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WeAreDevelopers, the Berlin-based developer conference founded in 2015, has grown into a major global event, attracting 15,000 developers from over 70 countries each year. In 2026, it expands beyond Europe with new editions in San Jose, California, and Bengaluru, India. Co-founder and CEO Sead Ahmetovic says the conference was created to give developers a stronger voice in an industry where marketers, salespeople, and entrepreneurs often receive more recognition.  He believes developers, despite being less vocal, build the products that power the modern world. The event began as a small meetup that quickly gained popularity, filling a gap between highly specialized technical gatherings and broader business-focused conferences. Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke highlights another benefit: giving developers a platform to share the stories behind their work and inspire peers.  Discussing the future of software development, Dohmke predicts AI agents will handle much of the coding, while developers focus on managing ideas, prompts, and workflows. Ahmetovic agrees, arguing that developers will remain essential, spending less time typing code and more time thinking, orchestrating, and creating new solutions.  Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in developer community growth:  How Community Helps Developers Grow  Empowering Developers Is Critical to Drive AI Innovation  3 Ways Organizations Can Redefine the Developer Experience  Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

Sorg and Dave Podnar break down a packed tech week on AwesomeCast 782, including Apple's WWDC announcements, new Apple Intelligence features, child safety updates, and how Siri may finally become more useful across devices. The show also dives into He-Man movie nostalgia, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, and practical podcast lighting gear. Stories & Gadgets Discussed Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/ https://www.apple.com/os/ Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave's example https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958 He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&hl=en-US&pli=1 Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway Chachi Says Video Game Minute: California's Protect Our Games Act moves forward https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/ Paramount launches a new games studio https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/ Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production.

Sorg and Dave Podnar break down a packed tech week on AwesomeCast 782, including Apple's WWDC announcements, new Apple Intelligence features, child safety updates, and how Siri may finally become more useful across devices. The show also dives into He-Man movie nostalgia, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, and practical podcast lighting gear. Stories & Gadgets Discussed Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/ https://www.apple.com/os/ Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave's example https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958 He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&hl=en-US&pli=1 Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway Chachi Says Video Game Minute: California's Protect Our Games Act moves forward https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/ Paramount launches a new games studio https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/ Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production.

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The court injunction favorable ruling on behave of a college player has many layers. That everyone is in favor of rule until they can't have what they want. The player in question betted on games he was dressed for. He betted on games that he inside info of. He betted on NFL games that would get him suspended or banned, if he played in the NFL. He knew he doing something illegal and set a plan to hide and only when he got busted, did he claim as gambling addiction.  The school he transfered to file an injunction on behave, because they need him to play and didn't want to seem negative to future recruits. Jeffery Kessler took his case and beat NCAA again, but is it him or it the real villain, the true corrupt people in college sports.  Clearly, the much needed ingredients of college sports are not important to these people who keep making ruling in favor of the school/athletes. The ruling smacks of corruption and the most of the one thing that we all must believe in for sports to magical. Listen to this episode and find who is truly beating the NCAA and does not care about purity of the game.   Title Sponsor: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor: www.Linkzart.com www.Jaybeesgloverepair.com #NCAA, #BrendonSworsby, #TEXASTECH, #LOCALJUDGES, #JEFFEREYKESSLER, #INTEGRITY

In questa puntata speciale di **Techno Pillz**, Alex Raccuglia e la crew di Runtime Radio si sono riuniti in tempo reale per commentare l'ultimo attesissimo Keynote Apple. Tra aspettative, scetticismo e qualche problemino tecnico in regia, abbiamo analizzato il debutto di **Apple Intelligence**, le novità (o meglio, le conferme) di macOS, iOS e il futuro del visore Vision Pro. È stata davvero la rivoluzione che il mercato aspettava, o solo l'ennesima rincorsa affannosa verso i competitor?

Xbox Showcase 2026: Somehow...Exclusives Returned... The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 brought a packed lineup of announcements, including the reveal of Persona 6, a new look at Fable, more details on Gears of War: E-Day, and the surprise return of Spyro. Microsoft also continued to showcase its evolving strategy of bringing more of its games beyond the Xbox ecosystem, while also announcing console exclusives... What does it mean to be an Xbox exclusive in 2026? As Xbox expands its reach across multiple platforms, fans and industry analysts remain divided. Some see the move as a smart business decision that puts games in front of more players and grows major franchises. Others argue that exclusives are a key part of a platform's identity and that moving away from them could weaken the value of owning an Xbox console. In this episode, we break down the biggest announcements from the showcase, discuss what stood out, what was missing, and examine the growing shift toward a multi-platform future. Are console exclusives becoming a thing of the past, or do they still play a critical role in the gaming industry? Tune in as we explore the announcements, the reactions, and the future of Xbox in a gaming landscape where the lines between platforms continue to blur. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Running a business in Ireland is expensive. Energy bills are one of the biggest overheads for businesses across the country, and the building you operate from has more impact on those bills than most business owners realise. New research from Procure.ie analysed at 80,526 non-domestic building energy ratings (BER) published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which measures the energy performance of commercial and public buildings such as offices and warehouses across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are leading the way. Counties were then ranked by how many of their buildings achieved an A rating, the highest score a building can get. Kildare came out on top by a landslide, with 7% of its buildings (235 out of 3,355) rated A. That's almost double the national average of 3.6%. The county has become a hub for modern, energy-efficient commercial development, with planners recently approving a €3 billion data-centre campus by Herbata at Naas, and Kildare's pharma and semiconductor sites being built to high standards. Three counties share second place, each with 5% of their commercial buildings A-rated. County Dublin leads the trio with 296 out of 5,915 buildings achieving an A rating. Meath follows with 134 out of 2,672 buildings A-rated. The new 21,000 sq ft Thrive Centre of Business Excellence opened in September 2025, offering dedicated climate action services and adding to the county's growing reputation for energy-smart business. Westmeath completes the joint second-place trio, also at 5% (84 out of 1,684 buildings). In September 2025, Westmeath County Council signed contracts to upgrade its three biggest buildings (Áras an Chontae in Mullingar, the Civic Centre in Athlone, and Athlone Regional Sports Centre) to high energy-efficiency standards. Ballymore Group has also announced plans for a new sustainable town in Athlone, designed for 100,000 residents by 2040, with 90% of its energy coming from renewables. Longford (4.1%) and Laois (4%) rank in third and fourth place respectively, showing that even smaller counties can make a massive impact. Longford County Council received €793,822 from the EU Just Transition Fund to develop the Longford Enterprise and Energy Centre, and Laois County Council recently signed a multi-million-euro funding agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to retrofit buildings across the Midlands. The Rebel County rounds out the top five, with 291 out of 7,263 commercial buildings achieving an A rating. Cork has more commercial buildings in this dataset than any county outside Dublin, and it is one of Ireland's biggest business counties for a reason. Pharma, tech, and manufacturing companies have all planted roots there. At the other end of the list, Limerick City has the highest proportion of G-rated commercial buildings in the country at 17%, making it the worst-performing county in Ireland. Kilkenny and Sligo are not far behind at 16%, with Louth and Monaghan following at 14%. A lot of this comes down to older heritage buildings and ageing warehouses along the Dublin-Belfast route. For more information and to view the full research, please visit: https://www.procure.ie/irelands-most-energy-efficient-counties/ Procure.ie analysed 80,526 non-domestic BER audits by county, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), covering everything from offices and warehouses to hotels, schools, hospitals and shops across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are the most energy efficient. About Procure.ie Procure.ie are Ireland's largest business utility consultants, specialising in providing strategic guidance and solutions to businesses across the country. Procure.ie offers comprehensive services ensuring you get the best deal across energy and merchant services. See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantasti...

