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We cover the first-ever class action lawsuit in Ireland against Microsoft, over their advertising practices and private data. We also hear how recognition, then rejection, led to the Collison brothers fleeing Ireland to become teenage millionaires. And we learn a new word for exploded - "Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly".Then, we get the inside track on data, AI and how to protect ourselves with guest Ashley Casovan from IAPP.ORGListen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we have new AI announcements from Google I/O and Microsoft Build, Bitcoin hits a new high and Elon Musk says goodbye to the world of politics. Plus, Barry Scannell from William Fry explains how to stay on the right side of the EU AI Act.Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, we have the scoop on Samsung's thinnest-ever smartphone which delivers the same powerhouse camera as the Ultra but in a dramatically slimmer package. Is extreme thinness the future, or just a gimmick? We continue to monitor big tech's stealth layoff strategy where Microsoft's "performance improvement plans" are actually targeting 6,000 jobs and what this means for your career. Plus the EU could be causing an online advertising earthquake by outlawing how cookies work. With our guest, we dive into a fascinating conversation about how creative industries might actually learn to embrace AI rather than fear it. Dr Martin Clancy tells us more about project AI:OKIf you want to know more about AI:OK their website is ai-ok.org You can also reserve free tickets for Martin's event at the NCH entitled “Let's make AI:OK for music and the creative sector” at https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/dr-martin-clancy-may25/Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we're looking at which professions are considered "AI-proof", the potential benefits and concerns around Google's new Gemini Kids AI homework helper, plus the fascinating story behind SpaceX's Starbase City and the strategic reasons for its unusual development. In our guest slot, we get an insider's look at how digital twin technology is revolutionizing urban planning in the Sandyford Business District, with exclusive insights from CEO Ger CorbettGet ready for what's next in the world of technology. Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, could Ireland manage a power outage like Spain and Portugal? We also look at how Trump's first 100 days has created fascinating dynamics with tech giants and how one Trump call reversed Amazons entire pricing policy. Plus, the Space Race heats up!Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, we have the inside scoop on how Intel Ireland may be affected by their global restructuring plan. We look at how bad things have got at Tesla and X, and wrap up with the surprising results from a human vs. robot half-marathon challenge.Plus we discover how tech is helping our physical and mental health with guest Stephen Costello, CEO and co-founder of Spectrum.Life   Find out more at https://www.spectrum.life/Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

A bumper episode for Easter with everything from trade tech wars to the EU's nuclear option on tech tariffs and the death of 4Chan and its legacy. We share why we're so unimpressed with Katy Perry's space ‘mission' and did it even happen ?Plus, we find there is more to FitBits than than just physical activity with Marama Labs CEO Brendan Darby.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

If you thought your iPhone was expensive ... buckle up! We'll tell you why prices could double with basic models hitting 2k and MacPro's 4k.We also keep you up-to-speed on AI's Irish Invasion, how the Minority Report movie has become reality in the UK, and share some brilliant tech innovation at Ireland's two main airports.Plus we find out how companies can use blockchain to fend off the security challenges posed by quantum computing, with our guest John Woods from the Algorand Foundation.  You can hear more from John along with a panel of experts from Dell, Accenture, Trinity College Dublin and more at our webinar next week on post quantum computing. More information and free registration at webinar.techcentral.ie  Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

It's high-stakes drama this week as Trump's tariff policies collide with Ireland's tech giants. With Apple Ireland reporting a staggering 60% profit increase to $62.3 billion and Intel navigating semiconductor regulations, we explore whether your next laptop purchase might cost you more. In other tech news, we find out how online catfishing could land a five-year prison sentence, Manna drones are taking flight in Cork after securing €30 million in funding, and we expose Microsoft's controversial push to replace your permanent software with never-ending subscriptions.Plus, our guest David McIntyre, who comes from what he describes as a neurodivergent family, shares his story with Niall Kitson about the extraordinary power of seeing the world differently. You can find out more about David at asiam.ie or cubbie.ieListen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, what tech has learned from the leaked Trump chat group which spilled sensitive operational details on Signal. We learn about flying cars and digital radio coming to Ireland. Plus we wonder how Samsung will change after the death of a top exec. In our guest slot, we find out what data smart devices gather and share when they call home with our guest Dr Alan McGibney from the Nimbus Research Centre at Cork Institute of Technology.Press play now for more drama and tech gossip than your latest software update!Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—-----Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

