Byte Into IT

Chandika Jayasundara, Co-Founder of Creately, shares his success story, and insights on how we are responding to our changing work environments. Plus: using AI to create virtual moving faces for video conferences, and follow-up discussion on Covid and tracking applications. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon and Paul Callaghan.

Dr Vanessa Teague discusses the tracking applications on our mobile phones and the implications of it. The crew also chat with Down Syndrome Australia about a new app released to help the community build stronger connections. Plus tech discussion and more.  With presenters Laura Summers, Dan Morganti, and Warren Davies.

Dr Steven Conway from Swinburne University discusses gaps between hype and reality; and Rashina Hoda from Monash University breaks down agile methodology and what an agile community looks like. Plus discussion about Clearview AI, Amazon, Telstra and more. With presenters Dan Salmon, Laura Summers, and Rowena Murray.

Anthony Aisenberg, Founder and Director of CrowdSpot, speaks about cycling in Melbourne. And Andy and Hon from Cortical Labs, chat about their work on a hybrid computer chip that integrates human neurons. Plus discussion about tracing apps, and more. With presenters Warren Davies, Laura Summers, and Dan Morganti.

How is the tech world dealing with COVID? Plus the the future of food and Agtech with CEO of Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams. With games reviews and more. With presenters Warren Davies and Dan Morganti.

This episode is brought to you by Dan Salmon and Jo Eaton. First guests are Professor Wray Buntine from Monash University and Dr Debbie Scott from Eastern Health Turning Point. Joining to chat about their new machine learning and artificial intelligence approach to using ambulance data in regards to mental health. Followed by an insightful conversation with Hugh Bradlow, President of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, discussing how we are using technology to tackle this crisis.

This weeks show is brought to you by Vanessa and Dan. Discussing current affairs in the world of technology. Followed by a fascinating talk about new research on peoples messaging behaviours with a PhD candidate from Melbourne University’s school of culture and communication.

This weeks episode is presented by Vanessa. Exploring topics on privacy and security. A conversation with the team that has found a potential solution to banish climate denial misinformation from your internet experience, a new secure messaging platform to liberate you from the social media industrial complex.

This episode is brought to you by Dan, Warren and Laura. An ethics litmus test created by a member for the Byte team. World news, financial technology and more.

This episode is brought to you by Vanessa, Rowena and Maize. This weeks guests include Square Sounds Chip Music And Retro Technology’s star Kenobit. Followed by a conversion with Ruby Quail who attended the Melbourne Sex Tech Hackathon.