The Helpdesk
a daily tech podcast
The Helpdesk is a daily tech news podcast for Australia – hosted by consumer technology journalist Peter Wells and business technology journalist Tess Bennett. In around ten minutes a day, every weekday morning, we’re delivering the most important technology stories you need to know.
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previous episodes
Virtual Conferences Are Back For 2021
What to expect from WWDC, a new way to pay for your Uber ride, LinkedIn takes on Clubhouse, and disappearing NFTs.
What Is The Life Of An Influencer Really Like?
SBS reporter Calliste Weitenberg has been leading a double life online as wellness influencer Mia Wilde. How easy is it to fake influence on Instagram?
Cabinet Reshuffle Raises Eyebrows
On today’s show: Nine reeling from cyber attack, cabinet reshuffle, COVIDsafe costs and planning for EVs.
Meet the Hosts
Peter Wells is an award winning consumer technology journalist. He’s been writing about technology and podcasts for five years at The Sydney Morning Herald. He’s also spent a decade working in IT support, and brings that technical support to stories.