We delve into Amazon's substantial Irish footprint and why the new Irish website is particularly good for us tech people. We also look at how AI systems like Perplexity struggle with complex questions such as who shot JFK. Plus we find out more about Google's eye-watering €32 billion acquisition of Wiz and why this cloud security platform is worth every penny.All ready and waiting for you now on this weeks Tech Radio Ireland.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week, a breaking story on a Facebook whistleblower book having huge ramifications here in Ireland.  There's also a ton of stories about cyber-attacks and you will be shocked and stunned by how little Spotify pay your favourite artists.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Lots of brand new toys from Apple this week including the M4 MacBook Air, iPad Air and Mac Studio!  Plus we have highlights from Mobile World Congress, and why crypto will explode this weekend. Plus, our special guest Knowely CEO  Oleksandr Bartosiuk chats with Niall about bringing agentic AI to online learning.   For more information see knowely.comListen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

A lot going on in tech this week starting with the crypto bubble finally bursting as Bitcoin plummets from its $102,000 high. We also look at Amazon's new Alexa Plus which is finally rolling out after a year of promises, Microsoft tests ads in your Office documents and move over ChatGPT. A new AI called Le Chat has racked up a million downloads in just two weeks. What makes this French creation so special?Our guest this week is David Hassan from FIA, the governing body of motor sport, who chats with Niall about what social media can do to and for athletes.All that and more in just one episode! Enjoy!Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

A ton of stories for you this week including the iPhone 16E bringing premium features at a (relatively) budget-friendly €730.  Ireland is on track to join CERN as an associate member, opening up exciting opportunities for research and business development. Plus how Irish data centers consume more electricity than all residential properties combined and why we want more!After that, our guest is Zero Days organiser Mark Lane, who shares his cyber security journey and how it started literally on the streets of Dublin! For more on the event, see ZeroDays.ieJoin Niall and Dusty right now for analysis and entertaining banter on Irish and world tech this week.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Loads to keep you up-to-date on including a new Irish moon mission, in Paris we had the AI Action Summit and our guest Cormac Lynch from Camara will share more about the social enterprise's mission to increase computer literacy across Africa.  More Information: www.camara.orgListen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we discover things you can't do with AI in the EU, find out that Apple Porn is a thing and look at Google's change of heart on AI in weapons of war.  Plus our guest Fiona Boyle from Munster Technological University will be chatting about building a talent pipeline in engineering.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Chinese AI DeepSeek has upturned the world of AI by doing the same thing as ChatGPT for 1/30th of the cost. How does it do it and how can you run it on your own computer? We have the details.We also have news on Google's flashy plan for its Dublin HQ, how many Irish people were scammed last hear and we chat with guest Michelle McDaid about changes in DEI in the tech world.Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week Samsung shows off with the Galaxy S 25, we have a flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump affecting a whole range of tech with everything from EVs to crypto to AI. Also, Palo Alto Networks' CSO Scott McKinnon talks about a new generation of cyber threats. Get into a very packed show and press play right now!—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

The new Irish government has big plans for tech.  We look at a range of changes coming in the Program for Government.We also unpack Jeff Bezos's ‘New Glenn' rocket that towers over Ireland's tallest buildings, explore the new app taking over from TikTok and look deeper into Mark Zuckerberg's mass firing which he  announced while wearing a $900,000 watch.Plus, our guest Ivor Buckley from Dell Technologies chats about why your AI doesn't have to be a know-it-all!Grab it all right now!—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Join us at Ireland's most exciting tech showcase where teenage innovators are solving tomorrow's problems today. You'll hear about breakthrough projects like affordable VR gloves built for just €50 (compared to €10,000 commercial versions), and a mind-reading AI system that can decode thoughts with 90% accuracy. You'll be amazed by ingenious solutions to air pollution, novel approaches to election fraud detection, and everything from gaming to artificial intelligence.Press play now for an inspiring glimpse into the future being built by Ireland's youngest and brightest minds at the BT Young Scientists Exhibition at the RDS Dublin.

