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Georgie Frost

Ransomware and smartwatch hacking- The latest big cyber security threats

Georgie Frost
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Ransomware and smartwatch hacking- The latest big cyber security threats
It's predicted cyber criminals are going to shift towards hacking into our internet-connected gadgets like phones, smart TVs, and even fitness trackers, and disabling access unless we pay up. Government-backed security researchers are warning about the rise of so-called "ransomware" - which is used to lock users out of devices. To find out more about the latest threats Georgie Frost heard from Ben Russell, head of strategy and partnerships at the National Cyber Crime Unit and Chris Dye, VP of marketing at Glasswall.
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Ben Russell, Chris Dye


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Georgie Frost

How to get involved with British Science Week 2017.

Georgie Frost
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How to get involved with British Science Week 2017.
This week is British Science Week with a range of events up and down the country aimed at getting the public more engaged with science and technology. With growing interest in areas such as health tracking gadgets and volunteer science projects though it seems a lot demand is already there. To find out more about some of the events on offer Georgie Frost was joined by Katherine Mathieson, Chief Executive of the British Science Association.
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Katherine Mathieson


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Georgie Frost

Editor of The Car Expert Stuart Masson gives the highlights from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

Georgie Frost
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Editor of The Car Expert Stuart Masson gives the highlights from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
The Geneva Motor Show opens to the public today with some of the world's biggest manufacturers showcasing their latest models and developments. One of the biggest events of the automotive calendar this year will showcase some particularly topical technologies such as driverless and zero emission vehicles and even concepts including a flying car. To get some of the highlights Georgie Frost was joined by editor of The Car Expert Stuart Masson who has just returned from the show.
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Stuart Masson


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Georgie Frost

How will the 2017 Budget affect science and technology?

Georgie Frost
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How will the 2017 Budget affect science and technology?
Amongst the spending pledges made by the Chancellor in this year's Budget we've heard millions will be set aside for research into futuristic technologies such as biotech, driverless cars and robotics. Money will also be put into a 5G network and supporting education in the STEM industries- science, technology, engineering and mathematics- with funding for 1,000 new PhD and fellowship positions. To discuss the investment Georgie Frost was joined by Dr Cian O'Donovan, research fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit.
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Cian O'Donovan


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Sarah Lowther

How healthy is the market for fitness trackers? Analyst at CCS Insight Ben Wood discusses wearable tech.

Sarah Lowther
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How healthy is the market for fitness trackers? Analyst at CCS Insight Ben Wood discusses wearable tech.
From fitness trackers to smart watches wearable tech has become increasingly prevalent in recent years however there are signs of a market slowdown. Market leader Fitbit has reported lower sales this quarter whilst a recent US study concluded the devices did not aid weight loss. For a closer look at the industry and products available Sarah Lowther was joined by analyst at CCS Insight Ben wood.
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Ben Wood


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Nigel Cassidy

Tech company v Car manufacturer: Who would you rather trust to make your driverless car?

Nigel Cassidy
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Tech company v Car manufacturer: Who would you rather trust to make your driverless car?
You may think driverless cars are a terrible idea, but you may also think they’re an ingenious idea. Whichever way you think, car manufacturers are heading in this direction, and the most well-known tech giants want a piece of the action too. But who would you rather trust to make your driverless car? A tech company or your favourite car manufacturer? Auto Trader's Operations Director, Nathan Coe, joined Nigel Cassidy on Share Radio Breakfast to discuss the future of the industry. Nathan also offered comment on the big news of the day – the agreed deal between PSA Group and General Motors.
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Nathan Coe


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Georgie Frost

Electric, hybrid and hydrogen- what next for the future of motoring?

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Electric, hybrid and hydrogen- what next for the future of motoring?
From April this year zero emission cars will be the only vehicles exempt from road tax. Despite growing interest and increasing pressure to move away from polluting vehicles many are still reluctant to make the jump. So just what are zero emissions cars and what should you consider when making the switch from petrol? In this special report Tom Hill looks at the current state of zero emissions technology and the challenges facing the industry hearing from a range of experts and commentators.
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Tom Hill, Chris Lilly, Amanda Stretton, Amanda Lyne, Steve Nash


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Georgie Frost

Special Report part 2: The future of the zero emissions car industry

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Special Report part 2: The future of the zero emissions car industry
In part two of our look at the zero emissions car industry Tom Hill looks at the challenges facing the industry and the options available to buyers. Could hydrogen provide the ideal solution? And what might transportation of the future actually resemble?
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Tom Hill, Amanda Stretton, Amanda Lyne, Steve Nash


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Georgie Frost

Chris Green brings us the latest trends from the Mobile World Congress 2017

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Chris Green brings us the latest trends from the Mobile World Congress 2017
It's the time of year for the Mobile World Congress with the world's industry leaders gathering in Barcelona. This year's event has been about mixing the old with the new. Whilst Sony launched its new Xperia XZ with super slow motion, it was the return of the old guard which stole the headlines. Nokia and BlackBerry returned to the smartphone scene, with Nokia re-launching its iconic 3310 handset. To discuss the latest news and trends Georgie Frost was joined by tech journalist Chris Green.
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Chris Green


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Nigel Cassidy

How far has Smart City project CityVerve come since its launch six months ago?

Nigel Cassidy
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How far has Smart City project CityVerve come since its launch six months ago?
CityVerve, a UK Smart City project starting in Manchester, was launched six months ago. The project has intended to explore ways of making the city work better through use of tech, notably the internet of things which puts anything that moves online. So how far has the project come since its launch? Simon Navin, Smart Cities Projects Lead, joined Nigel Cassidy to tell Share Radio Breakfast more.
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Simon Narvin


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