BBC Tech Life visits a plant making thinner, flexible chips

A new episode of BBC’s Tech Life looks at developments in chip technology, artificial intelligence and drone monitoring.

Presenter Shiona McCallum visits a semiconductor plant making chips described in the episode summary as thinner and flexible compared with traditional silicon. The summary does not name the plant or provide technical specifications for the chips.

The episode also features a conversation with Canada’s AI Minister and a report on drone technology monitoring landscapes damaged by fire. BBC points listeners to a video of McCallum’s report on thermal drones.

The episode is listed as 26 minutes long and dated 20 October 2026. Shiona McCallum presents it, and Tom Quinn is credited as producer.