Techie and the Blonde

Since their inception in 1995, computer cookies have made the browsing experience for consumers more convenient. Websites remember your browsing history, login credentials and keep items you left in the shopping cart ready for checkout. But should you really accept the cookies? In this episode we cover the pro's and con's of cookies.

Beyond Air is a clinical-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company, developing a revolutionary Nitric Oxide generator and delivery system. Learn more about how they are making a big impact on the medical field today and what's coming in the near future to help fight cancer!

Both consumers and businesses are adopting the use of cloud storage and cloud computing services, at historic levels. In this eposiode we explore what this all means to you and answer some common confusions about how cloud services really work. 

Advances in technology, computer science and engineering robotics are just some of the ways technology is advancing the field of prosthetics for people with limb loss or limb difference.

A growing number of cyber-attacks are now making headlines on the evening news, with some targeting critical systems that effect everyday consumers, not just big corporations. What is behind these attacks against our critical infrastructure and what could businesses do to defend themselves from becoming victims

Some of the most useful tech available for consumers, has now been transformed into industrial tools, that are not just enhancing how goods and services are delivered, but could actually save a life. In this episode, we look at how technology innovations like the iWatch and enhancements in lighting systems has quickly changed from a nice to have, to must have tech, across all industries. This new variation of tech is all around you and you might not even know it’s there.

The Tokyo Olympic games are set out to be the most innovative, interactive, and immersive games yet. Some of the most advanced Technologies are being used by Japan for the Tokyo Olympics 2021…

Spam and robocalls hit an all-time historic high during the recent pandemic. The constant campaign to try and sell us something as consumers or scam us is not only annoying, but can actually result in identity theft, ransomware and malware installed on our smart devices. In this episode we explore some useful ways to defend against robocalling, spam texts and spam emails and discuss some new ways in which communication companies and the FCC are stepping up the counter-offensive against these tactics, trying to sell you an 'extended auto warranty plan', refinance your student loan, or scam you!

Treating Mental Health has always carried a certain stigma in society. While physical injuries are considered common and treatments are vast, discussing mental health is sometimes done in a more confidential setting. The human brain is the largest and most complex organ in the human body, and treating it is just as complicated. Recent Smartphone APP’s, connecting the masses to a form of always available therapy, have sprung on APP stores, with large celebrity endorsements. They tout convenance of therapy on your smartphone and use  tech like AI to provide a ‘better’ more economical experience. But do they really work compared to traditional therapy? Or are they just creating a bigger problem for those in need of help.

We are now entering the industrial revolution 4.0: A.I. is all around us and transforming everything from online banking, to navigation, to how we secure access to our smartphones. The line between what is a real person and what is an AI system, is so blurred, you may not even know the difference. Will 4.0 trigger the ‘rise of the machines?’ Listen now to find out!