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Former BBC Tech reporter now executive TV producer & documentary maker - specialising in technology, cyber security, the future, and cars. Still has evil twin!

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3 years
Basically - family is important. Not staging a ‘we-want-more-cash’ walkout. I get it Mick - but try January. And if you have the choice and decide to abandon trains in 2023 I think you could be excused. #UKlynched BBC: extra train strikes over Christmas:
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The new walkout threatens to hit celebrations and travel over the festive weekend.
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3 years
Looks like the heat has been getting to @Gatwick_Airport ground staff. Landed 40 mins ago. No one inside the airport wants to let the 100+ holidaymakers on this flight into the airport so we’re sitting on the tarmac! Like they didn’t know we were coming. 🙄
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3 years
Great to be back in Brussels shooting for a new documentary exploring the question ‘what we should teach our children?’ - and the possibility that robots and AI will make retiring at 45 or even 35 the norm. does that idea appeal to you?
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3 years
For those keen to do something about 28p kWh (variable) electricity bills and go green I’ve been looking at some new solar options. Here’s my BBC online article with some more details.
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Two companies hope a solar "sculpture" and solar blinds will attract buyers who cannot have roof panels.
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3 years
With bills soaring could solar blinds or sculptures really save us money (and the planet)? Big upfront costs have put many off. The 7 min film is near the start of the show here: . Any questions pls add to comments below. I’ll try to respond on Sunday.
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Dan Simmons
3 years
Tackling rising bills: How Northampton Saints rugby club @SaintsRugby locked in their leccy tariff at 15p/kWh for the next 20 years using @solivus solar film (that works in cloud & partial shade, btw)! Some bright ideas how we could all save £ on @BBCClick & iplayer.
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3 years
In the London @BBCClick edit suite for what might be the last time! The show moves to Glasgow next month. The little room is where the show has come together for the past decade. Magician VT editor, Callie Nell makes us look good! Even @spenley 😉
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3 years
Could solar sculptures be the answer to energy price hikes? I’m filming in Kent and London for this week’s @bbcclick with some startups aiming to save the planet and your money.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Quantum computing explained! Filming in London today with @spencerkelly who wants to know what it could mean for us all. coming soon on @BBCClick
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4 years
Back to @bbcclick’s roots. filming in Hampstead for the show on the most beautiful January day. ☀️
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Wishing everyone a very happy new year! This was the moment last night . a quiet evening in. with the neighbours providing a great show! 💥🥂
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Of the hundreds of car journeys I must make each year - I find it odd that it’s the one trip to visit family at Christmas, loaded up with presents, where I need to take OUT the parcel shelf. 🥂🎄.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Following the FIA decisions on the #F1 race 22 between #louishamilton and #MaxVerstappen . do we still trust the FIA? I feel it wants ‘exciting racing’ more than ‘fair racing’ which is kind of pseudo-sport. Of course we all get excited - but it is essentially baseless.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
The answer is yes - if it’s a certain model and you’re driving in the US… (legally that is)… seriously I have overdosed on creating car sounds great n the last month . it’s been great!.
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4 years
Can mine play “I like to move it move it” on rpt plz?.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Hanging out with the man who creates how your electric BMWs and Minis will sound . @renzovitale is on @BBCClick this weekend as we explore the very different approaches of car makers to electric car soundscapes.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
What happens when you give people $$$ and DON'T tell them how to spend it? Do they drink it? waste it? invest it? True life experiment documented in a movie released online this month. If you're interested in how aid might work differently. Fascinating.
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Filming for Clickmas is underway in Munich. this year @BBCClick goes out on Christmas Day. Let the gathering of techy Christmas presents begin! 🎄💫
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Goodbye for now to @BBCClick’s home for the past three days. We’ve collected 7 or 8 fascinating eco-tech projects together in the studios here. now for the edit. to squeeze it all into a half hour show.
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In the Glasgow studio talking to @ZipCharge on @BBCClick with their first prototype portable electric car battery. In 30 mins it gives your EV a 4-8 kWh boost. around 20-40 miles whenever you need it. What do you think? It’s part of a #COP26 climate show this weekend. #EV
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Dan Simmons
4 years
Can tech stop climate change? We investigate for ⁦@BBCClick⁩. These huge collector fans suck up air & capture carbon. ⁦⁦@Climeworks⁩ in Switzerland hope to scale up x10 each 2-3 years. Many other solutions too. But is it all enough to avoid a climate crisis? #COP26
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