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Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

English, Technology, 1 season, 311 episodes, 6 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes
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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: [email protected]
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FULL EPISODE: Online abuse, internal TikTok docs, luxury gifting

Email the show: [email protected]
10/18/202445 minutes, 18 seconds
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Gary Gannon TD on calling out online abuse

Garry Gannon of the Social Democrats joins Jess to talk about his new campaign that holds up a mirror to those who throw online abuse at politicians.
10/18/202414 minutes, 27 seconds
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FULL EPSIODE: Pixel 9, CyberCabs, Refurbed and TheInbox

You can email the show at any stage, [email protected]
10/11/202446 minutes, 48 seconds
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Google Pixel 9: Phone of the year?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the Google Pixel 9 lineup.
10/11/202420 minutes, 19 seconds
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SkillStack: Building skills via video

Jess is joined by the founder of SkillStack.ie to talk about building the platform and how learning via video just makes sense.
10/4/202417 minutes, 57 seconds
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eScooters banned on public transport: Why and will it work?

Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of eScooters on public transport.
10/4/202419 minutes, 35 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: eScooter bans, phone-free schools and SkillStack

Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of escoooters on public transport, the founder of SkillStack and has a rant about €9m allocated to 'phone-free schools'.
10/4/202447 minutes, 37 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Solar panels, Meta fines and your questions answered

9/28/202444 minutes, 55 seconds
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€91m fine for Meta and increase to YouTube Premium

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk through the €91m fine handed down to Meta by the DPC.
9/27/202418 minutes, 41 seconds
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Shine on: Your guide to solar panels

Jess is joined by Ciaran Marron of Active8 Solar to talk through the key considerations for solar panels in residential and business settings.
9/27/202417 minutes, 52 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Teen Accounts on Instagram, The Keeper Test and Robotic Dogs

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9/21/202445 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Keeper Test: How company culture is changing

Paul McArdle, of The Panel and contributor to The Currency, joins Jess to talk about company culture at Big Tech, as workers are called back to offices around the world.
9/20/202421 minutes, 27 seconds
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Instagram's Global Director for Public Policy on 'Teen Accounts'

Tara Hopkins,  Global Director for Public Policy at Instagram joins Jess to explain how the platform's new 'Teen Accounts' will work and how the platform will catch those who try to trick the system.
9/20/202416 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sky Mobile: What's the deal?

Aideen Chambers, Director of Sky Mobile, joins Jess to talk about the launch into the Irish market.
9/13/202412 minutes, 12 seconds
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iPhone 16: Apple Minus Intelligence in Ireland?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about the new iPhone 16 line up, and explain why Apple Intelligence is not yet scheduled to arrive to Ireland
9/13/202425 minutes, 43 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Smart meters, Bad Blood, Dynamic Pricing

Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to learn more about smart meters. Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy review Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. We look back at a turbulent week for Oasis and Ticketmaster.
9/6/202447 minutes, 38 seconds
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup review

Jess is joined by Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy to review Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.
9/6/202423 minutes, 23 seconds
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Smart Meters: Can they save you money?

Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to talk about smart meters, how do they work and can they save you money?
9/6/202419 minutes, 10 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Ticketmaster on digital tickets, eBikes and The Inbox

Jess meets the Ticketmaster team at Croke Park to hear how the digital ticketing system works. We hear about the Coldplay show. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie has the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs and eBikes. We answer your tech questions.
8/30/202444 minutes, 37 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: NBP update, BTYSTE and Pixel 9 Pro

Jess is joined by Peter Hendrick of National Broadband Ireland for an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. Mari Cahalane Head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition gives some tips for those contemplating taking part and Jess gives her first impressions of the Pixel 9 Pro.
8/23/202451 minutes, 40 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Google Pixel, X Spaces and your questions answer

8/16/202450 minutes, 15 seconds
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X Spaces: Musk and Trump

This week Elon Musk was joined by former President Donald Trump in a live X Spaces. Vish Gain of Silicon Republic joins Jess to look back at what this means for the X brand.
8/16/202413 minutes, 51 seconds
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Google Pixel 9: What you need to know

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the new Google Pixel devices.
8/16/202422 minutes, 48 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Drones, jelly batteries and inclusivity

We find out the rules and regulations for drone use in Ireland, an Irish innovator explains how he developed a 'jelly battery' and we learn about the inclusion score that could benefit your business.
8/2/202448 minutes, 45 seconds
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Drones: The rules, regulations and opportunities

Jess is joined by Fergal McCarthy of Drone Services Ireland to talk through the rules and regulations when it comes to drone use in Ireland.
8/2/202426 minutes, 34 seconds
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Irish innovator creates 'jelly battery' inspired by electric eels

Stephen O'Neill joins Jess to explain how he and his team created a 'jelly battery' and how it could be used to treat certain medical conditions.
8/2/202410 minutes, 15 seconds
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Inclusion score: More than just box-ticking

Caroline Cummins – Managing Director, Irish Centre For Diversity explains to Jess what the 'inclusion score' is and how it benefits business.
8/2/202411 minutes, 48 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Trump vs Harris, Cúla 4, The Inbox

Jess is joined by Anthony Ha of Tech Crunch to look at what Trump and Harris have said about the tech sector, and which candidate would be better as President for the industry. We hear about he new Cúla4 app and Jess answers your tech questions.
7/26/202447 minutes, 19 seconds
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Aip nua Cúla4 and the Irish language

Jess is joined by Karina Feirtéar - Bainisteoir cainéal Cúla4 to talk about their new app.
7/26/202418 minutes, 14 seconds
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Harris v Trump: Would a blue or a red President be better for tech?

Anthony Ha, Weekend Editor with Tech Crunch joins Jess to look at the stances of the US Presidential candidates on the tech sector. What would a red or blue win look like for the industry?
7/26/202415 minutes, 47 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: EV roundup, Book Club and mass IT outage

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk through the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs. Cameron and Ciara are back for the book club and we talk through the mass IT outage.
7/19/202442 minutes, 14 seconds
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Interactive AR: The theatre show encouraging phone use

Jess is joined by Niall Austin, the man behind 7 Deadly Sins to hear how they are using AR in a theatre production .
7/12/202416 minutes, 28 seconds
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Unpacked: Head of Samsung Ireland on the new foldable lineup

James Kitto of Samsung joins Jess to talk through the new foldable phones, wearables and buds.
7/12/202418 minutes, 27 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Artists vs AI, Threads a year on and The Inbox

7/5/202449 minutes, 19 seconds
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Arists vs AI: How is AI changing the music industry?

Jess is joined by Tom Dunne to look at the impact of platforms like Udio on the music industry.
7/5/202415 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Inbox: What's the best digital notebook?

Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. Email: [email protected]
7/5/20249 minutes, 12 seconds
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Threads: One year on

Jess is joined by Killian Ginnity to look back at one year of Threads. Has it revolutionised social media?
7/5/202424 minutes, 13 seconds
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eHealth: Transforming Ireland's health service

This week's show comes to you from Maynooth, where the International Digital Health Summer School took place. Jess hears how digital technology has the potential to utterly transform healthcare in Ireland.
6/28/202446 minutes, 53 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Digital news report, AI in HR and The Inbox

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to talk through the digital news report published earlier in the week. Linda Hynes examines what the EU AI Act will mean for HR departments and we answer your tech questions.
6/21/202446 minutes
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New phones from Honor, plus gaming news roundup

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the new flagship phones from Honor and has a rundown on the latest gaming news.
6/14/202418 minutes, 52 seconds
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Apple Intelligence: What's it all about?

Jess looks at the announcements from WWDC this week and takes a closer look at Apple Intelligence.
6/14/202410 minutes, 3 seconds
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Meta using your photos to train AI: How to opt out

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to explain why Meta is using your photos to train AI and how to opt out.
6/7/202430 minutes, 25 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: EVs, Garda Body Cams, Mailbag

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie, tech journalist Emmet Ryan and answers your tech questions.
6/1/202443 minutes, 27 seconds
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Garda body cams: Good idea / Bad idea?

