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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the

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32:21

GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/19

GigU: Empowering ride-hailing and delivery drivers to take back controlIn Brazil, many ride-hailing and food delivery drivers face the harsh reality of low earnings — sometimes even paying to work. GigU is changing that. The startup’s app acts as a “smart co-pilot,” showing drivers whether a job will actually be profitable before they accept it. Co-founder Luiz Neves shares how this technology is helping gig workers earn more, gain independence, and stand up to industry giants — even sparking

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36:36

GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/19

GigU: Empowering ride-hailing and delivery drivers to take back controlIn Brazil, many ride-hailing and food delivery drivers face the harsh reality of low earnings — sometimes even paying to work. GigU is changing that. The startup’s app acts as a “smart co-pilot,” showing drivers whether a job will actually be profitable before they accept it. Co-founder Luiz Neves shares how this technology is helping gig workers earn more, gain independence, and stand up to industry giants — even sparking

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34:01

From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Medsi AI: The selfie and voice scan revolutionizing healthcare in MexicoIn this week’s episode, we explore an innovative health platform called Medsi AI that can measure your heart rate and assess mental well-being - just from a one-minute selfie and a short voice recording. Developed in Mexico to address a health system struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population, Medsi AI is working alongside the government to expand access to care. With over half of healthcare spending coming directly

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37:16

From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Medsi AI: The selfie and voice scan revolutionizing healthcare in MexicoIn this week’s episode, we explore an innovative health platform called Medsi AI that can measure your heart rate and assess mental well-being - just from a one-minute selfie and a short voice recording. Developed in Mexico to address a health system struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population, Medsi AI is working alongside the government to expand access to care. With over half of healthcare spending coming directly

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25:13

Blockchain Water Revolution in Ghana & AI Rainforest...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Blockchain Revolution: How the Hive community is bringing clean water to villages in Ghana This week we meet McSamm who fell violently ill from contaminated water in rural Ghana. He didn’t just recover though, he revolutionized access to clean water. Partnering with Hive’s blockchain community, he raised funds to install 22 boreholes in remote villages. These often solar-powered systems (minimizing electricity costs) now deliver safe water to 300,000+ people - with villagers maintaining ownership

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21:58

Blockchain Water Revolution in Ghana & AI Rainforest...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Blockchain Revolution: How the Hive community is bringing clean water to villages in GhanaThis week we meet McSamm who fell violently ill from contaminated water in rural Ghana. He didn’t just recover though, he revolutionized access to clean water. Partnering with Hive’s blockchain community, he raised funds to install 22 boreholes in remote villages. These often solar-powered systems (minimizing electricity costs) now deliver safe water to 300,000+ people - with villagers maintaining ownership and

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30:37

Digital Blackouts & Climate Data: The fight for...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/29

No Internet for a year: Why Equatorial Guinea has kept Annobón island offline For 12 months, the people of Annobón, an island province of Equatorial Guinea, have lived in a digital blackout - cut off from the world with no explanation. Why would a government deliberately silence its own citizens? In this episode of Somewhere on Earth, we speak with Tutu Alicante (EG Justice) and Felicia Anthonio (Access Now) about the shocking reality of one of the world’s longest-running internet shutdowns

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27:22

Digital Blackouts & Climate Data: The fight for...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/29

No Internet for a year: Why Equatorial Guinea has kept Annobón island offlineFor 12 months, the people of Annobón, an island province of Equatorial Guinea, have lived in a digital blackout - cut off from the world with no explanation. Why would a government deliberately silence its own citizens? In this episode of Somewhere on Earth, we speak with Tutu Alicante (EG Justice) and Felicia Anthonio (Access Now) about the shocking reality of one of the world’s longest-running internet shutdowns. Digital

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41:43

Weddings Reimagined: VR vows, smart rings & the rise...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Bridechilla x Somewhere on Earth - Episode 2What happens when Bridechilla meets Somewhere on Earth? Tech, tradition, and a touch of tulle collide in the second of two special crossover episodes, exploring how technology is transforming weddings around the world. In Episode 2, hosts Gareth Mitchell and Leah Haslage dive into intimacy tech, virtual reality ceremonies and even hologram guests with award-winning body-tech pioneer and regular Somewhere on Earth studio expert Professor Ghislaine

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36:28

Weddings Reimagined: VR vows, smart rings & the rise...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Bridechilla x Somewhere on Earth - Episode 2What happens when Bridechilla meets Somewhere on Earth? Tech, tradition, and a touch of tulle collide in the second of two special crossover episodes, exploring how technology is transforming weddings around the world. In Episode 2, hosts Gareth Mitchell and Leah Haslage dive into intimacy tech, virtual reality ceremonies and even hologram guests with award-winning body-tech pioneer and regular Somewhere on Earth studio expert Professor Ghislaine

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34:39

AI Weddings & Digital ‘I Do’s’: How tech is...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/15

