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The Tech Download

Skip the noise. Get the download.Hosted by ArjunKharpaland Steve Kovach, CNBC"s“TheTech Download”podcast cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most. Each season dives into a different topic — and uncovers what it means for your portfolio, yourbusinessand the global economy. With access to industry leaders and years of experience covering technology around the world, Arjun and Steve deliver sharp analysis and compelling narratives on the trends, risks and

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00:33:37

Big bets on trendy glasses to be the future of...

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2024/12/05

Xreal, one of the leading players in the augmented reality glasses market, released its latest product - the Xreal One Series. For the first time, it designed its own chip for the glasses. At the same time, companies like Meta and Apple are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AR. Chi Xu, CEO of Xreal, talks to CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal about the engineering behind complex AR products and what the ultimate goals are for the future of the device.

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00:36:39

Could AI produce the next hit film or song?

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2024/11/27

Despite the concerns of many artists, filmmakers, musicians and content creators, the use of AI in the creative industries is well under way. Working out how to navigate a creative future with AI is the next challenge. Shara Senderoff, co-founder and CEO of Jen, an AI text-to-music generation platform and Anastasis Germanidis, co-founder and CTO of Runway, an AI video generation platform, joined CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal at Web Summit. They discuss whether AI is needed in the creative

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00:33:28

Quantum computers pose great risks but their...

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2024/11/20

Quantum computers have been touted for their potential to revolutionize the world — and British company Oxford Ionics claims to be building the most powerful quantum computers out there. The company’s CEO and co-founder Dr Chris Ballance joined CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal at Web Summit, one of Europe's biggest tech events. In this episode, we explore what exactly quantum computing is, how it could transform certain industries, and the threat it poses to cyber security and our personal

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00:41:26

AI has a tricky relationship with facts. Can that be...

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2024/11/14

“AI models are confident liars.” That's the tagline for artificial intelligence application startup, Infactory. The company’s co-founder Brooke Hartley Moy joins CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss how to fix inaccuracies, bias and misinformation from AI.

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00:31:54

Can China create a global Android or iOS competitor?

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2024/10/29

Huawei has launched an upgraded version of its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, which reportedly no longer relies on the Android operating system. It's a bold push from a Chinese firm, but could Huawei's souped up software signal China is ready to bring a challenger to Apple's iOS or Android to the global market? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by technology industry analyst Bryan Ma from IDC to discuss.

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00:38:37

India, China and the U.S. battle for supremacy in the...

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2024/10/24

The U.S. for a long time has been the dominant player in space. But more recently, China and India have been on the rise. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk to Christopher Newman, Professor of Space Law and Policy at Northumbria, about the latest developments in the new space age.

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00:34:55

Ever wanted a personal assistant? An AI one could be...

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2024/10/08

AI personal assistants have been spotted in movies and other pop culture. Now tech giants are trying to bring those to your phones. Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insights, talks to CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal about his firm's annual predictions report and why he thinks that we could have an AI model trained on our own personal data by 2025.

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00:30:19

U.S. firms like Nvidia get the attention. But what's...

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2024/09/25

While American companies including Nvidia, Google and OpenAI have been benificiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, Chinese companies have been developing this own products and services. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the state of China's AI landscape and if the country's tech firms can compete with the U.S.

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00:29:50

Are hydrogen planes the future? Behind one man’s...

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2024/09/18

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00:35:19

At what age should kids be allowed smartphones? The...

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2024/09/13

As an increasing number of parents become concerned about the negative effects of social media and smartphones, the debate is raging over when kids should be allowed to have a device. Joe Ryrie, the co-founder of Smartphone Free Childhood, a movement that began over WhatsApp, discusses the topic with CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal.

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00:38:38

Pro video gaming: How eSports is taking off with big...

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2024/08/21

The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize pools increasing, there is hope from insiders that the world of video games will be more widely accepted as a sport. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss the industry's future.

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00:34:16

Apple didn’t mention China in its big AI launch. Why?

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2024/08/14

Apple is gearing up for the launch of Apple Intelligence, its AI suite of products that it wants to roll out across its devices, including the iPhone. But absent from the announcement was mention of China, one of Apple’s biggest markets. CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss some of the biggest challenges Apple faces in China, when it comes to its AI push.

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00:31:12

Japan's quest for the most powerful microchip leads...

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2024/08/06

Back in the 1980s, Japan occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Since then, however, other countries have led the way, as they scramble to secure their chip supply chains. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty are joined by Fei Xue, senior analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, to discuss how Japan's government are planning to revitalise their semiconductor industry and its quest to develop the world’s most advanced microchip.

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00:43:21

Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next...

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2024/07/30

Samsung recently revealed the Galaxy Ring, its first foray into the smart ring category of products. The South Korean tech giant is also betting artificial intelligence alongside its huge suite of products from smartphones to smartwaches, will keep users locked into its world of products. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by Ben Wood from CCS Insight to breakdown how Samsung is setting itself up for the future and whether he thinks competitors like Apple will follow suit.

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00:26:55

How Crowdstrike's global IT meltdown exposed the...

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2024/07/22

A regular software update from U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to major computer outages across the world with many users experiencing the “blue screen of death”. CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal lay out what was behind the issues and whether the world is protected from another IT blackout. Plus, Arjun shares what it was like to report on the outage - without a laptop - as it unfolded.

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00:30:46

Inside Europe’s tech hubs: Is the Netherlands the...

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2024/07/11

In this week's episode we'll discuss the Dutch tech sectors strengths, the regulatory challenges it faces, the country's own AI boom and how the Dutch based ASML, one of the world's most important companies, is caught in the eye of a geopolitical trade war.

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00:37:37

Inside Europe's tech hubs: Germany's third wave of...

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2024/07/04

Berlin was once the main center of Germany's tech scene. But over the years, start-up growth has happened around the country. Germany has gone through a few rounds of growth and the third wave is now here driven by AI, according to Christian Miele, a general partner at venture capital firm Headline. He joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss the future of Germany's tech sector.

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00:31:49

Inside Europe's tech hubs: France's AI push puts it...

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2024/06/19

France is home to some of the most high-profile artificial intelligence start-ups. The country, which was once seen as anti-tech, has attracted big funding, backed by a public push from the government. Roxanne Varza, the head of the world's biggest startup campus Station F, which is located in Paris, joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to discuss the rise of France and Paris as one of Europe's biggest tech hubs.

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00:32:52

Inside Europe's tech hubs: London and the United Kingdom

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2024/06/11

Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe’s tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty speak to experts about the continent’s strengths and weaknesses.

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00:33:55

FinTech has transformed the way we pay, bank and...

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2024/06/06

Arjun Kharpal, CNBC’s senior tech correspondent, joins Tom Chitty from Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, one of the world’s biggest financial technology events. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, we discuss all things fintech.

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