January 2007, Rory Cellan-Jones was in the room at the Moscone Convention Centre in San Francisco as Steve Jobs launched the iPhone.
This ground-breaking event highlights how his broadcasting career has provided a fascinating opportunity to witness first-hand and report on the emergence of exciting new technological developments.
Rory is the BBC's Technology Correspondent, covering technology for television, radio and the BBC Website. He is also presenter of the BBC World Service’s weekly technology programme Tech Tent. Rory has been a reporter for the BBC for a quarter of a century, covering many of the world’s biggest business and technology stories in that time. He is a prolific tweeter – you can follow him at @ruskin147 or @BBCRoryCJ .
Rory’s new book Always On takes us on an evolutionary journey as we learn to live with our constant companion the Smartphone. Insight’s and anecdotes a plenty in this podcast episode.
We cover:
Early days of Rory's BBC career
Technology – the spark of interest and challenge of “keeping up”
Exploring Rory’s new book, “Always On” the motivation, concept, thoughts
Launch of iPhone
Rise of search – Yahoo Ask Jeeves MSN Google
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (rise fall and rise of Social Media)
Others – Google Glass/ Tesla/ Amazon, Netflix, Uber etc.
UK technology- DeepMind
Emerging tech
Ups and Downs of Covid-19 – WFH, Health App, Cyber Security and Threats
Raising awareness of Parkinson’s
Books by Rory Cellan-Jones:
Always On & Dot Bomb https://www.amazon.com/Rory-Cellan-Jones/e/B0034PFFRQ
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c01e267dpvrt
Twitter: @Ruskin147
