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#1131
Thursday · 1 hr 1 min
Apple - New Tech New Boss
There’s hot new desktops from Apple and a new boss too with changes are coming as soon as next week. We also find out who won the telecommunications contract for Mars (yes, the planet) and dig into some ultra-light laptops for under €800. Finally, we discuss a new perspective on digital project management that goes beyond quarterly results with author and academic Dr Catherine Mulligan. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1130
August 27 · 42 min
Sci-Fi Movie Special
Episode 1130 Summer is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look ahead to the best sci-fi coming to cinemas and streaming over the autumn and winter, from big-screen blockbusters to cult classics and some seriously ambitious adaptations. We’ve a ton of great recommendations including why Dune: Part Three could be a very different kind of sci-fi blockbuster, what Klara and the Sun has to say about AI, relationships and our growing attachment to technology, and why some older sci-fi is about to grab our full attention once again on the big screen. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1129
August 13 · 47 min
When AI Becomes (Too) Personal
Episode 1129 This week, Mark Zuckerberg sets out Meta’s vision for a future shaped by AI, Google says Gemini is already being used by a billion people and launches a seriously impressive new range of Pixel devices. Plus, what happens when AI starts replacing human connection? Our guest is relationship therapist Dr Christina Tracy Stein, who explains why some people are turning to AI for intimacy, validation and even romantic relationships. Find out more about Christina at www.drchristinatracystein.com —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1128
August 6 · 41 min
Why Bigger Isn't Better
This week, we ask why some of the biggest names in tech can make more money than ever and still lose value. We also look at the latest AI security scare after Meta’s newest model altered a company’s internal systems during testing. What actually happened, and what does it tell us about the way advanced AI is being developed and evaluated? Plus, our guest Ashley Casovan from IAPP explains what the EU’s new AI transparency rules will mean in practice, how we'll know when content has been created by AI and why building trust is proving to be one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence. For more on what they do visit iapp.org —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1127
July 30 · 57 min
Chips Down, Apple Up
Episode 1127 The chip industry has wiped more than $100 billion off its value in a single day while Apple is heading in the opposite direction. We look at what the sell-off really means, why Apple continues to buck the trend and what it could mean for the tech you'll be buying over the next few years. We also look at Ireland's new AI Office, its first CEO and why this could be a significant moment for AI regulation and innovation. Plus, Niall Kitson sits down with Gary Leyden, CEO of InsTech.ie, to talk about building successful start-ups, the value of good mentorship, and what it takes to create a thriving innovation ecosystem. Instech is recruiting for the next cohort of its Foundry programme. Applications will close on August 5th. To learn more and to apply visit Instech.ie —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1126
July 23 · 48 min
When AI Starts Hacking
Episode 1126 OpenAI has had a week it would probably rather forget with its AI models carrying out an automated cyber attack during testing. We also take a look at Kimi K3, the latest open-source AI model from China that's promising impressive performance at a fraction of the cost of today's leading models. If you've been eyeing a new phone, Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event gives us plenty to discuss, from the new Fold and Flip devices to the question of whether flagship smartphones have finally reached their price ceiling. Plus, Niall Kitson sits down with Colm Russell, VP of Technical Services (EMEA) at MongoDB, to explore how one of the internet's most widely used technology platforms is evolving in the age of AI. ----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1125
July 16 · 35 min
Biggest Tech Trends of 2026
Episode 1125 Niall is away this week, so tech journalist Jason Walsh joins us to bring a refreshing perspective on some of the biggest tech movements and policy shifts of the year so far, including everyone from the EU to Tesco dumping American tech and the stock market dumping AI. Plus, with the good weather, we find out if robots are finally ready to take over your weekend chores with founder of Home Bot Ireland, Clara Mulligan. Find out more about Clara and home robotics at homebotsireland.ie —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1124
July 9 · 49 min
Samsung in the Money - Or Are They?
Episode 1124 Samsung’s profit is up but share price is down. We tell you why it’s all part of big changes in the smartphone industry with the upcoming Pixel 11 launch, price increases and new entry-level storage options. We also look at why businesses are struggling to turn the AI hype into actual profit with our expert guest, Denis Hannigan, AI & Data Lead at Accenture. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1123
July 2 · 49 min
Are We Ready for Augmented Reality on Our Streets?
Episode 1123 Can you believe a €100k government report on Irish data centres has managed to overlook the one word data centres are famous for! You’ll laugh when you hear it. We bemoan the shake-up at TikTok who are laying off 300 Dublin jobs with poorly worded corporate slop. Plus we cover the massive crash in Trump's memecoin empire. With our guest, we find out why extended reality is finally ready for our city streets. Great conversation with Stephen Barnes, Mixed Reality Lab Lead at the Walton Institute. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1122
June 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Grounded
Episode 1122 This week the Irish government is regulating how kids interact with AI. We also untangle the real reason drone delivery service Manna is grounding its Irish operations due to what tech heavyweights call ‘vetocracy’. Then we have a hugely insightful chat about online misinformation and digital scams with expert and founder of Mindshld AI, Angelika Sharygina. You can see Angelika at next week's Knowledge Summit Dublin (June 29/30). Tickets for the event are at https://www.knowledgesummitdublin.com/ —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1121
June 18 · 51 min
Two Years to Super-Human AI
Episode 1121 In a week where the latest Mythos AI model managed a full company network takeover, we hear why AI leaders went to the G7 begging for regulation. Most unusual. We look at the disturbing reasons why. Plus, we give our verdict on the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film The Social Reckoning, dive into why Anthropic is facing a court case over "tokenmaxxing" usage limits, and look at Tim Cook's claims that rising RAM costs are forcing Apple to hike prices. Finally, a great chat with our guest Isabelle Roccia about the EU's aggressive strategy to reduce its reliance on Silicon Valley. Find out more about Isabelle and IAPP at iapp.org —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1120
June 11 · 45 min
Is Ireland Finally Serious About Tech? A Billion Euro Says Yes.
Episode 1120 This week, a massive €1 bn tech research centre has been revealed for Ireland. Plus there’s a push for a new official Irish AI Office. We also break down Apple’s WWDC, including a hint at a foldable iPhone, and we find out why the SpaceX IPO is the tech equivalent of scoring Oasis tickets. We’re also delighted to be joined by author and Tech Humanist Show host Kate O’Neill revealing why keeping humans (and not tech) at the centre of business is actually your company's greatest financial asset. Check out Kate’s new book at: https://www.amazon.ie/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/ —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1119
June 4 · 1 hr 6 min
SpaceX Goes to Market. What You Need to Know.
Episode 1119 Niall and Dusty unravel SpaceX’s IPO next Friday, why it matters and what might happen to YOU if it doesn’t meet expectations. TL;DR - a lot more people will get stung than you thought. We find out how Blue Origin’s $1 billion rocket explosion changes the space race and why Irish people are holding onto old smartphones more than most. Plus, we sit down with a creative technologist Andrew Melchior, who has worked with Massive Attack and Bjork, to look at the massive headache generative AI is causing for the music industry and what new tools are being built to stop artists' work from being scraped as training data. For more on Andrew see www.genotone.com —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1118
May 28 · 38 min
Bezos Beats Musk
Episode 1119 This week a surprise shift in the multi-billion-pound space race as Jeff Bezos beats Elon Musk to the launchpad for the moon. Plus, we break down that incredibly awkward car-crash interview where Bezos tried to defend his stance on taxation. Also, we look at how AI is changing the game for ethical hackers. We hear about Valentina Palmiotti (aka "Chompie"), the top-performing ethical hacker at Berlin’s Pwn2Own competition, about how AI tools are helping her score massive bug bounties and why she fears her hacking days might actually be numbered. Finally, with our guest Cormac Lynch, founder of Camara, we discuss how AI is completely reinventing how they teach digital skills in Africa.
