This week, Amazon's mass redundancy tells us a lot about the world's AI transformation. We also look at the less than stellar way they explained it in an internal email to employees. Microsoft's had a proper wobble with Azure taking out Microsoft 365 services, yet their valuation still hit a record high. And the continuing row over the appointment of an Irish Data Protection Commissioner steps up a gear.
Plus, with Beta Festival starting next weekend the 7th of November, we find out more about the ton of tech events lined up with festival founder and director Aisling Murray. You can find our more about the festival at BetaFestival.ie
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We cover the really mundane reason Monday's massive AWS outage shut down the internet, exposing an uncomfortable truth about how we've essentially put all our eggs in just three baskets: AWS, Google, and Microsoft.
Closer to home, an AI-generated deepfake video showed an Irish election candidate withdrawing from the race, complete with a convincing fake Sharon Ní Bheoláin presenting it on RTÉ News. The question everyone's asking: who made it, and how do we stop this becoming the new normal? Plus, we'll look at why your driving licence is going digital by 2030.
Plus, we’ll be chatting with Grace Dinan of JunieXR about how live Augmented and Virtual Reality works on all our TV sports coverage. You can also meet her when she exhibits at Prism next week, on October 29th, at Dundalk Institute of Technology. See Eirmersive for more;
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Windows 10 is finally being killed off by Microsoft. We look at what you can do and what Microsoft's strategy is going forward. We also check out the all new MacBook Pro M5, and dig into a surprise move from Google with Europe's DMA.
Plus, we have a fascinating chat about AI in the workplace with Lisa Hunt, Microsoft Practice Director.
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We unpack Budget 2025's AI spending commitments and ask whether the money will actually make a difference to Irish businesses trying to navigate digital transformation. We're also looking at the uncomfortable question everyone in tech is thinking but not saying out loud: are we in an AI bubble and what happens when it bursts? Finally, we explore why billionaires think hosting your data in orbit might be a brilliant idea
Plus, our guest Kieran McCorry, Microsoft’s National Technology, fills us in on why AI is being used less by women and Gen Z and how more people than ever are looking to move jobs.
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This week Apple continues its war with the EU over the Digital Markets Act, the entertainment industry continues its war with AI, and Asahi goes to war after a cyber attack brings its business to a halt. Plus HP Ireland country manager Neil Dover talks about technology and culture in the workplace.
Don't forget Niall's sci-fi movie recommedation on Netflix "Lost in Starlight"
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This week Amazon steps away from groceries in the UK, Apple complains about the digital markets act and why Gen Z is so unpopular at work. We also get a glimpse of understanding risk and in the age of AI with Aon’s Jonathan McKenna and Martin McGovern.
A reminder that TechCentral’s webinar on ransomware attacks is on this Oct 03rd. More details and free registration at webinar.techcentral.ie
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This week Meta once again tries to make AR glasses happenm there’s a new face at the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and TikTok has a buyer in the US, with strings attached.
We also talk with IBM’s Elaine Hanley about the state of cybersecurity in 2025.
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Apple launched the iPhone Air this week which has some very strong (and not so good) points. We look at all the angles including the new ‘regular’ iPhones, smartwatch and a gaping hole with Air Pods. There is also news on the government snooping on your encrypted chats and a Revolut challenger is coming to Ireland.
Plus, we get some fascinating insights into the global FemTech industry with our guest Tanya Mulcahy, director of the Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI). Check out their website at https://www.hih.ie
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Ireland just made space history with its first satellite successfully completing its mission and de-orbiting as we speak. We find out more about some of the serious science it pulled off including gamma-ray burst detection and advanced satellite control systems that would make NASA jealous.
Elsewhere, we discover why Google's latest multi million dollar privacy slap actually matters to you and we dig as far as we can into a spyware story involving the Garda Siochana and an Israeli spy firm.
Plus, researchers from Dublin City University, Dawood University in Pakistan, and Munster Technological University are working on an AI content moderation tool designed to protect minors from grooming online. We get the lowdown on Project EdgeAIGuard and the three new agentic LLMs it uses with DCU Project Lead Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja.
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This week we look at the role of AI in the tragic death of an American teen, Nvidia’s financials continue to impress, and Orivium’s Emma Clarke talks about her company’s method of extracting and reusing rare earth materials.
