Apple has threatened to remove FaceTime and iMessage services in the UK, if the Government goes ahead with planned changes to surveillance laws. They’ve flagged privacy concerns, but would the proposed adjustments actually endanger message encryption? 

And actors and writers in Hollywood are striking, stating that AI represents an “existential threat” to the industry. So what is it exactly that they’re worried about? And are Neopets making a comeback? 

Alex Kidman, Freelance Tech Journo and Co-Host of Vertical Hold and Sarah Moran, Co-founder and CEO Girl Geek Academy join host Rad Yeo on Download This Show. 

It’s been a few weeks since Meta launched its new App, and direct Twitter rival Threads. So with over 100 million users, what do we know about it so far? And has Mark Zuckerberg actually created a "Twitter killer"?

And while Twitter may be struggling, billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new AI company called xAI. The Tesla owner has previously been critical of AI, including the hugely popular ChatGPT for being "too woke", so how will his offering differ? 

The cheque has been handed an official death notice, while the end of cash is looming. So, as money becomes increasingly digitised, how exactly are our payment habits changing?

From blockchain, to cryptocurrency and everything in between, Download Show takes a look at the opportunities and the risks, and explores how people can retain their security and privacy in this new world of money.

Chris Berg, Director of The Blockchain Innovation hub at RMIT University and Jessie Hughes, Creative Technologist join Marc Fennell on Download This Show.

The music industry has long been at the forefront of technological change and transformation. But as the use of Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly commonplace, like Grimes open sourcing her AI voice and the Beatles using AI to 're-imagine' a song, what are the ethics? And who really ‘owns’ the product? 

And as social media apps like TikTok are fundamentally reshaping the way music is discovered and created, but is this type of market disruption really new?  

Guests: Tim McKenry, Professor of Music at Australian Catholic University   

Sosefina Fuamoli,  Freelance Music Journalist and broadcaster 

This year, the Australian government banned Chinese owned social media application Tiktok from government devices, citing data security concerns. It came as big businesses like Medibank and Optus found themselves the victims of hackers.

Now, the government is scrambling to crackdown on cybercrime, but is it too little too late?  And going beyond two-factor authentication, what can individuals do to ensure they are cyber secure? 

A US company has used a DNA editing tool to make a salad leaf less bitter. So, what exactly is the reality of gene editing on the future of food production?

And big tech companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft are set to be forced to analyse all user content to ‘proactively' detect illegal things. Meanwhile a large adult entertainment company would like your drivers license, and in Singapore, more police patrol robots are set to be rolled out.

Guests: Jessie Hughes, Creative Technologist

Meg Coffey, Digital Strategist and Managing Director of Coffey and Tea 

Does Apple Vision Pro deliver on VR and can ChatGPT be sued for defamation?

Elon Musk's brain chip starts human trials, Google says goodbye to Chromecast and Amazon pays out millions over privacy violations. 

One supermarket chain buys an Aussie delivery startup, Twitter becomes a flop for one US presidential hopeful and why Google is paying put millions of dollars to one company.