Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

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Jess Kelly brings you the latest news and reviews from the world of tech - examining how it all impacts you.

You can contact the show: techtalk@newstalk.com

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Yesterday · 21 min
Meta's settlement in social media addiction trial: What will change?
Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to discuss the move by Meta to settle the mammoth social media addiction trial in the US. What will change for users in Europe, and how secure is Mark Zuckerberg in his position?
Yesterday · 24 min
Hands-on with the Google Pixel 11 devices
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to discuss their thoughts on the new Pixel 11 devices.
August 21 · 29 min
Is the Online Safety Code fit for purpose?
Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to discuss the policing of harmful content online and ask if the Online Safety Code is fit for purpose.
August 14 · 14 min
The Right to Repair: Good idea or bad idea?
Jess is joined by Colin Baker of Back From the Future to discuss the Right to Repair and ask if we should all have a go at fixing our tech.
August 13 · 21 min
AI's impact on modern music production
Music producer Philip Magee has worked with some of Ireland's biggest artists. In this conversation, he joins Jess to discuss the impact of AI on the music industry.
August 7 · 13 min
The story of the National Broadband Plan
Jess looks back at the origin of the National Broadband Plan.
August 7 · 21 min
Meta's Ray-Bans: Is it time to ban the Bans?
Ciara O'Brien of The Irish Times joins Jess to talk about the backlash against Meta's smartglasses.
July 31 · 26 min
Your guide to buying a pre-owned EV
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with the guide to buying a second-hand EV.
July 31 · 10 min
Meta's 2026: From addiction and cash-flow
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at Meta's 2026 so far; from addiction allegations to issues with cash flow, is Mark Zuckerberg still the right person to lead the company?
July 24 · 17 min
Inside The Data Protection Commission: Consultation and concerns
Cathal Ryan Deputy Commissioner, with responsibility for Consultation and Supervision joins Jess to explain his remit within the DPC.
July 24 · 17 min
Rogue AI: What happened and should we freak out?
Raluca Saceanu , CEO of Smarttech247 joins Jess to discuss the rogue AI at OpenAI.
July 9 · 43 min
Inside the Data Protection Commission: Tackling Big Tech
This is part 2 of a special series of reports from inside the Irish Data Protection Commission. In this episode, Jess meets the team that tackles Big Tech.
July 3 · 43 min
Inside the Irish Data Protection Commission: The Frontline
In part 1 of this specialist report series, Jess brings you inside the Irish Data Protection Commission to meet with the team working on the frontline with complaints. Just this week, it was announced that DPC received a 45% jump in complaints in 2025. We find out the nature of those complaints and how they are handled.
June 26 · 17 min
Reporting, tackling and targeting intimate image abuse
Mick Moran of Irish Internet Hotline joins Jess to discuss how the organisation works to tackle intimate image abuse.
June 26 · 17 min
Nex Playground reivew: The console for kids
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the Nex Playground, a new controller-less console aimed at young children.
June 18 · 14 min
The Social Reckoning: The Frances Haugen Impact
The trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' has dropped. Jess looks at the tech story at the heart of this upcoming Aaron Sorkin film.
June 18 · 25 min
EVs: Charger access, rented accommodation and scrappage
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of EV news and answers your EV questions.
June 12 · 43 min
FULL EPISODE: HSE Health app, Siri AI in Europe and The Inbox
You can email the show: techtalk@newstalk.com.
June 11 · 20 min
HSE Health app: What is it and how does it help?
Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at the HSE joins Jess to explain the functionality of the new HSE Health app and how it helps both the patients and the system.
June 4 · 23 min
Writing for games: Meet the Irish lead writer on Zero Parades
Patrick Ó Rian, lead writer on Zero Parades, joins Jess to discuss his pivots from movie-making to writing for games.

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