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Download This Show

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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Marc Fennell and a team of people far smarter than him (his words, not ours) take a fun deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

Episodes

The Future of Cars

You've heard of electric cars but what about hyrdogen cars? Find out what does the future of cars look like.

Jul 04, 202429 min

Did Meta get it wrong with their AI expansion?

In case you didn't know, Meta will be using Instagram posts to train AI but not everyone is happy about it. Also, what lead to the downfall of India's version of X/Twitter? GUESTS Seamus Byrne, Head of Content at Byteside Alice Clarke, freelance tech journalist and Press Any Button substack

Jun 20, 202430 min

Download This Show

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

May 30, 202429 minEp. 50

Its a Musk vs Albanese showdown

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

Apr 25, 202430 minEp. 50

Is Netflix reading your DMs?

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

Apr 04, 202430 minEp. 49

The Future of Screens

From big to small to wearable, what's next in the world of screens?

Mar 07, 202430 minEp. 45

The Future of AI

Should we be excited or concerned about the the pace of progress in Artificial Intelligence technology?

Feb 22, 202430 minEp. 43

Should we pay for ransomwear?

Ransomware payouts reach an all time high, Google rebrands its ai chatbot and Disney makes a move for Fortnite.

Feb 15, 202430 minEp. 42

Is AI becoming too dangerous?

A viral deepfake image of popstar Taylor Swift calls for regulation on AI, streaming server Twitch plans to share revenue with creators and how schools are getting ready for the introduction of AI in the classroom.

Feb 01, 202430 minEp. 40

It's time to get your VR goggles on!

The latest virtual reality product hits the market, the Federal Government release their action plan on how to tackle Ai and Meta's Sheryl Sandberg steps down.

Jan 25, 202430 minEp. 39

What is going on with OpenAi?

Why was Sam Altman fired from OpenAi, Tesla executives were aware of issues with their self driving cars and the demise of Omegle.

Nov 30, 202330 minEp. 36

Is your myGov account safe?

Thousands of myGov accounts are suspended following threats of cybercrime, and YouTube is in breach European users from viewing its content if they have an ad blocker enabled.

Nov 23, 202330 minEp. 35