2026

E1. Inside CES

Jan 17, 2026 · 25m

The Tech Now team is in Las Vegas checking out the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026, one of the biggest tech events of the year.

E2. Future Farming in Australia

Jan 24, 2026 · 25m

Nick Kwek meets the innovators using tech to improve seed, grains and crops for Australia's huge agricultural industry. Alasdair Keane and Shiona McCallum have more consumer tech highlights from CES in Las Vegas. And Andrew Rogers meets the team behind the Total War video games, striving for historical accuracy.

E3. Winter Olympics: Can Tech Boost Performance?

Jan 31, 2026 · 24m

Alasdair Keane visits the Olympic training centre in Oslo, to find out how advances in technology are helping Norway compete at the highest level. Paul Carter takes a ride on the first part of the UK's rail network to switch over to a digital signalling system. Shiona McCallum tests out a self-driving robotaxi in Las Vegas. And Jacqui Wakefield explores the research making self-driving technology safer and more inclusive.

E4. Inside Europe's Space Race

Feb 7, 2026 · 25m

Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden, to explore the latest tech being developed and tested inside Europe's space race. Shiona McCallum finds out more about Lego's new Smart Brick, and Alasdair Keane checks out the latest smart glasses. Plus, we hear from the visual effects team behind musical fantasy film Wicked: For Good.

E5. Norways Fjords: Can Tourism Go Green

Feb 14, 2026 · 24m

Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway as the country aims to boost sustainable tourism. Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths finds out if we can make electronic circuits in our devices more recyclable. Shiona McCallum explores the latest 'at home' technology to help stroke survivors with recovery. Plus, we hear from the visual effects team behind the Oscar nominated F1 movie.

E6. MWC Barcelona: What's New In Phone Tech?

Mar 14, 2026 · 24m

Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona. Suranjana Tewari explores developments in drone technology at the Singapore Airshow. Alasdair Keane tests a new type of bike helmet designed to bring more protection. And Andrew Rogers visits a Game Jam event in London focusing on new ways to break down barriers for disabled people in gaming.

E7. Inside the High-Tech Insect Farm

Mar 21, 2026 · 25m

Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Lara Lewington meets the team supercharging the stethoscope. Grace Ekpu finds out how AI and satellite data are being used to track fishing vessels around the world. And Laura Cress explores the enduring popularity of the Resident Evil game franchise on its 30th anniversary.

E8. Climate Science in the Courtroom

Mar 28, 2026 · 24m

Nick Kwek visits Austin, Texas, to meet some of the key voices and innovators at this year's SXSW Festival. Paul Carter heads behind the scenes of FC Barcelona's renovated stadium as it reopens to the public. Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths finds out how research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits against major polluters. Plus, Martin Sharkey takes us on a journey into the history of the emoji.

E9. Blenheim Palace: Can Tech Help to Restore it?

Apr 4, 2026 · 24m

Shiona McCallum takes a tour behind the scenes of Blenheim Palace to see how new technologies are playing a key role in the restoration of the Unesco World Heritage Site. Lily Jamali asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary. At the SXSW Festival, Nick Kwek chats to the producer of a high-profile new AI documentary. And Martin Sharkey reviews the latest powerful craft-tech you can use at home.

E10. Art Mystery: Can AI Solve It?

May 2, 2026 · 24m

Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery. Andrew Rogers heads behind the scenes of Pinewood Studios to see how the latest advances in technology are taking filmmaking to new heights. Suranjana Tewari explores the new innovations at the Beijing Autoshow. And Laura Cress chats to games designer Peter Molyneux about his final release, Masters of Albion.

E11. Deep Dive: Underwater Tech

May 9, 2026 · 25m

Andrew Rogers explores the latest tech being trialled to help people stay underwater for longer. Paul Carter hits the racetrack to see if AI technology can make journeys safer. Joe Tidy reports on a huge U-turn for big tech as Instagram stops end-to-end encryption. And Nick Kwek meets the tech entrepreneur trying to decode animal language.

E12. High Tech Heart Surgery

May 16, 2026 · 24m

Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D-imaging technology is being used to support heart procedures. Andrew Rogers chats to the game developers pitching the next big thing at the London Gaming Festival. Nick Kwek visits the University of Texas to explore new innovations in hydrogen car technology. And Paul Carter meets the robodog helping to analyse plants and crops.

E13. Building My Body

May 23, 2026 · 24m

Shiona McCallum meets the medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics following his own near-fatal cycling accident. Paul Carter heads inside Amazon's AI chip lab in Austin, Texas. Zoe Kleinman visits the UK Dementia Research Institute to see how AI is being used to improve diagnosis and help find treatments. Harriet Bradshaw finds out how gym equipment is being invented and tested to help astronauts exercise in space.

E14. World Cup: Game-changing Tech

May 30, 2026 · 25m

Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see some of the new tech being used in the World Cup. Martin Sharkey explores how changes in the way we watch content are shaping new technologies. Paul Carter hits the racetrack to see if AI systems can make journeys safer. And Andrew Rogers meets the dogs being helped to walk and run again thanks to assistive mobility aids.