New phones, new smart speakers, new… er, microwaves. The ‘big four’ US tech companies all held their annual hardware announcements in the last month, which gives some indication of their plans for the near future. In this episode, regular hosts

Smart Speakers with Screens

Jul 3rd, 2018 23m 14s

From Amazon’s Echo Show to Google’s Smart Displays, the latest wave of smart speakers brings a new element into play: screens. In the latest episode regular hosts Gordon, Peter and Rosie are joined by Yogi Patel to discuss what might be motivat

Facebook and Google: What Was Announced at F8 and IO

May 16th, 2018 39m 4s

Both Facebook and Google held their developer conferences in the past few weeks, where they announced (some of) their plans for the year ahead—from computers with eyes to social VR. Gordon, Peter and Rosie have a natter about the new features a

Technology in Beauty, Cosmetics, and Fashion

Apr 4th, 2018 24m 44s

In this episode of our tech talks we’re joined by Duaa Al-Uzairy to discuss how cosmetics and fashion brands are very progressive in their use of new consumer technologies, from augmented reality to computer vision.

2018 Trends

Feb 1st, 2018 33m 19s

Gordon, Peter and Rosie back again to talk about the tech trends they’re excited about for 2018. Computer vision for fashion, the convergence of different interfaces, advertising, and more besides. Featuring an improvement on the sound quality

Blockchain

Jan 16th, 2018 23m 56s

Debating the utility—or, the promise of utility—of blockchain; not everyone’s convinced. With guests Ryan Grieve and Modestas Pocius, and co-hosted by Zuzanna Rosinska with Gordon and Peter.

Computer Vision, with Léonie Watson

Dec 6th, 2017 35m 27s

In this episode we’re talking about computer vision, or “computers with eyes”. No Rosie, but we’re ably compensated by talking to rehab’s own Camille Bourdier and Zuzanna Rosinska. Plus special guest Léonie Watson of the Paciello Group joins us

Smart Speakers and Podcasting

Oct 26th, 2017 20m 19s

Talking about the home smart speaker market, including Amazon Echo and Google Home, and a conversation with our Creative Lead and nominated Woman of the Future, Amy Durrant.

Persuasive Technology

Sep 20th, 2017 20m 14s

Our Strategy Director, Gabriella Rothenberg, joins Gordon, Peter, and Rosie to talk about persuasive technology: the use of tech in order to change peoples habits or attitudes towards certain behaviours. Lots of talk about annoying notification

Ads, Ad Blocking, and Brand as a Service

Jul 25th, 2017 12m 10s

Facebook launching ads in Messenger leads us to talk about ads, ad blocking, and how brands might need to change to reach their customers. Features an interview with an *actual Millennial*.NB: at 03:15 Peter said ‘Safari’ when he meant ‘Chrome

Voice Assistants and Voice UI

Jul 11th, 2017 14m 28s

Talking about Amazon Echo vs Google Home, plus an extra interview with Monique Silva on designing for voice interfaces.

Extended Reality

Jun 22nd, 2017 22m 10s

Extended Reality by +rehabstudio

Apple and Google's Machine Learning and Augmented Reality

Jun 7th, 2017 10m 52s

Our Creative Technologist, Peter Gasston, and our Technical Director, Gordon Midwood talk about the recent announcements from Apple and Google on machine learning and augmented reality.

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