misconceived copyright proposal; and problems wit...

Podcast 437

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a serious data breach at Dixons, Amazon’s move into TV sports, Microsoft’s acquisition of GitHub and a huge EU fine for Google....

Podcast 436

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the fallout from GDPR, warnings of router-based malware, the BBC's plans to stream World Cup football matches in 4K, and the strang...

PC Pro podcast 435

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a new AI from Google that can make phone calls on your behalf, the future of Windows, the highlights of Fujitsu's technology showca...

Podcast 434

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Honeyball joins the team to discuss the Windows 10 April Update, a first look at Office 2019, the latest wheezes from Facebook and an embarrassing...

Podcast 433

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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PC Pro podcast 432

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Honeyball and Nicole Kobie join the podcast to discuss the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Apple's plan to create its own CPUs and a...

Podcast 431

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Honeyball joins the team as we discuss Facebook’s data-mining scandal, new concerns over the legality of Bitcoin, Microsoft’s fumbled acquisit...

Podcast 430

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Spotify's financial challenges, new features coming to Windows 10, Amazon's acquisition of the Ring smart doorbell and the controve...

Podcast 429

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google’s plan to block dodgy ads, Windows 10’s new “Ultimate Performance” mode, Apple’s iPhone X woes and new fears over ...

Podcast 428

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team explores Windows 10's new "S Mode", plus Microsoft's plans to banish misleading "scareware" from the platform. We also discuss TalkTalk's ent...

Podcast 427

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Windows 10's new Timeline feature; Sky's plan to ditch dishes; a legal investigation into planned obsolescence; and the final demis...

Podcast 426

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CES special: Tim Danton, Barry Collins and Jon Honeyball discuss the latest announcements and product launches at the world's largest electronics expo...

Podcast 425

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas, and that means it's quiz time on the PC Pro podcast. The team face questions on recent and not-so-recent developments in technology, w...

Podcast 424

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

CES' Steve Koenig joins the team to discuss upcoming tech trends for 2018. We also look at new developments in AI, the looming threat to net neutralit...

Podcast 423

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a major security hole in macOS, Google’s privacy violations, the arrival of HDMI 2.1 and a data leak through Amazon’s Mechanica...

Podcast 422

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest version of Firefox, looks forward to 5G mobile networks, ponders the best Black Friday deals and explores how social med...

Podcast 421

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses an online furore over emoji; ponders a new technology that could mean you never miss an Amazon delivery again; asks whether Silicon...

Podcast 420

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a critical hole in Wi-Fi security, Adobe's confusing new Lightroom offering, disappointing reviews for the Pixel 2 XL and Dropbox's...

Podcast 419

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses a flurry of new hardware from both Google and Amazon - plus spying allegations against security publisher Kaspersky Lab and new res...

Podcast 418

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest launches from Apple, a disastrous data breach at Equifax, Google's big investment in HTC, and a new data-driven taxi-sha...

Podcast 417

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Microsoft's vision for "mixed reality", plus other new features in the Fall Creators Update; asks whether you have the right to use...

Podcast 416

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Intel’s newest processors, a novel approach to paywalled content and the enforced groun...

Podcast 415

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses misguided password advice, Google's diversity controversy, Microsoft updates and Facebook's planned expansion into video. Our Hot H...

Podcast 414

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses ransomware payouts, a stiff fine for Apple, Google’s sneaky efforts to get employees to eat more healthily and the end of the lin...

Podcast 413

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google's new backup service, the rise of "esports", net neutrality protests and the end of the line for Windows Phone. Our Hot Hard...

Podcast 412

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Google's huge EU fine, the iPhone's tenth birthday, technical support scams and the potential of online virtual worlds. Our Hot Har...

Podcast 411

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Honeyball joins the team to discuss the latest news from Apple's WWDC event, new features for Cortana, and Amazon's Alexa-enabled Dash Wand. Our H...

Podcast 410

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Real-worlders Jon Honeyball and Steve Cassidy join the regular team as we discuss news from Google I/O, Amazon’s new Echo Show, Facebook’s attempt...

Podcast 409

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone for 10 S? The team discusses Microsoft's new locked-down edition of Windows, ponders a new approach to wireless charging, asks whether the smar...

Podcast 408

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Betteridge joins the team as we discuss Facebook's big plans for future tech, ponder Google's move into ad-blocking, ask whether Kickstarter has l...

Podcast 407

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses the latest political row over encryption; a change of direction for the Mac Pro; good news for Pebble owners; and Microsoft's promi...

Podcast 406

23 Mar 2017

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Ian Betteridge and Nicole Kobie join the podcast to discuss Android O, concerns over the sharing of NHS patient data, and the role of digital surveill...

Podcast 405

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Cassidy joins the team as we discuss new surveillance revelations from Wikileaks, adverts in Windows 10, Amazon's S3 outage and Alexa's role in ...

Podcast 404

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Kobie joins the regular team to discuss smartphone separation anxiety, the challenges for semi-autonomous cars, proposals to tax robot workers ...

Podcast 403

09 Feb 2017

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Microsoft's new "Cloud" edition of Windows 10 heads up this fortnight's podcast; we also discuss Google's "zoom and enhance" image-processing technolo...

Podcast 402

27 Jan 2017

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The team discusses the latest major update to Windows 10, plus news of Android on Chromebooks and Sky's planned shift from satellite to online TV serv...

Podcast 401

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this special podcast, recorded on location in Las Vegas, the team discusses the latest announcements at CES 2017.

Podcast 400

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's quiz time! In our last podcast of 2016, team members are tested on their knowledge of technology news, products and personalities.

Podcast 399

01 Dec 2016

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The team discusses the newly-passed "Snooper's Charter", Fitbit's acquisition of Pebble, an international move for the Internet Archive and Ofcom's ru...

Podcast 398

17 Nov 2016

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The team discusses the rise of fake news, curses misleading broadband advertising and ponders the value of free online learning resources - all while ...

Podcast 397

04 Nov 2016

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The team discusses Microsoft's new Slack rival, the UK's plan to develop a cyber-attack force and Elon Musk's vision of a solar-powered revolution. Ou...

Podcast 396

21 Oct 2016

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The team discusses the future of Twitter; subsidised broadband; virtual Friends; and Kodak's first smartphone. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Amazo...

Podcast 395

06 Oct 2016

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Five years on from the death of Steve Jobs, the team considers his legacy. We also discuss more news of exploding batteries for Samsung, and meet Goog...

Podcast 394

22 Sep 2016

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The team discusses a security breach at Yahoo!; weighs up complaints about the Windows 10 upgrade; welcomes Microsoft's investment in health technolog...

Podcast 393

08 Sep 2016

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The team discusses the launch of the iPhone 7; the arrival of Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors; and new products and services coming to the UK from...

Podcast 392

26 Aug 2016

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The team discusses Apple's rumoured plan to ditch the 3.5mm headphone socket; asks whether social media is a breeding ground for terrorists; and mulls...

Podcast 391

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The team discusses Vodafone's plans to scrap line rental fees; Facebook's attempts to expunge clickbait and defeat ad-blockers; and the 25th anniversa...