What happens when one of the world’s top wedding podcasts teams up with a global tech show? Magic. Or at least a stress-free wedding planned with #AI.In this special crossover episode of Bridechilla and Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, hosts Leah Haslage and Gareth Mitchell join forces to explore how artificial intelligence and tech tools are revolutionizing the wedding experience.From AI-assisted guest lists to ChatGPT powered etiquette fixes, you'll learn: How to use AI to streamline

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39:54

AI Weddings & Digital ‘I Do’s’: How tech is...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/15

What happens when one of the world’s top wedding podcasts teams up with a global tech show? Magic. Or at least a stress-free wedding planned with #AI.In this special crossover episode of Bridechilla and Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, hosts Leah Haslage and Gareth Mitchell join forces to explore how artificial intelligence and tech tools are revolutionizing the wedding experience. From AI-assisted guest lists to ChatGPT powered etiquette fixes, you'll learn: How to use AI to

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29:29

Meta’s Record-Breaking Undersea Cable, AI That Saves...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Meta’s Submarine Cable MegaprojectMeta’s Project Waterworth isn’t just another undersea cable - it’s an 50,000km+ behemoth set to link continents, with India’s data centres as a key hub. Doctoral researcher Anniki Mikelsaar from the Oxford Internet Institute breaks down its geopolitical stakes: Will it dodge regulatory battles? The project also raises questions about regulation and security. Who controls these underwater data highways? As demand for low-latency connections grows, Meta’s investment

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34:44

Meta’s Record-Breaking Undersea Cable, AI That Saves...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Meta’s Submarine Cable MegaprojectMeta’s Project Waterworth isn’t just another undersea cable - it’s an 18,000 mile behemoth set to link continents, with India’s data centres as a key hub. Doctoral researcher Anniki Mikelsaar from the Oxford Internet Institute breaks down its geopolitical stakes: Will it dodge regulatory battles? The project also raises questions about regulation and security. Who controls these underwater data highways? As demand for low-latency connections grows, Meta’s

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31:23

The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/01

The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts sustainabilityThe growing demand for AI comes with a staggering energy price tag. Research by Alex de Vries reveals that AI could consume nearly half of global data centre power by the end of 2025, surpassing even cryptocurrency mining. As models like DeepSeek AI advance, so does their electricity consumption, raising urgent questions about sustainability. How can tech companies balance innovation with environmental responsibility? And could policy

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26:08

The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/07/01

The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts sustainabilityThe growing demand for AI comes with a staggering energy price tag. Research by Alex de Vries reveals that AI could consume nearly half of global data centre power by the end of 2025, surpassing even cryptocurrency mining. As models like DeepSeek AI advance, so does their electricity consumption, raising urgent questions about sustainability. How can tech companies balance innovation with environmental responsibility? And could policy

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26:44

Aviation Safety & Agri-Tech: Smarter Black Boxes and...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Next-Gen Black Boxes: Saving lives with Real-time DataTraditional black boxes—Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)—have critical flaws. CVRs often overwrite audio after just two hours, while FDRs require physical recovery, delaying crash investigations. Honeywell’s new HCR-25 solves these issues with a 25-hour CVR and live satellite data streaming, ensuring instant access to flight data even if the physical box is lost. This tech could have transformed probes like the Air

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21:29

Aviation Safety & Agri-Tech: Smarter Black Boxes and...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Next-Gen Black Boxes: Saving lives with Real-time DataTraditional black boxes—Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)—have critical flaws. CVRs often overwrite audio after just two hours, while FDRs require physical recovery, delaying crash investigations. Honeywell’s new HCR-25 solves these issues with a 25-hour CVR and live satellite data streaming, ensuring instant access to flight data even if the physical box is lost. This tech could have transformed probes like the Air

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36:47

WhatsApp English lessons, EdTech in Cabo Verde & the...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/06/17

WhatsApp voice notes are revolutionizing English learning in Brazil Forget expensive apps - Storm Education is teaching English via WhatsApp voice notes, memes, and chats, targeting Brazil’s 95% non-English speaking population. Founder Marcos Almirante reveals how his startup scaled to 100,000+ students entirely within WhatsApp—and why traditional language apps should be worried.Cabo Verde’s offline EdTech breakthrough: Education without internet Angola-based Wongo just launched in Cabo Verde,

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42:02

WhatsApp English lessons, EdTech in Cabo Verde & the...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/06/17

WhatsApp voice notes are revolutionizing English learning in Brazil Forget expensive apps - Storm Education is teaching English via WhatsApp voice notes, memes, and chats, targeting Brazil’s 95% non-English speaking population. Founder Marcos Almirante reveals how his startup scaled to 100,000+ students entirely within WhatsApp—and why traditional language apps should be worried. Cabo Verde’s offline EdTech breakthrough: Education without internet Angola-based Wongo just launched in Cabo Verde,

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