This week, Google’s AI goes out-of-control and they could be forced to sell their browser. But who would or could buy Chrome? There is also tech sabotage on the high seas, shocking numbers out from Apple TV plus details on next week's Tech Central Webinar keeping you ahead of the curve on regulatory DORA & NIS2 compliance. Register free now at webi…

Futurist and CEO of The Futures Agency Gerd Leonhart gives a fascinating insight into why we must reinvent education in the age of AI. In the news, we lead with the volatile crypto market and how Trump’s new government is driving it. We also look at Elon Musk’s new role in that government and what his influence could mean for tech policy. Plus we h…

President-elect Trump has his own NFTs, his own social network and is deep into crypto. Is this all good for the tech sector as he prepares a return to the White House? We discuss this and chat with former Chief Technology Innovation Officer with Accenture Paul Daugherty about how AI can give us superpowers and what organisations should do to get a…

This week, dive into a whirlwind of tech with Apple’s latest M4-powered Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. We question if smaller, faster, AI-boosted devices are really game-changers or just Apple’s spin? Also brace yourself for Russia’s wild $110 trillion “fine” for YouTube, AI’s impact on the music industry—artists from Black Pink to Kendrick Lamar…

We look at the refurbed tech market which is bigger than you think in Ireland. We also ask if Ireland’s new Online Content Rules could bring about the end adult content in Europe. Plus we have more AI agents to scare you with and artists say NO to using their work as training data. Also, in a brilliant preview of Beta Festival, our guests are artis…

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

This week we find out just how far behind Ireland is in electric vehicle adoption, Google gets slammed for being like Apple, and a new wave of AI assistants is upon us. Also Fidelity Investments’ Aaron Smith talks about an innovative approach to start-ups being worked on in association with Dogpatch Labs. —----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spoti…

This week we find out how much time Irish people spend online, Apple backs away from OpenAI and Microsoft releases it’s latest Windows. Also DCU’s Kieran Mahon reveals a dual purpose project that makes going to college less intimidating and serves as a test bed for smart cities. —----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https…

This week we look at the state of digital transformation in 2024, price increases for YouTube and you’ll never guess who has just joined the Space Race. —----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1037 on Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79…

We’re delighted with how Amazon are about to improve their Irish service but wonder about their remote work policy. We also cover Google’s win against the European Commission, disturbing news about your smartphone (regardless of brand) and we find out more about ‘dead internet theory’. Plus, Niall learns about the latest developments in extended re…

Good news for Apple with new iPhones, AI and AirPods announced on Monday. Bad news losing €13bn in back tax they have to pay to Ireland. But does this mean they’ll leave Ireland? Bad week too for Google but a great week for Huawai who announced a world first tri-phone. We have all the news! Plus we speak with three tech companies taking part in Bor…

We look in detail at the Ticketmaster/Oasis controversy, how ticket sellers started with computers in the 50’s/60’s, and now they influenced everything from airline to hotel and car bookings. Other stories on our tech radar include Musk versus Brazil plus the pro’s and con’s of Trump and Cryptocurrency. BOOK: We recommend ‘Ticket Masters: The Rise …

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has been arrested over the anonymous messaging apps role in ‘facilitating criminal activity’. Is this a case of tackling the messenger but not the message? How is Durov a citizen of four countries including France? Are your Telegram messages as secret as they make out? We have all the answers. We also find out how So…

Google’s new flagship smartphone is leaning into its AI credentials. Has it lived up to its potential? We also explore the impact of Condé Nast embracing AI for content distribution, give you a great story of a man faking his own death to avoid child support payments and the evolving landscape of TV viewing - who wins between broadcast TV and strea…

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

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

This week Facebook admits it’s not the best source for breaking news, the counties getting the most out of our fine weather and how generative AI can be used to bring a personal touch back to banking. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https…

This week Niall and Dusty look at the biggest stories of the week including the fallout from the CrowdStrike debacle, why internet trolls are struggling with Kamala Harris, a sell-off of AI stocks and a possible new design for the next generation of iPhone. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/…

