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Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

Jess Kelly brings you the latest news and reviews from the world of tech - examining how it all impacts you. You can contact the show: techtalk@newstalk.com CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at  http://newstalk.com/listenlive  | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Mailbag: A rugged phone and home CCTV 15.03.2024

Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. You can get in touch by emailing: TechTalk@newstalk.com.

EU's AI Act: What is it and will it make a difference? 15.03.2024

Lawrence Vesey of Sia Partners joins Jess to take a closer look at the EU AI Act and discuss the impact it will have on individuals, businesses and Big Tech.

FULL EPISODE: Virgin Media, TechFoundHer, Pieta House 08.03.2024

TechTalk@newstalk.com

Pieta House wants your old Android phones 08.03.2024

Cathy Drummond of Pieta House joins Jess to explain how the organisation is in need of old Android phones for the annual Darkness Into Light event.

TechFoundHer Bootcamp 2024 08.03.2024

Máirin Murray, founder of TechFoundHer Bootcamp joins Jess to preview the 2024 event and discuss how diversity in technology benefits the entire ecosystem.

Virgin Media's new home entertainment offering 08.03.2024

Paul Higgins of Virgin Media joins Jess to talk about the new home entertainment box that fits in the palm of your hand, voice control and price wars.

Wearables: Karl Henry on the metrics that matter 01.03.2024

Karl Henry joins Jess to talk about the key metrics to watch for the wearables on your wrist.

FULL EPISODE: Manna, wearables and the mailbag 01.03.2024

TechTalk@newstalk.com

Manna drones: The present and future of food delivery 01.03.2024

Bobby Healy joins Jess to talk about the ongoing progress at Manna.

FULL EPISODE: EVs in Ireland, Public Shaming Online and Mailbag 23.02.2024

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the first EV roadshow. Cameron Hill reviews 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and we answer your tech questions.

BOOK CLUB: So You've Been Publicly Shamed 23.02.2024

Cameron Hill joins Jess to review Jon Ronson's 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and to discuss the wider implications of online pile-ons.

Ireland's attitude towards EVs 23.02.2024

Derek Reilly joins Jess to look at the key learnings from the sold-out Nevo Electric Vehicle Show.

Mailbag: Phone with a jack, laptops and storage issues 17.02.2024

Jess answers your tech questions. You can email techtalk@newstalk.com if you're looking for a device recommendation or need some tech support.

BlueSky: Is it the new Twitter / X? 17.02.2024

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at BlueSky and the era of decentralised social media.

FULL EPISODE: Blue Sky, Scam ads, Mailbag 16.02.2024

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about BlueSky, Emmet Ryan discusses scam ads and we answer your tech questions.

FULL EPISODE: Revolut scam, Digital Services Bill, Mailbag 09.02.2024

Jess Kelly looks at the Revolut scam that cost one listener €2,000. We get an easy-to-understand explainer on the Digital Services Bill and we answer your tech questions.

Mailbag: Your tech questions answered 09.02.2024

Do you have a tech question for Jess? Email techtalk@newstalk.com

Digital Services Bill: Jargon free explainer 09.02.2024

What is the Digital Services Bill, how will it impact consumers and will it cause extra headaches for tech firms based in Ireland? Jo Joyce of Taylor Wessing, an international law firm based in Dublin joins Jess to explain what you need to know.

Revolut text scam: What you need to know 09.02.2024

Jess explains the new Revolut text scam that is doing the rounds and consumer expert Sinead Ryan talks through the protections that are in place to keep you and your money safe.

FULL EPISODE: Facebook at 20 02.02.2024

Jess is joined by Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to look back at two decades of Facebook.

Facebook at 20: The fallout and the future 02.02.2024

Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look back at the fallout and future of Facebook as the social media giant turns 20.

Facebook at 20: The good old days 02.02.2024

As Facebook turns 20, Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the fun side of the platform, back in the good old days of the 00s.

Book club: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 26.01.2024

Ciara and Cameron are back in with Jess for this month's book club. Next month's book is 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' by Jon Ronson.

S24 Ultra: Stress-tesing the camera 26.01.2024

Photographer Tom Douglas joins Jess to discuss the capabilities of Samsung's new flagship phone.

Zero Day Con: 2024 trends in cybersecurity 26.01.2024

CEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu joins Jess to preview Zero Day Con, which is taking place on March 6th. She talks through the key trends in the world of cybersecurity in 2024.

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