RRR - Triple R

Byte Into IT

Local insights on tech news, with feature interviews and regular guests. From multinational megacorps to the web underground, digital rights, games, cutting edge research, and all the ways technology intersects with everyday life. The Byte Into IT family includes:- Dan Morganti- Dan Salmon - Eric Jong- Lilly Ryan- Mike Bantick- Rowena Murray (Byte Producer)- Samantha Floreani- Vanessa Toholka (Byte Producer)- Lu Lin (RRR Talks Content Producer)The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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RRR - Triple R

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Technology

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www.rrr.org.au

Latest episode

Feb 6, 2025

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Episodes

Unpacking the Federal Budget and Comedians Eden and Josh Porter 30.03.2022

Hosts Vanessa Taholka, Rowena Murray and Paul Callaghan chat to brothers Eden and Josh Porter about their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, 'Escape to the Megaverse'; Vanessa and Rowena discuss the the Federal Budget, the lack of investing in electric vehicles, low emissions technologies, plastic recycling and the big spending on cyber security.  Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explor...

Surveillance at Work and Designing Queer Spaces Online 23.03.2022

Presenters Dan Morganti, Warren Davies and Rowena Murray are joined by Professor Peter Holland, who talks about surveillance at work, particularly E-monitoring and surveillance; guests Samantha Floriani and Ruby Quail talk about creating queer spaces online. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter:  https://twitte...

Data Ethics, The Ethics of Invention and Risk Assessment in Machine Learning 16.03.2022

Dan Salmon, Laura Summers and Vanessa Taholka interview Viveka Weiley from CSIRO about data ethics and the ethics of invention; host Laura Summers puts her guest hat on to talk about an open source resource she's put on GitHub which is a risk assessment quiz about automation and machine learning. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RR...

Tech in the Russia-Ukraine War, Future of AI and Digital Rights Watch 09.03.2022

Presenters Jo Eaton, Warren Davies and Lily Ryan explore how technology is playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine war and how the big tech platforms can play a more active role in policing misinformation; Dr. Caludia Sandberg from Melbourne University talks about the rise of AI and its role in our lives; and Digital Rights Watch has launched their 2021 report and Lily explores the report's findings....

Gaming Special: Brave Mouse Cartographer and Anne Charleston on voicing characters 03.03.2022

Our monthly show dedicated to all things gaming with hosts Maize Wallin and Rowena Murray. A look at world-building game 'Brave Mouse Cartographer' and Australian actress Anne Charleston talks about an upcoming game she's voicing called 'Wayward Strand'. Plus, the latest in gaming news. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteInt...

Electric Vehicles in Australia and the Online Safety of Sex Workers 23.02.2022

Dr. Saad Mekhilef, Professor at Swinburne University, talks about the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia. Eliza Sorensen, founder of Switter, a sex worker friendly social networking site, examines the online safety of sex workers and the prejudices they face in Australia. Plus, the latest tech news, with presenters Rowe, Paul and Vanessa. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte...

Digital Strategist Olivia Yallop on Breaking the Internet and Artist Ellis Moseley 16.02.2022

Hosts Dan Salmon, Laura Summers and Warren Davies talk to Digital Strategist, tech expert, and author Olivia Yallop about her new book 'Break the Internet: In Pursuit of Influence'; and artist Ellis Moseley tells the team about his exhibition 'The Work is not the Work' which is showing at Linden New Art gallery in St Kilda. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: ...

A Review of GOTY - Hades, and an Interview with Frank Gafa. 09.02.2022

On this games special, Couch Co-Op episode with presenters Dan Morganti and Maize Wallin, we get an overview of single-player, story-driven adventure game Wayward Strand, a review of GOTY award-winning Hades, and an interview with Frank Gafa, union organiser, activist and 24 hour motorsport simulation racer.

The Open Practice Library; E-Scooters for Hire Arrive in Melbourne 02.02.2022

Hosts Vanessa Toholka, Lily Ryan and Jo Eaton discuss the arrival of Melbourne's latest alternative transport option, e-scooters; and they interview Donna Benjamin from the Open Practice Library, a community driven, open-source repository for team practice that aims to help individuals, teams and entire businesses figure out the optimal ways to get to the best outcome. Website:  https://www.rrr.or...

New Dating App BOOP and State Library Scholarships 10.11.2021

Presenters Lily Ryan, Jo Eaton & Warren Davies speak to Rowan Castan, the founder of new dating app BOOP; the team discuss the latest NFT news; and they speak with StartSpace Community Lead, Aun Ngo, about StartSpace a new scholarship program for early stage business founders that the State Library of Victoria has just launched. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Fac...

Gaming Special: Gems on itch.io, Michaela Ledwidge and a VR documentary 03.11.2021

Our monthly games special with hosts Dan Morganti and Maize Wallin talking about itch.io and their favourite games on the site, followed by an interview with Michaela Ledwidge, from Mod Studio about ‘ A Clever Label’,  their latest interactive documentary experience. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter:  https...

