Spencer Kelly On The Edge
POSTCARDS FROM A TECH TOURIST
I’ve been presenting the BBC’s flagship technology TV programme Click for 20 years, and in that time I’ve seen so many fascinating ideas and inventions, I’ve met brilliant people, and gone to breath-taking places.
My monthly newsletter will hopefully give you a flavour of the latest things I’ve seen, places I’ve been, some insights into how to get the most out of the latest science and technology, and, in a world that feels like it’s changing faster than ever, some analysis and context on what’s going on.
Yes, we’ll talk AI, VR, and everything in between – it’s really interesting to peer behind the hype and see how these things really work, and where they might actually change the world.
Being on the road is not a glamorous life, so you’ll get some honest behind-the-scenes stories, and if you’re in business, there may be some useful tips and tricks in here on the tools to help you work smarter.
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A Lifetime in Tech
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