FULL EPISODE: Happy New Year - January 2, 2026

Foreign correspondent Tony Five in London, England reports on Birmingham's second annual fake New Year's Eve celebration. Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time to cover: Robot taxis get stuck, and a secret army of humans comes to the rescue; The US has officially banned new, foreign-made drone models; IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch; and CES 2026: What to expect from tech's biggest conference. Business school professor Toby Stuart highlights how scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before. Senior lecturer in education Sarah Jefferson answers whether kids should at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays. Professor in business administration Michael Haselhuhn reveals how some men downplay climate change risks to avoid appearing feminine. Leisure, hospitality, and tourism researcher Lori Hoy describes how the 'pawprint economy' is booming, and how it offers huge opportunities for tourism. Retail analyst ⁠Bruce Winder⁠ chats about Instacart ending an AI pricing test that charged shoppers different amounts for the same items. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) Tony Five (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Toby Stuart (39:50) Sarah Jefferson (49:50) Michael Haselhuhn (59:50) Lori Hoy (1:09:50) Bruce Winder (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices