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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

Designing Sky Glass and coworking in county Leitrim 26.08.2022

Jess is joined by Sky's Global Chief Product Officer to talk about designing the company's new TV, Sky Glass. Plus she heads to Leitrim to hear about co-working and connectivity in the county.

Sky Glass and gaming galore 19.08.2022

Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times for a chat about their first impressions of the Sky Glass TV set – with one cable and a new interface, is it going to shake up the world of TV? Plus we have gaming galore, with the team behind Ireland’s Gamer Fest and John Reilly of The Effect.net.

Samsung's Foldables, Digital Health Transformation and Currys 12.08.2022

Jess is joined by Conor Pierce, Corporate VP for Samsung in the UK and Ireland to talk through the company's new foldable phones. Professor Martin Curley outlines the impact digital health and innovation could have on our health system. Jamie Cantwell from Curry's talks about decluttering your home and back-to-school tech.

Coco's Law, recruitment as a service and NBP update 05.08.2022

Jess is joined by Richard Riddett of Schwartz and Vogel to hear about recruitment as a service and talk through the current job-hiring space. Jackie Fox talks about the ongoing impact of Coco's Law. We get an update on the NBP. Jen Speirs explains the GApp.

Tech in the west: Portershed, Joe Smyth and Cyber Pie 29.07.2022

This week's show is coming to you from Potershed Bowling Green in Galway. Jess chats to Mary Rodgers about the growth of the innovation hub and meets some of the startups working out of the facility. Joe Smyth of Genesys gives his take on the shifting status of work and why now is a good time to be a startup. Andrea Manning of Cyber Pie stops by with some top tips for cyber security.

GoMo, Cisco and Digital Services Act 22.07.2022

Jess is joined by Kealan Donoghue, Director of Mobile, GoMo. The head of Cisco in Ireland joins Jess to talk about the digital development of the country, plus we take a look at the benefits of the Digital Services Act once it comes into play. As always you can email the show techtalk@newstalk.com.

Nothing phone, car subscriptions, Musk vs Twitter and Dublin Maker Festival 15.07.2022

What is the Nothing phone and will it shake up the smartphone market? BMW is offering heated seat subscriptions – but is it worth your money? Emmet Ryan has the latest of Musk vs Twitter. Henry McKean experiences some menopausal symptoms in the name of research, and we’ll talk to the organisers of the upcoming Dublin Maker Festival. As always you can email the show, TechTalk@newstalk.com.

PlayStation Plus, Revolut changes and green startups 08.07.2022

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the PlayStation Plus offering. Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie explains what changes have occurred at Revolut and what they mean for you. We meet EpiSensor and CameraMatics.

BlackBerry on cybersecurity, gaming news and green startups 01.07.2022

Jess Kelly is joined by Keiron Holyome, VP UK, Ireland and Middle East for BlackBerry Cybersecurity to discuss the reality of cyber threats facing individuals and businesses. John Reilly of TheEffect.net is in for the monthly gaming news. Karen Hennessy, CEO, Real Leaf Farm explains what her business does and the benefits of Bord na Móna's Accelerate Green programme.

Instagram, inside Dublin Tech Summit and Free Now 17.06.2022

Jess chats with the Director of Public Policy at Instagram about their new supervision tools for parents. She heads to Dublin Tech Summit to meet with DC Calahane of Dog Patch Labs and Dorothy Creaven of Rent The Runway. Fiona Brady, Head of Operations at FreeNews joins Jess to talk about going green.

Instagram's new supervision tools for parents 14.06.2022

Jess chats with Tara Hopkins, Director of Public Policy, Instagram EMEA about the new tools unveiled by the platform.

Sheryl Sandberg leaves Meta, EU charger changes and TikTok takes on screentime 10.06.2022

Jess Kelly chats to Emmet Ryan of the Business Post about the legacy of Sheryl Sandberg. Dr. Cara Augustenborg explains the environmental benefit of the universal charger changes being introduced within the EU in 2024. We take a closer look at the attempts by TikTok to tackle screentime. The co-founder of The Wine Opener talks about problem-solving, design conception and pandemic delays.

