All Things Techie Podcast

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 156

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 155 At IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Justin Dawson sits down with Tim Albright from AV Nation to examine the technologies reshaping broadcast and AV. They discuss the shift from hardware boxes to software-based workflows, the practical trade-offs of cloud services, and AI’s role as a creative tool, including the ethical line between augmentation and stealing someone’s...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 154  Signal Shift: Helping Young People Break Into Media and Broadcast Recorded at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Episode 154 features a conversation with Rose about Signal Shift, a new magazine focused on helping under-30s break into media and broadcasting. Listen or watch to hear about: The barriers facing young people entering the broadcast industry.  The reality of...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 153

On this episode of All Things TechIE, Justin Dawson examines Meta’s $18 billion US settlement over allegations that its platforms were designed to be dangerously addictive to teenagers. The agreement introduces default screen-time limits, school and night modes, hidden likes, restrictions on beauty filters, and an AI age-assurance system that raises difficult questions about children’s data and pr...

## 🚦 Episode 151 of the All Things TechIE Podcast: A Must-Watch for Anyone Who Cares About Technology, Safety, and Society In this powerful episode, we dive headfirst into some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of technology and public life: - **Tragedy & Reckoning:** We unpack the devastating wrong-way motorway crash in Kildare, tracing the links between social media-fueled joy...

In this landmark 150th episode of the All Things Techie Podcast Justin explores:  Critical shifts across the global technology landscape, starting with WhatsApp’s transition to usernames  to enhance privacy.  The broadcast addresses a significant warning for the Irish workforce, noting that artificial intelligence is expected to fundamentally transform nearly two-thirds of domestic jobs, necessita...

From groundbreaking AI and audio innovation to the tech powering the World Cup, Episode 149 is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone passionate about technology’s future! 🔹 Discover the latest from Infocomm and the Dublin Tech Summit 🔹 Dive into the next generation of accessible audio and live events 🔹 Explore the future of creative rights and AI-driven music provenance 🔹 Get an excl...

In episode 148 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawson welcomes industry veteran Tim Albright, founder of AV Nation Media, for an in-depth conversation about failure, growth, and resilience. The discussion centers around Tim Albright’s new book, Building on Ashes: A Practical Framework for Overcoming Failure , which provides a structured approach to turning setbacks into stepping stones fo...

Join Justin Dawson as he takes you front and centre to Dublin Tech Week, the 10th anniversary Dublin Tech Summit, and the fringe events fueling innovation across Ireland. From live event breakdowns to exclusive insider info, you’ll hear what’s shaping the future of AI, startups, and grassroots tech. Listen in as Justin Dawson interviews Michael Dowling from Dublin City University, whose company Na...

This week, Justin Dawson dives deep into two major stories shaking up the tech world: Meta is cutting 10% of its global workforce, halting 6,000 open positions, and shifting aggressive investment into AI. What does this mean for tech jobs in Ireland and worldwide? How is AI reshaping the workforce? Justin Dawson unpacks the numbers, the human impact, and the tough questions about our future of wor...

In Episode 145, host Justin Dawson dives into trending tech stories and insightful interviews: Apple Turns 50 : Reflecting on half a century of innovation. Robotic Lawnmowers vs. Wildlife : A revealing look at how smart lawn tech is endangering European hedgehogs, and what’s being done about it. Titanic Drone Show : 950 drones recreate the Titanic at true-to-scale in Belfast—tech and history fuse...

Dive into episode 144 of the All Things TechIE Podcast! Justin Dawson explores the latest in immersive AV tech at EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum, unpacks major legal rulings around social media addiction, investigates smart meter glitches hitting Irish homes, and reveals unbelievable stories of workplace theft including the Royal Albert Hall microphone heist!

In Episode 143 of All Things TechIE Podcast, hear Justin's crazy firsthand experience trying to get an airline baggage refund on X (Twitter), only to be swarmed by fake customer support accounts. We even play a live recorded confrontation with one of the scammers!  Discover how a developer used AI to reverse-engineer a private API and hack into 7,000 DJI robot vacuums across 24 countries, accessin...

Recorded directly from the vibrant floor of the Fira at ISE 2026 in Barcelona we bring you Episode 142 of the All Things TechIE Podcast Join Justin Dawson as he chats with the inspiring Angelica Georges, a tech-focused content creator with over a million Instagram followers. Angelica Georges shares her journey from relatable student content during COVID to thriving in the tech space on Instagram a...

If you're passionate about AV, broadcast, collaboration tech, or just fascinated by the future of digital spaces, you need to check out episode 141 of the All Things TechIE Podcast! Recorded live at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. This episode features Simon Lang from CT Ireland alongside host Justin Dawson.  * Get first-hand impressions and insights on the hottest trends, products, and innovations from th...

Ready to catch the pulse of innovation straight from the show floor of ISE 2026?  Tune in to Episode 140 of All Things TechIE Podcast with Justin Dawson and industry expert David Danto  as they dive into the game-changing trends, surprising launches, and real-world insights shaping the future of AV and collaboration tech. Hear about the boldest moves from Microsoft and Shure, next-gen audio/video...

Are you curious about the future of smart home tech, digital privacy, and the big debate around social media addiction? This week’s episode of All Things Techie Podcast is a must-listen! In episode 139 Justin welcomes his wife, Lady Jennifer for a hands-on and refreshingly fun review of two of the quirkiest tech products from CES 2026, plus a deep dive into the pressing issues that are shaping our...

On Episode 138 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, recorded live from the vibrant Midwich US AV on Air studio at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026,Justin Dawson sat down with Lewis Shevelan from King's College London and Greg Jeffreys to unpack the groundbreaking journey toward a new accessibility standard for higher education AV. Hear firsthand how industry leaders are collaborating to shape an...

Join Justin Dawson as he explores two packed days at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with in-depth coverage from the Venetian Expo and Eureka Park —showcasing groundbreaking startups and experiences—and then heads back on Thursday to the iconic Las Vegas Convention Centre for even more industry-leading tech action. Episode highlights include hands-on demos or interviews from top companies and products such...

In this action-packed episode 135 of All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawsontakes listeners on an immersive journey through the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. From the bustling floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Justin provides firsthand insights into the latest innovations in consumer tech. Key highlights include: - A close look at next-generation drones, featuring th...

Ready for a front-row seat at the world’s biggest consumer tech show?  In this episode, Justin Dawson takes you right onto the dazzling floors of the Consumer Electronic Show,  CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest innovations before they've even hit the market. From incredible smart home tech, AI-driven gadgets, and next-gen accessibility solutions, to the LEGO Group’s bold leap into tech-...

Dive into Episode 133 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, where Justin Dawson sits down with Jack Walters, co-founder and CEO of Hapware. Discover how Hapware’s revolutionary All Eye wristband is transforming social interactions for people who are blind and neurodiverse—using haptic vibrations to make nonverbal cues accessible, intuitive, and real-time! Find all our CES 2026 coverage at www. AllThin...

In episode 132 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawson kicks off the new year with an energetic lead-up to CES 2026—the world’s premier Consumer Electronics Show.  This pre-show episode features a deep dive into what’s new and exciting in age tech, smart health solutions, and the future of aging at home. Justin is joined by Amelia Hay , VP of Startup Programming and Investments for the Age...

Curious about AI in the confessional booth? Wondering how social media bans for kids are shaping up around the world? Dive into episode 131 of the All Things TechIE Podcast with Justin Dawson In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking “AI Jesus” experiment in Switzerland, the latest on child online safety (including Australia and Denmark's controversial social media bans), the real risks of sh...