Tech Girl Energy: The Weekly Debrief

EP24: Subsea Cable Disruption Detection, Humanoid Robots and BYD's Speedy Charging

Episode Summary

In this week's episode of 'Tech Girl Energy The Weekly Debrief', Harriet & Numi Discover how subsea fibre cables are safeguarding global internet infrastructure from sabotage, and why this technology is more crucial than ever amidst current geopolitical tensions. Plus, they explore Nvidia's bold prediction that humanoid robots could revolutionise manufacturing within five years. Are we on the brink of a robot renaissance? And in electrifying news, Chinese automaker BYD unveils an electric car battery that charges as fast as filling up a petrol tank—game-changer alert!

Episode Notes

TECH GIRL ENERGY: The Weekly Debrief

Episode 24 - Subsea Cable Disruption Detection, Humanoid Robots and BYD's Speedy Charging

Harriet Taylor and Numi Gildert dive into their favourite tech headlines of the week;

Episode Highlights:

Subsea Fibre Cables & Sabotage Detection

The Humanoid Robot Revolution

Electric Vehicle Advancements

LINKS:

Subsea cable sabotage:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn52rglxr62o

Nvidia CEO: Humanoid robot revolution:  https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-ceo-humanoid-robot-revolution-is-closer-than-you-think-2025-03-19/

Humanoid machine performs real-world task:  https://news.sky.com/story/meet-the-human-like-robot-on-its-first-day-of-work-13331516  

BYD’s new super fast charger: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/tesla-byd-fast-charging-technology-battery-b2718419.html