Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

Jess has a rundown of Mark Zuckerberg's appearance at the social media addiction trial. She is then joined by Patrick Doyle of Planify.ie to hear about the new platform.

Kristina Raspe, Apple VP of Places and Cathy Kearney, VP of European Operations join Jess for a discussion about the company's growing footprint in Ireland, including the opening of a new office in Dublin.

Jess looks back at the first full week of the social media addiction trial taking place in the US. We heard opening statements and from the CEO of Instagram.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review new devices from OnePlus and Oppo, plus the pair discuss some of the biggest tech stories of the week.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess Kelly to discuss Big Tech at the Oireachtas Media Committee, the European Commission's preliminary ruling on TikTok and if a social media ban is the answer.

"We're spending 97% of our health budget on illness and just 3% on wellness". Professor Martin Curley of Maynooth University joins Jess to discuss the impact technology and digital tools could have on our health system, keeping well people well for longer. We also hear about Martin's time working at the HSE and why we need our health leaders to be courageous.

Workers at Covalen are taking action, calling for better conditions, union recognition and enhanced redundancy payments. Jess is joined by John Bohan of the Communications Workers' Union and a worker who was recently made redundant.

Jess is joined by Mark Hopkins, General Manager at Dell Technologies Ireland on the tech trends for 2026, AI integration and why the cost of devices on the rise.

Earlier this week Snap Inc. reached a confidential settlement with a 19-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M., just days before a landmark jury trial was set to begin in Los Angeles. Meta, TikTok and YouTube will now go forward to the trial, which is due to begin on Monday. Jess explains what the case is about and what we can expect over the coming weeks and months.

Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about the spat between Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary. Is this a PR masterclass, a good distraction from Grok or just a waste of everyone's time?

Jess is joined by Bobby Healy to discuss his new project, NeverNote, Derek Reilly has a roundup of the EV launches at #CES26 and we look at the latest in the Grok debacle.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to report on what he saw at CES 2026.

Bobby Healy of Manna Drones joins Jess to discuss his latest project, NeverNote, which he developed in 18 days using AI.

Jess explains the controversy around GrokAI and speaks to Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the implications this technology could have on our young people.

Jess went to the RDS to meet Niamh O'Donnellan, Head of the Stripe YSTE and former Irish rugby international Jamie Heaslip, who now works at the tech company.

Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor, Clare Daly (Cyber Safe Kids Board Member) and Aaron Wolfe, ASTI Principals and Deputy Principals representative.This project was supported by funding from the TV Licence.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look back at the top tech of 2025, from wearables to baby tech.

Jess Kelly runs through some of the tech news of the week. TechTalk@newstalk.com.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net is with Jess to talk through the Chinese phone manufacturers changing the game when it comes to battery power.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the ROG Xbox Ally X, which costs €989. Is it worth the money?

Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor and Clare Daly, Cork solicitor and board member of Cyber Safe Kids to talk about the realities for parenting in the digital age.

Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau joins Jess to talk about the levels of economic fraud in Ireland and how to stay safe online.

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids, Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity and school principal Jean Ward to talk through the realities of parenting teenagers in the digital age.

This is part one of a four-part special focusing on parenting in the digital age. Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids, Dr Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, and Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity College. This was recorded in front of a live audience in Dublin. This project was in partnership with CyberSafeKids and funded by the TV Licence.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview the upcoming EV show, which is taking place on November 7th and 8th in the RDS. What do you need to consider before you buy an EV?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess as they review the new flagships from Google. Do the devices live up to the hype and are they worth the money?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the handheld Xbox ROG Ally.

Jess takes a look back at the origin of YouTube, the Google deal and the current status of the platform.

AI Jess takes over the show to explain how AI voices are on the rise, and why you should be wary of them.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Dr Brendan Kelly join Jess at the 'Behind the Screens' event to talk about this important issue. The full podcast will be available soon.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of news and reviews from the world of EVs.

Jess is joined by Alan Sparks of FoundIt.ie

Glen Mulcahy joins Jess to discuss OpenAI's new DeepFake generator, Sora2.

Jess was at Croke Park last Sunday as the NFL took centre stage. Whilst there, she met with Julie Souza, Global Head of Sports at AWS and Mike Lopez, Senior Director of Football Data & Analytics at the NFL to hear how technology is changing the game.

Jess Kelly is joined by Ronan Murphy of SmartTech 247 to discuss the recent cyberattack that caused severe disruption in the world of air travel. How do these attacks happen, does cyber crime pay and what can be done to prevent it?

Courtney Ries of Meet Minneapolis joins Jess to talk about the excitement of the NFL's arrival into Dublin.

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Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to talk through the key findings of their annual report and what needs to be done to keep children safe, both on social media and when it comes to AI.

As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 17, Jess takes a look back at the story of Apple.

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Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk about Dundrum Town Centre's Supercar Weekend and how he is smartening up his home.