All Things Techie Podcast

Ready for a front-row seat at the world’s biggest consumer tech show? In this episode, Justin Dawson takes you right onto the dazzling floors of the Consumer Electronic Show,  CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest innovations before they've even hit the market. From incredible smart home tech, AI-driven gadgets, and next-gen accessibility solutions, to the LEGO Group’s bold leap into tech-enabled play—this episode covers it all.Justin gives the audience first looks at groundbreaking tech, like Samsung’s Micro RGB displays, AI-integrated smart fridges, and the jaw-dropping Galaxy Tri-Fold phone. Learn about Lego's first visit to CES to exhibit their new smart brick. Justin also attends CES unveiled, a media only event to see the latest gadgets and tech innovations from AI pets to smart toothbrushes, robot cleaners and more.Find all our coverage of CES 2026 at www.AllThingsTech.IE/CES2026

Dive into Episode 133 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, where Justin Dawson sits down with Jack Walters, co-founder and CEO of Hapware. Discover how Hapware’s revolutionary All Eye wristband is transforming social interactions for people who are blind and neurodiverse—using haptic vibrations to make nonverbal cues accessible, intuitive, and real-time!Find all our CES 2026 coverage at www.AllThingsTech.IE/CES2026

In episode 132 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawson kicks off the new year with an energetic lead-up to CES 2026—the world’s premier Consumer Electronics Show. This pre-show episode features a deep dive into what’s new and exciting in age tech, smart health solutions, and the future of aging at home. Justin is joined by Amelia Hay , VP of Startup Programming and Investments for the Age Tech Collaborative from AARP, for an insightful and forward-thinking conversation. Together, they unpack some of the newest, most impactful technologies set to debut at CES—from Osteoboost, the first FDA-cleared wearable for bone health, to Beacon’s air-cleaning light system, innovations in fall detection, robotic hospital assistants, and calming wearables for sleep and neurodiversity. Amelia shares why aging tech matters, how startups are solving real problems born out of personal caregiving experiences, and the vital role community and connection play for both founders and end users.The conversation is rich with practical advice for first-time CES attendees, honest discussion about the challenges and rewards of building health tech products, and a glimpse into what the future of aging and smart homes might look like. They touch on everything from AI’s role in healthcare, the importance of simplicity and privacy for users, to creative solutions tackling loneliness and supporting caregivers.If you care about how technology shapes our lives and want to learn what’s next in health, aging, and smart living, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in, get inspired, and step into the future with the All Things TechIE Podcast!

Curious about AI in the confessional booth? Wondering how social media bans for kids are shaping up around the world? Dive into episode 131 of the All Things TechIE Podcast with Justin DawsonIn this episode, we explore the groundbreaking “AI Jesus” experiment in Switzerland, the latest on child online safety (including Australia and Denmark's controversial social media bans), the real risks of sharing your kids’ photos online, and the surprising new transparency moves by X (formerly Twitter). Plus, you’ll hear about China’s crackdown on influencer credibility, an adorable self-driving car made just for kids, and a big legal win in tech patents.If you love gadgets, tech news, and debates that matter, you’ll want to see this one! Watch now on YouTube, join the conversation, and stay ahead in the world of tech. Tune in and subscribe: www.allthingstech.ie

Episode 130 where Justin Dawson speaks with Clive Coudwell, Editor of AV Magazine on his life in AV & Technology, the upcoming AV Awards in London along with the new AV America's. Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe.Find all episodes of All Things TechIE Podcast at www.AllThingsTech.IE

All Things Techie Podcast | Episode 129: AI, Orbiting Data Centers, and Regulatory WarPolitical AI: Irish presidential candidates faced questions over campaign videos strongly suggesting AI generation, including one that mistakenly placed the German Reichstag for a building in Belfast.Safety & Hoaxes: A high-end drone and fireworks show in Linyang, China, turned catastrophic as drones burst into flames, raining blazing debris on spectators. Locally, Gardai issued a warning after AI-generated images of home intruders circulated as pranks on social media, resulting in emergency deployments.Ethical AI: Albania appointed the world's first AI Minister, Dala Della, to oversee public procurement and reduce corruption. Meanwhile, Microsoft blocked the Israeli military from using specific Azure cloud/AI services after finding the platform was processing millions of intercepted phone calls from Palestinians.Space Data: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted that gigawatt-scale data centres will be built in space within 10 to 20 years, arguing 24/7 continuous solar power in orbit will eventually beat the cost of terrestrial centres.Financial Milestones:. Electronic Arts (EA) agreed to be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).That and more in a full packed episode of All Things TechIE Podcast. 

