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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

The impact of social media on the US Presidential race 01.11.2024

Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look at the role social media has played in the US Presidential race so far, and the likely online reaction when the result becomes clear.

Is it time to move to an EV? 25.10.2024

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview the live show in the RDS on November 10th, and outlines the questions you need to consider moving to an EV?

FULL EPISODE: Cyber threats, EV basics and your questions answered 25.10.2024

You can email the show, techtalk@newstalk.com

Cyber threats in Ireland: What you need to know 25.10.2024

Jason Guy - EY Ireland Cybersecurity Partner joins Jess to look at the key trends in the world of cyber security and how you can keep yourself safe.

FULL EPISODE: Online abuse, internal TikTok docs, luxury gifting 18.10.2024

Email the show: TechTalk@Newstalk.com

Gary Gannon TD on calling out online abuse 18.10.2024

Garry Gannon of the Social Democrats joins Jess to talk about his new campaign that holds up a mirror to those who throw online abuse at politicians.

FULL EPSIODE: Pixel 9, CyberCabs, Refurbed and TheInbox 11.10.2024

You can email the show at any stage, TechTalk@Newstalk.com

Google Pixel 9: Phone of the year? 11.10.2024

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the Google Pixel 9 lineup.

SkillStack: Building skills via video 04.10.2024

Jess is joined by the founder of SkillStack.ie to talk about building the platform and how learning via video just makes sense.

eScooters banned on public transport: Why and will it work? 04.10.2024

Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of eScooters on public transport.

FULL EPISODE: eScooter bans, phone-free schools and SkillStack 04.10.2024

Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of escoooters on public transport, the founder of SkillStack and has a rant about €9m allocated to 'phone-free schools'.

FULL EPISODE: Solar panels, Meta fines and your questions answered 28.09.2024

TechTalk@newstalk.com

€91m fine for Meta and increase to YouTube Premium 27.09.2024

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk through the €91m fine handed down to Meta by the DPC.

Shine on: Your guide to solar panels 27.09.2024

Jess is joined by Ciaran Marron of Active8 Solar to talk through the key considerations for solar panels in residential and business settings.

FULL EPISODE: Teen Accounts on Instagram, The Keeper Test and Robotic Dogs 21.09.2024

Email the show: TechTalk@newstalk.com

The Keeper Test: How company culture is changing 20.09.2024

Paul McArdle, of The Panel and contributor to The Currency, joins Jess to talk about company culture at Big Tech, as workers are called back to offices around the world.

Instagram's Global Director for Public Policy on 'Teen Accounts' 20.09.2024

Tara Hopkins,  Global Director for Public Policy at Instagram joins Jess to explain how the platform's new 'Teen Accounts' will work and how the platform will catch those who try to trick the system.

Sky Mobile: What's the deal? 13.09.2024

Aideen Chambers, Director of Sky Mobile, joins Jess to talk about the launch into the Irish market.

iPhone 16: Apple Minus Intelligence in Ireland? 13.09.2024

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about the new iPhone 16 line up, and explain why Apple Intelligence is not yet scheduled to arrive to Ireland

FULL EPISODE: Smart meters, Bad Blood, Dynamic Pricing 06.09.2024

Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to learn more about smart meters. Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy review Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. We look back at a turbulent week for Oasis and Ticketmaster.

Smart Meters: Can they save you money? 06.09.2024

Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to talk about smart meters, how do they work and can they save you money?

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup review 06.09.2024

Jess is joined by Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy to review Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.

FULL EPISODE: Ticketmaster on digital tickets, eBikes and The Inbox 30.08.2024

Jess meets the Ticketmaster team at Croke Park to hear how the digital ticketing system works. We hear about the Coldplay show. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie has the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs and eBikes. We answer your tech questions.

FULL EPISODE: NBP update, BTYSTE and Pixel 9 Pro 23.08.2024

Jess is joined by Peter Hendrick of National Broadband Ireland for an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. Mari Cahalane Head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition gives some tips for those contemplating taking part and Jess gives her first impressions of the Pixel 9 Pro.

X Spaces: Musk and Trump 16.08.2024

This week Elon Musk was joined by former President Donald Trump in a live X Spaces. Vish Gain of Silicon Republic joins Jess to look back at what this means for the X brand.

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