Meta sold seven million smart glasses in 2025, triple that of the previous two years combined. As smart glasses become cheaper and more widespread, do they present a threat to our privacy?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis and April McLennan
Producer: Madeleine Parr
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
Clips: Project TV, Mint
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Why is the Strait of Hormuz still closed?
19/05/2026 | 8 mins.
While the US and Iran maintained the fragile ceasefire over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, remains effectively closed.
Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are elite athletes doping for the Enhanced Games?
18/05/2026 | 6 mins.
The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part?
Writer and producer: Ada Barumé Clips: Enhanced Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will jet fuel prices ruin your holiday?
15/05/2026 | 7 mins.
The war in Iran, and its aftermath, threatens to cause widespread disruption to airlines while jet fuel prices could make summer holidays more expensive. What could it mean for summer holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How worried should we be about hantavirus?
14/05/2026 | 6 mins.
After an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship led to the deaths of three people, health ministers are working to contain the virus. But how concerned should we be about the global health risk?
Producer: Madeleine Parr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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