Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

This is part 2 of a special series of reports from inside the Irish Data Protection Commission. In this episode, Jess meets the team that tackles Big Tech.

In part 1 of this specialist report series, Jess brings you inside the Irish Data Protection Commission to meet with the team working on the frontline with complaints. Just this week, it was announced that DPC received a 45% jump in complaints in 2025. We find out the nature of those complaints and how they are handled.

Mick Moran of Irish Internet Hotline joins Jess to discuss how the organisation works to tackle intimate image abuse.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the Nex Playground, a new controller-less console aimed at young children.

The trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' has dropped. Jess looks at the tech story at the heart of this upcoming Aaron Sorkin film.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of EV news and answers your EV questions.

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Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at the HSE joins Jess to explain the functionality of the new HSE Health app and how it helps both the patients and the system.

Patrick Ó Rian, lead writer on Zero Parades, joins Jess to discuss his pivots from movie-making to writing for games.

Nurse Karen Kelly joins Jess to explain why she's raising funds to travel to Gambia. https://www.gofundme.com/f/1-cardiologist-28-million-people-help-karen-change-that

Dr. Ruth Buckley, CIO of Cork City Council and Chair of the LGI-ISAC (Local Government Ireland Information Sharing Analysis Group), joins Jess to preview her talk at the upcoming IVI Summit in Maynooth University.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess with reviews of new earbuds from Soundcore and some gaming titles too.

Google has released a new wearable: the FitBit Air. It's a screenless fitness wearable that some are calling a 'WHOOP killer'. John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess as the pair share their first impressions of the device.

Chris Paye, Country Director of The Stepstone Group Ireland, with responsibility for IrishJobs joins Jess to discuss the job cuts at Meta and the job opportunities in the Irish market.

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Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to discuss the findings of new research that shows the majority of EV drivers would never return to petrol or diesel.

Dr Colman Noctor joins Jess to discuss his recent TED Talk on the issue of loneliness in the era of AI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHTHPYj2zl0&t=447s

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to examine the recent Oireachtas Committee hearing, which featured executives from social media and tech giants. What did we learn?

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to discuss the arrival of GoMo Fibre Broadband. The first fixed price fibre offering looks set to shake up the market, but is it too good to be true?

Kevin Ryan of Enterprise Ireland joins Jess to discuss the opportunities for Irish businesses in the US, despite the geopolitical uncertainty.

Declan and Niall McNiff of Realtime Recruitment join Jess to talk about the impact AI is having on the recruitment industry. Jamal Holtz, Chief of Staff and Executive VP of Link Strategic Partners explains the work they do, based out of Washington DC.

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Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look back at Tim Cook's time as CEO of Apple. What were the wins, the losses, and what does the future hold for the company?

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to discuss the curious case of AllBirds, the footwear company that ditched shoes for AI.

Offaly native Aonghus O’Donovan joins Jess to explain how he transitioned from working at Dyson to developing a wearable device for women experiencing menopause.