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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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00:26:46

Would you get a chip implanted in your brain?

The Tech Download ·

2024/05/30

The internet of bodies - or IOB - is a term that refers to the continual merging of humans and technology. It spans everything from smartwatches to chips implanted in your brain, with the promise of helping people affected by afflictions from epilepsy to paralysis. But there are risks associated with the technology. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the rapidly evolving world of IOB.

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00:45:53

When will AI be smarter than humans?

The Tech Download ·

2024/05/23

Companies are competing to make the smartest AI models, with some top tech execs saying artificial general intelligence will soon be upon us. Beyond the Valley goes on the road to VivaTech in Paris to discuss this and more with special guest Bassem Asseh, head of sales at AI firm Hugging Face.

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00:36:47

What happens when all 21 million bitcoin are mined in...

The Tech Download ·

2024/05/16

Bitcoin has a finite supply. It is one of the cryptocurrency's characteristics that proponents like. Estimates suggest that all 21 million bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss what major changes might take place with bitcoin in that time.

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00:36:46

AI to VR: What's in store for the future of gaming

The Tech Download ·

2024/05/08

From AR and VR headsets to AI and cloud gaming, new technologies have the potential to transform the gaming industry. So, what will more immersive and interactive gaming look like, and what are the potential trade offs?

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00:29:44

How semiconductors are made - and why no one country...

The Tech Download ·

2024/04/23

Semiconductors, or chips, have an incredibly global, complex and intricate production process. The supply chain is spread across the world. As governments focus on boosting their own domestic chip industry, CNBC looks at why no single country can own the chip supply chain.

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00:27:39

Why Apple is betting big on India

The Tech Download ·

2024/04/17

Apple has sought to boost its presence in India in terms of physical stores and iPhone manufacturing. But can India become Apple's next China?

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00:25:11

Bitcoin halving - here’s what it is and what it means...

The Tech Download ·

2024/04/11

The bitcoin halving happens every four years. It’s a technical event that often precedes bitcoin moving to all-time highs. But this time things are a little different.

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00:30:09

How India is challenging China as Asia's tech powerhouse

The Tech Download ·

2024/04/02

India has been on a mission to transform itself into a high-tech manufacturing hub for products from smartphones to semiconductors. New Delhi has managed to woo some of the world's biggest tech companies, such as Apple and Micron, to ramp up operations in the country as these firms look to diversify away from China. But can India take China's crown as Asia's most critical tech hub?

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00:32:57

Flying cars are taking off. Would you ride in one?

The Tech Download ·

2024/03/27

Electric flying passenger vehicles, also known by the acronym eVTOLs, are beginning to take flight. Dozens of companies across the world are hoping these aircraft will be a large part of the future of transport. But there are big hurdles to overcome, including convincing us that they're safe to ride. Are eVTOLs ready to take off? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss.

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00:29:27

Splinternet: What happens if the internet we know...

The Tech Download ·

2024/03/20

The once open and global internet could be beginning to fracture, due to varying forces such as geopolitics and regulations. It's an idea known as the “splinternet” - and the implications could be huge. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss what this means for technology and our world in this episode of Beyond the Valley.

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00:30:50

What lies ahead in TikTok's uncertain future

The Tech Download ·

2024/03/15

The U.S. has moved one step closer to forcing Chinese tech firm ByteDance to sell TikTok in America. It is the latest flash point in the U.S-China tech battle. But does the move ultimately amount to a TikTok ban?

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00:28:18

Can Alibaba make a comeback?

The Tech Download ·

2024/03/05

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba was once one of the most valuable companies in the world. China's tough regulation, a weakening economy and internal problems have contributed to the company's value plunging. But can recent changes made by the firm help change its fortunes?

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00:37:22

Can AI revive the smartphone?

The Tech Download ·

2024/02/29

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal is in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress where smartphone makers such as Samsung are talking up AI phones. But will it revitalize a stagnant smartphone industry?

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00:38:25

China appears to be making strides in cutting-edge...

The Tech Download ·

2024/02/21

Various U.S. export restrictions and sanctions have hit China's semiconductor industry which was already seen as generations behind other countries. Now Chinese firms appear to be making sanction-defying progress in chips, but there are some big challenges to overcome.

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00:36:37

From Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro to VR - face computers...

The Tech Download ·

2024/02/07

As Apple joins the likes of Meta and Sony in the VR/AR headset race, Beyond the Valley’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal join CNBC’s Deputy Tech Editor Todd Haselton to find out what Apple’s new gadget is like to wear and discuss where’s next for this rapidly growing sector.

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00:38:06

How China is dominating the electric car world

The Tech Download ·

2024/02/01

China is the world's biggest electric car market with its domestic firms like BYD and battery maker CATL among some of the largest in the world. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal look at how the Chinese government has boosted the industry and how Chinese EV makers are looking to conquer the world.

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00:28:13

How Western tech is entering sanctioned Russia and...

The Tech Download ·

2024/01/25

Russia continues to import large volumes of Western technology critical to its war against Ukraine, even as sanctions show some signs of taking hold. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has been looking at this story for several months and joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to talk about how tech, like microchips, is getting into the hands of Russia.

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00:39:57

Robots to autonomous AI: What Davos told us about the...

The Tech Download ·

2024/01/19

CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal spent the week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He talks to Tom Chitty about what the biggest names in tech were talking about on the ground.

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00:36:52

The bitcoin ETF has finally arrived - here's what it...

The Tech Download ·

2024/01/12

After staunch opposition, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved a bitcoin ETF. Many have called it a watershed moment for the industry. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal delve in to what it means for the future, with views from some of crypto's biggest names.

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00:38:28

Top tech predictions for 2024

The Tech Download ·

2023/12/13

Summary: In the final episode of the year Tom and Arjun round up the big stories from 2023 and take a look at what may be the big tech themes in 2024. Our regular hosts are joined by special guests, CNBC's Silvia Amaro and MacKenzie Sigalos.

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