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At MediaTek, we love talking about how technology is shaping our lives and opening up new possibilities. We see the world differently. We believe in brilliant technology as the catalyst for innovation to open new doors, challenge old assumptions and to enhance and enrich life for everyone, everywhere. So welcome to our podcast page where we will feature guest podcasters and experts to discuss the tech industry, innovations and the latest technology trends.

Our Most Recent Episodes

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Living in the Future

From Star Trek to Minority Report, movies have captured our imaginations about what the future of tech – and our world – will look like.

This series - hosted by Michael Fisher - explores the cool, wacky and far-out tech that the entertainment industry has dreamed up and how some it has gone from the big screen to everyday life.

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Featured Podcast Michael Fisher

Michael Fisher is a writer, sailor, podcaster and recovering actor whose childhood obsession with science fiction never quite faded. A quarter-century later, the technology that he coveted as a kid – from folding-screen phones to wearable tech – is woven into the fabric of everyday life. He’s spent the past decade reviewing this technology, and now is telling the story of how futuristic technology went from the big screen to our daily lives in the podcast Living in the Future.

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How Virtual Reality is Changing the Gaming Industry

From headsets to room-scale experiences, VR is reshaping the gaming industry. In this episode, Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat talks about how far VR technology has come and where it’s headed next.

The Next Era of Satellite Phones, with Mike Dano

Nov. 02, 2023

Imagine being able to stay connected wherever you go, untethered to the limits of cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi. With satellite connectivity, this isn’t just a pipe dream. Pretty soon satellite-enabled phones will become mainstream and worrying about signal bars will be a thing of the past. Tune in with Light Reading’s Mike Dano to hear about how satellites thousands of miles away are opening up new possibilities for the mobile market.

How the Sci-Fi "Computer" Became the Virtual Assistant

Sept. 28, 2023

"Computer!" the Captain barks into the console of her starship – and, incredibly, the computer responds! Well ... it was incredible to audiences of the 1990s anyway, when the closest thing to "voice activation" was The Clapper. How did we go from applauding our lights on, to having conversations with Alexa and Google in less than twenty years? Tune in with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy at The Verge to find out!

Wi-Fi 7 and Beyond: A Journey with James C Chen

Sept. 14, 2023

James C Chen, Vice president, Product and Technology Marketing at MediaTek explains how WiFi technology must evolve and lists out the key advantages of WiFi 7.

Chromebook Chronicles: Exploring the Future with Victor Tyan

Sept. 14, 2023

Senior Director of Business Development, Corporate Sales at MediaTek, Victor Tyan talks about Chromebook and elaborates on the Kompanio brand.

Tech Revolution Unveiled: Exploring 5G, AI, and More with Rituparna Mandal

Sept. 14, 2023

Rituparna Mandal, General Manager at Mediatek Bangalore speaks to host Gaurav Choudhury about 5G technologies, AI, machine learning, deep learning, anticipated birth of new product, value propositions and business models.

Wi-Fi, 5G, and the "Always On" Internet Connection, with Kelly Hill

May. 04, 2023

Scanners; communicators; computers – as exciting as the technology of the future can be, absolutely none of it matters without a constant connection to ... somewhere else. And the same goes for the technology of the present: every time you ask Alexa to play a song, or send your exercise stats to your Fitness Friends group chat, or navigate to a new part of town, you're relying on a connection that we used to call "going online" back when far fewer people were "on the internet." Here's how today's technology keeps most of the planet constantly connected.

How the Sci-Fi "Communicator" Became the Cellphone, with Dr. Marty Cooper

Feb. 22, 2023

The Star Trek communicator; the Dick Tracy radio watch; the Teenage Mutant Ninja 'Turtle-Com.' For decades, science fiction and fantasy forecasted futuristic two-way radios that seemed fantastical at the time – but today, 7 billion people carry them in their everyday lives. Dr. Marty Cooper, the inventor of the cell phone, joins Michael Fisher (aka Captain2Phones) to explain how the modern cellular phone went from pie-in-the-sky pipe dream to ubiquitous commodity.

How Cars Learned To (Mostly) Drive Themselves, with Edward Niedermeyer

Apr. 13, 2023

From Total Recall's Johnny Cab to Minority Report's Lexuses of 2054, the self-driving car has co-starred opposite countless future-dwellers, a perennial signifier that "hey, this movie is set in the F U T U R E!" But about five years ago, the whole idea of a car that could drive you (instead of the other way around) started to get a lot closer to science fact than fiction. Michael Fisher (aka Captain2Phones) chats with author and podcaster Edward Niedermeyer about how far we’ve come with self-driving cars and what challenges lie ahead.