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This week Google drops a new series of Pixel devices, a surprise visitor brings good news and Intel gets a new benefactor.
Plus, we find out more about AI and the science of longevity with our special guest Kennedy Schaal, CEO & founder of Rejuve. To find out more about Kennedy, visit rejuv.biotech
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We often talk about the work people won’t have to do thanks to technologies like automation and AI. However, there are plenty of jobs out there that people shouldn’t be doing in the first place!
To find out what they are, Niall Kitson had a chat with AnyBotics Senior Product Manager and Swiss chapter Co-Lead of Women in Robotics Kateryna Portmann along with Technical Project Manager with Verity Nazrin Aliyeva to talk about their experiences.
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We are shocked to learn the astounding number of Irish people who say they have had a relationship with an AI chatbot. We also hear how Grok has become the internet’s most dangerous toy, why Spotify is picking your pocket, and we celebrate the 45th birthday of Pac-Man!
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This week, Microsoft dropped an emergency patch for a vulnerability that Chinese hackers have been exploiting since July 7th. We fill you in. Plus, now Age Verification is here, how are social media platforms making sure you are over 18. TikTok are a bit suspect!
Also, we find out more about what Amazon's push into primary schools really means for the next generation with Keith Nolan from TU Dublin.
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This week, WeTransfer backtrack quickly over a sneaky move to steal your data. We find out more about the EU’s digital passport you may need to access the internet and the dark reality of AI replacing workers, starting with the people who built it.
Get it right now with Dusty and guest presenter Jason Walsh.
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Samsung get serious with their new Fold 7. At 8.9mm closed and weighing just 215g, this isn't your clunky first-gen foldable anymore. The redesigned FlexHinge practically eliminates that annoying crease, and the 8-inch open display means you're basically carrying a tablet that fits in your pocket. We look at the details plus all the new phones and AI enhancements announced this week.
There is also a great story of AI going rogue (real life not sci-fi) and why Amazon’s Prime Day is a bit of a damp squid for employees and customers alike.
We also chat with special guest Kyron O’Mahoney, co-founder of Nexus Inclusion, an Irish company using AI to develop a digital inclusion toolkit for websites to apps and beyond.
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We chat about the tech wedding of the year with Jeff Bezos and the outrageous sums of money involved. There is more on ‘The Truth’ behind Trump's "American" phone that's actually made in China and we hear hilarious failures with Tesla’s robo-taxi’s.
We also find out more about early-stage Irish startups, who are driving transformative solutions for a greener future with BnM's Accelerate Green Grow Programme. Sharing their stories are Frank Daly from JTM Energy; Paul Mahon from Watt Footprint; and Michael O’Shea from Pulse Market.
For more on the programme, delivered in conjunction with Resolve Partners, see https://accelerategreen.ie/
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This week there is a scary rise in AI News Bots in Ireland. We find out why Facebook is throwing ridiculous money at OpenAI talent, the Trump Phone scam that's actually genius, and why Irish adults can't survive an hour without internet.
Plus we discover how startups are using green tech in interesting ways with Fiona Nulty from Biosense; Jeff Matthews from The Planted Way, and Anne Butterly from Easydry.
For more on about the Accelerate Green Programme visit https://accelerategreen.ie/
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We break down exactly why the "liquid glass" interface had everyone comparing Apple to Microsoft's biggest UI disaster from 2006. Spoiler: the internet wasn't kind.
We’re also surprised at how popular Ireland’s favourite AI actually is, how Elon Musk’s billion dollar tantrum worked, and reveal to must-watch movies about tech billionaires.
Plus we speak with three company founders about their experience testing the tech boundaries of sustainability. It’s part of BnM’s Accelerate Green Grow Programme which you can discover at accelerategreen.ie
The founders are Neil Skeffington from NovelPlast; Andrew Billingsley from PlasWire, and Ruairi Dooley from BiaSol.
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This week is all about power, money, and the battles shaping our digital future.
We chat about the ultimate tech billionaire and American President who go from best buddies to bitter enemies. Musk is mobilising his X army to kill legislation.
We also find out your ChatGPT conversations might not be private after all and cover the new games console Curry’s describe as its biggest gaming pre-order ever.
Finally, we get a preview of the Women in Data Science Dublin Regional Conference with Rebecca Barford-Ryan, Managing Consultant at IBM and a WiDS Ambassador.
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