A bunch of exciting new tech from Apple this week.  We go through the new iMac, iPhone, iPad Pro and Air Tags with Irish availability and pricing.  We also find out how you can sue Facebook, how many humans it will take to colonise Mars and all about Amazon Palm Reading. We end our specially extended edition chatting to Dr Justin Tonra from NUI Galway about how to use big data to auto read books and understand their stories. Join us for Tech Radio with Fidelity Investments who specialise in fintech innovation and are hiring for tech roles in Ireland right now. Find out how to virtually join their team at fidelityinvestments.ie

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865: Apple Spring Loaded

Does your smartphone suck up information about you, even when you are not connected to the internet. Fascinating findings with Prof Doug Leith from SFI Connect this week. We also have the latest announcements from Apple and Samsung and come up with a novel new fine for Facebook data breaches. Join us for Tech Radio with Fidelity Investments who specialize in fintech innovation and are hiring for tech roles in Ireland right now. Find out how to virtually join their team at fidelityinvestments.ie

864: They Are Listening

Three bilion social media profile photos have been scraped, put into a Facial Recognition database, and sold to the police. We have the story. We say a fond farewell to LG and hear about  a great new scheme were Techies Go Green. Thanks to our sponsor this month, Fidelity Investments who are hiring for tech roles in Ireland. Apply now to virtually join a global leader in fintech innovation from the safety of your home. fidelityinvestments.ie

863: Who’s Watching You

The law is beginning to catch up with our rapidly changing tech lives where working from home does not mean you need be available 24/7. We bring you up to speed on a right to disconnect and a right to remote working (even from pubs). Also, as Electric Ireland roll out smart meters which use AI to track your energy usage, Niall chats with the Chief Business Officer from its developer Bidgley, Gautam Aggarwal, to find out more.

862: Disconnect

Intel are making massive investments in Ireland to bring the world their fastest chips ever. We discover more about this and how you can get your brand new mobile phones delivered by drone.

861: Intel Fights Back

All the news of the week including Samsungs new A52 launched on St Patricks Day, why people share fake news and serious jail time for a Twitter hacker.

860: Samsung Unboxed A52

We check out NFT’s to see what they are and why they are so hot right now. We also chat with Orla Veale about a new smart initiative in South Dublin called Smart D8. Got something you would like us to cover? Email Dusty:  hello@techradiopodcast.com

859: Why NFT is HOT

Despite SpaceX blowing up their rockets, RTE blowing up DAB and Google blowing up VR, it’s actually all very positive. We tell you why. Plus Niall chats with Science Foundation Ireland about fast science and plans for 2025.

Blow It Up

We’re used to dealing with virtual reality and artificial intelligence in the areas of gaming and manufacturing but what about the Arts?  We have a fascinating chat with Elaine Hoey, artist in residence at the Digital Hub. We also look at some shocking Facebook headlines from Australia and find out who had the best view of the Mars landling last week. 

Virtual Arts

Bitcoin v Wall Street and Facebook v Australia making the news on Earth this week.  Perserverance Rover is making the news on Mars. We have it all on this weeks podcast!  Plus a fascinating chat about using augmented reality to build hyper-scale data centres.

856: BitCoin

Niall gives us the hands on experience with Samsungs latest S21. Is it enough to convince him to ditch his iPhone and crossover to the dark side? We also give you the latest news on TikTok v Trump, Facebook virus and Google launching its News Showcase app.

855: Galaxy S21 Hands On

We introduce you to the new CEO of Amazon taking over from Jeff Bezos who shocked the industry with his resignation this week.

854: Mr Amazon

Apple announce some truly job dropping figures while GameStop fans ‘give it to the man’ and squeeze billions out of Wall Street corporates. We also find out how Galway hurling has inspired a new app to personalise training between coach and players closer during Covid.  Rory McGauran from Actimet.com tells all.

853: Money Money Money

Sally Field, an expert in staying safe online, chats about the changing nature of online communities and her forthcoming appearance at  this Monday’s BeyondIoT.ie conference. Dusty takes on Whatsapp and Niall and good/bad news about PS5 in Ireland.

852: Beyond IoT

Bumper show this week. We give you the best new tech from CES, including full details on Samsungs new S21, and where you can get ¢200 off the new phone plus free Galaxy Buds. We also keep you up-to-speed on the controversial update to Whatsapp and the latest on Cyberpunk 2077. Enjoy!

851: Samsung S21 & CES

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