#1117
May 21 · 1 hr 8 min
Layoffs, Audio Glasses and Starships
Episode 1117 Some of the biggest structural shifts across the tech landscape have been happening this week. Dive into the details of Meta cutting 20% of its workforce by email, what the severance package actually looks like, and how plummeting morale and sliding compensation packages are changing the game for big tech employees. You also get the standout tech from Google I/O. We filter through the noise to bring you our top picks, including the new "audio glasses" and why AI video creation tools might actually be useful. Plus, Elon Musk is positioning SpaceX for absolute dominance. We look at the astonishing scale of Musk's $28.5 trillion market ambition. Finally, with our guest Maria Langan, CEO of DASH Leaders, we find out more about a practical, bite-sized approach to developing your leadership skills without committing to a full degree. For more on Dash Leaders and the Dublin Tech Summit see; https://dashleaders.com/ https://dublintechsummit.tech/ ----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1116
May 15 · 36 min
Tech Excellence Award Winners
Episode 1116 Get the highlights from this year's Tech Excellence Awards in Dublin, including why Rena Maycock of Chirp took home Person of the Year and how the HSE is finally digitising maternal healthcare at scale. Plus, we examine the arrival of the “Googlebook”, new premium hardware featuring the mysterious "G-key" and "Glowbar". We also tackle the sobering news from LinkedIn, where large job cuts have been announced for Ireland despite soaring revenues. For a full list of Tech Excellence Award Winners see https://techawards.techcentral.ie/ —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1115
May 7 · 47 min
Commission na Mean v Big Tech
Episode 1115 This week a massive showdown in Dublin as Coimisiún na Meán takes on Meta and TikTok over "dark patterns" and manipulative algorithms. Will they test their new powers to see if Meta is intentionally making it difficult for you to switch off their profiling algorithms? We also head to a California courtroom where Elon Musk is trying to claw back $134 billion from OpenAI. With Greg Brockman’s personal diaries being read out in court and Sam Altman set to take the stand, the founding agreement of the world’s most famous AI company is being torn apart in public. Plus we chat with Máirín Murray, director of the TechFoundHer Summit, about why the future of Irish tech needs a serious diversity reboot. Find out more about the TechFoundHer summit on May 29th at https://www.techfoundher.com —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1114
April 30 · 1 hr
Life After Copper: Ireland’s Fibre-Only Future
Episode 1114 Our feature guest this week is Patrick Masterson, MD of Magnet+, who looks at Ireland’s transition to a fibre-only nation by 2030 and what the death of copper means for your connectivity. Before that, in the news it’s a huge “Big Tech” results week but Dusty fears it could be the beginning of the end. We look at who delivered and who is coasting on hype. We also focus on the Irish IT workplace, where recent data shows 60% of IT pros are hitting a breaking point due to scope creep and legacy system headaches. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1113
April 23 · 52 min
Tim Apples' Top Ten
Episode 1113 It’s the end of an era at Apple as CEO Tim Cook hands over the keys of the kingdom to John Ternus. So, this week is an Apple special looking at; Who is John Ternus? Get to know the man behind Apple Silicon and the modern iPad. We discuss why his hardware-first background signals a shift away from Tim Cook’s supply-chain focus and what that means for future device innovation. The Legacy of Tim Cook: We look back at 15 years of unprecedented growth, from the masterstroke of moving manufacturing beyond China to the staggering financial success that made Apple the most valuable company on the planet. The Hits and the Misses: A candid look at the "Top Ten" moments of the Cook era—from the game-changing Apple Watch and M-series chips to the more divisive bets like the Vision Pro and the infamous butterfly keyboard. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
#1112
April 16 · 48 min
AI Shoes and Ireland’s Copper Shutdown
Episode 1112 Shoes that are now AI, how your smart TV is spying on you and full movie leak on X are just some of the stories this week. We also look at the push for a definitive "off" switch for Ireland’s legacy copper network. While full fibre reaches new milestones, the transition isn't as simple as swapping a cable; it’s a logistical puzzle involving everything from elderly care panic buttons to the humble office fax machine. We look at why the UK is aiming for 2027 and what a copper-free Ireland might actually look like by 2030. Plus, our guest Barry Byrne joins us to preview Knowledge Summit Dublin, explaining why "Humans in the Loop" is the essential philosophy for navigating the AI era. For more on the event or to grab your tickets, go to: knowledgesummitdublin.com —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech

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