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk about the new pilot programme that sees Gardaí wearing body worn cameras.
6/1/202410 minutes, 10 seconds
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Mailbag: Kindle, dumb phones and Sky Stream

Jess answers your tech questions. Email us: [email protected]
6/1/202412 minutes, 2 seconds
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Driving Green: Derek Reilly on the new Mini EV, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and more

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to review some new EV models and answer your questions.
5/31/202421 minutes, 7 seconds
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Inside Microsoft's Dream Space

Jess heads out to Microsoft's Dream Space to meet the young ambassadors teaching their peers and others in their community about STEM and STEAM. We also hear from Amanda Jollife, who leads the programme in Ireland
5/24/202425 minutes, 55 seconds
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Advocating for egineers

Ed Harty, President of Engineers Ireland joins Jess to talk through the important work the organisation does.
5/17/202415 minutes, 13 seconds
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Goodbye Huawei, hello Honor

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk about two new phones from Honor and how this brand could fill the void left behind by Huawei.
5/17/202422 minutes, 15 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Amazon.ie and your questions answered

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at what the arrival of Amazon.ie will mean for consumers and Irish businesses. Jess takes you inside the Amazon fulfillment centre in Dublin and as always, we answer your tech questions.
5/10/202439 minutes, 19 seconds
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20 years of Facebook: The Good, The Bad and The Future

Jess Kelly looks back at 20 years of the social media giant with Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary.(Originally aired in February 2024)
5/3/202445 minutes, 38 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Montai Therapeutics, book club and mailbag

4/25/202448 minutes, 22 seconds
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Montai Therapeutics: Using AI for drug development

Jess is joined by Hok Hei Tam of Monati Therapeutics to hear how the company is using AI to develop new treatments for chronic diseases.
4/25/202421 minutes, 8 seconds
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BOOK CLUB: Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs

What was Steve Jobs like as a father? This month's book club pick was Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs. Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy join Jess to review.
4/25/202421 minutes, 7 seconds
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Irish in Austin: Tapping into the tech scene in the Silicon Hills

Jess meets with Sara Hill of Enterprise Ireland, Austin about the tech scene in the city.
4/19/20248 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ireland Gateway to Europe

Jess is joined by Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, CEO and founder of SkillStack about the mission of Ireland Gateway to Europe.
4/19/20248 minutes, 48 seconds
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The American Q: Innovation in Austin

Jess is in Austin as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe and met with Marcos Cervantes, founder of Q Branch in Austin. They talk about his learnings from having served in the US Military and supporting startups in the city.
4/19/202431 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mailbag: Projectors, affordable phones and podcasts

[email protected] is the email address if you have any tech questions for Jess.
4/12/202410 minutes, 27 seconds
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Running the Mini Marathon

Jess and Kathleen McNamee are running the VHI Women's Mini Marathon in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. If you would like to donate you can do so here: https://idonate.ie/newstalkofftheball
4/12/20249 minutes, 23 seconds
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Meta's new tools to tackle sextortion

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to discuss the new tools introduced by Meta to tackle sextortion.
4/12/202423 minutes, 45 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Blocking sextortion, running a mini marathon and mailbag

4/12/202443 minutes, 45 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: EV myths, password sharing, mailbag

[email protected] is the email address if you want to get in touch with the show.
4/5/202445 minutes, 36 seconds
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Disney cracking down on password sharing

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at Disney's clampdown on password sharing.
4/5/202420 minutes, 58 seconds
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EV myth-busting with Derek Reilly

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to bust some of the common myths that surround EVs in IReland.
4/5/202420 minutes, 58 seconds
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Mailbag: What refurbished iPhone should I buy?

Jess answers your tech questions. Email [email protected]
3/29/20249 minutes, 26 seconds
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PTSB Ideal Home Show:BER ratings to Smart Home tech

From improving your BER rating to installing smart tech, Jess talks to Caitríona O'Connor, the director of the PTSB Ideal Home Show to preview what attendees can expect.
3/29/202410 minutes, 33 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: AI & Gaming, US VS Apple, Phones for Kids

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3/22/202444 minutes
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US sues Apple: What now?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to examine the latest headache facing Apple, this time at the hands of the US Department of Justice.
3/22/202419 minutes, 2 seconds
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AI in gaming - How disruptive will it be?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the impact AI will have on the world of gaming. Plus, we take a look at the rumours around the PS5 Pro.
3/22/202418 minutes, 41 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Editing photos, EU's AI Act and home CCTV

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3/15/202448 minutes, 58 seconds
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Editing tips for amateur photographers

Tom Douglas joins Jess to look at the challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to editing your photos...
3/15/202417 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mailbag: A rugged phone and home CCTV

Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. You can get in touch by emailing: [email protected].
3/15/202411 minutes, 42 seconds
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EU's AI Act: What is it and will it make a difference?

Lawrence Vesey of Sia Partners joins Jess to take a closer look at the EU AI Act and discuss the impact it will have on individuals, businesses and Big Tech.
3/15/202419 minutes, 48 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Virgin Media, TechFoundHer, Pieta House

3/8/202436 minutes
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Pieta House wants your old Android phones

Cathy Drummond of Pieta House joins Jess to explain how the organisation is in need of old Android phones for the annual Darkness Into Light event.
3/8/20246 minutes, 50 seconds
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TechFoundHer Bootcamp 2024

Máirin Murray, founder of TechFoundHer Bootcamp joins Jess to preview the 2024 event and discuss how diversity in technology benefits the entire ecosystem.
3/8/202413 minutes, 42 seconds
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Virgin Media's new home entertainment offering

Paul Higgins of Virgin Media joins Jess to talk about the new home entertainment box that fits in the palm of your hand, voice control and price wars.
3/8/202415 minutes, 20 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Manna, wearables and the mailbag

3/1/202446 minutes, 25 seconds
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Wearables: Karl Henry on the metrics that matter

Karl Henry joins Jess to talk about the key metrics to watch for the wearables on your wrist.
3/1/202418 minutes, 13 seconds
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Manna drones: The present and future of food delivery

Bobby Healy joins Jess to talk about the ongoing progress at Manna.
3/1/202423 minutes
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FULL EPISODE: EVs in Ireland, Public Shaming Online and Mailbag

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the first EV roadshow. Cameron Hill reviews 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and we answer your tech questions.
2/23/202446 minutes, 15 seconds
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BOOK CLUB: So You've Been Publicly Shamed

Cameron Hill joins Jess to review Jon Ronson's 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and to discuss the wider implications of online pile-ons.
2/23/202423 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ireland's attitude towards EVs

Derek Reilly joins Jess to look at the key learnings from the sold-out Nevo Electric Vehicle Show.
2/23/202417 minutes, 56 seconds
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Mailbag: Phone with a jack, laptops and storage issues

Jess answers your tech questions. You can email [email protected] if you're looking for a device recommendation or need some tech support.
2/17/202411 minutes, 2 seconds
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BlueSky: Is it the new Twitter / X?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at BlueSky and the era of decentralised social media.
2/17/202421 minutes, 23 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Blue Sky, Scam ads, Mailbag

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about BlueSky, Emmet Ryan discusses scam ads and we answer your tech questions.
2/16/202449 minutes, 20 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Revolut scam, Digital Services Bill, Mailbag

Jess Kelly looks at the Revolut scam that cost one listener €2,000. We get an easy-to-understand explainer on the Digital Services Bill and we answer your tech questions.
2/9/202446 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mailbag: Your tech questions answered

Do you have a tech question for Jess? Email [email protected]
2/9/202411 minutes, 31 seconds
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Digital Services Bill: Jargon free explainer

What is the Digital Services Bill, how will it impact consumers and will it cause extra headaches for tech firms based in Ireland? Jo Joyce of Taylor Wessing, an international law firm based in Dublin joins Jess to explain what you need to know.
2/9/202420 minutes, 34 seconds
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Revolut text scam: What you need to know

Jess explains the new Revolut text scam that is doing the rounds and consumer expert Sinead Ryan talks through the protections that are in place to keep you and your money safe.
2/9/202414 minutes, 39 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Facebook at 20

Jess is joined by Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to look back at two decades of Facebook.
2/2/202455 minutes, 8 seconds
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Facebook at 20: The fallout and the future

Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look back at the fallout and future of Facebook as the social media giant turns 20.
2/2/202435 minutes, 5 seconds
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Facebook at 20: The good old days

As Facebook turns 20, Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the fun side of the platform, back in the good old days of the 00s.
2/2/202419 minutes, 59 seconds
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Book club: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ciara and Cameron are back in with Jess for this month's book club. Next month's book is 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' by Jon Ronson.
1/26/202419 minutes, 11 seconds
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S24 Ultra: Stress-tesing the camera

Photographer Tom Douglas joins Jess to discuss the capabilities of Samsung's new flagship phone.
1/26/202419 minutes, 34 seconds
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Zero Day Con: 2024 trends in cybersecurity

CEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu joins Jess to preview Zero Day Con, which is taking place on March 6th. She talks through the key trends in the world of cybersecurity in 2024.
1/26/202411 minutes, 24 seconds
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King of Kong, Man United AI and Apple Watch saga

Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about the notion of Man United using AI to improve performance, Ciara O'Brien talks about the ongoing issues facing Apple Watch in the US and we get an update on the Billy Mitchell, King of Kong saga.
1/19/202417 minutes, 19 seconds
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Samsung's S24 lineup

Jess is joined by the head of MX at Samsung Ireland, Annika Bizon to discuss the new S24 lineup of devices.
1/19/202420 minutes
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Inside the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Jess went along to Dublin's RDS for the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. She met with Shay Walsh of BT Ireland and some of the students taking part.
1/12/202417 minutes, 56 seconds
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#CES24: Flying cars and cargo EVs

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to run through the big EV announcements from CES 2024.
1/12/202419 minutes, 37 seconds
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Save money on your phone bill and banking this January

Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie joins Jess to talk about the money you could save by moving mobile provider and bank this January.
1/5/202416 minutes, 17 seconds
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CES 24 preview, Samsung's new phones, Pornhub vs ID