Listen To All MediaTek Podcasts

If you’re searching for more tech-focused content, below are podcast episodes featuring MediaTek technologies, products and latest developments in mobile, connectivity, Chromebooks and more.

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Living in the Future

June 11, 2024

From headsets to room-scale experiences, VR is reshaping the gaming industry. In this episode, Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat talks about how far VR technology has come and where it’s headed next.

Living in the Future

Apr 03, 2024

From smart fitness equipment to wearables, companies are gamifying exercise to make it more fun and are giving us tools to track our health and fitness journeys. In this episode, Victoria Song of The Verge shares what’s worth paying attention to and what the future of fitness tech holds.

Living in the Future

Jan 27, 2024

TVs were once bulky pieces of furniture, but over the last few decades they have transformed into super-thin devices that can stream a wide variety of content and connect with our smartphones. In this episode, Phil Nickinson of Digital Trends weighs the merits of smart TVs compared to the “dumb displays” of the past.

Living in the Future

Dec 07, 2023

Memorable characters like J.A.R.V.I.S. from Iron Man and Samantha from Her offered a glimpse into a future where we can seamlessly communicate with machines, and where AI assistants truly understand us and can predict what we want. In this episode, Ben Bajarin at Creative Strategies explores how generative AI is reshaping the way we talk to computers and how we’ll see this evolve as more processing moves to the edge.

Living in the Future

Nov 02, 2023

Imagine being able to stay connected wherever you go, untethered to the limits of cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi. With satellite connectivity, this isn’t just a pipe dream. Pretty soon satellite-enabled phones will become mainstream and worrying about signal bars will be a thing of the past. Tune in with Light Reading’s Mike Dano to hear about how satellites thousands of miles away are opening up new possibilities for the mobile market.

Living in the Future

Sept 28, 2023

"Computer!" the Captain barks into the console of her starship – and, incredibly, the computer responds! Well ... it was incredible to audiences of the 1990s anyway, when the closest thing to "voice activation" was The Clapper. How did we go from applauding our lights on, to having conversations with Alexa and Google in less than twenty years? Tune in with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy at The Verge to find out!

Earshot

Sept 14, 2023

Join us as Rituparna Mandal, General Manager at MediaTek Bangalore, discusses the latest in 5G technology, AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Discover insights into upcoming product launches, the value they bring, and the evolving business models in the tech industry.

Earshot

Sept 14, 2023

Join us for an insightful conversation with Victor Tyan, Senior Director of Business Development in Corporate Sales at MediaTek. Victor delves into the world of Chromebooks and provides an in-depth look at the innovative Kompanio brand.

Earshot

Sept 14, 2023

James C. Chen, Vice President of Product and Technology Marketing at MediaTek, discusses the necessary evolution of WiFi technology and breaks down the key advantages of WiFi 7 to stay ahead in the world of wireless connectivity.

Living in the Future

Aug 02, 2023

Transformers aren’t just action figures. Chatbots, ChatGPT, and other AI-powered applications using transformers are changing the way we get information and communicate. It seems like these applications have a brain of their own, but is that the case? Google’s Dan Mbanga breaks down what you need to know about how machine learning works.

Living in the Future

May 04, 2023

Scanners; communicators; computers – as exciting as the technology of the future can be, absolutely none of it matters without a constant connection to ... somewhere else. And the same goes for the technology of the present: every time you ask Alexa to play a song, or send your exercise stats to your Fitness Friends group chat, or navigate to a new part of town, you're relying on a connection that we used to call "going online" back when far fewer people were "on the internet." Here's how today's technology keeps most of the planet constantly connected.

Living in the Future

Apr 13, 2023

From Total Recall's Johnny Cab to Minority Report's Lexuses of 2054, the self-driving car has co-starred opposite countless future-dwellers, a perennial signifier that "hey, this movie is set in the F U T U R E!" But about five years ago, the whole idea of a car that could drive you (instead of the other way around) started to get a lot closer to science fact than fiction. Michael Fisher (aka Captain2Phones) chats with author and podcaster Edward Niedermeyer about how far we’ve come with self-driving cars and what challenges lie ahead.