Irish procurement support company BidReview.ai has launched a new self-service AI platform designed to help businesses assess and improve tender submissions before they are submitted to buyers. The new online tool allows users to upload draft tender responses alongside Request for Proposal (RFP) or tender documentation and receive an AI-generated assessment of the submission, including indicative scoring and practical recommendations for improvement. The launch comes amid growing use of generative AI in tender writing and increasing concern among procurement professionals about the quality, accuracy and competitiveness of AI-generated submissions. Speaking following the launch, Tony Corrigan, Founder of BidReview.ai, said: "AI has made it dramatically easier for businesses to generate tender responses, but faster does not necessarily mean better. Buyers are now seeing higher volumes of submissions, many of which sound convincing but fail to properly address scoring criteria. Our platform is designed to give businesses an independent assessment of how competitive their submission actually is before it goes into the market." The platform provides users with feedback designed to help businesses identify weaknesses, improve scoring alignment, reduce internal review cycles and strengthen overall submission quality ahead of deadlines. The new self-service offering has been developed to complement BidReview.ai's existing procurement advisory services and respond to increasing demand from SMEs. Founded by procurement specialist Tony Corrigan, BidReview.ai was developed using analysis from more than 750 winning tenders and over 3,500 public sector competitions. Ireland's public procurement market is worth more than €21 billion annually, yet one in four competitions still receives one or zero bids. See more stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

SD Worx Ireland, a leading payroll and HR solutions provider, has announced the results of new research which found that almost a quarter (22%) of employees in Ireland believe that their pay does not fairly reflect the work that they do. However, a far lower proportion (11%) of employers admit that they do not adequately compensate employees. Independent research from SD Worx, carried out by iVOX, surveyed 1,000 employees and 301 employers in Ireland as the deadline to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Irish law approaches on 7th June 2026. Under the new rules, employers will be required to adopt much stricter pay transparency, equal pay, and reporting practices. However, the Government has confirmed that Ireland will not meet this deadline to pass the Directive into national law. SD Worx's research shows that as the Directive approaches, some employers still have work to do; 24% of employees say they received a promotion without a pay increase last year. Meanwhile, employees admit that they can struggle to speak up about their entitlements. Less than half (45%) of workers feel comfortable discussing, or asking for, a pay increase. Of these, women (37%) are less likely thanmen (52%) to feel comfortable requesting a pay rise. The study found that, in many cases, employees do not know what their payment rights are and nearly a third (30%) are unaware of the EU Pay Transparency Directive or what it means for their rights. However, the majority of organisations in Ireland report that they are ready for its introduction. Some 68% say they have everything in place to comply with the new Directive, suggesting a lack of communication with their employees. As they prepare for the Directive, 69% of employers in Ireland – the highest proportion in Europe – say they are investing in greater pay transparency and 58% regularly review pay data to identify and address potential pay gaps. Nearly a quarter (23%) rank pay transparency initiatives such as pay gap analysis, clear payslips, and gaining employee insights among their top priorities for 2026. Many organisations are already making headway, with 24% of employers saying they currently offer pay transparency information such as pay ranges and salary bands to employees. Even so, one-in-10 Irish employees do not expect their organisation's pay transparency to improve in the coming years and 28% believe that there is a gender pay gap in their organisation. Eimear Byrne, Managing Director, SD Worx Ireland, said: "It's clear from our research that many employees in Ireland feel undervalued for the work that they put in, but are afraid to ask for what they are entitled to. The rollout of the EU Pay Transparency Directive should support employees in this regard by making conversations about pay increases easier, due to more transparent pay ranges. It's vital that workers feel encouraged and adequately recognised and rewarded in order to build a workforce that's motivated, productive, and engaged. "Not only this, but it will enable businesses to remain competitive in a crowded jobs market. Pay equity and transparency are playing an increasingly important role in attracting and retaining talent and, indeed, 73% of employees cited pay transparency as an important part of their decision to stay with or join an organisation. "Meanwhile, pay appears high on the agenda for employers too. Though Ireland will not meet the deadline to transpose the upcoming Directive into law, encouragingly, that hasn't stopped businesses from putting measures and processes in place to adhere to the new rules. However, it's concerning that a large proportion of employees do not know how the Directive will affect them, and communication from employers will be key to ensuring clarity and openness when it comes to payment rights." See more stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes ...

Ageing mind and impact of social media on the brain up for debate at Robert Boyle Summer School June 4 to 7 What effect does social media have on the mind? What changes take place in the ageing mind and what goes on in the minds of serial killers? All will be revealed as avid conversationalists and the culturally curious gather for four days of intriguing discussion and debate. 'Mind and Matter' is the theme for this year's Robert Boyle Summer School, a not-to-be-missed gathering from June 4 to 7 that promises thought-provoking talks, discussions and entertainment in Waterford city and Lismore. This year begins with a special opening evening with SETU forensic psychologists Dr Lorraine Bowman Grieve and Dr Jennifer O'Mahoney as they explore our fascination with true crime and serial killers, followed by a weekend full of engaging conversation and social events. The Summer School is a weekend event for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our culture, organiser, Eoin Gill said. It's an annual pilgrimage to the south east for many from across Ireland. "The annual Robert Boyle Summer School is in the tradition if Irish cultural summer schools -very much a Festival for adults, not a school; focusing on Science, but not for Scientists," Eoin Gill said. "We explore where ideas come from and how they impact and affect how we see the world today. The annual Robert Boyle Summer School brings together speakers across various fields on a particular theme relevant to society. This year's Mind and Matter theme will resonate with our audience and we look forward to really good, mind-opening conversation and debate. "We're honoured that this year, we will be joined by excellent speakers and experts in their field, among these Prof. William Eaton head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Georgia Southern University; Dr Emma Farrell from the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, and Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny from the Trinity College who leads the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing and is author of the best-selling Age Proof : The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life "We're privileged to also have Prof. Mark Cunningham from Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience with us for the 2026 Festival, along with Prof. Luke Gibbons from Maynooth University. In addition to the talks and discussions, the weekend features an array of entertainment, social gatherings and the iconic Garden Party in the stunning surrounds of Lismore Castle Gardens," he explained. The Robert Boyle Summer School is organised by CALMAST, South East Technological University's STEM Engagement Centre in partnership with Lismore Heritage Centre, with support from Waterford City and County Council, Lismore Castle Estates, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local industry West, Waters, Sanofi, Haleon and Bausch and Lomb. Book a session, a day or the whole Summer School on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/robert-boyle-summer-school-2026-tickets-1981338115640?aff=website See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Irish Tech News is at Dublin Tech Summit and over the 2 days Ronan will be doing various podcasts. Our fourth podcast is with James Kretchmar SVP and CTO of Cloud Technology at Akamai the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. James talks to Ronan about his background, what Akami does, cloud outages and AI. Irish Tech News is at Dublin Tech Summit and over the 2 days Ronan will be doing various podcasts. Our ffith podcast is with Alvina Antar Chief Digital Officer at F5, an American technology company providing global scale and industry-leading converged application delivery and security platform offering unrivaled insight into the challenges and threats facing modern and legacy apps in the AI era. Alvina talks to Ronan about her background, embracing new technology, what F5 does, AI and getting the Grace Hopper award the night before Dublin Tech Summit started. Irish Tech News is at Dublin Tech Summit and over the 2 days Ronan will be doing various podcasts. Our sixth podcast is with John Wilson CISO and President of Forensics at HaystackID, and Jeff Shapiro Managing Director of Europe at HaystackID. John and Jeff talk to Ronan about their backgrounds, what Haystack does, their Dublin Tech Summit talk and AI deep fakes. See more podcasts here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Leading Irish neuroimmunologist Prof. Denise Fitzgerald has been awarded €6.26 million Research Professorship funding from Research Ireland to investigate ways that ageing affects how the immune system helps repair brain tissue in illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The funding means that over the next five years, Prof. Fitzgerald – who has, until now, been based exclusively in Queen's University Belfast – will lead a research team of ten based in Trinity College Dublin and partnering with FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science, St James's Hospital and Beaumont Hospital to discover why our immune cells become less able to coax brain stem cells to repair damage as we age. This research combines immunology, neuroscience and regenerative biology to tackle this complex problem. Prof. Fitzgerald said: "This ambitious programme of research will uncover new insights into fundamental changes in the older immune system that has a knock-on effect on brain repair. This new knowledge can then be used to develop pioneering regenerative treatment for MS and other neurological conditions. To speed this up, we are embedding research into new clinical trials led by consultant neurologist, Hugh Kearney. "This will increase the opportunities for people with MS in Ireland to access experimental treatments early, as well as to co-produce research with us as key public members of the research programme. Through this neuroimmunology research programme we will train the next generation of scientists, doctors and health professionals, side-by-side, in partnership with the public." Commenting on the announcement, Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland commented: "Research Ireland is pleased to support Prof. Fitzgerald's critically important work over the next five years, with the investment facilitating an additional 11 research positions, comprising postdocs, PhDs, research assistants and senior research fellows. Funding excellent research talent is a key part of our recently launched strategy, as is addressing Ireland's opportunities and challenges in areas such as public health. I look forward to seeing the outputs and impact of Prof. Fitzgerald's endeavours over the coming years." Through this appointment, Prof. Fitzgerald will divide her role between Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, promoting all-island collaboration across neuroimmunology and other research areas. She will be an investigator at FutureNeuro, the RCSI-based Research Ireland Centre that aims to translate breakthroughs in understanding of brain structure and function to transform the patient journey for people with neurological diseases. She also brings extensive international collaboration with world-leading experts at Cambridge University, University College London, the University of Toronto, the Institute of Neuroscience – Alicante, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Maynooth University. Prof. Colin Doherty, head of the School of Medicine in Trinity and a Principal Investigator with FutureNeuro said: "I have known Denise for some time and have marvelled at the quality of her research into one of the great and challenging areas of medical science. We are delighted that she will be leading a team here in Trinity while retaining her links with Queen's, strengthening all-island collaboration in neuroimmunology and creating exciting new opportunities across the wider FutureNeuro research network." See more stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find...