This week, we uncover why Musk is moving X to Texas and how his choice for president could change the face of the entire industry. We’re also shocked by the number of injuries behind Amazon’s Prime Day, the huge drop in TV consumption and wonder would we take six months virus protection for free .. from Russia. All the big tech stories of the week …

Check out Samsung's latest gadgets and AI hype from this weeks Unpacked Event in Paris. Do these pricey new devices actually solve real problems or just empty your wallet?! We look at the EU forcing Apple to open up its payment system and ask is this good for consumers or a security risk? We also have news on smartphone bans in schools. Finally, we…

Packed show for you this week! We share EU concerns about Meta using your data to train AI without your consent, why the impact of AI on climate change shocks us and we consider Revolut's venture into mortgages. We also have some leaks about next week’s Samsung Unpacked event, touch on Tesla's recent success and mark the passing of WordPerfect's co…

Cyber psychologist Ruth Guest hits home with some great points on limiting kids exposure to the internet, FOMO, smartphone bans and more. We cover the EU's potential ¢40bn action against Apple and deliver some good news for accessing their self-repair diagnostic tool in Ireland. Plus, with the release of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, we als…

This week Niall and Dusty pour over the announcements at WWDC this week. We also talk with an panel of IT apprentices working with FIT. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIreland RSS - https://f…

This week we look at why Intel is selling a share in it’s Leixlip plant, the cancelled moon trip and Humane looks for a buyer. Plus a fascinating conversation on generative AI with Accenture Head of Technology Austin Boyle. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5v…

Between OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, the EU, Coimisiún na Meán - everyone has a stake in how AI is managed. Who should you trust to help keep your job, your kids safe and everyone away from misinformation? We also find out how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up the diagnosis of age-related vision impairment with Dr Tiernán Keenan from …

Niall and Dusty happen to be in the market for a new smartphone each! So they’re going to take a quick look at three phones each, from high-end to budget busters, and decide which one they’re going to buy with their own cash! Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Share with a friend. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

It’s been a huge week in tech where OpenAI announced mind blowing upgrades to ChatGPT 4o, only to be immediately followed by Google announcing even more mind blowing upgrades to their AI! We look at the details and wonder if all these upgrades mean we’re also going to face more sophisticated threats to our security than ever before? Ivor Buckley fr…

This week Apple presents a new line of iPads in record time; Amazon promises a website for Ireland but you might be waiting a while for it and we look at what lessons learned from the collapse of non-fungible tokens with Tyler Adams from ITEM Systems. https://www.item.systems/ Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —----- Apple - h…

This week, bad news for Binance, great news for Amazon and the EU vs Meta in election interference. We also see if a spacecraft can get fast enough broadband for Netflix as it flies to Mars. Our guest this week, Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin, Head of the Department of Technology Enhanced Learning at Munster Technological University, chats about how ope…

This week Tesla, Meta and TikTok are in the bad books and Talent Hub’s Ellie Doyle explains what companies can do better in supporting employees with disabilities.Oleh TechCentral.ie

This week we have job cuts at Tesla, Humane’s AI pin fails to live up to the hype and social media comes under pressure for failing to protect children … again. Later, Dimitra Incorporated CEO and founder Jon Trask talks about how farmers can use blockchain to become more profitable. Get Tech Radio every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —-----…

We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including the eclipse, Web Summit's surprising new CEO and can AI teach you Irish? Plus, with lots in the news of city planning with housing and tram lines (particularly in Dublin), we ask if AI is going to dictate how and where we live with Dr Federico Cugurullo from Trinity College Dublin’s Sc…

We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including AI being used in Gaza, a new digital driving licence for Ireland plus how private is incognito mode on your Google browser. Also, our guest interview gets into the challenges facing the new 6G phone network with Professor Marco Ruffini from the Connect Centre.…

For the weekend that’s in it, we’re looking at some of the best tech Easter Eggs and April Fools pranks over the years. We also have the latest news including China Tech vs the rest of the world, new AI guidelines and martyrs at Facebook. Join Dusty with guest reviewer, journalist Jason Walsh, for the best of this weeks tech.…

This week we have a super-star guest interview with Jack McCauley, the co-founder of the Oculus VR Headset. We talk about his role in getting the company off the ground and where it could be going next. Also, the latest stories this week include a mad scientist putting chips in people’s brains, why Apple are not making many friends and the Oscars o…

For an alternative Bank Holiday treat, Niall sits down to talk sci-fi and horror movies with expert and fan Ygraine Bright. They serve up some sublime suggestions outside of your standard AI/Hal900/StarWars fare. Pop out the popcorn and pop up the volume, as we suggest ten brilliant movies you are going to scramble to watch! Remember, if you would …

This week, Apple and Google have been falling over themselves making changes to avoid EU fines … but Apple may be too late! We’re also talking about International Womens Day and women in tech. Plus, our guest will be talking about passport queues and the pros and cons of using AI to make them move faster!…

We explore the shattered dreams of the Apple Car project, share breaking news on cybersecurity breaches at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and dig into a new survey of how 50% of Irish businesses are using AI. We also cover the fallout of the Odysseus moon landing, why we’re surprised at TikTok pulling Universal music from its platform and even …

We’re talking about OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video image generator which may not be as great as they say. In fact, AI has been doing some very strange things lately, with some people calling for a ‘kill switch’ to be baked in. We chat about that, plus a look at what’s just landed on the moon and TikToks restructuring in Ireland. Our guest th…

This week Bitcoin is going to the moon, Dr Who’s Tardis is going to the moon and even ride-share firm Lyft are going to the moon, albeit by accident! We give you all the news. Plus we’re chatting with Gillian Whelan from Emagine about when bank apps go bad! Find out more at https://www.emagine.org/Oleh TechCentral.ie

This week we’re talking about the Apple Vision Pro, some crazy AI stories with the American election and an incredible deep fake scam that netted a quarter of a billion!! Plus our guest, distinguished engineer with Fujitsu Caragh O’Carroll will be filling us in on tech that just can’t seem to get going!…

This week we’re looking at a huge row over music online, AI in web browsers, how Apple are sticking it to the EU & Taylor Swift is sticking it to the US. We also ask will a combo of Spotify and social can carry Ireland’s Eurovision entry to the finals?! Plus, get a great look at the most productive tool you can use on the internet .. as we chat wit…

This week we’re looking at how Microsoft and Apple are battling it out to see who is the richest, Amazon fights the law but will the law win and we have a big birthday to celebrate. We’ll also be taking a look at 15 years worth of cyber security disasters with Brian Honan, cyber security expert and CEO of BH Consulting.…

Samsung have just released their new phone and there is only one word for it … WOW. We give you the full lowdown plus news on Ireland’s new tech revenue stream worth billions and how Apple are making the most of a near plane crash to promote their products. We’re also chatting about the melting together of AI and social media with Maryrose Lyons fr…

This is one of our most popular shows of the entire year where we visit the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin. Every year, we are just stunned by the ideas, the ways of thinking and often the pure genius of teenagers who will become the architects of our tomorrow. Remember, this is where the Collison brothers got the…

A bumper show to celebrate 1,000 episodes covering Irish and international tech hosted by Dusty Rhodes and Niall Kitson! Jump into our special retrospective with old friends including Martha Rotter and Jason Walsh reflecting on how technology has transformed Ireland over the past 18 years. There are also feature interviews with industry luminaries …

We ran over time last week, so this Part 2 of our top tech stories of the year, with the three biggest still to come. And as we know, AI is not top of the list! Who is ?? Press play now for the top three of ‘23. ---- Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the …

Time to look back at how our world has changed in the last twelve months. It’s been a busy year with AI, Ireland in space and Elon Musk dominating the headlines. Amazingly, in our Top 10 Tech stories of the year, AI is NOT at No.1 ! Turn on, tune in and find out who is as look at the Top 10 Tech Stories of ‘23. --- Our show this week is brought to …

Big week for tech news despite it being close to Christmas. Threads has finally arrived in Europe. Could it be the X/Twitter killer? In other news, we find out the most popular searches of the year and delve deeper into what the EU is about to do with AI. Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech team…

This year, we’ve so much swag to talk about, we’ve packing it all into two toy shows! In this second episode, we’re checking out everything from the best new computers to the loudest Bluetooth speakers and everything in between! Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diver…