Episode 128 of the All Things TechIE Podcast  recorded live in Amsterdam at IBC 2025 with host Justin Dawson and guest Tim Albright! We sat down on day two of the conference in the Hall 14 podcasting studio to tackle the massive trends disrupting the media and entertainment industry.We dive deep into the accelerating overlap between broadcast technology, professional AV technology, and IT. Learn about the incredible advancements in AI-powered closed captioning and instant audio transcription demonstrated at the show. This technology brings total accessibility and personalised translation systems to users. Hear about the value of the Accelerator Zone in Hall 14. These programs give innovators space to show off ideas, receive market feedback, and serve as a fantastic benefit to the entire industry—potentially even serving as PhD projects for universities.We discuss the ethics of generative AI and the need for authenticity verification (like digital watermarks) to ensure video content has not been AI-generated. We also reflect on the rapid increase in content consumption and the dangers of quick judgment based on sensational, partial clips.We look at how technology has drastically changed the industry (comparing a $20,000 camera from 35 years ago to a modern smartphone). We also analyse disruptive content models, including the rise of "watch parties," the future of TV licensing in Europe, and the evolution of sports broadcasting like the NFL's potential move to direct-to-consumer models.Whether you're interested in the changing face of control rooms moving to the cloud, or the small gadgets used by professionals shooting solo, Episode 128 is packed with insights from the IBC2025 floor!

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 127 at IBC2025This a booth tour of Storj, one of the sponsors to All Things TechIE Podcast while at IBC2025.ATLANTA, September 10, 2025 – Storj today announced Production Cloud, a purpose-built platform for modern media workflows. It combines Storj’s new Global Collaboration tier of high-performance distributed object storage and Object Mount cloud media access into a unified media solution. Designed for editorial, media production teams in post, news, and sports, Production Cloud empowers creative teams to collaborate globally, move faster, and scale with confidence. By combining distributed object storage and seamless file access into a single offering, Production Cloud enables collaboration, low-latency editing, and cost-effective archiving across distributed environments.  Storj also announced that cloud compute for media is in beta and will soon be added to the platform. "Storj is focused on solving the challenges in the world's most demanding workflows,” said Colby Winegar, CEO of Storj. “We now have the storage, compute, and access solutions to give creative teams the speed, scale, and flexibility to work without limits." “Storj’s storage tiers and file-based access already address key bottlenecks in media production,” said Alex Holtz, Research Director, Worldwide Media & Entertainment Digital Strategies at IDC. “And now, the Production Cloud puts everything M&E teams need to move faster, scale on demand, and simplify workflows into one integrated platform.”  Global production: Where traditional cloud providers fall short.Media production – from broadcast and creative agencies to film and TV – has evolved rapidly in recent years, with more remote collaboration, massive file sizes, global delivery timelines, unpredictable cloud bills, and non-stop deadlines.  Since 2022, the number of films and TV shows made in the U.S. has dropped by about 40%. Meanwhile, over 70% of M&E leaders in the U.S. and U.K. agree or strongly agree media production work is becoming more remote and collaborative, with nearly 80% stating that migrating from on-premise to cloud-based workflows is important or very important. Traditional cloud providers were not optimized for the realities of media and entertainment decades ago, and the needs of production teams today expose the limits of legacy cloud providers daily. Transferring hundreds of gigabytes across regions leads to delays, while surprise egress fees strain budgets, and replication-heavy architectures slow down productions. Modern production teams now need:Instant access to huge files in the cloudPredictable pricing with no egress surprisesConsistent global performance without replicating across regionsSecure, private storage built for compliance and resilienceWorkflows that just work across tools and teams Production Cloud: Modern infrastructure for modern production teams.Production Cloud from Storj is designed to solve these specific needs, reflecting a strategic shift in how creative teams interact with cloud infrastructure. It bundles Storj’s high-performance Global Collaboration tier of Distributed Storage with Object Mount, Storj’s proprietary interface for accessing media in the cloud, and has no egress fees and zero API fees. This integration allows users to ingest camera-to-cloud, perform frame-accurate editing, proxy workflows, conform, and content distribution directly from the cloud. Production Cloud eliminates egress and API charges, simplifying production and enabling predictable costs for high-throughput workflows. Customers can also add an Active Archive storage tier that supports long-term retention and active retrieval for repurposing content. When done, archived assets remain accessible without the cost or complexity of traditional cold storage. The Production Cloud accelerates real-world production workflows.Ingest - Fast ingest, less wrangling with direct S3 access for camera-to-cloud workflows.Dailies - Frame-accurate playback for reviewing LUTS, enable instant remote review and faster creative decisions.Assistant Editing - Proxy generation, metadata tagging, and global clip access for editorial prep.Selects & Assembly - Instant bin and timeline access lets editors start rough cuts without delay.Editing - Multi-track support, VFX pulls, and remote preview deliver full editorial control from anywhere.Conform & Delivery - Ultra-fast final conform and master, export directly from cloud storage in real time. Additional features of Production Cloud include:Features and pricing for media - Transparent, bundled model that reflects how media teams actually work. By combining infrastructure into a single offering, Storj eliminates the inconsistency of egress fees and eliminates the need for regional replication, resulting in predictable and reasonable costs.Consistent performance globally - Storj’s distributed architecture stores data across tens of thousands of nodes worldwide, where only a small portion of the data from the fastest nodes are needed to deliver file access. This design provides consistent low-latency performance. See recent performance benchmarking performed by Integrated Digital Solutions. Global access without replication - The unique design of Storj enables remote teams to access content anywhere in the world without copying data to additional storage regions. This approach delivers 11 nines of durability and multi-region availability without the cost or complexity of traditional cloud replication. Storj helps global media, AI and creative organizations simplify workflows with the distributed cloud, including object storage, file storage, and flexible on-demand compute. In recent performance benchmarking from Integrated Digital Solutions, Storj maintained consistent performance across geographic locations throughout the 24 hour period tested with less volatility than other providers. The only other provider tested who came close to Storj global performance was AWS S3, but with much higher costs, requiring regional replication.  These results cement Storj’s position as a distributed storage platform for organizations struggling with the performance, complexity, and cost limitations of centralized cloud hyperscalers. This is particularly relevant for the media and entertainment industry, which operates at a global scale and with large-file-intensive workflows.