At a recent MCP developer summit, The New Stack spoke with Till Döhmen, AI lead atMotherDuck, about the company's growing role in the evolving DuckDB ecosystem. Backed by investors includingTomasz Tunguz, MotherDuck is commercializing the open-source analytical databaseDuckDBwhile also expanding how employees interact with data through AI agents rather than traditional dashboards. Döhmen emphasized the company's close collaboration withDuckDB FoundationandDuckDB Labs. Because MotherDuck operates what he described as the world's largest fleet of DuckDB databases, the startup regularly pushes the database to its limits and feeds insights back to the core maintainers. Rather than forking DuckDB to create proprietary advantages, MotherDuck instead extends the platform through its existing architecture while contributing core improvements upstream when needed. The conversation highlighted the delicate but productive relationship between venture-backed companies and the open-source projects they commercialize, positioning MotherDuck as another example of startups driving both OSS adoption and strong business growth simultaneously. Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in DuckDB: DuckDB: Query Processing Is King DuckDB: In-Process Python Analytics for Not-Quite-Big Data Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.

The show starts off a little different as usual. I go straight to commercial. When I come back, I begin with the news on a BIG XII player and bid to make a come back. Way is this so hard for the schools to accept when one of their knuckle heads screw up. Then some light hits on what was the big news out of the B1G meetings last week. Then I hit with news coming out of the SEC meetings this week. Also, the one topic they have magically gone silent on. The topic of the day starts off with a story from the NFL and how the action of one it's players has maybe split up a locker room before the season. Then I discuss why the much sought after relief of the SCORE ACT was never voted on.  Which leads me to talk about a heavy ask by the NAACP to their in this country. It's a heavy one and it will place a lot of pressure on young people as they make the biggest decision o the lives at this point.  I finish the pod by re-visiting the NFL story that I started the heaviness with in this episode. Title Sponsor:  minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor:  www.Linkzart.com www.Jaybeesgloverepair.com #NAACP, #BRENDONSWORSBY, #B1G, #SEC, #RACE, #COACHO, #COLLECTIVEBARGINING, #GAMESCHEDULES    

The award-winning STEM Passport for Inclusion programme is calling on professionals across Ireland to sign up as mentors and support the next generation of STEM talent from under-served backgrounds. The initiative is now expanding its reach and is seeking volunteers to play a vital role in supporting students as they explore education and career pathways in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). By dedicating fifteen hours, across the next 12 months, mentors can provide guidance, share personal and professional experiences, and help students from under-served backgrounds around the city to build the confidence and skills they need to pursue further education and careers in STEM. A short online training session will take place across a number of dates, including the 4th, 9th, and 16th of June, and the 14th of July, equipping new mentors the tools and confidence to get started. While an in-person full day training day will take place on Tuesday July 28 in Microsoft offices in Leopardstown, Co Dublin. Anyone interested in becoming a mentor is encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dAqBVpL2DR. Additional training dates will be scheduled in August. STEM Passport for Inclusion is an initiative led by Prof Katriona O'Sullivan at Maynooth University's National Centre for Inclusive Higher Education. The programme is funded by Research Ireland, the Department of Education and Youth and Microsoft, as well as by many industry and education partners. It aims to tackle persistent inequalities in access to STEM education and career pathways, with particular focus on growing representation of under-served communities. The mentoring programme is designed to be flexible and accessible. All mentoring sessions take place online and are supported by the STEM Passport for Inclusion team, ensuring that volunteers are fully equipped to make the most of the experience. Importantly, mentors do not need to come from a STEM background, or even work in STEM; what matters most is their willingness to listen, support, and encourage the next generation. Professor Katriona O'Sullivan, STEM Passport for Inclusion, emphasised the importance of this work, saying: "Following a busy year for the STEM Passport for Inclusion, we are now focused on building on that momentum and expanding the programme's reach. As we grow the programme across Ireland, we are looking for people who are willing to share their time and perspective. By volunteering as a mentor, individuals can make a meaningful difference, while helping to build a more inclusive and diverse future workforce." About STEM Passport for Inclusion: The award-winning STEM Passport for Inclusion is an initiative led by Prof Katriona O'Sullivan at Maynooth University. Funded by Research Ireland and the Department of Education, as well as lead and founding partner Microsoft Ireland alongside many industry and education partners, STEM Passport creates an innovative pathway for students from under-served backgrounds to third level education by earning a Level 6 STEM qualification, work experience opportunities, and mentoring from inspiring industry role models. See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Solar Ireland is warning that too much clean, renewable energy is being wasted because grid and system development are not keeping pace with record levels of generation, limiting the full benefits solar can deliver for consumers, energy security and affordability. The industry group is speaking out as the current sunny spell delivers exceptional generation across Ireland's solar farms. At 1.30pm yesterday, one third of electricity demand across Ireland was delivered through clean, renewable energy generated at solar farms nationwide, according to Green Collective data. It follows record figures from Sunday afternoon, when these farms were providing almost the same amount of power as imported gas*. CEO of Ronan Power said: "This is a fantastic week for solar in Ireland and shows just how quickly the sector is growing and contributing to our energy system. Ireland's first utility-scale solar farm was only connected to the grid in 2022, and already we are seeing solar provide a significant share of electricity demand. This also highlights an increasingly important challenge. As generation levels continue to rise, parts of the system are struggling to absorb all the clean, renewable energy available, leading to increasing dispatch down and curtailment. Put simply, we sometimes have to turn off renewable generation because the system is not always capable of handling all the clean energy being produced. Grid remains a critical part of the solution, but this is now broader than grid alone. We need to look at the challenge with fresh eyes and focus on system optimisation, using the technology already available and the strong public support behind the energy transition." Power said Ireland now needs to move quickly from planning to implementation: "The investment commitment is there and we welcome that. The priority now is accelerating delivery and ensuring grid infrastructure, system services and operational measures keep pace with renewable deployment. Every unit of renewable electricity we can use helps reduce reliance on imported fuels, improves energy independence and supports consumers at a time when energy costs remain a concern. Solar is increasingly helping reduce Ireland's dependence on imported fossil fuels and creating a more resilient electricity system. Maximising that opportunity is not only a climate priority, it is an affordability priority too." Solar Ireland is calling for accelerated delivery across grid infrastructure, flexibility measures and operational actions to ensure Ireland can fully capture periods of strong renewable generation and maximise the benefits for consumers, businesses and the wider economy. NOTE: *At 2.30pm on Sunday, utility-scale solar contributed a record 37.06% of the fuel demand across the country, just 2% away from the level of imported gas being used in the 24-hour period leading up to Sunday afternoon. According to EirGrid, the total amount of renewable generation from wind and solar exceeded 46%. See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