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview CES 2024, which is taking place next week in Las Vegas. Jess always takes you through the biggest tech stories of the week.
1/5/202412 minutes, 41 seconds
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Journalism vs AI: Why the New York Times is suing Open AI

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at the case brought by the New York Times against Open AI and Microsoft.
1/5/202413 minutes
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GTA VI: The hype and the wait

John Reilly joins Jess to talk through the GTA VI trailer
12/8/202316 minutes, 42 seconds
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Online Safety Commissioner: X will have to comply with Online Safety Code

Jess Kelly is joined by Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner to discuss the updates to the Online Safety Code and how all platforms will have to comply with the rulings of the Commission.
12/8/202322 minutes, 25 seconds
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The role of social media in the riots

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary to look at the role that social media and messaging platforms played in the Dublin riots last week.
12/1/202319 minutes, 51 seconds
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Exclusive: Ticketmaster Ireland MD, Keith English

Jess sits down for an exclusive interview with Keith English, the MD of Ticketmaster Ireland. They look at the impact of the pandemic on the business, virtual queues and supply vs demand.
12/1/202327 minutes, 1 second
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Spotify Wrapped

Colm Boohig joins Jess to look at Spotify Wrapped. Is it too much data and what's the cringiest song on your most played?
12/1/202321 minutes, 12 seconds
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EV Review: Afforable to commercial

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to look at the latest releases on the EV market in Ireland.
11/24/202319 minutes, 57 seconds
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GenAI: How are businesses in Ireland implementing it?

Martin Duffy, Director of Analytics at PWC joins Jess to talk through the findings of the PWC GenAI Business Leaders Survey.
11/24/202323 minutes
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Web Summit 2023: Review

Ciara O'Brien joins Jess to talk about Web Summit 2023.
11/17/202318 minutes, 37 seconds
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George Hook on being targeted by scammers

George Hook joins Jess to describe how scammers targeted him and attempted to steal €8,000 from his account.
11/17/202322 minutes, 29 seconds
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Gardaí on tackling scam text messages

Jess visits the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau to meet the team tackling cyber scams and ransomware.
11/3/202343 minutes, 58 seconds
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Microsoft's 'Skill Up' AI Programme

Jess headed to Microsoft Ireland's HQ to learn more about the company's AI upskilling initiatives. She chats with James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Vice-President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre and Amanda Joliffe, Dreamspace Lead.
10/27/202321 minutes, 27 seconds
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Review: Spiderman 2

John Reilly joins Jess with a full review of Spiderman 2
10/27/202314 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mark Pollock on the role of innovation in curing paralysis

Mark Pollock joins Jess to talk about RunInTheDark.org and the group's mission to find a cure for paralysis.
10/20/202321 minutes, 11 seconds
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#CyberBreak: The benefits of a digital detox

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about the group's Cyber Break initiative.
10/20/202318 minutes, 39 seconds
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Cilter: Protecting children online

Jess is joined by Rena Maycock of Cilter to hear how the company is working to protect kids in the digital era.
10/13/202317 minutes, 35 seconds
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Pixel 8 Pro and Microsoft cleared to buy Activision Blizzard

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk about the new Google Pixel 8 Pro and the latest news on the Microsoft / Activision Blizzard deal.
10/13/202322 minutes, 56 seconds
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U2:UV - Inside Sphere in Las Vegas

Jess was in Las Vegas to watch U2 perform at the $2.4 billion venue, Sphere in Las Vegas. She met The Edge, Adam Clayton and show producers.
10/6/202335 minutes, 27 seconds
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Book club: Foe by Iain Reid

Jess is joined by Ciara Treacy and Cameron Hill to discuss the first book club pick, Foe by Iain Reid.
10/6/202320 minutes, 36 seconds
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Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

9/29/202343 minutes, 32 seconds
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NBI: An update on the National Broadband Plan

Newstalk reporter spoke to Peter Hendrick of NBI at the Ploughing Championships about continued rollout of the National Broadband Plan.
9/22/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Would you pay for X?

Stephen O'Leary of Olyitico joins Jess to discuss the notion of a paywall on X. Would you pay for it?
9/22/202324 minutes, 15 seconds
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US Department of Justice vs Google

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to explain what is happening at the DoJ anti-trust trial against Google.
9/22/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: iPhone 15, Bebo and our book club

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9/18/202344 minutes, 16 seconds
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iPhone 15: Is it worth upgrading?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at the new iPhone 15 and answer the all-important question: is it worth the upgrade?
9/15/202311 minutes, 40 seconds
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Bebo's legacy: 10 years on from going bust

Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the legacy of Bebo. Was it the perfect social media platform, should it make a comeback, and most importantly, who was in your Top 16?
9/15/202323 minutes, 47 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Tech in crime, Mini EV and more

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9/8/202353 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mini EV and BMW's new 'design concept'

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to talk through the new Mini EV.
9/8/202318 minutes, 13 seconds
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How tech is used in crimes, investigations and trials

Michael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor with the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star joins Jess to look at how technology has changed crime and investigations in Ireland. He also co-hosts Shattered Lives with Paul Healy.
9/8/202329 minutes, 29 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Inside Salesforce, shooting the moon, Google at 25

Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
9/4/202345 minutes, 15 seconds
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Can you shoot the moon?

Tom Douglas joins Jess to look at the camera kit needed to shoot the perfect picture of the moon.
9/1/202315 minutes, 49 seconds
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Inside Salesforce Tower Dublin

Jess pays a visit to the new Salesforce Tower in Dublin to meet with country lead, Carolan Lennon
9/1/202319 minutes, 28 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Gaming news, Book clubs, Digital Services Act

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the gaming news. Ciara Tracey talks about the wholesome side of social media. We learn more about the Digital Services Act.
8/29/202347 minutes, 51 seconds
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What is the Digital Services Act?

Jeanne Kelly and Raymond Sherry of Browne Jacobson Ireland join Jess to explain what you need to know about the DSA.
8/25/202314 minutes, 59 seconds
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Online book clubs and Tozi

Ciara Treacy joins Jess to look at the wholesome side of social media; online bookclubs.Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC tells us about a new app aimed at young people to tackle cyberbullying.
8/25/202318 minutes, 24 seconds
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Gamescom 23

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the news from Gamescom 23.
8/25/202322 minutes, 4 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: IRFU, Podcasts and Bank of Ireland

Jess meets the team at the IRFU to hear how they're using technology in training. Colm Boohig pays tribute to Michael Parkinson and lists his favourite podcasts. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times explains what happened at Bank of Ireland earlier in the week.
8/18/202350 minutes, 50 seconds
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What happened at Bank of Ireland?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look back at what exactly happened at Bank of Ireland earlier in the week.
8/18/202310 minutes, 43 seconds
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How the IRFU is using drones, 5G and MPNs

Jess meets with Vinny Hammond, Head of Analytics and Innovation at the IRFU to hear about new technology that is being used as part of the Irish rugby team's World Cup prep. Coaches Paul O'Connell and Simon Easterby explain how it impacts the performance of the players.
8/18/202314 minutes, 44 seconds
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Parkinson and podcasts: The art of an interview

Colm Boohig joins Jess to talk through his favourite podcasts and look back at the interviewing style of Michael Parkinson.
8/18/202326 minutes, 51 seconds
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New Switch, GameStop is gone and Starfield

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess for a gaming news roundup.
8/4/202329 minutes, 16 seconds
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EV news roundup

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with the latest news from the world of EVs.
7/28/202313 minutes, 39 seconds
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Head of Samsung on the new foldable phones

Jess is joined by James Kitto of Samsung to talk through the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5.
7/28/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Online Safety, AI in the arts and Game Design

Jess is joined by Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner. Colm Boohig of Off The Ball discusses the notion of AI artists. Dr Natalie Culligan of Maynooth University talks about the new Higher Diploma in Game Design.
7/24/202352 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Online Safety Commissioner

Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner joins Jess to explain her role and how her team will work to ensure the online world is a less harmful place.
7/21/202325 minutes, 20 seconds
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Will AI replace your favourite artists?

