The current shortage of computer chips began in the auto sector as a result of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
In this episode, IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor chats to tech specialist, Dr Richard Windsor, from Radio Free Mobile who says the initial pressures that built up then moved into consumer electronics. But, because of the capital expenditure ... Show More
Jun 2025
AI: Everyone Talks About It, But How Can I Use It? | Talking Shop podcast
<p>In this episode, hosts Luke and Ronni explore how traders can leverage free AI tools like Claude and Perplexity to gain institutional-grade capabilities without the hefty price tag. They demonstrate how Perplexity excels at market data and research, while Claude specialises in ... Show More
46m 25s
Aug 2021
Everything you need to know about the global chip shortage
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for microchips has far exceeded supply, causing problems in every industry that relies on computers. And if you’re a Decoder listener, you know that that is every industry. Right now, major automakers have unfinished cars sitting in ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2023
Can AI help hunt for key EV battery minerals?
New technology is being used to find deposits of nickel, copper, cobalt and lithium which are vital for the EV battery industry. We hear from a company that is using AI to locate these sought-after minerals.
Also in the programme, we hear why the electric truck-maker Lordstown fi ... Show More
54m 6s
May 2021
How to Make the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Boom Again
This year, everyone's become aware of the hollowing out of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capacity. Whether it's the rise of TSMC, the stumbles at Intel, or the inability of car companies to acquire much-needed chips, semiconductors are becoming a major political issue. But how ... Show More
51m 11s