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Our Own Devices with Nandagopal Rajan

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Indian Express' Nandagopal Rajan hosts this new weekly podcast which goes beyond the trends so you can stay ahead of the curve. Our Own Devices discusses quirky gadgets, dissects trends and reflects on the world of tech in India.

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Latest episode

May 18, 2026

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Episodes

34: The signals in Apple's iPhone 12 event 17.10.2020

Discussing everything big and mini about the Apple Event 2020 and what makes the iPhone 12 series special.

33: The last page...reading the past and future of e-books 10.10.2020

How e-books have changed the way we read, the reason readers like them and why they still prefer physical books.

32: How wireless earphones have evolved over time 03.10.2020

How wireless earphones improved over time and the changes that they brought with them.

31: What’s in store from Apple? 26.09.2020

What you can look forward to at the Apple Store and what makes its experience unique.

30: How tech companies are evolving during the pandemic 19.09.2020

How tech companies are evolving during the pandemic and how our devices will change to cater to our new requirements.

29: Neither premium nor budget, a new range of phones thanks to the pandemic 12.09.2020

How the pandemic gave birth to the ‘premium budget’ phones and what one should look for in them.

28: How COVID-19 will change what we seek in our devices (and we're back!) 05.09.2020

What this time has made us realise about the technology we use and how the COVID crisis will affect what we look for in our devices.

27: Season 1 Finale 04.05.2020

A quick word from host Nandagopal Rajan.

26: iPhone SE and OnePlus 8 series: Launches despite lockdown 25.04.2020

On the Indian Express tech podcast, tech reporters details the latest surprise smartphone launches, what sets these models apart and how they plan to enter a market hit by the pandemic.

25: What safety issues has the video conferencing app Zoom been facing? 18.04.2020

On our technology podcast, Our Own Devices, reporters detail how life in lockdown is increasingly reliant on the Zoom app for education and work from home, and why it has been deemed "unsafe".

24: Atari to Xbox: Console gaming of the past, present and future 11.04.2020

From old school gaming consoles to new models going for the retro style, the hosts of our tech podcast reminisce about their gaming journeys and discuss what the future of gaming looks like.

23: Legendary Technology: The Return of the Walkman 04.04.2020

On this episode of the Indian Express tech podcast, our hosts review the latest iteration of the Walkman- the Android-powered NW-A105 Walkman- and detail whether audiophiles should pick it up.

22: How the tech industry has been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic 28.03.2020

On this episode of the Indian Express tech podcast, our hosts detail how there will be a cascading effect in the tech industry across the world and how our relationship with technology has changed during the pandemic.

21: Where are the old brands? Nokia, BlackBerry, HTC and others 21.03.2020

On this episode of the Indian Express tech podcast, hosts Nandagopal Rajan and Shruti Dhapola take a look at old phone brands that have disappeared or attempting to make a comeback.

20: How Coronavirus has affected smartphone supply in India and the tech world 14.03.2020

On the latest episode of the Indian Express tech podcast, we detail how the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted India's supply chain, whether smartphone launches will be affected and what lasting impact will be felt in the tech world.

19: Unpacking BBK group: How the company behind Oppo and Vivo dominated the market 07.03.2020

On this episode of the tech podcast, our hosts detail how the BBK group, which is behind smartphone brands like Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus and Realme, came to dominate the smartphone market.

18: Unpacking OnePlus: How it set itself apart in the premium market 29.02.2020

How the OnePlus, with its iconic look and flagship processor under Rs.30,000 managed to become India's leading premium brand and set itself apart.

17: Unpacking Xiaomi: Will it always be stuck with the "affordable" tag? 22.02.2020

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone brand dominating our market is known for its affordable phones but this could be holding it back from successfully selling higher-end phones. Will the all new Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro change mindsets in India?

16: Unpacking Samsung: Will phones like the Galaxy M30s crush competition 15.02.2020

Looking at how the brand positions it smartphones differently from the high-end Apple or the mass appeal Xiaomi, and what it needs to do differently in the future.

15: Unpacking Apple: What lies behind its success in India 08.02.2020

On the tech podcast, our hosts dissect how Apple's brand value proposition, pricing structures, products like the Apple Watch and AirPods all lend to its success in India .

14: What is the 5G phenomenon all about? 01.02.2020

How long will it take for more 5G phones to come to India? What other gadgets will be 5G enabled? Our hosts unpack everything you need to know about the tech world's hottest buzzword- 5G

13: Will Artificial Intelligence take over jobs in India? 25.01.2020

Tech reporters break down how artificial intelligence is used in the world around us and why the worry that automation will take away jobs needs to be re-examined.

12: All the best tech from CES 2020 18.01.2020

A few exciting launches and a whole lot of concepts for future tech- the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas had a few things to write back home about. Tune in as Nandagopal Rajan talks about the highlights of his visit- from Star Labs' NEONs to smart sleep and a whole lot of foldable technology.

11: Gadget releases to look out for in 2020 11.01.2020

Join host Shruti Dhapola and special guest Anuj Bhatia as they discuss what new gadgets to expect this year and some exciting products announced at CES 2020.

10: How does social media enable different kinds of conversations? 04.01.2020

On this episode, Nandagopal Rajan and Shruti discuss how different social media enables different sorts of conversations. Do these platforms shape the worldview of their users and create an echo chamber? Can YouTube be considered a messaging platform?

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