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The PC Pro Podcast

Every week the team behind the UK"s biggest technology monthly discusses the latest news and issues in computing and mobile tech. Subscribe to the magazine at https://subscribe.pcpro.co.uk (https://subscribe.pcpro.co.uk)

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01:06:13

Episode 754: What might Windows look like in 2030?...

The PC Pro Podcast ·

2025/08/07

The team discusses Microsoft’s vision for the future of Windows, bad news for Intel’s hopes of reclaiming the CPU crown, and a suggestion that Amazon might look to monetise Alexa, through subscriptions, adverts –or both. We also look at how some politicians have been using AI, and introduce our Hot Hardware candidate, the £75 Redmi Watch 5.

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01:05:04

Episode 753: We’re over 18 and we can prove it

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2025/07/31

Sorry, can we see your ID? Alright, you can listen as the team discusses the success - or otherwise - of the age-admission tests introduced by various adult sites in the UK in response to the latest legislation. Fortunately, we have lawyer and PC Pro contributor Olivia Whitcroft on hand to guide us through, while Jon Honeyball has put the tech to the test. Plus, Nik Rawlinson explains how Aeroflot was grounded by cyberattackers.Our Hot Hardware this week is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, starting at a

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01:00:36

Episode 752: Anker’s million product problem

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2025/07/24

This week the team discuss Google’s latest move to resolve the Pixel4a battery saga and Anker’s recall of over a million products. There’s the latest in the UK government’s stare down with Apple, Microsoft’s Sharepoint misery and HP’s move to recoup money from the Lynch estate over the Autonomy debacle.Our Hot Hardware this week is the 60 GHz Building-to-Building Bridge from Ubiquiti.The Anker recall details can be found at: https://www.anker.com/product-recallsThe Lumafield long read is here:

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01:00:03

Episode 751: All your files are belong to WeTransfer...

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2025/07/17

The team discusses WeTransfer’s apparent grab for users’ data, a mooted merger of Android and Chrome OS and the industry fallout after a virtual band playing AI-generated music racked up a million streams on Spotify. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Erichsen Hardness Test Pencil Model 318, a mechanical implement designed specifically for scratching the screens on phones, tablets, etc.

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01:04:38

Episode 750: Now no one can say we’ve lost the plot

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2025/07/10

The team discusses a new security threat to the Chrome and Edge browsers, some mischievous uses of AI, the latest developments in the Getty Images copyright case and a new tool in Gmail that makes it easy to unsubscribe from –well, some mailing lists. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Uuna Tek iDraw H A1 plotter; if you’d like to see it in action (sounding alarmingly like a dentist’s drill), visit https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lx5o0UO-8MQ

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Episode 749: Thanks for the (biodegradable) memory

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2025/07/03

The team discusses Microsoft’s latest attempt to get people to ditch passwords, a new memory technology that dissolves on contact with water and an interesting proposal to make AI web crawlers pay for the content they scrape. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Sony SRS-XB100, a compact Bluetooth speaker with a low price and a big sound.

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01:07:48

Episode 748: I did pirate it, your honour, but he...

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2025/06/26

The team discusses a new extended lifeline for Windows 10, a controversial court ruling concerning an AI firm’s use of copyright material and a novel scam that inserts malicious content directly into legitimate websites. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the TP-Link Archer BE550, a high-spec Wi-Fi 7 router at a reasonable price.

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01:06:34

Episode 747: Don’t sleep on this AI mattress

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2025/06/19

The team laments the tale of a malfunctioning smart mattress that condemned its owner to a night of shivering misery. We also discuss Donald Trump’s surprise move into personal telephony, the latest update to the Apple Vision Pro and concerns over Chinese VPNs. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Chillblast Poseidon Ryzen 9 RTX 5090, a water-cooled gaming PC that costs as much as 17,500 Freddos.

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01:03:31

Episode 746: Don’t step in the liquid glass – plus,...

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2025/06/12

The team discusses the latest announcements from Apple’s annual developer conference, bids an uncertain welcome to Android 16, and debates a major lawsuit concerning the alleged misuse of stock images. We also look over Asus’ new Xbox-branded handheld gaming PC, and welcome the AI-powered Dia browser as our Hot Hardware candidate.

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56:34

Episode 745: IMEI blocking, CityFibre's 5.5 Gigabit...

