Tech Radio Ireland

This week, dive into a whirlwind of tech with Apple’s latest M4-powered Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. We question if smaller, faster, AI-boosted devices are really game-changers or just Apple’s spin? Also brace yourself for Russia’s wild $110 trillion “fine” for YouTube, AI’s impact on the music industry—artists from Black Pink to Kendrick Lamar plus there’s an unsettlingly lifelike AI “resurrection” of iconic interviewer Michael Parkinson.Finally, Niall Kitson sits down with guest Kevin Reid, CTO of SureSkills, to unpack deeper layers of cybersecurity from ensuring power continuity during outages to managing data backups and staying compliant with evolving European regulations.—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

We look at the refurbed tech market which is bigger than you think in Ireland.  We also ask if Ireland’s new Online Content Rules could bring about the end adult content in Europe. Plus we have more AI agents to scare you with and artists say NO to using their work as training data.Also, in a brilliant preview of Beta Festival, our guests are artists Susanne Treister and Patricia Dominguez who share their experiences at CERN, some thoughts on ChatGPT and the future of art.For more on Beta Festival visit betafestival.ie  Suzanne Treister can be found at suzannetreister.net Patricia Dominguez is online at patriciadominguez.cl—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, Apple drop an unexpected new iPad plus we have the new Kindle and Android OS. In other big stories, big tech plans to power AI with their own nuclear reactors, Spotify has a problem with fake albums and we learn about the murky world of Dark Data with Phil Wilkinson of Iotics.

This week we find out just how far behind Ireland is in electric vehicle adoption, Google gets slammed for being like Apple, and a new wave of AI assistants is upon us.Also Fidelity Investments’ Aaron Smith talks about an innovative approach to start-ups being worked on in association with Dogpatch Labs.—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we find out how much time Irish people spend online, Apple backs away from OpenAI and Microsoft releases it’s latest Windows.Also DCU’s Kieran Mahon reveals a dual purpose project that makes going to college less intimidating and serves as a test bed for smart cities.—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we look at the state of digital transformation in 2024, price increases for YouTube and you’ll never guess who has just joined the Space Race.—----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1037 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

We’re delighted with how Amazon are about to improve their Irish service but wonder about their remote work policy. We also cover Google’s win against the European Commission, disturbing news about your smartphone (regardless of brand) and we find out more about ‘dead internet theory’. Plus, Niall learns about the latest developments in extended reality with Eirmersive interim CEO Camille Donegan. For more information or to join, see their website at https://www.eirmersive.com/—----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1036 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Good news for Apple with new iPhones, AI and AirPods announced on Monday. Bad news losing €13bn in back tax they have to pay to Ireland. But does this mean they’ll leave Ireland?Bad week too for Google but a great week for Huawai who announced a world first tri-phone.  We have all the news!Plus we speak with three tech companies taking part in Bord na Mona’s Accelerate Green programme. For more information on that see accelerategreen.ie —----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1035 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

We look in detail at the Ticketmaster/Oasis controversy, how ticket sellers started with computers in the 50’s/60’s, and now they influenced everything from airline to hotel and car bookings. Other stories on our tech radar include Musk versus Brazil plus the pro’s and con’s of Trump and Cryptocurrency.BOOK: We recommend ‘Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped’ for a brilliant background. Everything from tech to music pure corporate greed.  Just $5 on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Masters-Concert-Industry-Scalped-ebook/dp/B0074VPKAI/—----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1034 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has been arrested over the anonymous messaging apps role in ‘facilitating criminal activity’. Is this a case of tackling the messenger but not the message?  How is Durov a citizen of four countries including France? Are your Telegram messages as secret as they make out? We have all the answers.We also find out how South Dublin County Council is standing up to Google, why Fota is just the tip of cyber attack problems in Ireland and we chat with the developer behind Irish tenants new best friend; howmuchrent.com —----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1033 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Google’s new flagship smartphone is leaning into its AI credentials. Has it lived up to its potential?We also explore the impact of Condé Nast embracing AI for content distribution, give you a great story of a man faking his own death to avoid child support payments and the evolving landscape of TV viewing - who wins between broadcast TV and streaming services.Listen to Tech Radio EP1032 on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

We dive into this week's Made by Google with reaction to the new Pixel phones, the foldable phone, and the updated buds. A lot of impressive features and advancements in technology included. We can’t forget about Elon Musk and his latest ‘adventures’! From Mondays Trump disaster, to losing 500k in an Irish court and the ever controversial image generator Grok, we covered it all. 

This week Niall and Dusty go through the biggest stories of the last seven days including a technology stock market crash, X declare war on advertisers and  Simon Harris says we’re about to get tough on social media. Plus Google has a new product and a big problem.

This week Facebook admits it’s not the best source for breaking news, the counties getting the most out of our fine weather and how generative AI can be used to bring a personal touch back to banking.—----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week Niall and Dusty look at the biggest stories of the week including the fallout from the CrowdStrike debacle, why internet trolls are struggling with Kamala Harris, a sell-off of AI stocks and a possible new design for the next generation of iPhone.—----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, we uncover why Musk is moving X to Texas and how his choice for president could change the face of the entire industry. We’re also shocked by the number of injuries behind Amazon’s Prime Day, the huge drop in TV consumption and wonder would we take six months virus protection for free .. from Russia.All the big tech stories of the week are yours right now. Just press play!More Info:For more on Jason’t story about passwords, see his article in the SBP at:https://www.businesspost.ie/tech/the-last-word-on-passwords/—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify Or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Check out Samsung's latest gadgets and AI hype from this weeks Unpacked Event in Paris. Do these pricey new devices actually solve real problems or just empty your wallet?!We look at the EU forcing Apple to open up its payment system and ask is this good for consumers or a security risk?  We also have news on smartphone bans in schools. Finally, we’re joined by PwC Head of Generative Artificial Intelligence Martin Duffy to chat about how the way we do business is changing.—----- Listen On Apple, Spotify Or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Packed show for you this week! We share EU concerns about Meta using your data to train AI without your consent, why the impact of AI on climate change shocks us and we consider Revolut's venture into mortgages. We also have some leaks about next week’s Samsung Unpacked event, touch on Tesla's recent success and mark the passing of WordPerfect's co-founder Bruce Bastian. Plus, with guest John Breen, CTO with Neg8 Carbon, we share a new way to deal with the climate crisis.https://neg8carbon.com/—----- Listen On Apple, Spotify Or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Cyber psychologist Ruth Guest hits home with some great points on limiting kids exposure to the internet, FOMO, smartphone bans and more.We cover the EU's potential ¢40bn action against Apple and deliver some good news for accessing their self-repair diagnostic tool in Ireland. Plus, with the release of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, we also take a quick look at the impact of his work and speculate on whether he can now lead a quiet life.Find out more about our guest Ruth Guest at her website Sersha, described as the Duolingo of social media safety.https://www.sersha.ai/—----- Listen On Apple, Spotify Or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week Niall and Dusty pour over the announcements at WWDC this week. We also talk with an panel of IT apprentices working with FIT.—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio