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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

FULL EPISODE: Google Pixel, X Spaces and your questions answer 16.08.2024

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Google Pixel 9: What you need to know 16.08.2024

Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the new Google Pixel devices.

FULL EPISODE: Drones, jelly batteries and inclusivity 02.08.2024

We find out the rules and regulations for drone use in Ireland, an Irish innovator explains how he developed a 'jelly battery' and we learn about the inclusion score that could benefit your business.

Drones: The rules, regulations and opportunities 02.08.2024

Jess is joined by Fergal McCarthy of Drone Services Ireland to talk through the rules and regulations when it comes to drone use in Ireland.

Irish innovator creates 'jelly battery' inspired by electric eels 02.08.2024

Stephen O'Neill joins Jess to explain how he and his team created a 'jelly battery' and how it could be used to treat certain medical conditions.

Inclusion score: More than just box-ticking 02.08.2024

Caroline Cummins – Managing Director, Irish Centre For Diversity explains to Jess what the 'inclusion score' is and how it benefits business.

FULL EPISODE: Trump vs Harris, Cúla 4, The Inbox 26.07.2024

Jess is joined by Anthony Ha of Tech Crunch to look at what Trump and Harris have said about the tech sector, and which candidate would be better as President for the industry. We hear about he new Cúla4 app and Jess answers your tech questions.

Aip nua Cúla4 and the Irish language 26.07.2024

Jess is joined by Karina Feirtéar - Bainisteoir cainéal Cúla4 to talk about their new app.

Harris v Trump: Would a blue or a red President be better for tech? 26.07.2024

Anthony Ha, Weekend Editor with Tech Crunch joins Jess to look at the stances of the US Presidential candidates on the tech sector. What would a red or blue win look like for the industry?

FULL EPISODE: EV roundup, Book Club and mass IT outage 19.07.2024

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk through the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs. Cameron and Ciara are back for the book club and we talk through the mass IT outage.

Interactive AR: The theatre show encouraging phone use 12.07.2024

Jess is joined by Niall Austin, the man behind 7 Deadly Sins to hear how they are using AR in a theatre production .

Unpacked: Head of Samsung Ireland on the new foldable lineup 12.07.2024

James Kitto of Samsung joins Jess to talk through the new foldable phones, wearables and buds.

FULL EPISODE: Artists vs AI, Threads a year on and The Inbox 05.07.2024

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Arists vs AI: How is AI changing the music industry? 05.07.2024

Jess is joined by Tom Dunne to look at the impact of platforms like Udio on the music industry.

The Inbox: What's the best digital notebook? 05.07.2024

Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. Email: techtalk@newstalk.com

Threads: One year on 05.07.2024

Jess is joined by Killian Ginnity to look back at one year of Threads. Has it revolutionised social media?

eHealth: Transforming Ireland's health service 28.06.2024

This week's show comes to you from Maynooth, where the International Digital Health Summer School took place. Jess hears how digital technology has the potential to utterly transform healthcare in Ireland.

FULL EPISODE: Digital news report, AI in HR and The Inbox 21.06.2024

Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to talk through the digital news report published earlier in the week. Linda Hynes examines what the EU AI Act will mean for HR departments and we answer your tech questions.

New phones from Honor, plus gaming news roundup 14.06.2024

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the new flagship phones from Honor and has a rundown on the latest gaming news.

Apple Intelligence: What's it all about? 14.06.2024

Jess looks at the announcements from WWDC this week and takes a closer look at Apple Intelligence.

Meta using your photos to train AI: How to opt out 07.06.2024

Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to explain why Meta is using your photos to train AI and how to opt out.

FULL EPISODE: EVs, Garda Body Cams, Mailbag 01.06.2024

Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie , tech journalist Emmet Ryan and answers your tech questions.

Garda body cams: Good idea / Bad idea? 01.06.2024

Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk about the new pilot programme that sees Gardaí wearing body worn cameras.

Mailbag: Kindle, dumb phones and Sky Stream 01.06.2024

Jess answers your tech questions. Email us: TechTalk@newstalk.com

Driving Green: Derek Reilly on the new Mini EV, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and more 31.05.2024

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to review some new EV models and answer your questions.

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