New research from PayPal reveals that among SMEs surveyed in Ireland who sell online, 44% of sales come from outside Ireland. The findings also point to strong AI adoption, with one in four (25%) of those expanding internationally saying AI tools have made it easier to enter and operate in new markets. This survey commissioned by PayPal among SME owners surveyed in Ireland whose businesses sell online, finds that the majority (51%) are confident about their growth prospects for 2026. Central to this confidence is the rise of social commerce, with 78% reporting that they use social media channels for sales. More than half (56%) of business owners surveyed now feel that social media commerce is more effective than traditional ecommerce platforms for driving sales, while just over one in five (21%) expect it to be the main driver of business growth in the next 12 months. The study reveals that Instagram shopping (52%), YouTube shopping (52%), Facebook shops (51%) and TikTok shops (34%) are the leading social platforms for social commerce sales among Irish SMEs surveyed. According to the research, Irish SMEs are significant adopters of AI technology, with almost 8 in 10 (78%) business owners surveyed currently using AI in either business or customer processes. Driving innovation (62%), reducing finance administration (59%) and driving revenue growth (57%) are cited as the greatest benefits to business operations. Cross-border trade is an important revenue stream for Irish SMEs. Business owners expanding internationally believe it will help them to attract global talent (29%) as well as secure higher revenue/margin opportunities (25%). Among those already selling internationally, 80% expect overseas sales increase in the next 12 months. Digital payments continue to support Irish SMEs, with mobile payment apps generating the largest share of their sales, accounting for almost one-fifth (19%) of transactions on average. Four in ten Irish business owners offer mobile payment apps to customers, while digital wallets are also a popular form of payment among customers (36%). Jonas Breding, General Manager, PayPal Northern Europe comments: "Irish SME owners are operating in fast-moving and competitive environments. From AI adoption and the rise of social commerce to the introduction of new payment methods, business owners are continuously having to evolve to meet changing consumer expectations. The scale of this change also brings real opportunities for Irish businesses. On average, SMEs who sell online are generating 44% of their sale cross-border. "By leveraging digital channels, social commerce and ecommerce technology, we can see that Irish SMEs are well positioned to reach customers across the world. The businesses that will thrive are those that continue to invest in the right tools, removing friction from the customer journey and fully embracing international sales opportunities." See more stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

I have long been inspired and educated by TED Talks. No doubt you have done the same and have your own personal favourites. Today, I wish to introduce you to a new group of inspiring speakers who recently spoke at a TEDx event organised by Trinity Business School in Dublin to celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. Trinity College in 1916 had a vision for Ireland and its people, while bullets and bombs were exploding in the Streets of Dublin and throughout the country. To mark TBS's 100th anniversary, they will create and host many events throughout the year. The theme for this TEDx event was Change101, allowing the speakers to reflect on what will define the next century across society, people and planet. The event was a huge success, with a packed-to-capacity audience, who were greatly appreciative of the speakers' ability to engage, entertain and excite in equal measure. I was very pleased to be chosen to coach and prepare the 14 speakers for TEDx Trinity, an event hosted at Trinity Business School, Dublin, on March 5th. There was a mix of participants, from current students, past graduates and academics. Here are just a few of the attention grabbing titles: Loneliness and Trust in the age of AI When the Law Gets It Wrong Rethinking Jealousy – How others success becomes your own The Chilling Effect of Cultural Silence Why not give yourself some time to learn and grow while being entertained? Click the image below to view each talk and choose your favourite: A good TEDx talk can be a calling card when starting out on a career or seeking advancement in your career. Good Speakers get promoted – I coach people to present on a wide variety of subjects with vastly differing styles as evidenced in these TEDx talks. By Executive Coach Andrew Keogh of Aristo.ie Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Bay Broadcasting has announced the "imminent" rollout of three of its radio stations to DAB, making them available to an estimated 85% of the population. Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin when launched. Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade. It believes the move will significantly increase its reach, with Nova and Sunshine expected to add 2.5m potential listeners and Classic Hits a further 1.2m people. Bay Broadcasting said the rollout gives the group the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. To find out more about this I spoke to Kevin Brannigan the CEO of Bay Broadcasting. Kevin spoke to me about his background, the radio stations Bay Broadcasting owns, Failte DAB Mux2, how technology has changed radio from the 1980's till now, and looking for more Irish talent to present on DAB radio. More about FáilteDAB Mux 2: FáilteDAB Mux 2 is an extended DAB+ trial network that covers approximately 85% of the Irish population. Launched in April 2026, it expands coverage well beyond the original Dublin-centric trial area to include the Midlands, Southeast, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway, and Mayo. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

It's no secret that tech companies have flocked to Florida, particularly in the post-Covid era. And while that's good for business, it also creates challenges. In this download, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez dives into the issues with Terri-Ann Brown, Director of Miami Tech Works, a workforce development initiative that bridges the gap between employers and training providers. 

Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Following last year's success, this year's event is gearing up to host prominent leaders and organizations in the industry, with more opportunities to learn at the heart of Eurasia's key crypto hub. June 2nd-3rd, Istanbul Blockchain Week According to a recent report by Chainalysis, Türkiye leads the Middle East and North Africa's largest cryptocurrency market, recording nearly $200 billion in annual on-chain transactions, almost four times that of the UAE. Challenging economic circumstances have driven substantial adoption of crypto in Türkiye, serving as an economic necessity and a form of investment to navigate financial uncertainties. Against this backdrop of rapid growth, Istanbul Blockchain Week will highlight the city's thriving ecosystem, its evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative projects that are shaping the Web3 revolution locally and globally. Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said: "We are thrilled to return with the fifth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week, aiming to make it even bigger, bolder and more impactful than ever. We look forward to building on last year's success and creating an unforgettable experience where people connect, learn, and shape the future of blockchain together." Bringing the global Web3 community in Istanbul From blockchain and AI experts and thought leaders to influencers and enthusiasts, IBW 2026 is poised to draw thousands of attendees from around the world, leveraging Istanbul's strategic position between the major financial centres of Dubai and London to explore the latest in emerging technologies. The two-day event will host unique fireside chats, thought-provoking panels, insightful discussions, roundtables, and workshops showcasing the hottest topics in Web3, including real world asset tokenization, AI, regulations, privacy and stablecoins. Building on the success of last year's edition, which featured speakers such as Justin Sun Founder of TRON, Ali hsan Güngör, Executive Vice Chairman of Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, Mehmet Çamr, Chairman of OKX TR, Kostas Chalkias, Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer of Mysten Labs, John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, and Aaron Teng, CEO of Igloo Asia (Pudgy Penguins), IBW 2026 is the ideal platform for fostering meaningful connections, partnerships and growth within the crypto and blockchain industry. As the countdown begins, IBW 2026 is set to unveil groundbreaking innovations and hands-on Web3 experiences. Early sponsorship opportunities are now available to gain premium visibility and engagement with a global Web3 audience. This media partnership between Istanbul Blockchain Week and Irish Tech News was facilitated by Iaros Belkin, founder of Belkin Marketing and contributor at Irish Tech News. For more information, visit https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/. About Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) is Türkiye's flagship Web3 conference and expo, bringing together founders, developers, investors, enterprises, creators, and policymakers in the heart of Istanbul. Produced by EAK Digital, IBW showcases the technologies and people shaping crypto, DeFi, AI agents, gaming, and real-world assets. Across recent editions, IBW has welcomed 20,000+ attendees and 500+ speakers from leading protocols, exchanges, and institutions. The program features a main-stage conference, large-scale expo, a KOL Summit, investor roundtables, workshops, and curated networking designed for real deal-flow. To learn more and get IBW tickets, visit https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/tickets/. See more breaking stories, product reviews, and event coverage here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previo...

Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we've consumed either off the cuff or with a specific vague topic in mind…as well as a few off topic tangents that might pop into our heads along the way.This time, Birdman, Ken, and David talk about where our movie love began and where we discovered movies on our TV screens. If it was on the many movie channels some of which don't exist anymore or even the ones that many of you have found your own movie treasures. Jack into our Random access memories here on TWIG! Birdman's Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZxc7kjMinkeasyuIOjIV5_0ckNkQPLw&si=l0ww5u-OkCs-fmIEhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MTXKnG53onMhzqWqpmckUDavid's Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7nJIeTdtCzkTDTo1ync0OSJeWgHl4Lz&si=iOCZ0rHa5yltOj88Show Notes:Our LetterBox Accountshttps://letterboxd.com/birdmantwig/https://letterboxd.com/davidswma/https://letterboxd.com/kenreels/Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netMay 22, 2026

Are you out of contract or looking for a better deal for your mobile phone? If so, there are some great SIM Only deals available in Ireland right now with huge savings to be made over long contract plans. We've teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best SIM Only deals available every month. Check back regularly to stay informed of the latest deals and offers, and visit the Switcher.ie website to order one of these great packages. Best SIM Only Deals Lyca Mobile's National Unlimited Plan is a limited-time offer, available exclusively through Switcher.ie. Sign up now for a monthly top-up of just €10.99 to get 100GB of data, plus unlimited calls and texts. For a limited time, 48 is featuring a special introductory rate on its €12.99 prepay SIM-only plan. New customers can enjoy this plan for just €9.99 per month for the first six months, reverting to the standard €12.99 monthly rate thereafter. This offer, which is available until 31/05/2026, comes packed with 5,000 minutes, 5,000 texts, unlimited 5G data, and a generous 20GB allowance for roaming in the EU and UK. Sky Mobile is offering an Unlimited Plan promotion that lets you freeze your bill for three years. For only €12.99 per month, you get unlimited data, calls, and texts. The price will increase to €15 per month after the initial three-year promotional period. Clear Mobile offers a straightforward, contract-free mobile solution that's both simple and affordable. Their SIM-only plan is available for just €12.99 per month on a flexible 30-day rolling bill-pay contract. This great value includes unlimited data, unlimited calls, and 10,000 texts. Plus, sign up now and your first month is absolutely free! (If you've come across this article after some of these deals may have expired, check out our main SIM Only category page to find the latest offers.) More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

An Irish local gift card provider has achieved prestigious Guaranteed Irish accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to powering local communities. Town & City Gift Cards was awarded the accreditation by Guaranteed Irish in recognition of its work supporting communities across Ireland through its growing network of 16 local gift card programs. The local gift cards are branded to specific Irish towns and cities, and designed to amplify the local offering, drive in-person sales and lock spend into local communities. Town & City Gift Cards can be spent with a wide range of local businesses including shops, restaurants, hotels, attractions, salons and services, including big brands and independent businesses. Delivered by fintech Miconex, over €17.4m in gift card sales was achieved across the Irish Town & City Gift Cards network in 2025, set to drive an estimated 335,000 visits to high streets this year. Town & City Gift Cards are popular for consumer gifts and corporate rewards with an estimated 65% of 2025 sales from organisations purchasing local gift cards for employees. Miconex introduced digital and a dedicated corporate site in 2024 to enable organisations to easily reward their staff with local gift cards. The Guaranteed Irish accreditation for Miconex follows the January 2026 announcement of the Town & City Gift Cards initiative as the recommended local gift card program for Chambers Ireland members. In addition to supporting Irish chambers, local authorities and business improvement districts to deliver local spend for their business communities, the Guaranteed Irish accreditation recognises Miconex's position as a 'shop local' champion in the country. Melissa Cowman, membership manager at Guaranteed Irish, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Miconex as one of the 2,500 businesses licensed as Guaranteed Irish members, recognising its commitment to jobs, community, provenance and sustainability." Colin Munro, CEO of Miconex, said: "It is a proud moment for Miconex to receive this stamp of approval as a Guaranteed Irish business, reflecting the commitment of the Irish Town & City Gift Cards network to make local shopping the first choice, keeping money locked into Irish communities that would otherwise be spent online or outside of the country. Increasingly, organisations across Ireland are looking for a local option to reward their people where their reward spend also benefits the local economy. A Town & City Gift Card is the ultimate 'shop local' gift card, blending unbeatable local choice with unrivalled support for local." Mark Cunningham, business development manager for Miconex Ireland, said: "Guaranteed Irish is the national symbol of trust that helps consumers and businesses choose products and services that are better for their community. Town & City Gift Cards is the leading local gift card provider in Ireland, and becoming a Guaranteed Irish member adds reassurance for our clients, customers and partners that they are choosing a gift card that powers Irish business communities." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

OxygenCare, a leading Irish medical device distributor with over 54 years of experience supporting anaesthesia and critical care, has announced the Irish launch of the GE Carestation 850 Anaesthesia Delivery System at the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (CAI) Annual Congress, held in O'Reilly Hall, UCD. The launch marks a significant milestone in OxygenCare's long-standing partnership with Irish healthcare, reflecting more than five decades of innovation supporting clinicians, from early gas delivery systems to today's connected, data-driven care environments. As the exclusive Irish distributor for GE HealthCare's anaesthesia portfolio, OxygenCare is introducing the GE Carestation 850 as a Digital for Care-ready platform, aligned with the HSE's evolving digital infrastructure, including the One Health Record (National EHR), NIMIS, and future integrated care systems. "The theme of this year's CAI Congress, 'The Evolution of Anaesthesia and Critical Care', perfectly reflects our journey," said Maurice Moran, Managing Director, OxygenCare. "For over 50 years, we have enabled Irish clinicians to deliver safer, more effective care as technology has evolved. The GE Carestation 850 represents the next step: advanced clinical performance combined with seamless digital integration, fully aligned with HSE Digital for Care standards. We are proud to launch it here among the clinicians shaping the future of anaesthesia in Ireland." Designed for Ireland's Digital Healthcare Ecosystem The GE Carestation 850 is built as a fully connected medical device, supporting the transition from paper-based workflows to a data-driven, integrated perioperative environment. Key Digital Features include: Interoperability by Design: Simplifying connections to other medical devices and to hospital networks. Real-time data transmission can be configured to automatically send important physiological, machine and service data to various clients simultaneously. Integrated Care Connectivity: Bi-directional data exchange with Shared Care Record and future Community Care Record. Cybersecurity Framework: Future-ready: Extra computing power to accommodate smart tools and features. AI-Ready Architecture: Supports future decision tools such as predictive alerts and ventilation optimisation. Advanced Clinical Performance The GE Carestation 850 is engineered to support the evolving demands of anaesthesia and critical care: Advanced ventilation modes for both low-flow and high-flow anaesthetic techniques. High-resolution touchscreen interface for intuitive operation and rapid clinical decision-making. Efficient vapouriser and gas management systems. Native integration with anaesthesia information systems and hospital PAS. End-tidal control (Et Control) Automatically adjusts fresh gas flows to maintain EtO2 and EtAA targets. The new GE Carestation 850 is a platform for today and for the future – engineered with digital architecture that supports ongoing software innovations while delivering advanced clinical performance combined with seamless digital integration.The system will be displayed at the CAI Congress, continuing OxygenCare's long-standing commitment to engage directly with Ireland's anaesthesia community. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

