Tech Radio Ireland

Episode 1124 Samsung’s profit is up but share price is down. We tell you why it’s all part of big changes in the smartphone industry with the upcoming Pixel 11 launch, price increases and new entry-level storage options.  We also look at why businesses are struggling to turn the AI hype into actual profit with our expert guest, Denis Hannigan, AI & Data Lead at Accenture. —-----  Listen to Tec...

Episode 1123 Can you believe a €100k government report on Irish data centres has managed to overlook the one word data centres are famous for! You’ll laugh when you hear it.  We bemoan the shake-up at TikTok who are laying off 300 Dublin jobs with poorly worded corporate slop. Plus we cover the massive crash in Trump's memecoin empire.  With our guest, we find out why extended reality is finally r...

Episode 1122 This week the Irish government is regulating how kids interact with AI. We also untangle the real reason drone delivery service Manna is grounding its Irish operations due to what tech heavyweights call ‘vetocracy’.  Then we have a hugely insightful chat about online misinformation and digital scams with expert and founder of Mindshld AI, Angelika Sharygina. You can see Angelika at ne...

Episode 1121 In a week where the latest Mythos AI model managed a full company network takeover, we hear why AI leaders went to the G7 begging for regulation. Most unusual. We look at the disturbing reasons why.   Plus, we give our verdict on the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film The Social Reckoning, dive into why Anthropic is facing a court case over "tokenmaxxing" usage limits, and look...

Episode 1120 This week, a massive €1 bn tech research centre has been revealed for Ireland. Plus there’s a push for a new official Irish AI Office.  We also break down Apple’s WWDC, including a hint at a foldable iPhone, and we find out why the SpaceX IPO is the tech equivalent of scoring Oasis tickets. We’re also delighted to be joined by author and Tech Humanist Show host Kate O’Neill revealing...

Episode 1119 Niall and Dusty unravel SpaceX’s IPO next Friday, why it matters and what might happen to YOU if it doesn’t meet expectations. TL;DR - a lot more people will get stung than you thought. We find out how Blue Origin’s $1 billion rocket explosion changes the space race and why Irish people are holding onto old smartphones more than most.  Plus, we sit down with a creative technologist An...

Episode 1119 This week a surprise shift in the multi-billion-pound space race as Jeff Bezos beats Elon Musk to the launchpad for the moon. Plus, we break down that incredibly awkward car-crash interview where Bezos tried to defend his stance on taxation. Also, we look at how AI is changing the game for ethical hackers. We hear about Valentina Palmiotti (aka "Chompie"), the top-performing ethical h...

Episode 1117 Some of the biggest structural shifts across the tech landscape have been happening this week. Dive into the details of Meta cutting 20% of its workforce by email, what the severance package actually looks like, and how plummeting morale and sliding compensation packages are changing the game for big tech employees. You also get the standout tech from Google I/O. We filter through the...

Episode 1116 Get the highlights from this year's Tech Excellence Awards in Dublin, including why Rena Maycock of Chirp took home Person of the Year and how the HSE is finally digitising maternal healthcare at scale. Plus, we examine the arrival of the “Googlebook”, new premium hardware featuring the mysterious "G-key" and "Glowbar". We also tackle the sobering news from LinkedIn, where large job c...

Episode 1115 This week a massive showdown in Dublin as Coimisiún na Meán takes on Meta and TikTok over "dark patterns" and manipulative algorithms. Will they test their new powers to see if Meta is intentionally making it difficult for you to switch off their profiling algorithms? We also head to a California courtroom where Elon Musk is trying to claw back $134 billion from OpenAI. With Greg Broc...

Episode 1114 Our feature guest this week is Patrick Masterson, MD of Magnet+, who looks at Ireland’s transition to a fibre-only nation by 2030 and what the death of copper means for your connectivity. Before that, in the news it’s a huge “Big Tech” results week but Dusty fears it could be the beginning of the end. We look at who delivered and who is coasting on hype.  We also focus on the Irish IT...

Episode 1113 It’s the end of an era at Apple as CEO Tim Cook hands over the keys of the kingdom to John Ternus. So, this week is an Apple special looking at; Who is John Ternus? Get to know the man behind Apple Silicon and the modern iPad. We discuss why his hardware-first background signals a shift away from Tim Cook’s supply-chain focus and what that means for future device innovation. The Legac...