Living in the Future

Feb 22, 2023

The Star Trek communicator; the Dick Tracy radio watch; the Teenage Mutant Ninja 'Turtle-Com.' For decades, science fiction and fantasy forecasted futuristic two-way radios that seemed fantastical at the time – but today, 7 billion people carry them in their everyday lives. Dr. Marty Cooper, the inventor of the cell phone, joins Michael Fisher (aka Captain2Phones) to explain how the modern cellular phone went from pie-in-the-sky pipe dream to ubiquitous commodity.

Mobile Tech Podcast

Jan 23, 2023

Myriam Joire chatted with MediaTek’s Cliff Lin and Finbarr Moynihan about satellite connectivity for smartphones and how MediaTek is innovating in this space.

Chrome Unboxed

Nov 23, 2022

Joe Humphrey spoke with MediaTek’s Victor Tyan at the 2022 MediaTek Executive Summit to talk about how the Kompanio 520 and 528 chipsets are making incredible Chromebook experiences more accessible.

TK Bay

Nov 13, 2022

Live from the 2022 MediaTek Executive Summit, TK Bay sat down with Finbarr Moynihan to discuss how the Dimensity 9200 is raising the bar for flagship 5G smartphones and what benefits Wi-Fi 7 will bring to consumers and businesses.

Chrome Unboxed

Nov 1, 2022

Following HP’s launch of the MediaTek-powered Chromebook 13b, Joe Humphrey spoke with MediaTek’s Adam King to get the scoop on the Kompanio 1200 and the latest trends in the Chromebook space.

Mobile Tech Podcast

Aug 21, 2022

Alongside MediaTek’s James Chen, Myriam Joire explored the benefits of 5G fixed wireless access and how MediaTek’s T830 is helping consumers everywhere enjoy fast and reliable 5G connectivity. The episode also dived into the Dimensity 1050-powered Moto Edge 2022 smartphone.

The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

July 6, 2022

Martha DeGrasses joined James Chen to discuss the explosive growth of Wi-Fi during the pandemic, the role of Wi-Fi 6 in the IoT and future opportunities for Wi-Fi in the smart home.

Mobile Tech Podcast

June 13, 2022

Myriam Joire chatted with Finbarr Moynihan about the future of mmWave technology and MediaTek’s first mmWave 5G chipset, the Dimensity 1050.

TIRIAScast

May 26, 2022

Jim McGregor sat down with Finbarr Moynihan to chat about the company’s Filogic 880 and Filogic 380 solutions – the world’s first complete Wi-Fi 7 platforms for access points and clients – and the Dimensity 1050 chipset that supports seamless mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G experiences.

Mobile Tech Podcast

May 15, 2022

Myriam Joire chatted with MediaTek’s Richard Lu about the company’s new IoT platform stack and what the Genio 1200 chipset brings to the table for premium IoT devices.

Chrome Unboxed

April 13, 2022

Joe Humphrey spoke with Victor Tyan about the company’s latest Kompanio chipsets for Chromebooks and how MediaTek’s innovative technology delivers all-day battery life.

Mobile Tech Podcast

Jan 30, 2022

Myriam Joire connected with James Chen and Finbarr Moynihan to explore the next generation of connectivity, looking at the introduction of Wi-Fi 7 solutions and what the future holds with 6G on the horizon.

Pocketnow

Nov 26, 2021

Jaime Rivera and Joshua Vergara sat down with Finbarr Moynihan and Alfred Chan at the 2021 MediaTek Executive Summit to discuss how the Dimensity 9000 and Pentonic 2000 are bringing flagship experiences to smartphones and TVs.

TK Bay

Nov 21, 2021

During the 2021 MediaTek Executive Summit, TK Bay chatted with Finbarr Moynihan about the Dimensity 9000 chipset for flagship 5G smartphones.

Mobile Tech Podcast

Oct 3, 2021

Myriam Joire sat down with Victor Tyan for an in-depth conversation about the state of Chromebooks.

Mobile Tech Podcast

May 16, 2021

Myriam Joire connected with Finbarr Moynihan for an update on the mobile market and a discussion about on how the Dimensity 900 chipset brings premium features to high-end 5G smartphones.

Mobile Tech Podcast

April 10, 2021

Myriam Joire and Finbarr Moynihan looked at how the smart TV landscape changed during the pandemic.

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