This week we have job cuts at Tesla, Humane’s AI pin fails to live up to the hype and social media comes under pressure for failing to protect children … again. Later, Dimitra Incorporated CEO and founder Jon Trask talks about how farmers can use blockchain to become more profitable. Get Tech Radio every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —---------- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2 YouT...
Apr 19, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1015
We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including the eclipse, Web Summit's surprising new CEO and can AI teach you Irish? Plus, with lots in the news of city planning with housing and tram lines (particularly in Dublin), we ask if AI is going to dictate how and where we live with Dr Federico Cugurullo from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Natural Sciences. Get Tech Radio every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. ----------------------- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Apr 12, 2024•54 min•Ep. 1014
We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including AI being used in Gaza, a new digital driving licence for Ireland plus how private is incognito mode on your Google browser. Also, our guest interview gets into the challenges facing the new 6G phone network with Professor Marco Ruffini from the Connect Centre.
Apr 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 1013
For the weekend that’s in it, we’re looking at some of the best tech Easter Eggs and April Fools pranks over the years. We also have the latest news including China Tech vs the rest of the world, new AI guidelines and martyrs at Facebook. Join Dusty with guest reviewer, journalist Jason Walsh, for the best of this weeks tech.
Mar 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1012
This week we have a super-star guest interview with Jack McCauley, the co-founder of the Oculus VR Headset. We talk about his role in getting the company off the ground and where it could be going next. Also, the latest stories this week include a mad scientist putting chips in people’s brains, why Apple are not making many friends and the Oscars of the Irish IT Industry.
Mar 22, 2024•50 min•Ep. 1011
For an alternative Bank Holiday treat, Niall sits down to talk sci-fi and horror movies with expert and fan Ygraine Bright. They serve up some sublime suggestions outside of your standard AI/Hal900/StarWars fare. Pop out the popcorn and pop up the volume, as we suggest ten brilliant movies you are going to scramble to watch! Remember, if you would like to hear more from Ygraine, check out her own podcast. Just search your podcast app for ‘What A Scream’. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...
Mar 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 1010
This week, Apple and Google have been falling over themselves making changes to avoid EU fines … but Apple may be too late! We’re also talking about International Womens Day and women in tech. Plus, our guest will be talking about passport queues and the pros and cons of using AI to make them move faster!
Mar 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1009
We explore the shattered dreams of the Apple Car project, share breaking news on cybersecurity breaches at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and dig into a new survey of how 50% of Irish businesses are using AI. We also cover the fallout of the Odysseus moon landing, why we’re surprised at TikTok pulling Universal music from its platform and even get a glimpse of some Star Trek type tech from MWC. Afterwards, we chat about e-sports and how similar they are to real sports with Prof Mark Campbell...
Mar 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 1008
We’re talking about OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video image generator which may not be as great as they say. In fact, AI has been doing some very strange things lately, with some people calling for a ‘kill switch’ to be baked in. We chat about that, plus a look at what’s just landed on the moon and TikToks restructuring in Ireland. Our guest this week is Ann-Marie Clyne from Mastercard who shares the surprising amount of tech they have based in Ireland. She also tells us how they are using t...
Feb 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1007
This week Bitcoin is going to the moon, Dr Who’s Tardis is going to the moon and even ride-share firm Lyft are going to the moon, albeit by accident! We give you all the news. Plus we’re chatting with Gillian Whelan from Emagine about when bank apps go bad! Find out more at https://www.emagine.org/
Feb 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1006
This week we’re talking about the Apple Vision Pro, some crazy AI stories with the American election and an incredible deep fake scam that netted a quarter of a billion!! Plus our guest, distinguished engineer with Fujitsu Caragh O’Carroll will be filling us in on tech that just can’t seem to get going!
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1005
This week we’re looking at a huge row over music online, AI in web browsers, how Apple are sticking it to the EU & Taylor Swift is sticking it to the US. We also ask will a combo of Spotify and social can carry Ireland’s Eurovision entry to the finals?! Plus, get a great look at the most productive tool you can use on the internet .. as we chat with Colin Baker from Laptop Lab.
Feb 02, 2024•55 min•Ep. 1004
This week we’re looking at how Microsoft and Apple are battling it out to see who is the richest, Amazon fights the law but will the law win and we have a big birthday to celebrate. We’ll also be taking a look at 15 years worth of cyber security disasters with Brian Honan, cyber security expert and CEO of BH Consulting.
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1003
Samsung have just released their new phone and there is only one word for it … WOW. We give you the full lowdown plus news on Ireland’s new tech revenue stream worth billions and how Apple are making the most of a near plane crash to promote their products. We’re also chatting about the melting together of AI and social media with Maryrose Lyons from the InstituteOfAIStudies.com
Jan 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1002
This is one of our most popular shows of the entire year where we visit the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin. Every year, we are just stunned by the ideas, the ways of thinking and often the pure genius of teenagers who will become the architects of our tomorrow. Remember, this is where the Collison brothers got their big break before going on to set up STRIPE one of the worlds biggest payment processors. So press play and check out what the future has in store, ...
