In this special bonus sub-episode Techworld's Scott Carey speaks to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the Hollywood star who is currently in theatres around the world playing Edward Snowden in the film that carries his name. The discussion ranges from mass surveillance to Donald Trump and social media echo chambers.The roundtable discussion includes Mairi Clare Rodgers and Silkie Carlo from Liberty; Barbora Bukovska, Article 19; Harmit Kambo, Privacy International and Abigail Chandler, Gizmodo UK. Snowden is in UK cinemas from December 9.

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Matt Egan is in the presenter chair this week as he chats about Black Friday and the changing face of online retail with acting editor at Macworld UK, David Price.Then online editor at Techworld.com Scott Carey talks Facebook and its recent issues with fake news and Chinese censorship (12:00).Finally, online editor at Computerworld UK Tamlin Magee brings us up to date with the Government's Autumn Statement and what it means for the technology sector (26:00).

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In our post-truth post-Trump world, host Matt Egan leads the gang down the road of soul searching and government confines. Following the passing of the Investigatory Powers Bill, Techworld Editor Charlotte Jee lets us know why we might be concerned.Second (11:40), Macworld UK Acting Editor David Price talks about the Facebook fake news buzz, and whether social media has a responsibility to edit out the blatant lies.Finally (28:14) for a bit of lighter chat, Staff Writer at PC Advisor Henry Burrell discusses the launch of the OnePlus 3T, price hikes on phones and why consumers might be a bit miffed if they shelled out for a OnePlus 3 just 5 months ago.

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Host Matt Egan is in a sombre mood this week as the tech industry comes to terms with a Donald Trump US presidency. Staff writer at Macworld UK dives into what this could mean for Silicon Valley, Apple products and wether social media is at fault.Then producer Chris comes on to discuss the latest addition to the VR headset market with Google's Daydream. Will it be held back by a lack of applications though? (14:45)Finally, online editor at Computerworld UK talks about the biggest data breach at a UK bank, as Tesco Bank suffers a £2.5 million cyber theft and what this means for the banking industry as a whole (25:00).

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With regular host Matt Egan off ill, David Price steps in to discuss Microsoft Teams, the government's 'new' cyber security strategy and the collision of social media and insurance companies.First up, producer Chris is on to discuss Microsoft's recent Slack rival Microsoft Teams and wether it can win the market.Then Scott Carey, online editor at Computerworld UK, talks about the government's newest strategy for taking on cyber crime.Then Charlotte Jee, editor of Techworld, talks about UK insurer Admiral's misjudged attempt to use Facebook posts to offer discounts on insurance premiums.

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Gather round as three tech companies try to make history with a series of big product launches. Staff Writer Henry Burrell introduces Microsoft, Apple and Nintendo into the ring.Joining him is Online Editor of Computerworld UK and Techworld Scott Carey, giving us the skinny on Surface Studio and the Windows of the future.David Price, Acting Editor of Macworld UK gives us the verdict on the new MacBook Pro (finally!) while we, perhaps, reel at the Brexit effect on the price hikes.Third up is Christopher Minasians, Staff Writer at PC Advisor and Macworld UK to tell us all about Nintendo Switch, and why it might just be the big hit the company tends to pull out of the bag every few years.

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Matt Egan, Editorial Director, returns to lull us all into a tech talk dreamland of Peppa Pixels and magic Apple dragons. Chris Martin, Consumer Tech Editor at PC Advisor gives you the skinny on Google’s Pixel post-launch, and why it’s a shame it doesn’t resound as loudly as the affordable Nexus (got to love the Nexus 4, obvs).Then Acting Editor of Macworld UK David Price weeps into his cornflakes at the supposed demise of the humble USB port as Apple takes courage to new heights for the upcoming MacBook Pro (18 mins).Staff Writer at PC Advisor Christopher Minasians then lays down the law, rejoicing at the cutthroat prices of Nvidia’s new GTX 1050. Cheap as chips! In a good way. Tuck in (27 mins).

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Matt Egan is back on hosting duties this week to break down the demise of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with producer Chris.Then staff writer at PC Advisor Lewis Painter comes on to talk about the Playstation VR release, games and pricing and compares it to the flagging Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (13:00).Finally, Scott Carey, online editor at Computerworld UK reports back from the biggest tech conference in the world, Dreamforce, chats about Salesforce's rumoured bid for Twitter and tries to make CRM interesting (25:00).

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A premature mid-week Google-themed podcast from the team, who reflect on Google's big 4th October event where they launched the Pixel phone and much more.Acting editor of Macworld UK David Price takes the helm and asks Staff Writer at PC Advisor Henry Burrell to wade in and make sense of all the announcements. Expect AI and VR.Then Staff Writer Christopher Minasians (27:45) chats about the new Pokemon Go Plus wearable, and whether a £35 accessory can improve a free mobile game.

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The team are back for the 34th episode of tech chat goodness as host ‘Mysterious’ David Price, acting Editor of Macworld UK invites Henry Burrell, Staff Writer at PC Advisor to talk about FIFA 17 and yearly game cycles.Next into the ring is Tamlin Magee (14 mins), Online Editor at ComputerWorld UK to discuss Oculus Rift’s Palmer Luckey and his odd meme-based support of Trump and the wider net of good-natured tech billionaires.Finally, Charlotte Jee (29 mins) Online Editor at Techworld lets us know why Elon Musk wants to sell you a ticket to space, and why it might actually be possible quite soon. Fill yer boots.

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