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About the show

Skip the noise. Get the download.  CNBC’s “The Tech Download,” hosted by Senior Technology Correspondent Arjun Kharpal, cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most, exploring what they mean for your portfolio, your business and the global economy. With access to industry leaders and years of experience covering technology around the world, the series delivers sharp analysis and compelling narratives on the trends, risks and innovations shaping the future of tech.

Latest episodes

  • Why AI could change mobile networks forever

    October 5, 2026 · 53 min

    Nokia CEO Justin Hotard joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain why the company sees itself at the centre of the AI infrastructure buildout: providing the optical and IP networking technology linking AI data centres, as well as the…

  • AI, agents and quantum: The biggest cyber threats ahead

    September 24, 2026 · 42 min

    Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora joins Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is reshaping cybersecurity. They explore the risks posed by autonomous AI agents, increasingly convincing scams and AI-powered attacks, as well as the debate over…

  • The U.S. leads AI. Why other countries want a backup plan

    September 10, 2026 · 47 min

    Cohere co-founder and CEO Aidan Gomez speaks to Arjun Kharpal about the growing battle over who controls the world’s AI. Gomez explains why companies and governments are increasingly worried about where their data goes, who controls the…

  • How BlackBerry found a second life inside cars and robots

    August 24, 2026 · 36 min

    BlackBerry may be best known for its QWERTY-keyboard smartphones, but the company today is building its next chapter around software for cars, robots and secure communications.  BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to…

  • Europe has startups. Why not more tech giants?

    August 10, 2026 · 40 min

    Europe has no shortage of technology ideas or startups. Its challenge is turning them into global companies — and keeping more of its most successful businesses in Europe.  Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser, who also co-founded Amadeus…

  • How Silicon Valley is changing warfare

    July 28, 2026 · 39 min

    Anduril has become one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies. CEO Brian Schimpf joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is transforming modern warfare, why autonomous weapons still require human oversight, and how…

  • AI agents face the ROI test

    July 14, 2026 · 44 min

    AI agents are designed to do more than answer questions. They are meant to complete tasks.  Sierra co-founder Clay Bavor joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI agents are moving from demos into real business workflows, especially in…

  • Amazon’s AI plan goes beyond Alexa

    July 2, 2026 · 45 min

    CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal speaks to Amazon devices chief Panos Panay about the future of AI hardware, from Alexa Plus and smart home devices to wearables, driverless cars and satellites. Panay discusses how AI assistants could become more…