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Exploring surveillance in the present moment of Black Out Tuesday & Black Lives Matter; Chris Bain, Professor of Practice in Digital Health at Monash University on the changing climate around visiting the doctor; And a conversation with Beth AQ, about Wheeler Centre’s Signal Boost, an initiative matching mentors with new and emerging podcast makers. With presenters Jo Eaton, Dan Morganti and W...

Sacha Molitorisz, author of  Net Privacy  shares his insights into individual freedom in this age of high surveillance; and Cade Diehm talks about how the new design congress think tank is researching the impact of new technologies. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon and Laura Summers. 

Annie-Mei Forster and Adam Williamson, consultants from Anywise, discuss their new tool AusTender Insights; and Jason Backhouse from Beam It joins the team to chat about our changed spending habits in lockdown. With presenters Dan Morganti, Rowena Murray and Warren Davies. 

The crew kicks off the show with a fun chat about Animal Crossing, followed by a discussion on remote learning and how schools are coping. Chad Toprak, Director of Freeplay Independent Games Festival, also appears, talking about what the festival experience will be like this year. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon and Maize Wallin. 

Toby Tremayne, Co-founder of Machine Dreams, discusses the software they are working on, that helps replace manual inspections with robotic inspections. And a conversation with Dr Chris Wilson, from the Centre for Social Impact, about the digital divide and the 2.5 million Australians who aren’t online. With presenters Dan Salmon, Rowena Murray and Warren Davies. 

Chandika Jayasundara, Co-Founder of Creately, shares his success story, and insights on how we are responding to our changing work environments. Plus: using AI to create virtual moving faces for video conferences, and follow-up discussion on Covid and tracking applications. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon and Paul Callaghan.

Dr Vanessa Teague discusses the tracking applications on our mobile phones and the implications of it. The crew also chat with Down Syndrome Australia about a new app released to help the community build stronger connections. Plus tech discussion and more.  With presenters Laura Summers, Dan Morganti, and Warren Davies.

Dr Steven Conway from Swinburne University discusses gaps between hype and reality; and Rashina Hoda from Monash University breaks down agile methodology and what an agile community looks like. Plus discussion about Clearview AI, Amazon, Telstra and more. With presenters Dan Salmon, Laura Summers, and Rowena Murray.

Anthony Aisenberg, Founder and Director of CrowdSpot, speaks about cycling in Melbourne. And Andy and Hon from Cortical Labs, chat about their work on a hybrid computer chip that integrates human neurons. Plus discussion about tracing apps, and more. With presenters Warren Davies, Laura Summers, and Dan Morganti.

How is the tech world dealing with COVID? Plus the the future of food and Agtech with CEO of Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams. With games reviews and more. With presenters Warren Davies and Dan Morganti.

This episode is brought to you by Dan Salmon and Jo Eaton. First guests are Professor Wray Buntine from Monash University and Dr Debbie Scott from Eastern Health Turning Point. Joining to chat about their new machine learning and artificial intelligence approach to using ambulance data in regards to mental health. Followed by an insightful conversation with Hugh Bradlow, President of the Australia...

This weeks show is brought to you by Vanessa and Dan. Discussing current affairs in the world of technology. Followed by a fascinating talk about new research on peoples messaging behaviours with a PhD candidate from Melbourne University’s school of culture and communication.

This weeks episode is presented by Vanessa. Exploring topics on privacy and security. A conversation with the team that has found a potential solution to banish climate denial misinformation from your internet experience, a new secure messaging platform to liberate you from the social media industrial complex.

This episode is brought to you by Dan, Warren and Laura. An ethics litmus test created by a member for the Byte team. World news, financial technology and more.

This episode is brought to you by Vanessa, Rowena and Maize. This weeks guests include Square Sounds Chip Music And Retro Technology’s star Kenobit. Followed by a conversion with Ruby Quail who attended the Melbourne Sex Tech Hackathon.

This week behind the desk is Warren, Dan and Maize. Guests include Sam de Silva from Digital Rights Watch, a not-for-profit that empowers Australians to protect their online data and privacy. The crew also discuss Pause Fest and their recent event celebrating their 10th birthday.

The first episode of 2020 is brought to you by Jo, Vanessa, Rowe and Warren Guests include Bryony Cole, host of the “Future of Sex” podcast joining us to talk about the Melbourne sex tech hackathon that she is hosting. Followed by IDEAS Executive Officer, Dianna Palmer. IDEAS is a disability support not-for-profit helping people coping with the bushfire season. Also in other news - #tiktokdoc. How...

Last show for 2019 brought to you by the lovely Vanessa Toholka, Laura Summers and Dan Salmon. Kicking off discussing the new center for artifical intelligenec and digital F at the Univeristy of Melbourne. Followed by a chat on the unfortunate story that came out about the popular app Tik Tok. Followed by more tech and Australian news!

Hosts Vanessa, Jo and Rowena discuss the latest news in tech. Diving into a few serious topics like the DNA phenotyping technology emerging from China. Breakfasters game reviewer Adam Cristou joins us later for a fun discussion about his favorite games of the year.

This week is brought to you by Dan and Warren. Talking games and the latest tech news. Guests include founder and CEO of Code Like a Girl, Ally Watson.

This week Warren Davies and the crew talk about privacy online, twitter banning political ads and more.

This week is brought to you by Vanessa Toholka and Laura Summers, with Dan behind the desk. Starting with an insightful conversation on why we might create personalities for artificial intelligence. Followed by a discussion on how internet technologies are changing the operation of democracies.

Guests include Dr Katherine Kemp, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, UNSW Sydney.

This episode is presented by Laura Summers and Vanessa Toholka. Guests include Thomas Drake, US based former NSA employee and a whistleblower speaking about surveillance. Followed by a discussion on the recent La Trobe University Academic report on incidents regarding cyber crime in Australia.

This week Vanessa and Paul are joined by fascinating guests. Adem Cifcioglu, co-founder and organiser of Ally Camp (Australia's conference on accesibility and inclusion). Followed by creative director of Sandpit, Sam Haren, talking about how machine learning technology can help writiers and discussing these tools that will be showcased at the Digital Writers Festival.