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 126 recorded at IBC 2025 sponsored by PTZ Optics. 

Get ready to dive deep into the future of tech with All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 125, recorded live from IBC - International Broadcasting Convention #IBC2025 in Amsterdam! 🚀This episode is packed with insights, explorations, and exciting discoveries from the world's leading media, entertainment, and technology show.What to expect in this action-packed episode:The Power of AI: Witness the Google Cloud AI Penalty Challenge and the Formula E AI car challenge! Hear from Warner Bros. Discovery CTO on how AI is revolutionising content production, metadata, localisation, discovery, and monetisation in media. Plus, discover how Adobe's AI is transforming video editing by seamlessly cutting video clips from transcripts and enabling hyper-personalized sports highlights with incredible accuracy, even generating real-time match analysis for football and cricket! Learn how AI is making dubbing with emotions easier than ever!Explore how TVs are evolving into orchestrators of the smart home, offering interactive experiences like watch parties, voting, and participatory TV, and seamless contextual commerce.Get a glimpse of Shure Incorporated's new professional broadcasting microphone predominantly for sports, and SmallRig's latest iPhone 17 accessories, including cases with lens attachments, grips with built-in batteries, and a powerful 3-in-1 modular cooling fan, battery, and hub for serious shooting!Learn about the tech stacks powering news production at ITN, including the use of V-Mix for disaster recovery. Discover the challenges of large-scale event broadcasts, like building a virtual studio in just 5 days in Berlin, complete with an overheating LED floor that required an air conditioning unit! All Things TechIE Podcast is an official media partner for IBC - International Broadcasting Convention IBC 2025, brought to you by our amazing sponsors Storj and PTZOptics Optics!

All Things TechIE Podcast Episode 124 where we are official media partners to IBC - International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2025 in Amsterdam. I spoke with Muki Kulhan who is Innovation Lead, IBC Accelerators Media Innovation Programme and UK Ambassador WIIT (Women in Immersive Technologies). Muki guided me through all things IBC and the Accelerator programme in Hall 14 of IBC 2025.Our coverage of IBC 2025 is sponsored by PTZOptics Find all our IBC news at www.AllThingsTech.IEI know my followers love discount codes so use the following if you are attending:BC FREE VISITOR BADGE- CODE IBC10464 at checkoutgood for all of the exhibition floors and everywhere but the main conference https://lnkd.in/eUw_3cBy And our 20% discount link to purchase a full Conference delegate badge, good for everywhere! https://lnkd.in/eRyCTGhxhttps://lnkd.in/ew8qiQHm

Episode 123 of All Things TechIE Podcast, discussing some backlash to my comments on Mana Drones on social media and a new Tech event taking place in the RDS in Dublin in October. 