Jess is joined by Colm Boohig to talk about the threat AI poses to those working in the arts; from movies and TV to music and comedy.
7/21/202317 minutes, 21 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Supermarket scam, Nothing Phone 2, GAA Go

Jess is joined by a listener named Tara who explains how she was impacted by a sophisticated supermarket scam. Consumer expert Sinéad Ryan offers some advice. Mark Kavanagh reviews the Nothing Phone 2. Emmet Ryan of the Business Post explains the controversy around GAA Go.
7/17/202348 minutes, 16 seconds
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GAA Go: The good, the bad, and the practicalities

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to take a closer look at GAA Go.
7/14/202318 minutes, 27 seconds
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Wham! on Netflix and the Nothing Phone 2

Jess is joined by John Fardy to talk about the Wham! documentary on Netflix, and some of the other best music documentaries. Mark Kavanagh of The Star reviews the Nothing Phone 2.
7/14/202318 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Irish supermarket website scam you need to be aware of

Jess is joined by a listener named Tara, who explains how she fell victim to a sophisticated online scam. Consumer expert, Sinead Ryan, joins Jess to give some sage advice.
7/14/202320 minutes, 21 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Buy a gun from Facebook, Wimbledon & Threads

Jess Kelly talks to Declan Power about firearms in Ireland. She tours Wimbledon with IBM. Ciara Kelly explains why Threads is not available in the EU.
7/10/202348 minutes, 52 seconds
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Threads: Is it any good and why isn't it in the EU?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about Meta's Threads app.
7/7/202314 minutes, 26 seconds
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Wimbledon 23: How AI is being used in tennis

Jess visited Wimbledon to meet members of the IBM team to hear how they are using AI for player insights and match commentary.
7/7/202315 minutes, 5 seconds
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Buying a firearm from Facebook

Jess carried out an investigation for Moncrieff to find out how ads for firearms were appearing on Facebook Ireland. The gun arrived into the Newstalk office. Declan Power, Security Analyst joins Jess to talk about guns in Ireland.
7/7/202319 minutes, 14 seconds
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Trend Micro on 20 years of cyber security

Trend Micro recently celebrated 20 years in Cork. As one of the first cyber security firms in the rebel county, William Dalton of Trend Micro joins Jess to look back at the changing trends in the sector over two decades.
6/30/202318 minutes, 37 seconds
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Keeping your kids safe online this summer

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to talk about TikTok's new parental tool, and she gives some advice to parents on how to keep their kids safe online over the summer months.
6/30/202316 minutes, 22 seconds
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DPC on the controversial "Section 26a"

Fleur O'Shea, Head of Legal Affairs at the Irish Data Protection Commission joins Jess to explain the amendment to the "Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022".
6/30/202318 minutes, 27 seconds
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Generative AI in photogrpahy: Good idea / bad idea?

Tom Douglas joins Jess to talk about Adobe's generative AI and the photographer's considerations when it comes to using it.
6/23/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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eBikes for hire: How do they differ from escooters?

Jess is joined by Aisling Dunne of Bolt to talk about the company's new eBike offering in Bray. They discuss how eBikes are classified versus escooters, and the protections that are in place to prevent them from being discarded carelessly on footpaths.
6/23/202318 minutes, 36 seconds
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Elizabeth Holmes: Is there a road to redemption for the former billionaire?

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk about the latest in the case against Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes, who is now serving 11 years behind bars. Can she make a comeback, and will she pay back those she defrauded?
6/23/202316 minutes, 32 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Zelda, Flip phones, EVs and fundraising

John Reilly, the CMO of Nokia, Derek Reilly, and Children's Health Foundation.
6/12/202349 minutes, 43 seconds
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Nokia's CMO on the return of the Flip phone

Jess is joined by the Chief Marketing Officer at HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, to talk about the return of the flip phone.
6/9/202310 minutes, 3 seconds
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The EV brands you've never heard of

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk through some EV manufacturers that will be making their way onto Irish roads before long.
6/9/202322 minutes, 45 seconds
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Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to review Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some of the biggest gaming titles of 2023 so far.
6/9/202316 minutes, 47 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: The perks of Three & Dreamspace in Longford

Jess is joined by Elaine Carey of Three Ireland to talk about the company's customer perks; how they decide what rewards to offer customers and how it works from a business point of view. Plus, we head to Longford to meet the people who facilitated the Dreamspace programme in Edgeworthstown, offering kids in the area an introduction to digital education.
6/1/202352 minutes, 15 seconds
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A tough week for Meta & future of payments

Jess looks back on a tough week for Meta; with a hefty fine from the Data Protection Commission and further job cuts. She also speaks with Ed McLaughlin, the CTO of Mastercard about innovations in the world of payments.
5/26/202319 minutes, 39 seconds
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Preamble: Visualising data from Africa

Preamble won the Lion's Den startup competition, hosted by the APNI. Jess chats to the company founder about the importance of creating digestible data.
5/26/202314 minutes, 41 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Scams texts, AI regulation and Nickwatch

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times to talk about the rise in text-based scams. We hear what the head of Open AI told US Congress last week. The CMO of Nickwatch explains the wearable for kids.
5/22/202343 minutes, 52 seconds
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Nickelodeon's smartwatch for kids

Jess chats with James Soames of NickWatch to hear about the new activity tracker aimed at kids.
5/19/202316 minutes, 29 seconds
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Chat CPT's CEO appears before Congress in the US

Earlier this week the CEO of Open AI, the company behind Chat GPT appeared before Congress in the US to answer questions and advise on the legislating of AI.
5/19/20238 minutes, 48 seconds
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Got a scam text? Here's what you need to know

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk through the types of text scams that are doing the rounds, how they work, and what you should do if you receive one.
5/19/202318 minutes, 36 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: RiskGPT, ClubForce, Lion's Den and Inclusive Payments

Jess is joined by Overhaul to hear how they carry out risk assements for logitstic companies. We meet the Irish company looking to remove the stress of admin from your local sports club and Lizzy Beecham of APNI looks ahead to the final of the Lion's Den startup competition.
5/15/202350 minutes, 18 seconds
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Lion's Den Startup Competition

Lizzy Beecham of APNI joins Jess to talk through the finalists for this year's Lion's Den Startup Competition.
5/12/202317 minutes, 44 seconds
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ClubForce: Simplifying Sports Administration

Jess is joined by Rich Stock of ClubForce, who explains how the platform takes the stress out of sports admin - from attendance to fundraising.
5/12/202313 minutes, 9 seconds
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RiskGPT: Using tech to tackle cargo hijacking

Jess is joined by Dave Broe, COO and Co-Founder of Overhaul to talk about the use of technology to tackle cargo hijackings.
5/12/202319 minutes, 16 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Salesforce, Payments in the Metaverse, and Facial Recognition

Jess is joined by Carolan Lennon of Salesforce to talk about her move from Eir and the company's new HQ. Ken Moore of Mastercard explains how his team is constantly looking to innovate in the world of payments. Should Gardaí wear facial-recognition-enabled bodycams?
5/8/202349 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should Gardaí wear facial recognition-enabled body cams?

Dr Ciara Bracken Roche of Maynooth University joins Jess to discuss concerns around Gardaí using facial recognition-enabled body cams.
5/4/202318 minutes, 58 seconds
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Mastercard's CIO on Fraud, Security and Payments in the Metaverse

Jess chats with Ken Moore, Chief Innovation Officer at Mastercard about balancing innovation and security, plus what the future of payments will look like in the virtual world.
5/4/202314 minutes, 48 seconds
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Carolan Lennon: Salesforce, job cuts and the future of work

Jess is joined by Carolan Lennon to discuss her move from Eir to Salesforce, the company's new HQ, turbulence in the tech sector, and the future of work.
5/4/202316 minutes, 51 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Music on TikTok, Tech Foundher, Inside the EU

Jess is joined by Darina Connolly of TikTok to hear how the platform works with artists, Vicky Twomey Lee previews 'Tech Foundher' and we step inside the EU Citizens' Panels.
5/1/202349 minutes, 15 seconds
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How EU citizens are shaping the virtual world

Jess went to Brussels to sit in on the EU Citizens' Panel on virtual worlds. She met with the Irish representatives to hear how the system works and what they recommended.
4/27/202316 minutes, 23 seconds
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TechFoundHer Bootcamp

TechFoundHer, a new collective for female founders of tech startups, is taking place in the Mansion House on Tuesday, May 2nd, supported by Dublin City Council. Vicky Twomey-Lee joins Jess to preview the event. www.TechFoundHer.com
4/27/202310 minutes, 55 seconds
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Behind the Music: TikTok's Head of Label and Artist Partnerships

Jess is joined by Darina Connolly, Head Of Label & Artist Partnerships at TikTok to hear how the platform supports artists and is getting involved in Eurovision 23.
4/27/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Escooters, Bratz and Irish startups

Jess is joined by Aisling Dunne of Bolt to talk about the status of the legislation that will regulate the use of escooters on Irish roads. Ciara Tracey reviews Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion. Jenny Melia of Enterprise Ireland looks back on another year of supporting startups.
4/24/202348 minutes, 55 seconds
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Enterprise Ireland on supporting startups

Jenny Melia of Enterprise Ireland joins Jess to look back on the success of Irish startups in recent times and discusses the impact of the uncertainty of the tech sector at the moment.
4/21/202315 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Switch game you'll never play

Ciara Treacy joins Jess to review Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion. It's awful, but are there other nostalgic games that are worthy of your time?
4/21/202314 minutes, 35 seconds
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How long before shared e-scooters are on our roads?

Aisling Dunne, Head of Public Policy at Bolt joins Jess to look at where Ireland is at in terms of legislating the use of e-scooters.
4/21/202318 minutes, 59 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Twitter & Musk, Revolut's new features

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olyitco to talk through the latest twists and turns in the world of Twitter. Daragh Cassidey of Bonkers.ie explains how Revolut compares to traditional banks.
4/17/202347 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is Revolut the best option for day-to-day banking?

