Tech Radio Ireland

Episode 1121In a week where the latest Mythos AI model managed a full company network takeover, we hear why AI leaders went to the G7 begging for regulation. Most unusual. We look at the disturbing reasons why. Plus, we give our verdict on the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film The Social Reckoning, dive into why Anthropic is facing a court case over "tokenmaxxing" usage limits, and look at Tim Cook's claims that rising RAM costs are forcing Apple to hike prices.Finally, a great chat with our guest Isabelle Roccia about the EU's aggressive strategy to reduce its reliance on Silicon Valley. Find out more about Isabelle and IAPP at iapp.org—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1110A super packed Easter edition diving into the scale of the Artemis moon mission, how it’s dwarfed by AI and what will happen next. There is a slew of other space news this week, including Irish involvement in the ISS and an Aer Lingus collaboration with Starlink.Still at home, we look at the shifting tides of the Irish tech sector. Intel are making a massive move to reclaim its Leixlip plant and Oracle are facing significant job cuts.Finally, we’re back on the streets of the capital. We chat with Julian Moutte of Bentley Systems about how Digital Twins aren't just for architects anymore, they’re actually helping Dublin Fire Brigade prepare for major incidents with surgical precision.—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1109A heavy hitter this week focusing on a landmark legal ruling that could fundamentally change how apps in your pocket are designed. It’s the Google/Meta "Addictive by Design" verdict. We look at why the jury targeted features like infinite scroll and autoplay and what this means for the future of notifications.We’re also diving into a massive security breakthrough involving the Criminal Assets Bureau and a lost fortune in Bitcoin, before chatting with Sean McCarthy about an AI phone assistant that sounds so naturally Irish, it’s almost uncanny.From the 20th anniversary of Twitter to Alexa’s new "sassy" personality (yes, she can swear now), there’s plenty to share with you!Demo AI Answering Bot: Call 01 233 9888 or set a test one up of your own at botbureau.ie—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1108As the government looks toward Digital Wallets to enforce age limits for under-16s, we ask is this a convenient security solution or simply a massive new attack surface for your biometric data? We also find out why Samsung pulled the plug on the Galaxy Z Trifold and Meta pulled the plug on the Metaverse. To wrap things up, we take you to University College Dublin. Niall Kitson speaks with the team at the School of Computer Science about their pioneering 6G testbed. We find out why 6G isn’t just about faster YouTube downloads, but rather a complete overhaul of network automation and cybersecurity.—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1107We find the truth behind the information blackout with the Iran war, why verifying news in the Middle East has become nearly impossible and social media platforms are struggling with an influx of AI-generated propaganda.There are loads of other stories including why Amazon is blaming the "human" for AI's mistakes which led to a recent 13-hour outage. We dive into Ireland’s first self-powered data centre and find out why the UK parliament has bucked the trend by not blocking social media for under-16s. Finally, our guest Rosemary Durkan, CEO of Nocomed, chats about how they're tackling the massive carbon footprint of the global healthcare supply chain. Find out more at https://www.nocomed.com/—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1106We deconstruct Apple’s new MacBook Neo. Is a €699 laptop running an iPhone’s A18 Pro chip a genuine bargain or is the "slower bandwidth" a dealbreaker? We also keep you up-to-speed on Apple’s other product launches this week, from the iPad Air to the latest iPhone 17e. We also check the reality of lunar outposts and how data centres are becoming an election issue.With our guest this week, we sit down with Declan Watters, founder of Medisnap, to discuss how a simple smartphone tap is solving one of the most stressful hurdles for paramedics: instant medication identification during an emergency. More at medisnap.ie—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Episode 1104This week on Tech Radio, we’re asking if the era of the "infinite scroll" is finally over. As Ireland joins a wave of European nations introducing a digital age of majority, we look at the "bellwether" legal case in Los Angeles that is taking Mark Zuckerberg to task. Is it time to stop blaming the content and start blaming the design?We also celebrate a major Irish energy milestone: the launch of the country’s first grid-scale battery storage system in Edenderry. Plus, we discuss why Apple’s upcoming "budget" MacBook feels out of character, why your headphones might be "toxic," and the security firm warning us all to stop letting AI generate our passwords.Our guest this week is Dr Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessments. He joins Niall to discuss the psychology of the 2026 workplace, the rise of "quiet cracking," and why—despite the AI revolution—the core qualities of a great leader haven’t changed since the days of Plato.—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio

Episode 1102This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "New World Order" of technology. From the shifting geopolitical landscape to the rise of a multipolar world, we discuss how AI and data are rewriting the rules of global power and why America may no longer be the world’s sole "tech policeman."We dive into the escalating technological war, including France’s crackdown on VPNs and social media age limits, and the latest milestones in the Artemis moon mission—including why a liquid hydrogen leak won't stop the next giant leap for mankind. Plus, we look at Elon Musk’s orbital ambitions: could data centres in space solve our power problems on Earth?Irish influencer and digital strategist Chelsea Tyler McGrane joins us to pull back the curtain on the creator economy. She shares how she built a combined following of over 50k in just 12 months, the secret to her viral "Chinese in the car" reviews, and why transparency is the only way to survive the shifting tides of social media. Instagram: @chelseatylermcgrane TikTok: @chelseatylermcgrane—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio