Tech Now is a weekly technology news programme that focuses on the fastest-moving developments in tech, innovation, and digital culture. Each episode explores how technology is shaping everything from consumer habits to business models, public policy and global communications. The show goes beyond gadget reviews to investigate the broader implications of tech trends, including how digital tools are redefining work, social interaction and access to information.
The programme covers a wide range of topics, such as artificial intelligence, social media platforms, cybersecurity challenges, data privacy, gaming, space technology and the latest consumer devices. Through interviews and reports, Tech Now explains complex concepts in a way that is accessible to a broad audience, breaking down both the opportunities and risks that new technologies present. Whether it’s discussing the ethics of AI, the impacts of new regulation, or breakthroughs in computing, the show connects cutting-edge developments to real-world experiences.
The show also engages with policy debates around emerging technologies, such as regulation of big tech, ethical use of data, and government approaches to innovation. By incorporating perspectives from policymakers, academics and industry leaders, the show fosters a rounded understanding of how tech intersects with law, ethics and society.
Tech Now is presented by a team of experienced BBC technology journalists, including Adrienne Murray, Joe Tidy, Nick Kwek, and Alasdair Keane. Together, they bring a broad range of expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital culture, and emerging innovation. Each presenter contributes on-the-ground reporting, in-depth interviews, and clear analysis of complex technological developments.