Jess is joined by Daragh Cassidey of Bonkers.ie to talk through the new 'joint account' feature on Revolut, and discuss how its offering compares to traditional banks.
4/14/202316 minutes, 40 seconds
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AI Sophia takes over Tech Talk

Sophia, an AI-generated voice steps into the hot seat to present Tech Talk. Earlier this week the National Cyber Security Centre was tasked with providing guidance for the public when it comes to the use of AI by bad actors. Would you hand over your personal data to Sophia?
4/14/20233 minutes, 5 seconds
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Twitter: Media labels, trustworthiness and knee-jerk reactions

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to discuss the latest goings on at Twitter; from Elon Musk's BBC interview to the fallout with NPR. What are the short and long-term implications of his actions?
4/14/202327 minutes, 27 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Exploring Digital Audio, Taxi Shortages, and EV Grants: Current Trends and Implications

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about changes to EV grants. Kieran Harte of Uber Ireland explains what the company is doing to tackle the taxi shortages. Kiela Brodigan of Bauer Media Audio Ireland chats about changing listener habits and the rise of digital audio.
4/7/202348 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Future of Sound: Kiela Brodigan Explores Trends and Innovations in Digital Audio

Kiela Brodigan, Group Digital Director at Bauer Media Audio Ireland joins Jess to talk about the changing landscape of audio and the opportunities that new technologies offer both listeners and content creators.
4/7/202320 minutes, 11 seconds
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GM of Uber Ireland on Tackling Taxi Shortages

Jess is joined by Kieran Harte, General Manager at Uber Ireland to talk about their new 'reserve' feature and how to tackle the taxi shortages in Ireland.
4/7/202311 minutes, 34 seconds
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EV Grant Reduction - What You Need to Know

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk about a reduction in EV grants and Revolut's proposed entry into the car insurance market.
4/7/202317 minutes, 3 seconds
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Gaming: The best PSVR 2 titles

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to give a rundown of the best VR games for the new PlayStation headset.
3/31/202316 minutes, 21 seconds
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Should AI development be paused?

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to discuss Elon Musk's calls for the development of AI to be paused for 6 months.
3/31/202313 minutes, 34 seconds
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Nokia on the repairability of their phones

Jess is joined by Lisa Higgins, head of marketing at HMD Global to talk about the right to repair and how you can fix your own Nokia phone.
3/31/202317 minutes, 25 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Increased phone bills, AI for storytelling and U2 doc

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien to talk about the 11% increase in some phone bills. Tom Dunne talks about the new U2 doc on Disney+. Dublin Simon Community chat about using AI to tell the stories of those impacted by homelessness.
3/27/202347 minutes, 48 seconds
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Is your phone bill going up 11%? Here's what you can do

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien to talk about why some operators are increasing phone bills by 11% and what you can do to bring the cost down.
3/24/202313 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dublin Simon Community on using AI to tell the story of those impacted by homelessness

Jess is joined by Dublin Simon Community and BBDO to hear how they have collaborated to use AI to raise awareness of the people impacted by homelessness.
3/24/202315 minutes, 19 seconds
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Tom Dunne on U2, streaming services and stage shows

Tom Dunne joins Jess to talk about the new U2 documentary on Disney+, "A Sort of Homecoming". The pair also look at the rise in music docs for newer artists and the U2 residency in Las Vegas.
3/24/202318 minutes, 1 second
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Bionic Gym: Work out without having to move

Jess is joined by the CEO and founder of Bionic Gym, Dr. Louis Crowe to learn more about how the product works.
3/16/202313 minutes, 57 seconds
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SVB collapse: What does this mean for Ireland?

Jess is joined by Brian Caulfield of Scale Ireland to look at what happened with Silicon Valley Bank and what it might mean for Irish businesses.
3/16/202319 minutes, 15 seconds
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How data is benefitting employee wellbeing

Rachel Fellowes, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Aon joins Jess to talk about data in the world of employee wellbeing and how the world of work is continuing to change.
3/10/202317 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ireland's first esports academy

Jess is joined by Steve Daly, CEO and Co-Founder of Wylde Academy in Cork to hear about the new facility and the growth of esports in recent years.
3/10/202322 minutes, 13 seconds
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What's going on at Tesla?

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to look at what is going on at Tesla. The pair talk about the court cases facing the company and the impact of Elon Musk on the price.
3/3/202322 minutes, 47 seconds
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ASAI explains the rules around influencer advertising

Is it #Ad or #Spon? What does #AF mean? Orla Twomey of the ASAI joins Jess to talk through the rules around influencer advertising and explain how the group will use AI to police online ads.
3/3/202318 minutes, 27 seconds
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Air-raid sirens in Ukraine

Sean Moncrieff went to Kyiv ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. One of the people Sean met whilst there was the director of the municipal security department of the Kyiv administration. He explains how sirens from World War II are used, alongside modern smartphone apps to alert those in the region.
2/23/202310 minutes, 14 seconds
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CEO of Eir on broadband, customer service and future plans

Jess is joined by Ollie Loomes, CEO of Eir to talk about their landmark week - passing 1 million premises with gigabit fiber broadband.
2/23/202312 minutes, 51 seconds
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Min. Ossian Smyth on new legislation tackling bad customer service

The Communications Regulations Act is going to offer consumers better protections when it comes to the level of customer service they receive from mobile and broadband providers. Jess spoke with Minister Ossian Smyth about this, the Virgin Media cyber attack, and tackling those scam text messages.
2/23/202319 minutes, 49 seconds
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The rise in FemTech

Dr Tanya Mulcahy explains what FemTech is and why we are seeing an increase in the number of companies producing products and services for women.
2/17/202314 minutes, 13 seconds
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NewsWhip on raising $13 million funding

CEO of NewsWhip, Paul Quigley joins Jess to talk about securing €13 million in funding and what that investment will enable the business to do next.
2/17/202314 minutes, 36 seconds
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PSVR 2 review

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through their first impressions of the PSVR 2.
2/17/202317 minutes, 43 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: PSVR2, NewsWhip and FemTech

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through their first impressions of the PSVR 2. Paul Quigley, CEO of NewsWhip discusses the company's $13 million funding. Dr Tanya Mulcahy explains the rise of FemTech.
2/17/202346 minutes, 40 seconds
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Google's Bard botches AI demo

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times to look back at the AI demo that knocked 7% off Alphabet's stock price. Was it just a blip or will it have lasting implications for those looking to hang their hats on the future of AI chatbots?
2/10/202320 minutes, 42 seconds
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Super Bowl Sunday: Tech, money and trends

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to talk about the money involved in the Super Bowl.
2/10/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Parents are on the backfoot" - so what's the solution?

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk through the very real challenges faced by parents navigating their way through the issues that arise when raising children in the digital age. The pair discuss the role of the Online Safety Commissioner and what will be needed to make it a success.
2/10/202316 minutes, 25 seconds
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FULL EPISODE: Bard, online safety and Super Bowl Sunday

This week Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien to talk about Google's AI, Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Emmet Ryan of the Business Post.
2/10/202345 minutes, 30 seconds
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Samsung's Ireland boss on the new S23

Jess meets with the head of Samsung Ireland to talk through the new S23 lineup, the S-Pen and the rise in refurbished phones.
2/3/202318 minutes, 33 seconds
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E-health records & robot deliveries at the new National Children's Hospital

Jess meets with the CEO and Chief Medical Information Officer at Children's Health Ireland to hear about the digital-first hospital that is due to open late next year.
2/3/202326 minutes, 38 seconds
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Full episode: Samsung and tech in the National Children's Hospital

This week Jess meets the head of Samsung Ireland to talk about the new S23 lineup, plus she speaks with Children's Health Ireland about the innovation going into the new National Children's Hospital.
2/3/202345 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cyber security in 23, ComReg and WEEE Ireland

This week is joined by Ronan Murphy of SmartTech247 to look ahead to cyber security trends in 23. ComReg explains the significance of the spectrum. The CEO of WEEE Ireland talks us through what happens to our electrical waste.
1/27/202343 minutes, 47 seconds
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Young Scientist, EV trends and Refurbed.ie

This week Jess meets the co-founder of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie has all the EV news from CES. We hear about consumer trends when it comes to buying refurbished devices.
1/13/202344 minutes, 36 seconds
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CES, Chat GPT and Eir's mobile data

This week Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about a turbulent week in the world of tech with further job cuts and some interesting innovations being showcased at CES. Fergal Reid, Director of Machine Learning at Intercom explains Chat GPT. Fergal McCann, Director of Mobile Networks at Eir looks at trends in mobile data.
1/6/202348 minutes, 30 seconds
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Floreo, EV tips and Christmas Gift Guide

This week on Tech Talk, Jess hears how Floreo is being used in Irish classrooms to help young neurodiverse people. Derek Reilly has some top tips to help your EV in freezing temperatures. We hear from some of Ireland's small businesses and Karcher for our final gift guide!
12/16/202249 minutes, 57 seconds
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Inside Amazon, Gaming Gift Guide, Ditching Private Cars