JetBrains is positioning itself as the last major independent AI coding-tool vendor in a market increasingly tied to hyperscalers and foundation model labs. Speaking at Google Cloud Next, JetBrains VP of business developmentMikhail Vink argued that competitors such as Microsoft Copilot, Anysphere Cursor, and Windsurfare all tied to either AI labs or cloud providers. By contrast, JetBrains says its independence allows customers to switch freely between models fromOpenAI,Anthropic, andGoogle Cloudwithout being locked into one ecosystem. That flexibility underpins JetBrains' broader AI strategy. Rather than building its own foundation model, the company is focusing on orchestration and governance through JetBrains Central, announced in March as a management layer for AI agents, usage controls, analytics, and consumption-based billing. Vink said the company's profitability, 16 million users, and 300,000 commercial customers from its long-running IDE business have allowed it to remain venture-free and model-neutral. JetBrains argues that as developers increasingly swap between AI models, neutrality may become more valuable than owning the models themselves. Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in AI coding-tools:  JetBrains ‘Agentic' AI Agent Helps Automate Coding Tasks JetBrains: AI agents are about to repeat the cloud ROI crisis  JetBrains names the debt AI agents leave behind Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

Applied Biopharm Consulting Ltd has announced a new research collaboration with the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at the South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, Ireland, to experimentally validate aspects of its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biomolecular research programme. The collaboration is supported through the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher scheme, enabling the company to access specialised laboratory expertise within the university. With strong research activity across pharmaceutical science, biotechnology and applied life sciences and supported by the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway programme PMBRC has developed extensive capabilities in industry-focused research and collaboration with emerging technology companies. Through this collaboration, cell-based studies will be undertaken at SETU to generate experimental data supporting the continued development of Applied Biopharm Consulting's computational viral vector engineering platform. These studies will provide experimental validation to complement the company's computational research activities. Building on its 2024 feasibility study grant and the subsequent Intellectual Property (IP) Start Grant awarded in 2026 under Enterprise Ireland's IP Strategy initiative, Applied Biopharm Consulting continues to expand its internal research and development programme focused on next-generation viral vector engineering. The Innovation Voucher collaboration represents the next step in translating computational research into experimentally validated technologies while supporting the company's ongoing intellectual property strategy. Applied Biopharm Consulting's research programme integrates artificial intelligence, structural bioinformatics and molecular simulation techniques to analyse large datasets of protein structures and explore novel biomolecular interactions. These computational approaches are being applied to explore new strategies for viral vector design relevant to advanced biologics and gene therapy development. Dr. Anthony Newcombe, Managing Director of Applied Biopharm Consulting Ltd, commented: "Establishing a research collaboration with South East Technological University represents an important step in advancing our viral vector engineering programme from computational design toward experimental validation. The Innovation Voucher scheme enables us to access specialised academic expertise and laboratory capabilities that complement our computational research platform." Dr Niall O'Reilly, Centre Director of the PMBRC added: "We are pleased to collaborate with Applied Biopharm Consulting on this research initiative. Partnerships between academia and industry provide valuable opportunities to translate innovative ideas into experimentally validated technologies, and this project highlights how academic research capabilities can support emerging biotechnology innovation. This collaboration also fits well into our current research portfolio in areas such as gene therapy and biomedical science" The collaboration represents the next stage in Applied Biopharm Consulting's internal research and development (R&D) programme, which combines computational biologics research with experimental validation and intellectual property development. Alongside its research activities, Applied Biopharm Consulting continues to support global biopharmaceutical companies in GMP compliance, Regulatory CMC, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Quality Assurance and technology transfer. By integrating extensive regulatory and manufacturing expertise with next-generation biologics engineering capabilities, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of advanced therapy development and biologics innovation. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episod...

Drones, robotics, entrepreneurship… and near death experiences? This week on Ouzo Talk Podcast, Tom and Nick sit down with Paris Cockinos, the founder of Sphere, for a conversation that goes from cutting-edge technology to some truly unbelievable life stories. Paris shares how he turned a small startup idea into a boundary-pushing drone and robotics company working with major names like Rio Tinto, BHP and Sydney Water, while also opening up about the risks, pressure, and chaos that come with building a business from the ground up. The conversation dives into innovation, aviation, surviving close calls, and what really drives someone to keep pushing boundaries. This one is insightful, funny, intense and at times... completely unexpected.Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors who helped make this episode possible!Pryor Tzannes & Wallis: https://ptwlaw.com.au/The Greek Providore: https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send us Fan Mail Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! Talking Season has stated in College sports. Conference leaders are meeting led by the ACC this pass. This episode has to do with what they are saying and doing. The ACC batted lead off for this new season, find out what the biggest thing to come out their meetings. Congress is talking and maybe getting closer to passing bills. I let you in what's going on on Capitol Hill. Lane Kiffin tried to do some explaining and as usual, ole Lane put his foot in mouth. I explain what he said , where he said it and why he he thought needed to speak. This topic moved me to give  some insights on a greater topic, broached by Lane. Lastly, I cut a vain open and do the Un-Minnesota thing. I spoke ill of the "Minnesota Way''. Find out when I was taught to do it and why we do it at the University of Minnesota. I discuss why continuing to do so on the campus of the U. of MN. is killing the athletic dept or at least dooming it to mediocre life in college athletics. TITLE SPONSOR: minnesotapersonalinjury.com SPONSOR: www.Linzart.com www.jaybeesgloverepair.com   #LANEKIFFIN, #UOFMNSPORTS, #SCOREACT, #REBELS, #GOPHERSPORTS, #COLLEGESPORTS, #ACCCONFERENCE, #TALKINGSEASON 

In Season 15 episode 3, Charles Suggs sits down with Greg Medland, aka “The Elixir Fixer,” to talk about the current state of hiring and the software jobs market in 2026.   Greg shares what he's seeing from both sides of the hiring process as an Elixir-focused recruiter, from shifting company expectations to the growing importance of specialization, communication skills, and real-world product thinking. We discuss how the market has changed since the 2021–2022 hiring boom, why things feel more uncertain today, and how developers are adapting to a slower, more competitive landscape.   The conversation also explores how AI is affecting hiring workflows, résumé quality, technical interviews, and even the rise of fraudulent candidates. Greg explains why human relationships and reputation still matter more than ever, especially in smaller ecosystems like Elixir where community connections carry real weight.   Along the way, we talk about what junior developers are up against, why senior engineers with domain expertise continue to stand out, and what developers can do to position themselves more effectively in today's market. Greg shares practical advice for building a sustainable career, developing a clear professional identity, and navigating a rapidly changing industry.   Topics discussed in this episode: The current state of the Elixir job market Hiring trends and market shifts since 2021–2022 How AI is changing hiring and recruiting workflows Fraudulent candidates and AI-generated résumés Domain expertise vs. generalist engineering skills Product thinking and customer-focused development What companies are looking for in 2026 Junior developer challenges in the current market Why senior specialists remain in demand Networking and relationship-building in tech Open source contributions and visibility in the Elixir community Standing out in a crowded hiring environment Résumé quality and application strategies The role of personal branding for developers Remote work trends and geographic hiring patterns Technical interview expectations and evaluation changes Startup vs. enterprise hiring differences Human connection in an increasingly automated industry Career resilience and long-term positioning Building a sustainable software engineering career   Links mentioned: Socially Responsible Recruitment https://sr2rec.com/en/ Greg's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elixirfixer/ Greg's email address: greg@sr2rec.com

Sorg is on the road in Michigan for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1004, joined by Rizz, Mad Mike, and Producer Missy for a chaotic week in pro wrestling. The crew breaks down WWE Backlash, Asuka's possible farewell, Danhausen and Minihausen's breakout WWE moment, Lil Yachty's surprisingly great wrestling energy, the John Cena Classic announcement, WWE/TKO roster cuts, creator reaction-stream takedowns, and AEW's golf course wrestling experiment with Darby Allin and PAC.

