Synopsis
Jess Kelly answers your tech questions, as well as bringing you the latest news and reviews. Email the show: techtalk@newstalk.com
Episodes
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Smart Meter FAQ, Future Human and MoneyJar
06/05/2022 Duration: 43minJess 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.
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Innovation at St. James's Hospital and IA Labs on accessbility
29/04/2022 Duration: 49minJess 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
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Musk and Twitter, what's next for Netflix and a Renault EV
22/04/2022 Duration: 49minJess 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
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'Unicorn' Workhuman on the future of work and how tech helps with talent retention
14/04/2022 Duration: 47minJess 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.
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Ireland Gateway to Europe: Tech Talk from Boston and Chicago
08/04/2022 Duration: 52minJess 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.
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Theranos trials, Phishing warnings and 50 years of the console
01/04/2022 Duration: 46minEmmet 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
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Remote company culture and issues with Gran Turismo 7
25/03/2022 Duration: 48minJess 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.
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Fake News Laws in Russia, Streaming Costs, Seachtain na Gaeilge
11/03/2022 Duration: 45minJasper 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
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Big Tech responds to invasion of Ukraine, TikTok under investigation and "Undisruptable"
04/03/2022 Duration: 50minCiara 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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Coworking spaces, DPC on Frances Haugen and VW ID Buzz
25/02/2022 Duration: 48minJess takes a tour of The Masony, a coworking space by Iconic Offices. She chats with Graham Doyle of the Data Protection Commission on comments made by Frances Haugen. Plus Derek Reilly gives first impressions of the new VW ID Buzz.
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Electronic Patient Records, Bolt and Meta's management
18/02/2022 Duration: 47minJess hears how Kainos works with Tallaght University Hospital to deliver E-Patient Records The Head of Policy in Ireland at Bolt explains how we get around our cities will continue to change Emmet Ryan takes a closer look at Nick Clegg's role in Meta
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Samsung's S22 and the STEM Passport
11/02/2022 Duration: 44minJess chats with Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung about the company's new flagship range and visits a classroom, where secondary school students are engaging with the STEM Passport for Inclusion project. More than 1,000 girls living in underserved communities will get access to the STEM passport here in Ireland thanks to this initiative which is being rolled out by Maynooth University and Microsoft Ireland.
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National Broadband Ireland and Director of Public Policy at Instagram
04/02/2022 Duration: 46minJess heads out to meet with the team at National Broadband Ireland as they continue the rollout of the national broadband plan. The Director of Public Policy at Instagram discusses the new parent and carer's guide for the platform.
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Three's 5G, Meta on Data Privacy and gaming news
28/01/2022 Duration: 43minJess chats with the CTO of Three Ireland about the network's 5G speeds. Dan Hayden, Director of Data Strategy at Meta discusses the company's €500,000 investment in data privacy research. John Reilly of TheEffect.net has all the gaming news.
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ChatSpace, Mini EV and BoomBright
21/01/2022 Duration: 48minJess chats to the CEO of ChatSpace about their technology. Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube channel takes the new Mini EV for a spin. The entrepreneur behind BoomBright explains what his device does.
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Online Safety Bill, BTYSTE and Gaming PCs
14/01/2022 Duration: 50minJess chats with Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the Online Safety and Media Regulation bill. Aoibheann Mangan talks about her project for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Colin Baker explains what you need to know about a gaming PC.
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CES 2022, Elizabeth Holmes and the end of BlackBerry
07/01/2022 Duration: 44minJess chats to Derek Reilly of the EV Review Ireland YouTube Channel about the key announcements from #CES2022. Emmet Ryan of the Business Post gives a rundown on the latest in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times talks about the end of BlackBerry.
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Inside An Post and Gadgets of the Year
17/12/2021 Duration: 45minJess visits An Post's Dublin Parcel Hub to see how tech has transformed how your post arrives at your door. Emmet Ryan talks through the top tech of 2021.
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VIV, boost your broadband and gaming gifts
10/12/2021 Duration: 01h07minJess is joined by the team at VIV to learn more about their approach to fitness and wellbeing. Cian O'Mahony, Head of Operations at SIRO explains what you need to know about home connectivity. John Reilly of TheEffect.net talks us through his annual gift guide.