Jess heads inside Amazon's Irish fulfillment centre in Dublin to see how the entire operation works. John Reilly has his annual gaming gift guide. Aisling Dunne of Bolt talks about Ireland's readiness to ditch private vehicles.
12/9/202244 minutes, 51 seconds
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Dawn raids and tackling Big Tech: How DPC works

Jess is joined by Tony Delaney, Deputy Commissioner at the Data Protection Commission to hear how the office works. We hear about BitPanda and Kealan Lennon of CleverCards talks about a successful 2022.
12/2/202245 minutes, 7 seconds
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Quantum Computing, robotics in surgery and nostalgic games

Jess is joined by Dr. Joe Fitsimons of Horizon Quantum Computing to hear about their plans for a European Expansion with the opening of an Irish office and at least 10 new jobs. We hear how robotics are being embraced in the world of medicine. Ciara Treacy talks about the new Pokemon game and her love of nostalgic video games.
11/25/202245 minutes, 24 seconds
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EV Spot, Social Commerce and Fia's Fairies

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk through the latest news in the world of EVs. We hear about All Human's research into shopping habits. The Creative Producer of Fia's Fairies talks about animation in Ireland.
11/18/202245 minutes, 15 seconds
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Science Week 2022: What's happening

Niamh Shaw and Catherine McGuiness join Jess to talk about the activities that are taking place as place during Science Week. Science week is taking place from 13th to 20th November with events running right across the country both in-person events and online. For more see SFI.ie
11/14/202218 minutes, 45 seconds
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Jobs, blue ticks and gaming news, plus Science Week roundup

Jess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to look back at another turbulent week in the world of tech. John Reilly has the gaming news, including a review of God of War Ragnarok. Niamh Shaw and Catherine McGuiness talk through what they're up to for Science Week. Science week is taking place from 13th to 20th November with events running right across the country both in-person events and online. For more see SFI.ie
11/11/202244 minutes, 58 seconds
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Twitter job loses, Web Summit and influencers

Jess is joined by Elaine Burke of Silicon Republic to talk through a tough week in the world of tech with job losses at Twitter and Stripe. Charlie Taylor of the Business Post gives his take on Web Summit 22. We hear from Amazon's AWS about supporting startups. Is the era of the influencer over?
11/4/202245 minutes, 15 seconds
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Uber, Hertility, Swappie and FizFit

This week Jess chats to the General Manager of Uber in Ireland about the rollout of the taxi service in Limerick. We’ll take a closer look at the environmental impact of buying refurbished vs new and we’ll hear about the tech platform helping women to understand their hormone health.
10/28/202243 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tech news, CareBox Collection, An Post & Trade Republic

Jess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to talk through the big tech stories of the week. The founder of CareBox Collection talks about growing her business during the pandemic. The Chief Digital and Technology Officer at An Post talks about innovation within the service. The country manager for Trade Republic explains how the platform works.
10/21/202248 minutes, 32 seconds
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Insights from the world of HR

Professor David Collings joined Jess Kelly to talk about the lessons HR leaders are continuing to learn in the changing world of work. Irish life health are proud sponsor of the IBEC HR Leadership Summit – at Croke Park on October 20th
10/19/202212 minutes, 52 seconds
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Klarna, Microsoft, Cyber crime and HR leadership

Jess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to discuss Deliveroo's accepting of Klarna payments. Microsoft Ireland has announced a €3 million investment in its digital education hub, DreamSpace. Jess meets the team. October is Cyber Security Month, Jess meets members of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau who are tackling cyber threats everyday. Professor David Collings talks through the lessons HR leaders are continuing to learn about the changing status of work.
10/14/202247 minutes, 49 seconds
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Part 2: Tackling Cyber Threats

This is part two of a two-part special. The average cost of a cyber security attack is €4.5 million. The most famous example of an attack of this nature in Ireland is of course the ransomware attack on the HSE last year. The bill from that incident currently stands at around €100 million and that could run as high as €670 million. But who are the teams fighting against cyber-attacks in this country and how ready is Ireland for another one? Jess Kelly went to the National Emergency Coordination Centre to meet with the teams of two bodies that tackle the issue of cybercrime daily – the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Garda Cyber Crime Bureau.
10/11/202246 minutes, 25 seconds
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Kinzen / Spotify, Musk / Twitter, new Google devices and more

Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to talk through the biggest tech stories of the week. As October is Cyber Security Month, Jess chats with the Director of the National Cyber Security Centre. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times has a rundown on the new devices from Google. We hear about the apprenticeship programme from OpenEir.
10/7/202245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tackling cyber threats: Behind the scenes with the NCSC and GNCCB

This is part one of a two-part special. The average cost of a cyber security attack is €4.5 million. The most famous example of an attack of this nature in Ireland is of course the ransomware attack on the HSE last year. The bill from that incident currently stands at around €100 million and that could run as high as €670 million. But who are the teams fighting against cyber-attacks in this country and how ready is Ireland for another one? Jess Kelly went to the National Emergency Coordination Centre to meet with the teams of two bodies that tackle the issue of cybercrime daily – the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Garda Cyber Crime Bureau.
10/6/202248 minutes, 34 seconds
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Energy prices, FitPink and APNI

This week Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the impact of rising energy prices on EV owners. Jenni Timony of FitPink (fitpinkfitness.com) talks about eCommerce in 2022. We hear about an event organised by the African Profession Network in Ireland.
9/30/202245 minutes, 21 seconds
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Broadband rollout, agri-innovation and GTA leaks

This week: Jess takes you inside the National Ploughing Championships 2022. We’ll hear from NBI about the broadband rollout, the Kerry Cowboy on TikTok as a tool and some of the Irish start-ups showcasing at the Innovation Arena. As always you can email the show [email protected].
9/23/202243 minutes, 50 seconds
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Entrepreneurship in Austin and New York

Jess travelled to Austin and New York this week as part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. She met with Jenny Melia of Enterprise Ireland to find out how they support start-ups and John Goodman of Dark Hive to hear about building drones for defence.
9/16/202244 minutes, 23 seconds
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L'Oreal's tech incubator, Meta's Creators of Tomorrow and Cyber Safe Kids

This week Jess speaks exclusively with the head of L’Oreal’s Technology Incubator to hear how tech is driving the key trends in the world of beauty. Louise Holmes, Director of Creator Partnerships at Meta EMEA talks about Creators of Tomorrow. And chat to Cyber Safe Kids about their research into children’s exposure to potentially harmful content.
9/9/202245 minutes, 40 seconds
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Three Ireland, Nevo.ie and Heineken goes green

On the latest Tech Talk, the CEO of Three Ireland joins us to talk about all-you-can-eat data, the impact of 5G and keeping things affordable. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie will bust some myths around electric vehicles and we’ll hear how Heineken is going greener at this year’s electric picnic.
9/2/202249 minutes, 27 seconds
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Designing Sky Glass and coworking in county Leitrim

Jess is joined by Sky's Global Chief Product Officer to talk about designing the company's new TV, Sky Glass. Plus she heads to Leitrim to hear about co-working and connectivity in the county.
8/26/20221 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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Sky Glass and gaming galore

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times for a chat about their first impressions of the Sky Glass TV set – with one cable and a new interface, is it going to shake up the world of TV? Plus we have gaming galore, with the team behind Ireland’s Gamer Fest and John Reilly of The Effect.net.
8/19/202251 minutes, 50 seconds
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Samsung's Foldables, Digital Health Transformation and Currys

Jess is joined by Conor Pierce, Corporate VP for Samsung in the UK and Ireland to talk through the company's new foldable phones. Professor Martin Curley outlines the impact digital health and innovation could have on our health system. Jamie Cantwell from Curry's talks about decluttering your home and back-to-school tech.
8/12/202256 minutes
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Coco's Law, recruitment as a service and NBP update

Jess is joined by Richard Riddett of Schwartz and Vogel to hear about recruitment as a service and talk through the current job-hiring space. Jackie Fox talks about the ongoing impact of Coco's Law. We get an update on the NBP. Jen Speirs explains the GApp.
8/5/202247 minutes, 52 seconds
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Tech in the west: Portershed, Joe Smyth and Cyber Pie

This week's show is coming to you from Potershed Bowling Green in Galway. Jess chats to Mary Rodgers about the growth of the innovation hub and meets some of the startups working out of the facility. Joe Smyth of Genesys gives his take on the shifting status of work and why now is a good time to be a startup. Andrea Manning of Cyber Pie stops by with some top tips for cyber security.
7/29/202246 minutes, 30 seconds
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GoMo, Cisco and Digital Services Act

Jess is joined by Kealan Donoghue, Director of Mobile, GoMo. The head of Cisco in Ireland joins Jess to talk about the digital development of the country, plus we take a look at the benefits of the Digital Services Act once it comes into play. As always you can email the show [email protected].
7/22/202248 minutes, 37 seconds
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Nothing phone, car subscriptions, Musk vs Twitter and Dublin Maker Festival