Its time for Episode 122 of All Things TechIE Podcast. Tune in for a deep dive into:🤫 YouTube's Secret AI Edits: We break down the controversy, the technology used, and the debate over whether YouTube’s intent to "improve video quality" crossed an ethical line.🔒 Privacy vs. Safety: OpenAI is now scanning ChatGPT messages for harmful content and may report "imminent threats" to law enforcement. We explore this new policy and its contradictory stance on user privacy.🇪🇺 A Big Tech Exodus? With mounting pressure from EU regulations and political rhetoric from the US, could tech giants like Apple be planning a return to the USA from hubs like Ireland?🗑️ Your Bin is Watching: In Dublin, waste companies are using cameras to check if households are sorting their recycling correctly, sparking a debate on data protection and privacy.📼 The Cassette Comeback: Discover why Gen Z and Millennial "super fans" are driving a surprising revival in cassette tape sales, seeking a more tangible connection to music.Plus, we cover a high-stakes GPS jamming incident involving the EU President's plane, Royal Mail's new solar-powered post boxes, and Google's warning to Gmail users about a notorious hacker group.Ready to get up to speed on the tech that's shaping our world?Find this episode and all 121 previous episodes on your favourite podcast network or watch the full video version on YouTube.Visit the official website: www.allthingstech.ie and follow me on all social networks @SirJustinDawson 

In this packed episode 121 of All Things TechIE Podcast, we dive into some of the most pressing and fascinating tech stories of the moment:*  Cork's Gaming Sensation: Discover how Void Interactive, an innovative video game development company based in Cork City, has achieved a global hit with their latest release, Ready or Not. This intense tactical first-person shooter has sold over10 million copies worldwide and was the number one pre-ordered game globally before its official launch. *  Temu's European Legal Woes: We investigate the rapidly growing Chinese online retailer, Temu, which is facing significant legal challenges from the European Union. Learn about the preliminary findings of an European Commission investigation, accusing Temu of breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to adequately assess the risk of illegal products, such as unsafe baby toys and small electronics, being disseminated on its platform. We explore Temu's unique direct-to-consumer model and what these potential fines (up to 6% of its total worldwide annual turnover) could mean for its future in Ireland and Europe.*   Ireland's Power Grid Under Pressure: Uncover the critical power supply issues impacting Ireland, highlighted by Amazon abandoning plans for a €300 million industrial facility in Dublin. We delve into why data centres now consume 21% of Ireland's total electricity demand—more than all urban homes combined—and the profound impact this colossal demand is having on the energy system, including restricting data centre development in the Dublin area.*  Online Safety for Children: Get the latest on new age verification laws rolling out in Ireland, obliging social media giants like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X to protect users from harmful content. Companies could face fines of up to €20 million or 10% of their annual turnover for breaches. We also take a close look at Australia's controversial ban on social media accounts for children under 16, including YouTube, and the ongoing debate about who holds the primary responsibility for keeping children safe online: governments or parents.*   RTÉ's Weather Forecast Overhaul: Witness the major visual upgrade to RTÉ's weather forecasting, marking its first significant overhaul in over eight years. This brings a brand new 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography, individual town highlighting, and dynamic animations for clearer, more accurate weather storytelling.Don't miss out on these essential discussions about the world of tech! Tune in to Episode 121 of the All Things TechIE Podcast!

Its time for Episode 120 of All Things TechIE Podcast. I'm exploring crucial tech topics: digital privacy, age verification, drone debates, and of course one Coldplay concert that has gone viral. Age Verification Dilemma: in reaction to the UK's new law on age verification on sites are the ways to test age verification highly intrusive and outdated? The podcast questions if this "monumental task" will truly secure kids online.WeTransfer's Terms Under Fire: AI & User Data WeTransfer faced backlash after terms of service changes were interpreted as allowing AI model training on user files. WeTransfer denies using AI for content processing or selling data, stating the clause aimed to improve content moderation. Terms are now updated for clarity, urging users to review data policies.Is Your Phone Listening to you and displaying adverts to you based on what you talked about?Dundrum Drone Debate: Innovation vs. Community Mana Drones' Dundrum food delivery hub plan faces over 100 objections. Residents cite noise, anxiety, and disruption to community events. Concerns also include lack of urban drone policy. While Mana CEO Bobby Healey promises noise reduction, critics question necessity in an area with "ample food delivery services".The viral cautionary tale of the Coldplay kiss cam incident involving Andy Bryan (former CEO) of Astronomy. This case highlights privacy, public exposure, and crowdsourced identification in a hyperconnected world, where "our lives are often played out on the public stage". Who's at fault and are we always being watched? And IBC - International Broadcasting Convention IBC 2025 is happening in September I'll tell you what to look forward to. Tune into Episode 120 of All Things TechIE Podcast now! Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe. 