At Google Cloud Next 2026, Fivetran Chief Product Officer Anjan Kundavaram argued that enterprise data systems are unprepared for the scale of AI-driven analytics. Unlike humans, AI agents can generate exponentially more queries, often routing them through the same expensive compute infrastructure. Kundavaram compared it to “using a Lamborghini to mow the lawn.” To address this, Fivetran introduced its “Open Data Infrastructure” vision and a benchmark designed to expose hidden AI workload costs in closed ecosystems. Kundavaram said agents can optimize for cost instead of speed, choosing cheaper compute engines when appropriate — but only in open architectures with multiple options. Closed systems force every query through high-cost paths. He also warned that fragmented data and weak context create a “triple whammy” of poor AI responses, soaring analytics bills, and wasted compute. While many organizations respond by tightening controls, Kundavaram argued the better path is investing in open infrastructure, interoperability, and strong semantic data practices before AI costs spiral further.   Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in enterprise data systems:  Enterprise AI Success Demands Real-Time Data Platforms AI Agents Are Morphing Into the 'Enterprise Operating System' Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

Sorg is on the road in Michigan for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1004, joined by Rizz, Mad Mike, and Producer Missy for a chaotic week in pro wrestling. The crew breaks down WWE Backlash, Asuka's possible farewell, Danhausen and Minihausen's breakout WWE moment, Lil Yachty's surprisingly great wrestling energy, the John Cena Classic announcement, WWE/TKO roster cuts, creator reaction-stream takedowns, and AEW's golf course wrestling experiment with Darby Allin and PAC.

At Google Cloud Next 2026, Finout co-founder and CEO Roi Ravhon and Google Cloud FinOps lead Pathik Sharma discussed how FinOps is rapidly evolving for the AI era. Ravhon argued that while cloud FinOps had a decade to mature, AI economics are forcing the industry to adapt within a year. Unlike traditional cloud workloads, AI costs are unpredictable because token usage varies even for identical prompts, while advanced reasoning models consume significantly more tokens despite falling prices. Both emphasized that effective AI FinOps requires intelligent orchestration, routing workloads to the cheapest capable models instead of defaulting to expensive frontier models. Sharma noted that AI costs extend beyond APIs to GPUs, storage, training, and organizational adoption. They also cautioned against relying solely on LLMs for operational automation. Deterministic systems, observability metrics, and human approvals remain essential guardrails. Ultimately, both stressed that FinOps is primarily an organizational and cultural discipline, recommending newcomers start with the FinOps Foundation before investing in tools. Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in FinOps:  Why FinOps Isn't About Saving Money  FinOps Foundation's FOCUS 1.2 Expands to SaaS, PaaS  Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.   

It was alumni week for me at the athletic dept. As I attended a gathering of former Gopher Employees. A couple of days later attended alumni day of Gopher Baseball. I start this episode off with a salute former Gopher's Softball coach Piper Ritter, who was relieved of her duties on Friday. I then called for the firing of Present Gopher A.D. Mark Coyle and my reasoning for his dis-missle.  I move onto Purposed rule changes by leaders of college athletics. No more waiting for FCS to FBS schools. The school President's got together to put pen to paper and you need to hear some of their ideas.  The word is out on how much the revenue stream produced in 2024-25 and how was the money split up.  They finally did it after much discussion and fix something that was not broken. Find out who they are and what they tried to make better.  Lasty, I interviewed some form Gopher Athletic department staffers and listen to their thoughts on the mess that is today college sports. Title Sponsor: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor: www.linkzart.com www.jaybeesgloverepair.com #COLLEGESPORTS, FCSTOFBS, #PIPERRITTER, #MARKCOYLE, #COLLEGEPRESIDENTS, #B1GMONEY, #NCAARULES

Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we've consumed either off the cuff or with a specific vague topic in mind…as well as a few off topic tangents that might pop into our heads along the way.This time, the full crew does a little classic social media style exercise. We each spelled our name using movie titles. Each of us chose some very interesting picks as we went through our imaginary rolodex of films we have seen over our years to give you a nice selection of features to go check out. Jack into our Random access memories here on TWIG! Birdman's Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZxc7kjMinkeasyuIOjIV5_0ckNkQPLw&si=l0ww5u-OkCs-fmIEhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MTXKnG53onMhzqWqpmckUDavid's Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7nJIeTdtCzkTDTo1ync0OSJeWgHl4Lz&si=iOCZ0rHa5yltOj88Show Notes:Our LetterBox Accountshttps://letterboxd.com/birdmantwig/https://letterboxd.com/davidswma/https://letterboxd.com/kenreels/Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netMay 8, 2026

In Season 15 episode 2, Elixir Wizards Sundi Myint and Charles Suggs chat with Micah Cooper to talk about distributed systems, data replication, and what it actually looks like to build these ideas in Elixir.   Micah shares his journey from Ruby to Elixir and walks us through Visor, a library he's building based on the Viewstamps replication algorithm. Inspired by systems like TigerBeetle, Visor explores how you can replicate state across nodes using GenServers, giving you fault tolerance and recovery without relying entirely on traditional database patterns.   We talk about the difference between distributed systems and data replication, where things tend to get misunderstood, and what changes when you start thinking about state this way. The conversation also touches on event sourcing, tradeoffs in system design, and how Elixir's distributed model makes some of these concepts more approachable than you might expect.   Along the way, we talk about building for curiosity, experimenting with new ideas, and how projects like this push the ecosystem forward.   Topics discussed in this episode: Building Visor and working with the Viewstamps replication model Replicating GenServer state across nodes Distributed systems vs. data replication Lessons from TigerBeetle and financial system design Event sourcing challenges and tradeoffs Rethinking database-first architectures Snapshotting, recovery, and fault tolerance The role of Elixir's distributed model Experimentation, learning, and building for curiosity   Links mentioned: Micah's GitHub https://github.com/mrmicahcooper Micah's GitLab https://gitlab.com/mrmicahcooper The Visor repository: https://gitlab.com/mrmicahcooper/visor Visor Hex Package https://hex.pm/packages/visor Ruby on Rails https://rubyonrails.org/ Phoenix LiveView Framework https://www.phoenixframework.org/ Zig Programming Language https://ziglang.org/ TigerBeetle https://tigerbeetle.com/ TigerBeetle internal docs https://github.com/tigerbeetle/tigerbeetle/tree/main/docs/internals The BEAM https://www.erlang-solutions.com/blog/the-beam-erlangs-virtual-machine/ GenServer https://hexdocs.pm/elixir/GenServer.html Apache Kafka https://github.com/apache/kafka RabbitMQ https://www.rabbitmq.com/ Redpanda https://www.redpanda.com/ SQL https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/structured-query-language Kubernetes https://kubernetes.io/ YAML https://yaml.org/ Nomad Workload Orchestrator https://developer.hashicorp.com/nomad Flutter https://flutter.dev/ Commanded https://hexdocs.pm/commanded/Commanded.html Go Programming Language https://go.dev/ Clojure Programming Language https://clojure.org/ Nebulex https://hexdocs.pm/nebulex/Nebulex.html Mnesia https://www.erlang.org/doc/apps/mnesia/mnesia.html Cachex https://hexdocs.pm/cachex/Cachex.html libgraph https://hexdocs.pm/libgraph/Graph.html Horde https://hexdocs.pm/horde/Horde.Registry.html NocFree split keyboard https://www.nocfree.com/ Micah's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-cooper-4a737560/ 

Managing Kubernetes at fleet scale introduces significant complexity, especially as organizations expand from a few clusters to hundreds or thousands across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. While GitOps remains the dominant model for declarative management, its traditional one-to-one repository-to-cluster approach struggles to handle multi-cluster realities such as global traffic routing, shared secrets, and unified observability. AsStephane Erbrech, Principal Software Engineer at Microsoftexplains, the challenge shifts from deployment to governance—maintaining consistency, security, and compliance across a vast distributed system without manual intervention. This need is amplified by the rise of AI workloads at the edge, where inference is increasingly decentralized. To address these challenges,Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Fleet Managerenables coordinated, staged rollouts across clusters, allowing teams to validate updates in lower-risk environments before production. Supporting this,Cilium Cluster Meshprovides seamless cross-cluster connectivity, enabling workload mobility and efficient resource use, especially for scarce GPU capacity. Together, these tools help modern platform teams manage lifecycle, networking, and orchestration at scale.  Learn more from The New Stack around managing Kubernetes at fleet scale:  KubeFleet: The Future of Multicluster Kubernetes App Management Why Microsoft is betting on temporary identities to stop autonomous agents from going rogue Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

Sorg, Katie, and Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 778 with Apple Silicon Mac tips, Katie's hands-on thoughts on the MacBook Neo, Fortnite's Star Wars takeover, robot companions from the creator of Roomba, AI in wrestling promos, GameStop's rumored eBay bid, and a spotlight on skyscraper engineering pioneer Fazlur Khan for AAPI Month. Plus: Pittsburgh Marathon stories, Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook talk, Chachi's Video Game Minute, and why Fortnite might secretly be every game now. Support AwesomeCast at patreon.com/awesomecast.