What is the Nothing phone and will it shake up the smartphone market? BMW is offering heated seat subscriptions – but is it worth your money? Emmet Ryan has the latest of Musk vs Twitter. Henry McKean experiences some menopausal symptoms in the name of research, and we’ll talk to the organisers of the upcoming Dublin Maker Festival. As always you can email the show, [email protected].
7/15/202247 minutes, 47 seconds
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PlayStation Plus, Revolut changes and green startups

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the PlayStation Plus offering. Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie explains what changes have occurred at Revolut and what they mean for you. We meet EpiSensor and CameraMatics.
7/8/202249 minutes
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BlackBerry on cybersecurity, gaming news and green startups

Jess Kelly is joined by Keiron Holyome, VP UK, Ireland and Middle East for BlackBerry Cybersecurity to discuss the reality of cyber threats facing individuals and businesses. John Reilly of TheEffect.net is in for the monthly gaming news. Karen Hennessy, CEO, Real Leaf Farm explains what her business does and the benefits of Bord na Móna's Accelerate Green programme.
7/1/202248 minutes, 40 seconds
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Instagram, inside Dublin Tech Summit and Free Now

Jess chats with the Director of Public Policy at Instagram about their new supervision tools for parents. She heads to Dublin Tech Summit to meet with DC Calahane of Dog Patch Labs and Dorothy Creaven of Rent The Runway. Fiona Brady, Head of Operations at FreeNews joins Jess to talk about going green.
6/17/202244 minutes, 21 seconds
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Instagram's new supervision tools for parents

Jess chats with Tara Hopkins, Director of Public Policy, Instagram EMEA about the new tools unveiled by the platform.
6/14/202213 minutes, 48 seconds
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Sheryl Sandberg leaves Meta, EU charger changes and TikTok takes on screentime

Jess Kelly chats to Emmet Ryan of the Business Post about the legacy of Sheryl Sandberg. Dr. Cara Augustenborg explains the environmental benefit of the universal charger changes being introduced within the EU in 2024. We take a closer look at the attempts by TikTok to tackle screentime. The co-founder of The Wine Opener talks about problem-solving, design conception and pandemic delays.
6/10/202245 minutes, 37 seconds
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Improving your EV range, Talent Transformation and Laundrie

Is your EV not reaching the advertised range? Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel has some tips to help your car go the distance. Breda O’Toole, Head of Talent Transformation and Innovation at IDA Ireland talks about talent transformation and the opportunities to grow within your job. Plus the head of Laundrie explains how they are going green.
6/3/202244 minutes, 30 seconds
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Swappie, Patreon and cyber security skills

Jess is joined by the country lead for Swappie to talk about the benefits of buying a refurbished device. Journalist Aisling Keenan explains why she turned to Patreon to host the content she creates. Professor Donna O'Shea discusses the role Ireland could plan in the future of the cyber security industry.
5/27/202250 minutes
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Leinster Rugby in the Metaverse and Well by Karl Henry

Jess chats to Kevin Quinn of Leinster Rugby and  Eric Chevallet, Head of Immersive Labs at BearingPoint about building a presence in the Metaverse. Karl Henry explains why demystifying wellness is important and Jess reviews the €30 earbuds from his new range at Dunnes.
5/19/202249 minutes, 40 seconds
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Cyber attacks, Gaming Subscriptions and VisionR

One year on from the ransomware attack on the HSE – just how vulnerable is Ireland? Jess Kelly chats to Ronan Murphy of SmartTech 247 and Colin Baker. We hear from the team looking to give bricks and mortar retailers the insight online sellers have had for years. Plus – from ads to subscriptions, John Reilly of TheEffect.net gives us the latest news from the world of gaming.
5/13/202249 minutes
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Smart Meter FAQ, Future Human and MoneyJar

Jess is joined by Daragh Cassidy, who answers a listener's email about smart meters. Ann O'Dea of Silicon Republic tells us what to expect from Future Human. The CTO of MoneyJar explains how it helps customers manage their money.
5/6/202243 minutes, 50 seconds
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Innovation at St. James's Hospital and IA Labs on accessbility

Jess visits the team design innovation team at St. James's Hospital to hear about the work they do. Kyran O'Mahoney, founder of IA Labs explains why digital accessibility makes good business sense. Tom Douglas talks about finding photography and why he chose a camera over his smartphone
4/29/202249 minutes, 12 seconds
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Musk and Twitter, what's next for Netflix and a Renault EV

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to discuss Elon Musk's potential takeover of Twitter. Ciara O'Brien from the Irish Times explains what's going on with Netflix and Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube Channel takes a Renault EV for a spin. Email: [email protected]
4/22/202249 minutes, 24 seconds
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'Unicorn' Workhuman on the future of work and how tech helps with talent retention

Jess was in the US last week as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. She met with Eric Mosely of unicorn 'Workhuman', Amy Spurling of 'Compt' and Jim Kelliher of 'Drift' to hear about the role tech is playing in the current status of work and how it will help with talent retention. Plus the MD of Video of a Service explains what the company does.
4/14/202247 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ireland Gateway to Europe: Tech Talk from Boston and Chicago

Jess is in Boston this week as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. She meets delegates who are flying the Irish flag and looking to attract foreign direct investment into the company.  
4/8/202252 minutes, 47 seconds
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Theranos trials, Phishing warnings and 50 years of the console

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post on the latest trial of a Theranos executive An Garda Síochana warns of phishing attacks Daryl Hanberry of Deloitte talks about 50 years of the games console Derek Reilly of EV Review Ireland talks through an EV from Skoda
4/1/202246 minutes, 36 seconds
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Remote company culture and issues with Gran Turismo 7

Jess chats with Lynne Oldham, who served as Chief People Officer at Zoom before moving to Stash. She talks about building a positive company culture in the post-pandemic working world. Johnny Campbell of Social Talent explains why the foosball table and beer fridge don't hold as much weight as they once did with job seekers. John Reilly explains the controversy surrounding Gran Turismo 7.
3/25/202248 minutes, 21 seconds
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Fake News Laws in Russia, Streaming Costs, Seachtain na Gaeilge

Jasper Hamill, freelance journalist on fake news laws in Russia Gordan Hayden discusses price hikes and ads on streaming services Aodhán Ó Dea, Stiúrthóir Forbartha le Conradh na Gaeilge
3/11/202245 minutes, 49 seconds
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Big Tech responds to invasion of Ukraine, TikTok under investigation and "Undisruptable"

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times explains how Big Tech has responded to the invasion of Ukraine Ronan Murphy, SmartTech247 explains what impact a cyberwar could have on the world Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids looks at the investigation into TikTok in the US Aidan McCullen, author of 'Undisruptable' explains what 'permanent reinvention' means
3/4/202250 minutes, 29 seconds
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Coworking spaces, DPC on Frances Haugen and VW ID Buzz

Jess takes a tour of The Masony, a coworking space by Iconic Offices. She chats with Graham Doyle of the Data Protection Commission on comments made by Frances Haugen. Plus Derek Reilly gives first impressions of the new VW ID Buzz.
2/25/202248 minutes, 7 seconds
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Electronic Patient Records, Bolt and Meta's management

Jess hears how Kainos works with Tallaght University Hospital to deliver E-Patient Records The Head of Policy in Ireland at Bolt explains how we get around our cities will continue to change Emmet Ryan takes a closer look at Nick Clegg's role in Meta
2/18/202247 minutes, 42 seconds
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Samsung's S22 and the STEM Passport

Jess chats with Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung about the company's new flagship range and visits a classroom, where secondary school students are engaging with the STEM Passport for Inclusion project. More than 1,000 girls living in underserved communities will get access to the STEM passport here in Ireland thanks to this initiative which is being rolled out by Maynooth University and Microsoft Ireland.
2/11/202244 minutes, 49 seconds
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National Broadband Ireland and Director of Public Policy at Instagram

Jess heads out to meet with the team at National Broadband Ireland as they continue the rollout of the national broadband plan. The Director of Public Policy at Instagram discusses the new parent and carer's guide for the platform.
2/4/202246 minutes, 36 seconds
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Three's 5G, Meta on Data Privacy and gaming news

Jess chats with the CTO of Three Ireland about the network's 5G speeds. Dan Hayden, Director of Data Strategy at Meta discusses the company's €500,000 investment in data privacy research. John Reilly of TheEffect.net has all the gaming news.
1/28/202243 minutes, 39 seconds
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Review: Mini EV

Derek Reilly joins Jess to review the new Mini EV.
1/25/202215 minutes, 29 seconds
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ChatSpace, Mini EV and BoomBright

Jess chats to the CEO of ChatSpace about their technology. Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel takes the new Mini EV for a spin. The entrepreneur behind BoomBright explains what his device does.
1/21/202248 minutes, 42 seconds
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Online Safety Bill, BTYSTE and Gaming PCs

Jess chats with Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the Online Safety and Media Regulation bill. Aoibheann Mangan talks about her project for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Colin Baker explains what you need to know about a gaming PC.
1/14/202250 minutes, 51 seconds
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CES 2022, Elizabeth Holmes and the end of BlackBerry

