This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech. Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life. From breakthroughs in AI and quantum computing to grassroots movements using technology for social impact, discover the real stories powering the future. 🎙️ Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast New episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 GMT, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech. Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life. From breakthroughs in AI and quantum computing to grassroots movements using technology for social impact, discover the real stories powering the future. 🎙️ Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast New episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 GMT, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Web Summit 2025: The Hidden Tech Stories Changing the World

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually Matters&nbsp;If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the latest shiny toy. It’s about technology that changes lives, cultures, and global societies.&nbsp;Each episode explores:•⚡ The real-world impact of emerging tech•🌍 New innovations driving social good•🔍 Under-the-radar digital trends you should be paying attention to•🧠 How tech is reshaping communities, culture, and the way we live•📰 The technology behind the week’s biggest world stories — explained simply&nbsp;Our mission?To build a tech-for-good ecosystem where new ideas, powerful insights, and meaningful innovation can grow.If you want smart, globally minded tech storytelling from journalists who’ve been doing this longer (and better) than almost anyone else — SOEP is your new must-listen podcast.&nbsp;Somewhere on Earth: Where tech meets humanity.

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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually Matters   If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the latest shiny toy. It’s about technology that changes lives, cultures, and global societies.   Each episode explores: •⚡ The real-world impact of emerging tech •🌍 New innovations driving social good •🔍 Under-the-radar digital trends you should be paying attention to •🧠 How tech is reshaping communities, culture, and the way we live •📰 The technology behind the week’s biggest world stories — explained simply   Our mission?To build a tech-for-good ecosystem where new ideas, powerful insights, and meaningful innovation can grow.If you want smart, globally minded tech storytelling from journalists who’ve been doing this longer (and better) than almost anyone else — SOEP is your new must-listen podcast.   Somewhere on Earth: Where tech meets humanity.

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