Jan 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1001
A bumper show to celebrate 1,000 episodes covering Irish and international tech hosted by Dusty Rhodes and Niall Kitson! Jump into our special retrospective with old friends including Martha Rotter and Jason Walsh reflecting on how technology has transformed Ireland over the past 18 years. There are also feature interviews with industry luminaries Brian Honan, Maryrose Lyons and Caragh O'Carroll covering cybersecurity, social media, gadgets and hardware, and the fickle world of tech. SOME OF THE...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 1000
We ran over time last week, so this Part 2 of our top tech stories of the year, with the three biggest still to come. And as we know, AI is not top of the list! Who is ?? Press play now for the top three of ‘23. ---- Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and energy. Financially, they get to avoid high recruitment agency fees and there are state grants of u...
Dec 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 999
Time to look back at how our world has changed in the last twelve months. It’s been a busy year with AI, Ireland in space and Elon Musk dominating the headlines. Amazingly, in our Top 10 Tech stories of the year, AI is NOT at No.1 ! Turn on, tune in and find out who is as look at the Top 10 Tech Stories of ‘23. --- Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 999
Big week for tech news despite it being close to Christmas. Threads has finally arrived in Europe. Could it be the X/Twitter killer? In other news, we find out the most popular searches of the year and delve deeper into what the EU is about to do with AI. Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and energy. Financially, they get to avoid high recruitment agen...
Dec 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 1000
This year, we’ve so much swag to talk about, we’ve packing it all into two toy shows! In this second episode, we’re checking out everything from the best new computers to the loudest Bluetooth speakers and everything in between! Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and energy. Financially, they get to avoid high recruitment agency fees and there are state...
Dec 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 997
It’s our annual toy show !! This year, we’ve so much swag to talk about .. we have to have two toy shows this year! In this first episode, we’re checking out everything from the best new computers to the loudest Bluetooth speakers and everything in between! Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and energy. Financially, they get to avoid high recruitment ag...
Dec 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 997
This week, we unravel the dramatic firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and what it could mean for the future. We find out how AI assistant Copilot is now available on Windows 10 and how to get around the EU restriction. Plus we chat with Cora Barnes about how her recruitment company is using AI to automate tasks and generate customized content for different platforms. Its a fascinating insight into the latest developments in AI and how businesses are applying it. Our show this week is b...
Nov 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 996
This week we’re looking at two very different phones, one has a great screen and camera, the other is smarter but has no screen at all! We also look at routes other than college for finding your place in the tech sector as we chat with Peter Davitt, CEO of FIT . Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the workplace, which in turn sparks fresh thinking and energy. Financially, they get to avoid high recruitme...
Nov 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 995
We’re joined by noted futurologist, entrepreneur and ethicist Nell Watson to look at the next level of AI and some of the most exciting and challenging developments in artificial intelligence today. We talk about how large language models like GPT-3 have evolved far beyond just analyzing data, and can now take on complex tasks and even act as entire virtual corporations. We also explore how advanced AI may challenge our ideas of personhood and responsibility. For anyone interested in the cutting...
Nov 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 994
This week, good and bad news from Apple, two X rated call stories and the crisis at Web Summit. Also, a brand new event which combines tech and art is taking place in Dublin next weekend, Thurs 2nd to Sunday 5th November. It’s called Beta and we’ll be chatting with their Festival Director Aisling Murray who’ll fill us in on everything from Prompt Battles to ALT.CTRL. GameCraft! Get full details at Betafestival.ie Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow thei...
Oct 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 993
This week, why Windows 11 is lagging, the latest stupid move from X and we discover what ‘social loafing’ is! Also, our guest today Dr Esther Murphy from Trinity College Dublin, will be chatting about Ireland’s digital divide problem and a co-created digital skills programme to bridge the gap. Find out more at digi-academy.org
Oct 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 992
This week, X and the war in Israel, why the new ‘Delete Act’ is a good thing and we discover ‘Monk Mode’ in social media. Also in our feature interview, we hear a stunning story about a giant satellite dish rotting away in Cork that could be used as a radio telescope. Rory Fitzpatrick from the National Space Centre tells us all. For more information see www.bigdish.ie This week’s show is brought to you in association with TechFire and Manage Engine who will be answering the question - is automat...
Oct 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 991
This week, the new toys from Google come with quite amazing AI features … we check out the phones and all the new things they can do. We also look at the positive side of Social Media and ask UCD’s Taha Yasseri if wisdom of crowds is a good thing?
Oct 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 990
This week, Facebook has gone all ‘back to the future’ as it tries to make the metaverse happen … again. We also chat about them buying a bank in Dublin! In other news, we welcome back the longest-serving astronaut to Earth, Spotify says it’s ok with AI and X gets into more trouble. Plus, Space Week Ireland takes place next week from Oct 4 - 10. We find out all about it from Rob O’Sullivan , Space Week National Outreach Coordinator , to find out more. www.spaceweek.ie...
Sep 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 989
We find out more about Amazons huge new centre in Dublin, say congrats to some young Irish scientists taking over Europe and ask would you pay for X ? Also, as deep fakes are getting more common, our guest Conor Lenihan delves into a study from software research centre Lero which asks can deep fakes be strong enough to make us question our own memories?
Sep 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 988