Improving your EV range, Talent Transformation and Laundrie 03.06.2022

Is your EV not reaching the advertised range? Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel has some tips to help your car go the distance. Breda O’Toole, Head of Talent Transformation and Innovation at IDA Ireland talks about talent transformation and the opportunities to grow within your job. Plus the head of Laundrie explains how they are going green.

Swappie, Patreon and cyber security skills 27.05.2022

Jess is joined by the country lead for Swappie to talk about the benefits of buying a refurbished device. Journalist Aisling Keenan explains why she turned to Patreon to host the content she creates. Professor Donna O'Shea discusses the role Ireland could plan in the future of the cyber security industry.

Leinster Rugby in the Metaverse and Well by Karl Henry 19.05.2022

Jess chats to Kevin Quinn of Leinster Rugby and  Eric Chevallet, Head of Immersive Labs at BearingPoint about building a presence in the Metaverse. Karl Henry explains why demystifying wellness is important and Jess reviews the €30 earbuds from his new range at Dunnes.

Cyber attacks, Gaming Subscriptions and VisionR 13.05.2022

One year on from the ransomware attack on the HSE – just how vulnerable is Ireland? Jess Kelly chats to Ronan Murphy of SmartTech 247 and Colin Baker. We hear from the team looking to give bricks and mortar retailers the insight online sellers have had for years. Plus – from ads to subscriptions, John Reilly of TheEffect.net gives us the latest news from the world of gaming.

Smart Meter FAQ, Future Human and MoneyJar 06.05.2022

Jess is joined by Daragh Cassidy, who answers a listener's email about smart meters. Ann O'Dea of Silicon Republic tells us what to expect from Future Human. The CTO of MoneyJar explains how it helps customers manage their money.

Innovation at St. James's Hospital and IA Labs on accessbility 29.04.2022

Jess visits the team design innovation team at St. James's Hospital to hear about the work they do. Kyran O'Mahoney, founder of IA Labs explains why digital accessibility makes good business sense. Tom Douglas talks about finding photography and why he chose a camera over his smartphone

Musk and Twitter, what's next for Netflix and a Renault EV 22.04.2022

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to discuss Elon Musk's potential takeover of Twitter. Ciara O'Brien from the Irish Times explains what's going on with Netflix and Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube Channel takes a Renault EV for a spin. Email: TechTalk@Newstalk.com

'Unicorn' Workhuman on the future of work and how tech helps with talent retention 14.04.2022

Jess was in the US last week as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. She met with Eric Mosely of unicorn 'Workhuman', Amy Spurling of 'Compt' and Jim Kelliher of 'Drift' to hear about the role tech is playing in the current status of work and how it will help with talent retention. Plus the MD of Video of a Service explains what the company does.

Ireland Gateway to Europe: Tech Talk from Boston and Chicago 08.04.2022

Jess is in Boston this week as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. She meets delegates who are flying the Irish flag and looking to attract foreign direct investment into the company.  

Theranos trials, Phishing warnings and 50 years of the console 01.04.2022

Emmet Ryan of the Business Post on the latest trial of a Theranos executive An Garda Síochana warns of phishing attacks Daryl Hanberry of Deloitte talks about 50 years of the games console Derek Reilly of EV Review Ireland talks through an EV from Skoda

Remote company culture and issues with Gran Turismo 7 25.03.2022

Jess chats with Lynne Oldham, who served as Chief People Officer at Zoom before moving to Stash. She talks about building a positive company culture in the post-pandemic working world. Johnny Campbell of Social Talent explains why the foosball table and beer fridge don't hold as much weight as they once did with job seekers. John Reilly explains the controversy surrounding Gran Turismo 7.

Fake News Laws in Russia, Streaming Costs, Seachtain na Gaeilge 11.03.2022

Jasper Hamill, freelance journalist on fake news laws in Russia Gordan Hayden discusses price hikes and ads on streaming services Aodhán Ó Dea, Stiúrthóir Forbartha le Conradh na Gaeilge

Big Tech responds to invasion of Ukraine, TikTok under investigation and "Undisruptable" 04.03.2022

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times explains how Big Tech has responded to the invasion of Ukraine Ronan Murphy, SmartTech247 explains what impact a cyberwar could have on the world Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids looks at the investigation into TikTok in the US Aidan McCullen, author of 'Undisruptable' explains what 'permanent reinvention' means

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