Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to report on what he saw at CES 2026.

Bobby Healy of Manna Drones joins Jess to discuss his latest project, NeverNote, which he developed in 18 days using AI.

Jess explains the controversy around GrokAI and speaks to Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the implications this technology could have on our young people.

Jess went to the RDS to meet Niamh O’Donnellan, Head of the Stripe YSTE and former Irish rugby international Jamie Heaslip, who now works at the tech company.  

Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor, Clare Daly (Cyber Safe Kids Board Member) and Aaron Wolfe, ASTI Principals and Deputy Principals representative. This project was supported by funding from the TV Licence.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look back at the top tech of 2025, from wearables to baby tech.

Jess Kelly runs through some of the tech news of the week. TechTalk@newstalk.com.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net is with Jess to talk through the Chinese phone manufacturers changing the game when it comes to battery power.

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the ROG Xbox Ally X, which costs €989. Is it worth the money?

Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor and Clare Daly, Cork solicitor and board member of Cyber Safe Kids to talk about the realities for parenting in the digital age.

 Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau joins Jess to talk about the levels of economic fraud in Ireland and how to stay safe online.

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids, Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity and school principal Jean Ward to talk through the realities of parenting teenagers in the digital age.

This is part one of a four-part special focusing on parenting in the digital age. Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids, Dr Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, and Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity College. This was recorded in front of a live audience in Dublin. This project was in partnership with CyberSafeKids and funded by the TV Licence.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview the upcoming EV show, which is taking place on November 7th and 8th in the RDS. What do you need to consider before you buy an EV?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess as they review the new flagships from Google. Do the devices live up to the hype and are they worth the money?

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the handheld Xbox ROG Ally.

Jess takes a look back at the origin of YouTube, the Google deal and the current status of the platform.

AI Jess takes over the show to explain how AI voices are on the rise, and why you should be wary of them.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Dr Brendan Kelly join Jess at the 'Behind the Screens' event to talk about this important issue. The full podcast will be available soon.

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of news and reviews from the world of EVs.

Jess is joined by Alan Sparks of FoundIt.ie

Glen Mulcahy joins Jess to discuss OpenAI's new DeepFake generator, Sora2.

Jess was at Croke Park last Sunday as the NFL took centre stage. Whilst there, she met with Julie Souza, Global Head of Sports at AWS and Mike Lopez, Senior Director of Football Data & Analytics at the NFL to hear how technology is changing the game.

Courtney Ries of Meet Minneapolis joins Jess to talk about the excitement of the NFL's arrival into Dublin.

Jess Kelly is joined by Ronan Murphy of SmartTech 247 to discuss the recent cyberattack that caused severe disruption in the world of air travel. How do these attacks happen, does cyber crime pay and what can be done to prevent it?