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2025/06/05

The team dives into the spat between Apple, Google and the Met Police regarding phone theft in London, and debates whether IMEI blocking is the answer. We also look at CityFibre's rollout of 5.5Gbits/sec broadband and discuss the patchy state of UK connectivity. There's hope as Microsoft attempts to end the confusion around USB-C ports, and we ponder the impact of new Windows features landing in the EU. Our Hot Hardware candidate is a surprisingly good, but unbranded, motorised suction-cup phone

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01:03:02

Episode 744: Not everyone’s getting rich off the AI...

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2025/05/29

The team discusses how AI is diminishing the role of human software developers, and asks whether Nick Clegg is justified in his comments on copyright –or whether he’s been done dirty by the media. We also ponder whether or not we want our robots to look like humans, and learn how a Star Wars fan site was secretly operated by the CIA. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the IUMAKEVP wireless lavalier microphone –not exactly a prestige brand, but for £22 who’s complaining?

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01:05:48

Episode 743: Google gets smarter – and more intrusive

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2025/05/22

The team discusses the latest announcements and innovations from the Google I/O conference, an unexpected acquisition for OpenAI and some new ideas for making online ads more obnoxious than ever. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the caberQU, a pocket-sized testing device that can tell you everything you could conceivably want to know about a USB cable.

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Episode 742: Just hangin’ with my bots

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2025/05/15

The team discusses Mark Zuckerberg’s prediction that AI bots will soon become your friends, and ask whether students’ use of services like ChatGPT is stunting their education. We also note that Microsoft is now offering extended support for Windows 10 –at a price –and that coffee shops are starting to crack down on extended use of laptops. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Onyx Boox Palma 2, a pocket e-reader that runs Android apps.

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01:05:44

Episode 741: Apple’s Airplay Worm, Chinese EVs and...

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2025/05/08

This week the team discusses the Apple AirPlay flaw, the latest releases in Microsoft’s Surface range and why military staff are parking their Chinese EVs away from the office. We also ponder the ramifications for Google of adding adverts into their AI products.This week’s Hot Hardware of the Week nominee is the Bambu Lab AMS

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01:03:18

Episode 740: Is your phone more energy-efficient than...

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2025/05/01

The team discusses a major legal smackdown for Apple; new plans to label smartphones with battery life and repairability scores; and the mysterious ongoing cyber-attack on M&S. We also bid a resentful farewell to the first-generation Google Nest thermostat, and vote on whether the Netgear Nighthawk RS100 has what it takes to be crowned Hot Hardware of the Week.

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01:05:53

Episode 739: Take a letter, ChatGPT

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2025/04/24

The team discusses the ongoing fallout from the EU’s legal sanctions against Apple and Meta, then gets properly stuck into the issues raised by the idea of AI “employees”. We also discuss ongoing legal proposals to force Google to sell off the Chrome browser, and our Hot Hardware candidate is the Anker MagGo power bank, a portable battery that doubles as a MagSafe-compatible wireless charging stand.

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01:05:39

Episode 738: Can the law keep up with social media?

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2025/04/17

The team discusses a report urging UK authorities to get a grip on social media, along with the latest news from OpenAI and a controversial case of boxed, purchased software being disabled after a server shutdown. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the TP-Link PGW2440 kit, a (relatively) high-speed powerline networking system.

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Episode 737: Trump's Technology Tariffs

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2025/04/10

🎉 Celebrate 18 Years of the PC Pro Podcast! 🎉This week, the team dives into Donald Trump’s tariffs, unpacking their impact on tech companies across the globe. On a lighter note, sparks fly as they debate Bafta’s controversial pick for ‘The Most Influential Video Game of All Time’. Plus, don’t miss a cautionary tale about the dangers of using an AI avatar in court.Hot Hardware of the Week: The Epson ET-3850 Inkjet Printer.Framework’s statement on tariffs is here:

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01:06:36

Episode 736: Email encryption, Donkey Kong and the...

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2025/04/03

This week the team mull over Google’s plan for email encryption and the perils of being the best at Donkey Kong. Frankly, he’s not as good as Funky Kong, but that’s only my opinion.We also discuss the writing community’s retaliation to having their works used to train Meta’s AI whilst research about the impact of screen use on sleep health forces our hosts to make revelations about their bedtime routine.The Hot Hardware this week is the Eizo FLT FlexScan 23.8” monitor packed with high impact

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01:04:11

Episode 735: You have been added to the group chat

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2025/03/27

The team discusses the US’ embarrassing Signal debacle, the latest boost to OpenAI’s image-generation capabilities and a proposal from Meta to offer Brits ad-free Facebook and Instagram services –for a price. We also explore a controversial update that wrecked battery life on out-of-support Pixel phones, and Barry pitches the £159 ErGear standing desk as this week’s Hot Hardware candidate.

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