Tech Life

What do you look for when buying a mobile phone? And what do you do with your old phone? Have you thought about trading it in and recycling? Your needs might vary, depending upon where in the world you live. We explore the options. Also this week, find out about the digital repatriation of historical artefacts.(Photo: A pile of mobile phones. Credit: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Zoe Kleinman visits a satellite earth station from the era of the first moon landings, and a spaceport developing horizontal rocket launches. Find out how tech is being used to communicate deep into space, and launch rockets from jet planes. Also on Tech Life, cyborg jellyfish could soon be swimming the ocean depths, providing valuable data to scientists. And an AI-generated internet radio station keeps you up to date with non-news.PHOTO: Zoe Kleinman at Goonhilly Earth Station. Credit: BBC.

At a mobile phone industry expo in Barcelona, wearable tech steals the spotlight. They delve into insights on sleep tracking devices and discuss the lack of women in tech. Listeners share tech mishaps, and efforts to bridge the digital divide in Africa with 5G technology are highlighted.

Discover how voice cloning is advancing, smart mouthguards in rugby, tracing family history with tech, and winter-proof drones in Norway for supply delivery.

This podcast explores the link between a viral social media post about tracking giraffes and the discontent among Chinese citizens. It also features an interview with Warren, who established a coding and robotics club for children in Zambia. Additionally, it discusses the barriers faced by women in the cyber security field and highlights a catchy song promoting cyber security awareness. The importance of de-jargonizing cyber security and communicating best practices is also emphasized.

We're looking at health tech. Our reporter gets hands-on with a new ultrasound system in Kenya helping to keep mothers healthy during pregnancy. And tech for the menopause. Why isn't there more of it ? Also on this edition of Tech Life, the social media platform we used to call Twitter has a new rival. And tech at the Vatican - we interview the Pope's adviser on technology.PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images/ER Productions Ltd

Sonar and AI have been brought together in a hand-held device that can find humans underwater. We speak to its inventor and an underwater search team leader. Chris Vallance examines voice cloning and has a telephone conversation with artificial intelligence. Shiona McCallum reports on tech protecting crops from climate change in Africa. And Alasdair Keane learns about making magnets.PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images/Editorial12

Tech Life podcast explores VPNs globally, gaming culture in Iran, and a teen's Alzheimer's device invention in India. Topics also cover the risks of free VPNs, game localization impact, and the challenges in healthcare innovation.

Exploring the benefits and dangers of technology in mental health, including social media addiction and online therapy. Also, discover SoundDrive, a technology that alters music based on driving. Plus, insights into tech innovations in the beauty industry, such as the Airlight Pro hair dryer and water conservation solutions.

Las Vegas plays host to CES - one of the biggest consumer tech trade shows in the world. Alasdair Keane is there for Tech Life, reporting on the latest innovations and devices. Also, video gaming is big business in Africa. Tech Life presenter Shiona McCallum finds out how big the business is. And a new substance has been discovered which could solve a problem with rechargeable batteries.(Photo: Sphere logo. Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images)