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 119 at #infocomm25  sponsored by Nureva and Vizrt.For all of our Infocomm 2025 coverage visit www.AllThingsTech.IE/Infocomm2025

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 118 live at Infocomm 2025 in Orlando speaking with Vizrt. Launched earlier this year, Viz Connect Audio is Vizrt’s first dedicated NDI audio device on the market. Developed using TriCaster user feedback, Viz Connect Audio adds a much-needed ability to manage any and all NDI sources on a network, both visually and aurally. This makes it easy for users to connect analog audio sources, configure and convert them to NDI, and enable use in a local or remote NDI ecosystem. hether you’re building a studio, running a virtual event, or managing daily communications, come see how Vizrt can make your work faster, easier, and more effective.

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 117  speaking with Rob Abbott from Nureva's new HDX SeriesNureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio solutions, announces the Nureva® HDX pro audio series. Each HDX configuration is a complete and flexible solution designed to meet the full range of in-room audio and remote conferencing requirements for higher education classrooms, corporate training rooms, flex spaces and large meeting rooms up to 60′ x 40′ (18.3 x 12.2 m). Building off the success of Nureva’s HDL pro series systems for audio conferencing, the HDX series is a direct response to the mounting costs and complexities faced by IT managers who need to support a growing set of in-room audio requirements beyond full-room microphone pickup. HDX systems come with the choice of two or four wall-mounted audio bars and one or two optional microphone pods for Adaptive Voice Lift and enhanced microphone coverage. The system hub has single-cable AV-over-IP connectivity. These components are designed to be simple to install and set up, and therefore highly scalable, and they can be configured in varying combinations depending on the room size and in-room audio requirements. HDX systems deliver full-room speaker coverage that combines distributed audio with full-range loudspeakers for exceptional in-room sound.

A short episode as we get ready for Infocomm 2025 in Orlando

In this jam-packed episode 115 of All Things TechIE Podcast:*   Get the scoop on **Lumina Sky's record-breaking drone light show** featuring 9,000 custom-engineered drones recreating Cinderella's Castle in Abu Dhabi, marking the largest drone show ever in the Arabian Gulf!*   Learn about **Google's latest move in smart glasses**, including new partnerships and plans based on their Android XOR platform, incorporating features like Gemini AI, notifications, navigation, and live language translation.*   Hear updates on major events like **Infocom Orlando**, the US proAV industry trade show highlighting digital signage and hosting a panel on immersive experiences with speakers from Universal Destinations, AWS, and Ripley Entertainment. Plus, get a peek into the host's plans for Infocom, including speaking at the HETMA Higher Education Summit and being inducted into the Higher Ed AV Hall of Fame.*   Discover the exciting details of the inaugural **Dublin Tech Week**, running from May 23rd to 30th. This initiative brings together innovators, tech leaders, educators, and the community for over 30 dynamic events spanning AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, smart cities, fintech, and more. It's a movement showcasing Dublin as a global tech hub.*   Explore some unique events part of Dublin Tech Week, including the **"All We Feel Is How It Moves" art exhibition** abstracting city data into sound and image, the **"Connective Detective" smart city scavenger hunt**, and guided tours highlighting technology in the city like sensors on lifebuoys and gully sensors.*   Don't miss the fascinating interview with **Jeffrey Roe of TOG**, a community hacker space in Dublin. Find out how this 16-year-old space fosters creativity with members from diverse backgrounds, offering access to workshops and tools like welders, laser cutters, electronics, and radio equipment.*   Learn about TOG's unique activities like **lockpicking workshops** and building your own **satellite ground station** to communicate with educational satellites in orbit as part of a citizen science project. Discover how these skills can even lead to opportunities like communicating with the International Space Station.This episode covers cutting-edge technology, major industry events, and incredible community-driven initiatives that are shaping the tech landscape. Whether you're interested in consumer gadgets, professional AV, smart cities, cybersecurity, or hands-on making, there's something here for you.**Listen or watch Episode 115 of the All Things Techie Podcast now!**You can find the show on YouTube, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, and more social media platforms. All 115 episodes are available on the official website **www.allthingstech.ie**.Like, subscribe, and share to stay updated on all things techie!