Dusty, Niall and special guest Jason Walsh take a bold leap forecasting the tech trends that will define the year ahead.  We look at how blockchain will transform secure voting, digital IDs and crypto currency. We also ask how long the Trump/Musk bromance can last? We examine the potential for cyberwarfare, drone advancements, and how fragile infrastructure like the cloud could be a target.  Plus with the rise of AI systems making decisions without human input, are we ready to relinquish control?  Get ready for some bold predictions, sharp insights and a sprinkle of humor in your essential tech guide to the year ahead.—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

From the dramatic fall of crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried to the challenges facing electric vehicle adoption in Ireland, get ready for a no-holds-barred analysis of the year's most compelling tech stories. We unpack everything from the impact of brand new AI regulation to streaming economics, the shifting landscapes of digital innovation and much more. Plus, in a year where DORA, the AI Act and the NIS2 directive were huge talking points, we chat with PwC's Digital Risk Partner Moira Cronin about how a uniform approach to risk can save time, resources and even improve how different departments talk with management.All in a packed Christmas edition of Tech Radio. Merry Christmas!—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

This week we look at what Ireland was searching for most on Google with a special eye on tech topics.  We also have news on Amazon's big move into the Irish market with Amazon.ie  plus we break down the key highlights of Amazons AWS re:Invent event in Vegas. Expect great takeaways on AI hallucinations and multi-agent collaboration.We also look at the explosive legal drama around TikTok's potential U.S. ban which will be the beginning of the end for the app.

Looking for the perfect tech for Christmas? Look no further! Our annual Tech Toy Show is unwrapping the absolute best gadgets, gizmos, and stocking fillers for every tech lover. Whether you're shopping for a gamer, a music enthusiast, a budding writer, or just someone who loves the latest and greatest, we've got you covered.It's a long list including must-have devices like the Mac Mini M4, Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Amazon Scribe. We've also got stocking fillers like retro-inspired photo printers, smart bulbs, and handy USB dual keys. Plus the wildest streaming services you didn't know you needed (hello, Kanopy and Shudder!).Hit play and get inspired because Santa's sleigh just got an upgrade!!!—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Why are we getting caught up in Black Friday nonsense? The truth with Niall and Dusty!  We also share the Word of the Year which perfectly describes what has happened Twitter/X and compare online election strategies between Ireland the US.Also, we'll be chatting with guest Kleber Andrade Oliveira from MTU about how things got so toxic so quickly on Twitter/X. —----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio112924V2

This week, Google's AI goes out-of-control and they could be forced to sell their browser. But who would or could buy Chrome? There is also tech sabotage on the high seas, shocking numbers out from Apple TV plus details on next week's Tech Central Webinar keeping you ahead of the curve on regulatory DORA & NIS2 compliance.  Register free now at webinar.techcentral.ieFinally, could AI reduce your car insurance premium? We chat with Gary McClarty of MCL Insurance who thinks it can. Find bout more about Gary at mclinsurance.ie

Futurist and CEO of The Futures Agency Gerd Leonhart gives a fascinating insight into why we must reinvent education in the age of AI.In the news, we lead with the volatile crypto market and how Trump's new government is driving it. We also look at Elon Musk's new role in that government and what his influence could mean for tech policy. Plus we have Blue Sky's rise as a rival to X, Apple's ongoing legal challenges in the UK and the critical need for better password security.----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

President-elect Trump has his own NFTs, his own social network and is deep into crypto. Is this all good for the tech sector as he prepares a return to the White House?  We discuss this and chat with former Chief Technology Innovation Officer with Accenture Paul Daugherty about how AI can give us superpowers and what organisations should do to get a handle on it.—----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week we look at why Intel is selling a share in it's Leixlip plant, the cancelled moon trip and Humane looks for a buyer. Plus a fascinating conversation on generative AI with Accenture Head of Technology Austin Boyle.—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Between OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, the EU, Coimisiún na Meán - everyone has a stake in how AI is managed. Who should you trust to help keep your job, your kids safe and everyone away from misinformation?We also find out how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up the diagnosis of age-related vision impairment with Dr Tiernán Keenan from the US National Institute of Health, who is a keynote speaker at next weeks Retina International World Congress, hosted by Fighting Blindness. For more information see www.fightingblindness.ie —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio