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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

Newstalk Changemaker: Chirp 13.06.2025

Rena Maycock of Chirp joins Jess to discuss the company's solution for keeping our children safe online. Chirp was the winner of the Technology category at the Newstalk Changemaker awards, in association with FBD Insurance.

Understanding AI: Why Everyone Needs to Get Involved 13.06.2025

Labhaoise Ní Fhaolain joins Jess to discuss the need for AI education and the free course being offered by the Law Society. https://mooc2025.lawsociety.ie/

Billionaire Battleground: Trump vs Musk and the Business Fallout 06.06.2025

Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to talk about the spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and ask what this means for Musk's businesses.

Nintendo Switch 2: Is it worth the money? 06.06.2025

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through his first impressions of the new Nintendo Switch 2.

FULL EPISODE: Ford's MD, AI educators and #TheInbox 30.05.2025

Lisa Brankin of Ford joins Jess to talk about the new initiatives being launched by the brand to help more drivers get into EVS. We hear how AI Agatha Christie and AI Michael Parkinson are making their stamp on the world, and Jess answers your tech questions.

How Digital Health could transform the HSE 23.05.2025

Professor Martin Curley joins Jess to talk about the transformative power of digital health and how it could transform the HSE.

FULL EPISODE: Digital Health, cameras in your bin & The Inbox 23.05.2025

You can email the show: techtalk@newstalk.com.

FULL EPISODE: S25 Edge, Realtime Recruitment and 3C Global 15.05.2025

Jess chats with Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung about the new S25 Edge, we hear from Realtime Recruitment about the considerations when hiring either side of the Atlantic and 3C Global on doing business out of Monaghan.

What makes Samsung's S25 Edge different? 15.05.2025

Jess is jonied by Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung to talk through the new S25 Edge.

WHOOP's CMO on the new 5.0 and MG devices 09.05.2025

Jess is in Boston as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe and went to WHOOP HQ while there to meet with John Sullivan, WHOOP's CMO, to hear about the new devices.

The reality of Transatlantic business in the era of tariffs 09.05.2025

Aidan McKenna of Enterprise Ireland joins Jess in Boston to discuss the reality of doing business in the era of tariffs and uncertainty. Plus she meets the team behind Ireland Gateway to Europe.

How Canada could benefit from talk of tariffs 09.05.2025

Jess is joined by Deirdre Giblin of the Ireland Canada Business Association to talk about the relationship between the two countries and how Canada could now be a gateway for Irish businesses looking to expand into North America.

Why are Europeans leaving X? 02.05.2025

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to explain why Europeans are leaving X and what this means for the future of the platform.

AI presenters, Mojo Fest and The Inbox 25.04.2025

Jess is joined by Glen Mulcahy of Mojo Fest to talk about the upcoming event and how disruptive technology has been to broadcast journalism. We hear about the curious case of the AI radio presenter, and Jess answers your tech questions.

FULL EPISODE: Meta AI, CityWise, Gateway To Europe 17.04.2025

Jess explains how Meta will use your data to train its AI, and how you can opt out. We meet the team at CityWise ( citywise.ie ) and hear about the 2025 Ireland Gateway To Europe trip.

CityWise: Keeping kids engaged in education 17.04.2025

Jess visited CityWise in West Dublin to meet with Daire and the team. We hear about the work they do and their vision for the future.

Ireland Gateway to Europe 2025 17.04.2025

Jess meets some of the participants of Ireland Gateway to Europe to hear how the timing of the trip could not be better, and the opportunities that exist in Canada.

Switch 2 and new mid-range phones 11.04.2025

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the Nintendo Switch 2 and some new mid-range phones.

Your guide to buying a family EV 04.04.2025

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a guide to buying a family EV.

FULL EPISODE: Radio, WHOOP, and Deep Fakes 28.03.2025

Jess is joined by Michael Kelly, Chief Executive of Independent Broadcasters Ireland to talk about the present and future of radio. We hear why Whoop is popular with athletes and how legislation aimed at tackling Deep Fakes could be on the way. You can email the show - techtalk@newstalk.com

FULL EPISODE: Amazon.ie and your questions answered 21.03.2025

Jess chats with Emmet Ryan about the arrival of Amazon.ie; is it worth moving to? Jess answers your tech questions.

FULL EPISODE: TikTok's teen protections & Tackling disinformation in the AI era 14.03.2025

Jess is joined by Professor David Hickton , former U.S. Attorney and Founding Director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security. He talks about his incredible career in tackling misinformation, the opioid crisis and the lessons that tech can learn from the covid pandemic.   We also hear from Valiant Richey, Global Head of Outreach and Partnerships, Trust a...

Former US Attorney David Hickton on tackling disinformation 13.03.2025

Professor David Hickton , former U.S. Attorney and Founding Director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, joins Jess to talk about his incredible career in tackling misinformation, the opioid crisis and the lessons that tech can learn from the covid pandemic.

Inside #MWC25, Talent Summit and Even Realities 07.03.2025

John Reilly joins Jess with a rundown from Mobile World Congress. We hear from Bernard Dunne about the life lessons that can be learned from sport and Jess is very excited about new smart glasses.

FULL EPISODE: Grok, Eir's new Wi-Fi 7 and #TheInbox 28.02.2025

Killian Ginnity joins Jess to talk about Grok, we hear about Eir's new Wi-Fi 7 and Jess answers your tech questions.

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