In this episode ofThe New Stack Makers, Matthew O'Riordan, CEO of Ably, explains how infrastructure originally built for human collaboration is now well-suited for long-running AI agents. While Ably initially resisted positioning itself as an AI company, the rise of agents that reason, call tools, and operate over extended periods revealed a natural fit for its real-time communication platform. O'Riordan highlights the limitations of HTTP for these use cases. While effective for short, request-response interactions, HTTP struggles with persistent, stateful experiences—such as handling dropped connections, multi-device usage, or mid-task interruptions. To address this, a new “durable session” layer is emerging, enabling continuous synchronization between agents and users through shared state, presence, and recovery mechanisms. Ably's solution, AI Transport, augments existing architectures by keeping HTTP for requests while shifting responses to durable sessions. Features like mutable message streams and “live objects” allow seamless reconnection and collaboration. The goal is to provide a drop-in layer that developers can adopt without rethinking their stack—moving beyond traditional pub/sub models. Learn more from The New Stack around Ably and AI Transport:  How MCP Uses Streamable HTTP for Real-Time AI Tool Interaction Ably Touts Real-Time Starter Kits for Vercel and Netlify AI Agents Need Help. Here's 4 Ways To Ship Software Reliably Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

Agentic AI is advancing rapidly, with open-source projects racing to keep pace with real-world deployment. To accelerate progress, the Linux Foundation consolidated key technologies—Model Context Protocol (MCP), Goose, and AGENTS.md—under the newly formed Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) in late 2025. At the MCP Dev Summit in New York City, Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin and newly appointed AAIF executive director Mazin Gilbert discussed this transition. Zemlin explained that leading both organizations was unsustainable, prompting a careful search for a leader with both technical expertise and collaborative leadership skills. Gilbert now takes on the challenge of guiding AAIF as it shapes the emerging agentic AI ecosystem. While the foundation currently oversees three projects, its broader mission involves defining the future architecture of agent-driven systems—deciding what to build, when, and why. These decisions will influence the trajectory of open-source AI development. The conversation also highlights the importance of open collaboration, funding dynamics, and early adopters in shaping the agentic stack's evolution.   Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in open-source projects and The Linux Foundation:  Anthropic Donates the MCP Protocol to the Agentic AI Foundation SAFE-MCP, a Community-Built Framework for AI Agent Security Google Donates the Agent2Agent Protocol to the Linux Foundation Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Meta using AI to spot underage users, robot pets, Coinbase layoffs, latest AI photo trend, and Ask.com shutting down after 30 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kubernetes is rapidly emerging as the de facto operating system for AI, with two-thirds of organizations using it for generative AI inference and 82% adopting it in production. Its ecosystem — including tools like Kubeflow — enables organizations to build, scale, and retain control of AI systems through open, community-driven infrastructure. Bob Killen of CNCF and Liam Bollmann-Dodd of SlashData shared insights from recent reports showing that AI success still hinges on strong engineering fundamentals—especially internal developer platforms and overall developer experience. While AI-generated code accelerates development, it shifts bottlenecks to DevOps, reliability, and security, increasing operational complexity. As a result, operator experience and well-defined guardrails have become critical to safely scaling AI. These controls help constrain both human and AI developers, reducing risk while enabling speed. At the same time, organizations are evolving team structures, expanding platform engineering groups to support internal users more effectively. Despite growing complexity, the core lesson remains consistent: open source innovation thrives on people, processes, and collaboration as much as on technology itself. Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in Kubernetes and its emergence as an operating system for AI:  Kubernetes and AI: Are They a Fit? How AI Is Pushing Kubernetes Storage Beyond Its Limits Kubernetes and AI Are Shaping the Next Generation of Platforms Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

This episode touches different ports of the world of college sports. First I stop at the port of the college football playoffs. The leaders of CFB are doing there thang I inform you of what these clowns are up to.  I move on to the port of the NFL draft, I discuss the draft of 2026 in Pittsburgh. My comments are brief and informative.  Full stream ahead to the port of young man tossing his life away betting on sports as a college highly paid quarterback. Find out his options and how the NCAA feels about the situation. Can he come back to his school or does he have to move. Lastly, I dock at the port of cash grabs. One is a conference that is grabbing a bag to compete with the P2. Being the first to wade in the water of selling their souls in new way in college sports. Their members  can opt  in or opt out to whole lot money. Find out what this conference is doing and what baggage comes with this bag grab. Plus, the big news of week is blowing like a sea breeze. The Tournament is going is blowing in wind or blowing up. Your favorite  college tournament is getting a new make over.  Cash is the answer  and what is the question?  Why are they risking top jewel to for more bobbles.  Title Sponsor: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor: www.linkzart.com www.jaybeesgloverepair.com #BRENDONSORSBY, #NCCATOURMANMENT, #BETTING, #GAMBLING, #TEXASTECH, #BIGXII, #BIGREDCAPITOL, #PRIVATECAPITOL, #CFP            

Thanks for listening to Episode #73 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. This episode dives into the latest updates across Google Workspace, AI-powered creativity tools, and a critical reflection on professional development in education.We kick things off with exciting advancements in Google Vids, now featuring custom music generation powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro—making it easier than ever to create polished, original video content. Creators can now also export Google Vids directly to YouTube, streamlining the production process from creation to publishing.On the AI front, Google continues to expand both access and functionality. The Gemini app is now available on Mac, while NotebookLM receives major upgrades for Education Plus and Teaching & Learning users—enhancing research, synthesis, and classroom application. Users can also generate longer musical tracks within Gemini, opening new possibilities for creative projects.A key part of the conversation focused on Gems—custom AI assistants—and how to set them up for success. The discussion highlighted the importance of clear prompting, defining specific roles or outcomes, and designing Gems with intentional structure so they are actually useful in classroom and professional workflows—not just novelty tools.In communication updates, Google Meet is now available through Apple CarPlay, increasing flexibility for users on the go.The episode wraps with a thought-provoking segment from Matt M, exploring why traditional tech professional development often falls short—and how to redesign PD to be more meaningful, relevant, and actionable for educators.AI-powered creativity tools (like Google Vids + Lyria) are becoming more practical and classroom-readyGemini and NotebookLM updates continue to expand research and productivity capabilitiesWell-designed Gems = better outcomes → clarity, purpose, and structure matterSeamless workflows are improving (Vids to YouTube, Meet on CarPlay)Effective tech PD must prioritize real-world application, teacher voice, and sustainability⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

Fagan Afandiyev — Elite Cybersecurity Competitor and Legendary Whitehatter No Password Required: Breakout Room: Episode 1 — Fagan Afandiyev Fagan Afandiyev is a cybersecurity student at the University of South Florida and a member of the CyberHerd competition team, known for his strategic mindset and passion for solving complex challenges. From competing in international robotics competitions to discovering cybersecurity through hands-on platforms, Fagan has built his skills through curiosity, persistence, and a love for problem solving. Fagan shares how competitions, community, and continuous learning shaped his journey into cybersecurity. He walks through his growth within USF's cyber community, and how that led to a penetration testing internship at Microsoft. He also offers insight into the mindset needed to succeed in cybersecurity, encouraging others to embrace challenges, learn through failure, and find enjoyment in the process. Follow Fagan on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fagan-afandi/ Presented by ThreatLocker Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Passion 3:02   Journey to Cyber Herd and University Life 06:12 Internship at Microsoft and Career Aspirations 08:59 Hackathon Experience and Community Engagement 12:39 Behind the Scenes of Cyber Competitions 14:30  Overcoming Challenges in Cyber Competitions 18:00 Gratitude and Mentorship in Cybersecurity