Main content

When the power goes

The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba, where game developers work even when the electricity cuts off.

How do we cope when the tech we rely on stops working? This week we look at different types of blackouts . We explore the Bangladesh internet shutdown, which affected up to 170 million people for 10 days. We turn to South Africa, which experienced 15 years of daily power outages until very recently. Then to a country which still experiences blackouts now - Cuba. We meet the game developers who work even when the electricity cuts off.

Presenter: Zoe Kleinman
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano

(Photo: A red road sign saying "404". Credit: Getty Images)

Available now

26 minutes

Last on

Sun 4 Aug 2024 11:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 30 Jul 2024 19:32GMT
  • Wed 31 Jul 2024 04:32GMT
  • Wed 31 Jul 2024 12:32GMT
  • Fri 2 Aug 2024 01:32GMT
  • Sun 4 Aug 2024 11:32GMT

Get in touch with Tech Life

Get in touch with Tech Life

Email us at techlife@bbc.co.uk or contact us via WhatsApp on +443301230320

Podcast