Episode 1112 Shoes that are now AI, how your smart TV is spying on you and full movie leak on X are just some of the stories this week. We also look at the push for a definitive "off" switch for Ireland’s legacy copper network. While full fibre reaches new milestones, the transition isn't as simple as swapping a cable; it’s a logistical puzzle involving everything from elderly care panic buttons t...

Episode 1111 Was Artemis II moon mission an anti-climax? While the crew is set to break records for the furthest humans have ever travelled from Earth, it turns out that being a space pioneer isn't all glamour. Between broken toilets and the ultimate "down to Earth" frustration, Outlook failing to sync, we look at the reality of life inside the Orion capsule. Then, we dig into the latest economic...

Episode 1110 A super packed Easter edition diving into the scale of the Artemis moon mission, how it’s dwarfed by AI and what will happen next. There is a slew of other space news this week, including Irish involvement in the ISS and an Aer Lingus collaboration with Starlink. Still at home, we look at the shifting tides of the Irish tech sector. Intel are making a massive move to reclaim its Leixl...

Episode 1109 A heavy hitter this week focusing on a landmark legal ruling that could fundamentally change how apps in your pocket are designed. It’s the Google/Meta "Addictive by Design" verdict. We look at why the jury targeted features like infinite scroll and autoplay and what this means for the future of notifications. We’re also diving into a massive security breakthrough involving the Crimin...

Episode 1108 As the government looks toward Digital Wallets to enforce age limits for under-16s, we ask is this a convenient security solution or simply a massive new attack surface for your biometric data? We also find out why Samsung pulled the plug on the Galaxy Z Trifold and Meta pulled the plug on the Metaverse.  To wrap things up, we take you to University College Dublin. Niall Kitson speaks...

Episode 1107 We find the truth behind the information blackout with the Iran war, why verifying news in the Middle East has become nearly impossible and social media platforms are struggling with an influx of AI-generated propaganda. There are loads of other stories including why Amazon is blaming the "human" for AI's mistakes which led to a recent 13-hour outage. We dive into Ireland’s first self...

Episode 1106 We deconstruct Apple’s new MacBook Neo. Is a €699 laptop running an iPhone’s A18 Pro chip a genuine bargain or is the "slower bandwidth" a dealbreaker? We also keep you up-to-speed on Apple’s other product launches this week, from the iPad Air to the latest iPhone 17e. We also check the  reality of lunar outposts and how data centres are becoming an election issue. With  our guest thi...

Episode 1105 We kick off this week with a reality check: Are Samsung’s improvements on the new Galaxy S26 range enough to justify the price hike? We break down the specs and tell you if it’s time to upgrade or stick with your current model. In the "Ireland vs Big Tech" battle, we look at whether the Online Safety Commissioner’s plan to hold tech directors personally liable is a genuine game-change...

Episode 1104 This week on Tech Radio, we’re asking if the era of the "infinite scroll" is finally over. As Ireland joins a wave of European nations introducing a digital age of majority, we look at the "bellwether" legal case in Los Angeles that is taking Mark Zuckerberg to task. Is it time to stop blaming the content and start blaming the design? We also celebrate a major Irish energy milestone:...

Episode 1103 This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "not mad" world of tech rivalries and lunar ambitions. From Anthropic’s brutal Super Bowl ads dismantling the competition to Elon Musk’s plans for an AI satellite factory—and a giant catapult—on the moon, we look at the power moves shaping 2026. We dive into the "Productivity Paradox," discussing why new research shows AI is making us work longe...

Episode 1102 This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "New World Order" of technology. From the shifting geopolitical landscape to the rise of a multipolar world, we discuss how AI and data are rewriting the rules of global power and why America may no longer be the world’s sole "tech policeman." We dive into the escalating technological war, including France’s crackdown on VPNs and social media ag...

Episode 1101 This week on Tech Radio, we dive into France’s bold decision to "decouple" from American tech giants like Microsoft and Cisco. We explore whether Europe can truly rebuild its own tech ecosystem or if the continent is simply suffering from a 30-year "tech lag." We also dissect the controversial shifts at TikTok following its US sale, the "cyber-murder" tactics targeting Poland’s energy...

We look back at the seven biggest stories of the week, including a social media ban for young people in the UK, ChatGPT’s move into advertising, and the billionaire Twitter spat we didn't know we wanted. We also explore the arrival of SEPA instant payments in Ireland and what it means for the future of neobanks like Revolut. Plus, our guest Fergal Brosnan, CEO of RDI Hub, fills us in on the import...