Fighting Hayfever with Technology 27.10.2021

Presenters Laura Summers, Vanessa Toholka and Dan Salmon delve into the work of the University of Melbourne’s Victorian Pollen Forecast with Dr. Edwin R. Lampugnani. Plus the latest news from the many frontiers of technology and their intersection with modern life. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter: https://tw...

Extended Reality Filmmaking, and Podcasting 101 20.10.2021

Presenters Rowena Murray, Paul Callaghan and Warren Davies explore some of the new content generating technology keeping us creating during lockdown, featuring chats with Melbourne filmmaker and MIFF XR Commission recipient Ling Ang; and Corey Marie Green, Audio Engineer and author of ‘The Podcaster's Audio Handbook: A Technical Guide for Creative People’ Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/pr...

Focus on China: Cryptocurrency and WeChat 13.10.2021

Presenters Vanessa Toholka, Jo Eaton & Lily Ryan explore the complex relationship between the Chinese state and technology, featuring interviews with Dr Dimitrios Salampasis, Cryptocurrencies expert and Course Director of Swinburne’s Master of FinTech, and Deakin University PhD candidate Fan Yang, who researches the effects of large-scale international social media platforms in terms of cross-...

Gaming Special: Melbourne International Games Week 06.10.2021

Our monthly games special with hosts Dan Morganti, Maize Wallin and Lily Ryan discussing Melbourne International Games Week, and featuring an interview with Riley Neville and Noah Seymour, the creators of Australian indie video game ’Webbed’. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Games for Change & the Australian Ad Observatory Project 29.09.2021

Dr Stefan Schutt chats about upcoming Games For Change Asia-Pacific virtual festival; and Monash University’s Mark Andrejevic explains what the Australian Ad Observatory Project is and why making online marketing transparent for consumers is critical for our society. Plus all the latest news in tech, gaming and development news with presenters Warren Davies, Rowena Murray and Dan Salmon. Website:...

The Dark Art of Facebook Marketing 22.09.2021

The Dark Art of Facebook Marketing Monash University Communication & Media Studies Lecturer Dr Robbie Fordyce talks about his recent research into the impact of Facebook marketing on our individual worldviews; plus, all the latest news in tech, gaming and development news with presenters Vanessa Toholka, Jo Eaton and Laura Summers. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it...

Vaccine Certificate Tech and SYSTEM_ERROR 15.09.2021

Artists Tamara Saulwick and Alisdair Macindoe talk about their cutting-edge multimedia performance work SYSTEM_ERROR; and cybersecurity expert Ajay Unni discusses security concerns over the delivery of the government’s vaccine certificate program. Plus all the latest tech, gaming and development news with presenters Warren Davies, Dan Salmon and Maize Wallin. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explor...

Gaming Special: Queer Games Festival & Hunt: Showdown review 08.09.2021

Presenters Dan Morganti and Maize Wallin host the Byte Into It monthly gaming special, featuring an interview with Melbourne Queer Games Festival lead organiser Luke Miller and a review of PvPvE action-horror FPS Hunt: Showdown. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Designing for Digital Safety & Tik-Tok’s Data Harvest 25.08.2021

Author of ‘Design for Safety’ Eva PenzeyMoog talks designing digital products with the most vulnerable users in mind; and Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law at the Melbourne Law School, addresses Tik-Tok’s controversial attempt to harvest and use the biometric data of their users. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon, Paul Callaghan, and Laura Summers.

Calibrating the Eye of our Digital Beholders 18.08.2021

The team explore the many flaws present in machine learning and AI with Monash University Department of Neuroscience’s Dr Jarrel Seah and Ines Montani from Explosion AI & Prodigy. Featuring the latest news from the intersection of science and tech from presenters Laura, Jo and Lily. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoI...

Cybercrime in China & the Possibilities of Self-tracking Devices 11.08.2021

Author Suneel Jethani discusses his recent publication ‘The Politics and Possibilities of Self-Tracking Technology’; and Senior Criminology Lecturer at Monash University, Dr. Lennon Chang, provides some insight into the connection between cybercrime and China. Featuring all the latest in tech news, with presenters Vanessa, Jo & Dan. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it...

Gaming Special: Sunless Skies, Frog Detective, and Grace Bruxner 04.08.2021

Presenters Dan Morganti and Maize Wallin present BIIT’s monthly gaming special, featuring reviews, interviews, and news for the gaming community. The team take control of some steampunk flying trains in their review of Sunless Skies and interview Frog Detective creator and game designer Grace Bruxner. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Gastrointestinal Gaming & the Citizen Scientists Keeping the Net Neutral 28.07.2021

The team talk ingestible tech and gaming with artist Zhuying Li ahead of her exhibit at RMIT’s Future U; and a chat with Professor Mark Andrejevic , from Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism, about a new collaborative research project focusing on how we use search engines. With presenters Warren Davies, Laura Summers and Dan Salmon. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/progr...

On Becoming a Teenage IT Prodigy in Northcote and AirSticks 21.07.2021

Otto CEO Milan Rajkovic talks about starting an IT support business in Secondary school; and instrument designer and researcher Dr Alon Ilsar talks about AirSticks. Plus the latest in tech news, with presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti and Rowena Murray. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/ Twitter: https://twitter....

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