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Samsung's Annika Bizon on their latest Galaxy S25 AI smartphones. Tornado warning for London as Storm Eowyn is predicted to batter the UK with 100mph winds amid ‘danger to life warning’. Royal Shakespeare Company debuts first video game called ‘Lili’. Also in this episode: MetaActress Amy Schumer reveals diagnosis after trolls target her appearance.Lime bike rival Forest launches pay-as-you-go bike with child seat.on finding everyday happinesscheck out The London Standard’s Bigger Life Festival to book a masterclass with David.Annika Bizon is Samsung UK and Ireland’s director of mobile experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists discover giant mounds dating back billions of years. Why is this significant? We ask lead researcher Dr Joel McNeil from London’s Natural History Museum. Samsung prepares for Unpacked event. Apple CEO Tim Cook reacts on X about OK Go’s latest iPhone video, following in The Weeknd’s footsteps. Also in this episode: Storm Eowyn set to bring the UK winds of up to 95mph‘Artificial intelligence’ and ‘kindness’ voted as children’s words of year for Oxford University PressDonald Trump attempts negotiation of TikTok sale - on live television Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 24 hours before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration day, TikTok came back online after going dark amid a US ban over data security fears. To discuss Big Tech’s influence and direction of policy for Trump’s White House 2.0, Tech & Science Daily is joined by Dr Thomas Gift, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre on US Politics, and The London Standard’s science and technology editor Will Hosie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why an Ecuadorian frog found in a bouquet of roses in England, sparked biosecurity research paper. Reptiles are reportedly travelling into Northern Europe inside potted plants. Tech & Science Daily speak to senior researcher Dr Silviu Petrovan, from the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, about the impacts this has. US President Joe Biden 'leaving TikTok ban decision to President-elect Donald Trump'. Also in this episode: Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, with The London Standard's gaming reporter Saqib Shah.from fires in Los AngelesMark Blunden speaks to resident Kenia Alcocer, an organiser at Union de Vecinos, part of the Los Angeles Tenants Union. Space X Starship explodes minutes after launch from Texas forcing airlines to alter course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Glenn rocket carries first Blue Ring Vehicle prototype able to transform to perform multiple tasks in space, and deliver three-ton payloads. Will the CEO of TikTok attend Trump’s inauguration? Apprentice star Tim Campbell on why, amid the rise of artificial intelligence, a technical education for young people is crucial. Also in this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysis of the US supreme court TikTok ban case over security concerns - with The London Standard’s science and technology editor, Will Hosie. Plus, online star Adam McIntyre, who has over one million followers across his social media platforms, on the loss of income and memories if the video app is forced to close down. It follows reports Tesla, X and SpaceX boss Elon Musk was in talks to buy TikTok’s US operations - something the Chinese ByteDance-owned firm denies. Also a thanks to Dr Mark Kennedy, director of Imperial’s Data Science Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Keir Starmer has sets out the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, with aims to boost the UK economy. Tech & Science Daily is joined by Dr Mark Kennedy, associate professor of Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Imperial College Business School, and also director of Imperial’s Data Science Institute. New technology for Parkinson’s patients approved for use in the UK and EU, with neurologist Dr Martijn Beudel from the Department of Neurology in Amsterdam University Medical Centre. Blue Origin postpones launching New Glenn rocket from Florida due to ‘last-minute issues’ Also in this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mark Sutton tells Tech & Science Daily that a recent discovery of two rare ancient fossils has unlocked an understanding of life on Earth before dinosaurs existed. But why the rock star names? TikTok Supreme Court hearing: what next for social media app in the US? Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 10 Also in this episode: and InstagramWith Love, Meghan - we're joined by The London Standard's India Block. DR Mark Sutton is from the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 130,000 people in California were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighters and spread the blazes. We hear from Dr Ella Gilbert, climate scientist of the British Antarctic Survey, who specialises in the impact of mountain winds. Reactions to Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to end Facebook fact-checking How long do people live after dementia diagnosis? Also in this episode: ‘are four times more profitable for convenience stores than tobacco’,Robot-guided “smart biopsy” techniqueCES 2025 For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fire has forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents of Pacific Palisades, home to stars including Ben Affleck, and Tom Hanks. Why HMPV is not another Covid-19 pandemic with Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists (which grew in popularity during the pandemic) and a medical consultant specialising in clinical microbiology and virology at Cambridge University. David ​Schreier, ​Professor ​of ​Practice ​in ​AI ​and ​Innovation ​with ​Imperial ​College ​London business school joins us from CES 2025 in Las Vegas for more Nvidia updates. Also in this episode: Less grey seal pups born at popular coastal breeding ground For the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...Including most powerful processor, the GeForce RTX 5090, plus new AI gaming chips. EU leaders react to Elon Musk’s outbursts over UK child grooming gangs ahead of elections. Scientists unlock secrets of Earth’s climate past, with lead researcher Dr Hanna Jurikova, senior research fellow at St Andrews’ School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Also in this episode: Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 95 in western China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford, on Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Elon Musk - and why the Tesla boss has targeted Britain. CES 2025: Nvidia, Samsung AI assistants - if you fancy a real-time recipe on a cooking show - and the robot cat that can cool down your coffee. British woman receives first liver transplant for stage four bowel cancer Also in this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Met Office’s Alex Deakin on the latest weather warning news, UK snow warning and the impact of freezing rain. Former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg steps down as Meta’s chief global affairs officer. Are nanoplastics impairing the effect of antibiotics? Tech & Science Daily is joined by Professor Lukas Kenner and PhD student Nikola Zlatkov to discuss the study. Also in this episode: Has Nintendo’s Switch 2 core hardware been leaked?UK low-cost airline cuts paint coats to save weight & fuel costsUndersea wilderness ‘being lost’ in Scotland’s coastal waters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we know about the potential link between the Tesla Cybertruck explosion and the New Orleans terror attack. How a groundbreaking DNA test could redefine our understanding of ancient history, with Professor Peter Heather of King’s College London. Meet Hilda, the first IVF calf, who could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming. Also in this episode: Early cancer diagnosis in England hits its highest level yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How far has artificial intelligence evolved in 2024? What were the biggest breakthroughs and surprises? And most importantly, what’s next for AI in the coming year? In this episode, Rachelle Abbott sits down with futurist and AI expert David Shrier to explore these pressing questions. David is a Professor of Practice in AI and Innovation at Imperial College Business School, Co-Director of the Trusted AI Alliance, Academic Director at the Centre for Digital Transformation, and a Visiting Scholar at the MIT School of Engineering. Image created by Headliner AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this replay: A preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Tech & Science Daily’s health and medical news review, where you’ll hear selected stories and interview highlights from 2024. In this episode: AI assistant for Alzheimer’s patients, world-first lung cancer vaccine given to UK patient, cancer breakthrough: glowing dye helps find invisible cells, Musk’s Neuralink brain chip fitted to paraplegic chess player - what happened? Also in this episode: Pioneering sleep apnoea nerve stimulator treatment The science of happiness revealed Tiny robots ‘to treat brain bleeds’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founded in post-war Britain by Trevor Francis, Scalextric has entertained families worldwide for generations. But in an era of rapid technological advancements, digital gaming, and AI, can this iconic brand stay on track? Will Scalextric remain a festive favorite in the years to come? To explore these questions, we’re joined by Simon Owen, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies. In this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the gaming highlights of 2024 and what can we expect in 2025? From the big beasts such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EAFC 24, to indie gems Balatro and Animal Well, we look at the hits - and misses - of the year. In this special episode, we’re joined by the London Standard’s culture and gaming writer, Vicky Jessop. Vicky also discusses the surprises and flops, best sellers, and we get a sneak peek into the most anticipated games of 2025, including GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, we're joined by Alex Dehgan, CEO of Conservation X Labs. Alex explains their new technology, a handheld molecular lab that can fit in the palm of your hand, which they claim can help towards preventing the sixth mass extinction. In this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.