361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeodNews, Technology
361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeodNews, Technology
361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeodNews, Technology
361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeodNews, Technology

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The iTunes 5★ reviewed podcast that reviewers call it "A great British spin on the world of tech", "Informing and entertaining" and "the best tech podcast by far…"

  • Everything (ish) we missed in 2023 [S21E07]
    The team catch-up on listener's emails and review all (well, some) of the topics they didn't get to in 2023.
  • Electric vehicles (are like smartphones) [S21E06]
    The team discuss electric vehicles, their software and how they're like phones (but bigger, with wheels).
  • Mobile networks (are they good yet?) [S21E05]
    The team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks. They're definitely getting cheaper but are they any better?
  • Money, money, money [S21E04]
    The team review the banking, finance and fintech products they're using and discuss how they've changed recently.
  • Social Media in 2023 [S21E03]
    It's time for *that* episode: we're going to talk about how we use social media and what's changed recently. We're staying calm and putting on a happy face.
  • Broken smarthomes & a ninja fox stole my bread [S21E02]
    The team reflect the state of their smarthomes, it's not good… at all. Also, there's chickens.
  • Our very spatial podcast [S21E01]
    After a brief (18 month) break, the team return to reflect on Apple's announcement of a 'spatial computing' platform.
  • Christmas Special: 10 years of 361 Podcast [S20E11]
    🎅 Happy Christmas! The team gather at the (definitely real) Blandford Manor for the annual drinks party and a look back over 10 years of 361 podcast.
  • Christmas gift guide [S20E10]
    This week (and for the 1st time in 10 years) the team share their Christmas gift guide before Christmas (novel, huh?). We've tech-based ideas from £5 to £500 🎅
  • Recap: Curve, Chase banking, Amazon Astro, Android 12.1 and Sky's Glass TV [S20E09]
    We answer a listener question about London fintech Curve, recap topics from the season and chat about a new all-in-one 'streaming' TV from Sky. And Ewan has a brush with death.
  • 1 question, 'some' answers: Folding screens [S20E08]
    This week: 1️⃣ question with 'some' answers on devices with folding screens. Are they any good? Should you buy one? Are they too expensive? Why are they all Android? No, we don't know either.
  • Covid-inspired tech innovation that could last [S20E07]
    Is Microsoft boss Satya Nadella right? Did Covid prompt '2 years of digital transformation in 2 months'? We look at what changed and what might last.
  • App recommendations, nostalgia & some top-tips [S20E06]
    The team share a whole load of app and service recommendations with a healthy dose of nostalgia for the apps we used in the earliest days of ‘smartphones’.
  • 1 Question, 3 Answers: Our smart-home picks for security & privacy [S20E05]
    This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "How do you pick smart-home tech for security & privacy?" Also, which 'hyper-local' delivery app of @tryzapp @weezycouk @gorillasapp can get #RafeRations to our central London location quickest?
  • Shopping app with 13min delivery plus Hue, Echo Show & Samsung TV [S20E04]
    A new app claims it can deliver groceries in London in minutes. We buy Rafe quite a lot of chocolate to test it out and (while we're waiting) talk home automation.
  • 1 Question, 3 Answers: Is it still worth buying Sonos? [S20E03]
    🎂 Happy 10 years podcasting to us! This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "Is it still worth buying Sonos?" Are the big smart speaker manufacturers beating them? Was it fair to limit support for older products?
  • Apple's ecosystem - customer value or lock-in? [S20E02]
    Does Apples ecosystem let them do things competitors can't or won't? Yes. Does that lock customers in? Also yes. We talk about the pros and cons.
  • Clubhouse and social audio [S20E01]
    As we celebrate 10 years making 361 we discuss Clubhouse and the rise of 'social audio'. Will its lockdown-era popularity last?
  • 2020 reviewed, 2021 previewed [S19E10]
    The team look back over the tech of 2020, try not to say 'virus' and anticipate some trends we think will impact 2021. And there's some jokes… awful awful jokes.
  • Blandford Manor Christmas party [S19E09]
    This week: 🎁 The tech gifts we chose each other 🌍 Brilliant last-minute gifts 📱 Apps and hacks for managing Christmas Also, leave us a review on iTunes or social media (DM a link when you post) for a chance to win **exclusive 361 Secret Santa gifts**.