Jess chats to Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube Channel about the key announcements from #CES2022. Emmet Ryan of the Business Post gives a rundown on the latest in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times talks about the end of BlackBerry.
1/7/202244 minutes, 10 seconds
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Inside An Post and Gadgets of the Year

Jess visits An Post's Dublin Parcel Hub to see how tech has transformed how your post arrives at your door. Emmet Ryan talks through the top tech of 2021.
12/17/202145 minutes, 23 seconds
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VIV, boost your broadband and gaming gifts

Jess is joined by the team at VIV to learn more about their approach to fitness and wellbeing. Cian O'Mahony, Head of Operations at SIRO explains what you need to know about home connectivity. John Reilly of TheEffect.net talks us through his annual gift guide.
12/10/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds
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Defence Forces, Get Tech and supply chain issues

Jess meets with members of the Irish Defence Forces to hear about their participation in a NATO cyber security exercise. John Conway of Get Tech explains how the service works. Colin Baker of Back From the Future chats about the supply chain issues this Christmas.
12/3/202144 minutes, 44 seconds
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EV news, V Stage and Massage Guns Ireland

Jess Kelly chats to Derek Reilly from the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel about new cars from Kia and Tesla. Brian McDermott of Fuel chats about the company's virtual platform VStage. We hear from the team behind Massage Guns Ireland.
11/26/202149 minutes, 15 seconds
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Transforming transport with escooters, TCL and Forza Horizon 5

Jess is joined by Paddy O'Brien from Loco and Charlie Gleeson from Zipp Mobility to discuss how escooters will transform transportation in our cities. TCL's country lead talks about the different brands under the TCL umbrella. John Reilly of TheEffect.net shares his thoughts on Forza Horizon 5.
11/18/202156 minutes, 59 seconds
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NewsWhip, Food Marble and Twitter Blue

Jess chats to Paul Quigley of NewsWhip about how their product works. The team from Food Marble explains the science behind their device. Ciara O'Brien from The Irish Times talks about the new Twitter subscription service.
11/12/202149 minutes, 21 seconds
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Virgin Media, DropChef and Zero Day Con

Jess is joined by Paul Higgins of Virgin Media to hear about upgrading their network to fibre. Rory Scott, CEO of DropChef explains how the service works and Raluca Saceanu previews next year's Zero Day Con. You can contact the show: [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  
11/5/202149 minutes, 41 seconds
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Facebook is Meta, Playstation news, Pixel 6 and Refurbed

Jess looks at the rebrand of Facebook to Meta. Dr Eoin O'Dell discusses upcoming legislation and Emmet Ryan explains what impact it will have on the issues facing the company. John Reilly has news from Playstation and gives some first impressions of the Pixel 6. Jess hears more about Refurbed.ie. Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answer your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
10/29/202149 minutes, 48 seconds
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Design Partners, E-scooters and OneSonic Audio

Jess is joined by Cormac Ó Conaire from Design Partners to talk about the projects the company is currently working on. Jonathan Keane explains the progress being made towards legislating for e-scooters and David Cawley of One Sonic Audio tells Jess about the new earbuds. Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answering your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
10/22/202145 minutes, 22 seconds
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Bonkers.ie, Animation Ireland and YouTuber kits

Jess Kelly is joined by Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie to talk about digital mobile networks. The Chief Executive of Animation Ireland discusses opportunities within the industry and Capti tells about their YouTuber kits. Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answering your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
10/15/202145 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times on the week that was for Facebook Concept Dairy Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids  Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answering your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
10/8/202148 minutes, 38 seconds
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Derek Reilly reviews the BMW iX

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel to talk about the new BMW flagship.  
10/1/202119 minutes, 47 seconds
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Acting Director of the National Cyber Security Centre

Jess Kelly sits down with Richard Browne, the acting director of the National Cyber Security Centre about the function of the NCSC and what exactly happened when the HSE was targeted by a ransomware attack earlier this year.
9/30/202137 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ticket touts, Olus Education and GaelGoer

Jess chats with Noel Rock about possible technological solutions to fight against ticket touts. The team behind Olus Education explain the importance of digital education. One of the founders of GaelGoer joins Jess to talk about the new app. Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answering your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
9/24/202147 minutes, 39 seconds
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iPhone 13, Chupi and cyber threats

Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to talk through the new iPhone 13. Chupi Sweetman explains how her team is building tech tools to engage customers. Professor Ciaran Martin, founding CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK explains the cyber threats we should be aware of. Tech Talk highlights how technology affects you, as Jess Kelly decodes the jargon to explain exactly what you need to know, and answering your questions. Every Saturday 5pm-6pm. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
9/17/202145 minutes, 59 seconds
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COMREG on scam calls, ICCL and Run Angel

Jess chats with Barbara Delaney, ComReg Retail and Consumer Services Director about scam calls and service issues. Dr Johnny Ryan of the ICCL explains 'consent spam'. Founders of Run Angel explain what their device does and where the idea came from. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
9/3/202153 minutes, 47 seconds
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OneSonic Audio, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and gaming news

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: [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
8/27/202147 minutes, 49 seconds
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Samsung's Head of Product Management, Ghost of Tsushima and Dairymaster

Jess chats with Quentin Doran O'Reilly from Samsung. John Reilly reviews Ghost of Tsushima. We hear about the growing workforce in Dairymaster.   Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
8/20/202148 minutes, 2 seconds
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Samsung's foldables, OnePlus and Diarmuid Gavin

Jess talks through the new Samsung devices - the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. Mark Kavanagh of the Star explains the OnePlus lineup. Diarmuid Gavin talks through his life in tech. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
8/13/202143 minutes, 41 seconds
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BuyMie, chef Neven Maguire and Wriggle

Jess chats to the CEO of BuyMie about how the business continued to grow during the various lockdowns. Neven Magurie explains how his iPhone became a vital tool in his kitchen. Seán Glynn of Wriggle talks through what parents need to know in terms of tech before the kids return to school. [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  
8/6/202150 minutes, 20 seconds
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Chips shortage, Karl Henry discusses online fitness fads and Kinia

Jess Kelly talks to Ciara O'Brien of The Irish Times about the global chips shortage. Karl Henry talks about his life in tech plus, Marianne Checkley, CEO of Kinia tells Jess about the new organisation. With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
7/30/202153 minutes, 8 seconds
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Bezos in space, Andrea Gilligan on her life in tech and Bux

Jess Kelly chats to Emmet Ryan about Jeff Bezos thanking Amazon staff for making his mission to space possible. Andrea Gillian talks about her life in tech. We hear about a new app looking to make investing easier. With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
7/23/202149 minutes, 1 second
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Jarlath Regan, EV apps and Hubbcat

Jess Kelly talks to comedian Jarlath Regan about his Life in Technology, Derek Reilly talks EV apps and Niall O'Toole of Hubbcat. With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
7/15/202148 minutes, 22 seconds
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Online safety bootcamps, the Right to Repair and the new Nintendo console

Jess Kelly talks to Colin Baker about the Right to Repair devices and technical equipment, John Reilly has the latest on the new Nintendo hand held console and Alex Cooney tells us all about the Cybersafe Kids online bootcamp.   With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
7/9/202146 minutes, 32 seconds
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Rural broadband, Disney+, UnifyOrdering and Blaze Pods

Jess Kelly hears from listeners about the reality of their broadband connection in rural Ireland. Sue Murphy explains how you can watch Black Widow from home on Disney+, the CEO of Unify Ordering tells us about his platform and Aisling O'Reilly reviews 'Blaze Pods', from SBSports.co.uk .   With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
7/2/202148 minutes, 27 seconds
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Broadband Plan update, Aimee Connolly and Windows 11

Jess chats to David McCourt of National Broadband Ireland about the progress of the NBP. Aimee Connolly chats about building her brand and the power of online. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times talks through the key features of Windows 11. [email protected] With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.    
6/25/202145 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cybersecurity: Protecting what's now and what's next

Jess Kelly is joined by Martin Lee, technical lead of security research at Cisco and Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst to discuss the many Cybersecurity options available, and which one best suits your business. With thanks to CISCO.  
6/18/202145 minutes, 36 seconds
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New gaming titles and a deep dive into cybersecurity

John Reilly joins Jess to discuss all the news from E3 2021. Jess is joined by security and defence analyst, Declan Power and Martin Lee of Cisco to discuss the reality of cybersecurity threats, how they could impact you and what you can do about it. With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
6/18/202150 minutes, 22 seconds
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Harmony OS, Smart Dublin and electrify your classic car

Jess chats to Emmet Ryan of the Business Post about Harmony OS from Huawei. Jamie Cudden from Dublin City Council talks about Smart Cities and Derek Reilly talks about how you can electrify your classic car. [email protected]. With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
6/4/202147 minutes, 57 seconds
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Gym+Coffee, getting back to gigs, plus iOS14 and privacy

Jess chats to one of the co-founders of Gym+Coffee, Steven Douglas (lighting director with The Killers) and Dermot Daly of Tapadoo. You can contact the show: [email protected] With thanks to THINK. Listen and subscribe to Tech Talk with Jess Kelly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
5/28/202158 minutes, 27 seconds