https://joncollins.info/techsplaining en-gb Jon Collins and Simon Townsend A podcast in which Jon, our resident tech expert, sets about trying to explain the latest technology trends to 'the man on the street' Simon, who can't be doing with the hyperbole. A podcast in which Jon, our resident tech expert, sets about trying to explain the latest technology trends to 'the man on the street' Simon, who can't be doing with the hyperbole. Jon Collins web@joncollins.info no Jon's great idea to record a podcast with Simon doesn't turn out too well, when he admits he doesn't like them very much… https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_1_-_Podcasts.mp3 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:05:00 GMT The conversation starts well but descends into rambling tales of flying unicorns and Star Wars pizza. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_2_-_IoT.mp3 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:07:00 GMT In this podcast, we learn how brightly coloured cars aren't necessarily the safest, and why Jon shouldn't tell jokes. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_3_-_Big_Data.mp3 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:15:00 GMT A digression into APIs before tackling cybercrime, viruses and hacking. And who hasn't been onto the Dark Net? https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_4_-_Cybersecurity.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 11:39:00 GMT Buzzword or reality? A mystery voice chimes in - is that the Singularity talking? https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_5_-_Artificial_Intelligence.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 07:32:00 GMT As Jon dives into the rise of the robots, Simon can't wait to play him his new jingle. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_6_-_Connected_Car.mp3 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:18:00 GMT Jon covers Bitcoin and its globally-spanning repository Blockchain, which Simon admits is actually a bit interesting. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_7_-_Bitcoin.mp3 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:18:00 GMT The history and current state, from Ada Lovelace to the present, becomes uncomfortable as Simon brings his programmer friend Dom. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_8_-_Programming.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:46:00 GMT Having admitted he knows very little about gaming, Jon drafts in his son Ben. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_9_-_Gaming.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 11:20:00 GMT Simon and Ben from a great discussion on consoles and beyond... with Jon not getting much of a word in edgeways. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_10_-_Gaming_2.mp3 Wed, 10 May 2017 06:53:00 GMT Simon and Jon put their awkwardness behind them to cover the impact of technology on employment. They succeed, largely. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_11_-_Future_of_Work.mp3 Sun, 14 May 2017 09:54:00 GMT Jon and Simon cover the economics of extortion, based on a ransomware attack that affected organisations across the world. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_12_-_Ransomware.mp3 Fri, 19 May 2017 16:16:00 GMT Simon asks how a massive company like BA can fail to keep its critical computer systems running after a power surge. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_13_-_BA.mp3 Wed, 31 May 2017 17:19:00 GMT The pair discuss the latest developments in healthcare technology. And they totally get to the point really quickly. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_14_-_Healthcare.mp3 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:36:00 GMT With the hashtag now ten years old, Simon and Jon have a think about just how social media has changed the world. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_15_-_Social_Media.mp3 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:23:00 GMT Jon and Si talk about new and improved features, and ramble on about mobile and music history. https://joncollins.info/audio/techsplaining/Episode_16_-_iPhone_8.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:27:00 GMT