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344 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsThe No.1 Irish tech news podcast since 2006. A new podcast every Friday keeps you up-to-date-on all things tech or get hourly updates and daily newsletters from our website at TechCentral.ie
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How Was 2019?
December 20, 2019 00:01Which were the five most important tech stories of the year? We chat through them and see what we might expect in 2020.
799: How Was 2019?
December 20, 2019 00:01 - 13 MBWhich were the five most important tech stories of the year? We chat through them and see what we might expect in 2020.
798: Data for Good
December 13, 2019 00:34 - 17 MBWe check out what Ireland was searching for on Google in 2019 and can’t believe the No.1 ‘How to’ search! Also, your personal data is not just used for targeted advertising. It can be used for good also. We chat with Dr Derick Mitchell about how our information can be used to provide tailored personal services.
Data for Good
December 13, 2019 00:34We check out what Ireland was searching for on Google in 2019 and can’t believe the No.1 ‘How to’ search! Also, your personal data is not just used for targeted advertising. It can be used for good also. We chat with Dr Derick Mitchell about how our information can be used to provide tailored personal … →
797: NASA
December 06, 2019 00:50 - 11.5 MBArtificial Intelligence is ‘going where no man has gone before’ as NASA enables space probes to wander the universe, decide for themselves what’s interesting and where to go next. We interviewed NASA’s Head of Artificial Intelligence Dr Steve Chien at Ireland’s National Analytics Summit who shared some amazing insights into the operation.
NASA
December 06, 2019 00:50Artificial Intelligence is ‘going where no man has gone before’ as NASA enables space probes to wander the universe, decide for themselves what’s interesting and where to go next. We interviewed NASA’s Head of Artificial Intelligence Dr Steve Chien at Ireland’s National Analytics Summit who shared some amazing insights into the operation.
Toy Show
November 29, 2019 00:21Get the best gadgets for your Christmas Stocking with our Christmas Toy Show. Even better, all our suggestions are under €50 so everyone in the audience can afford one !!
796: Toy Show
November 29, 2019 00:21 - 13.3 MBGet the best gadgets for your Christmas Stocking with our Christmas Toy Show. Even better, all our suggestions are under €50 so everyone in the audience can afford one !!
Sci-Con
November 22, 2019 00:29Sci-Con Dublin is coming on Dec 3rd. We get an advance chat with one of the key speakers, author Brian Trent, about the science of making ‘science’ simple to explain.
795: Sci-Com
November 22, 2019 00:29 - 12.8 MBThis week we look at the signing of the National Broadband Plan and ask if the projejct is going to be up to the needs of Internet users by the time it finishes. We also talk to journalist Brian Trench, senior lecturer in the School of Communications at DCU, about the short history of science communication in Ireland.
Sci-Com
November 22, 2019 00:29This week we look at the signing of the National Broadband Plan and ask if the projejct is going to be up to the needs of Internet users by the time it finishes. We also talk to journalist Brian Trench, senior lecturer in the School of Communications at DCU, about the short history of science … →
Just Ask!
November 15, 2019 00:21On the slate this week is Googles new hi-spec games service and the launch of Apple TV+. We also hear how advances in natural language processing, cloud computing and artificial intelligence mean you won’t need to interrogate large data sets to look for answers … all you’ll have to do is ask! A fascinating interview … →
794: Just Ask!
November 15, 2019 00:21 - 14.4 MBOn the slate this week is Googles new hi-spec games service and the launch of Apple TV+. We also hear how advances in natural language processing, cloud computing and artificial intelligence mean you won’t need to interrogate large data sets to look for answers … all you’ll have to do is ask! A fascinating interview with our guest Edward McDonnell, director of the Centre for Research into Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
Smartling Speakers
November 08, 2019 00:41How are smart speakers handling regional accents and languages to become more mainstream? Niall chats with Smartling co-founder Jack Welde at their Dublin office to discover how they are making content on the Web easier to access by mixing automation with human editors.
793: Smartling Speakers
November 08, 2019 00:41 - 13.5 MBHow are smart speakers handling regional accents and languages to become more mainstream? Niall chats with Smartling co-founder Jack Welde at their Dublin office to discover how they are making content on the Web easier to access by mixing automation with human editors.
792: Inside GitHub
November 01, 2019 00:55 - 10.9 MBWe chat to Dana Lawson from GitHub about how the best people in tech fall into it by accident and how our favourite software platform GitHub operates worldwide without a single office!
Inside GitHub
November 01, 2019 00:55We chat to Dana Lawson from GitHub about how the best people in tech fall into it by accident and how our favourite software platform GitHub operates worldwide without a single office!
Faster Smarter Happier
October 25, 2019 00:08Is it possible to work faster smarter and happier?!! Yes says Wendy Van Tol from PwC. Hear all on the show. We also look at the continuing fall of Facebook with this weeks latest developments.
791: Faster Smarter Happier
October 25, 2019 00:08 - 12.4 MBIs it possible to work faster smarter and happier?!! Yes says Wendy Van Tol from PwC. Hear all on the show. We also look at the continuing fall of Facebook with this weeks latest developments.
790: Whats Missing from Googles Pixel 4
October 18, 2019 00:09 - 12.9 MBWe reveal the massive omission from Googles big Pixel 4 announcement, ponder the chances of success for Facebooks currency and chat with Dr Celine Mullins from Adaptas about how you can learn things faster with less effort.
Whats Missing from Googles Pixel 4
October 18, 2019 00:09We reveal the massive omission from Googles big Pixel 4 announcement, ponder the chances of success for Facebooks currency and chat with Dr Celine Mullins from Adaptas about how you can learn things faster with less effort.
789: Future World
October 11, 2019 00:03 - 12.3 MBWith Extinction Rebellion and increases in carbon tax, we are more aware than ever of our role in stopping climate change. But what would a low-carbon world look like at street level? Dr Yvonne Farrell from Grafton Architects has some fantastic ideas they implement in their designs.
Future World
October 11, 2019 00:03With Extinction Rebellion and increases in carbon tax, we are more aware than ever of our role in stopping climate change. But what would a low-carbon world look like at street level? Dr Yvonne Farrell from Grafton Architects has some fantastic ideas they implement in their designs.
Who Will Win the Year
October 04, 2019 00:37All the major product launches are done, Dusty & Niall look at Microsoft, Samsung, Apple and Amazon to see who ‘won the year’.
788: Who Will Win the Year
October 04, 2019 00:37 - 13.2 MBAll the major product launches are done, Dusty & Niall look at Microsoft, Samsung, Apple and Amazon to see who ‘won the year’.
Mate 30 Major Flaw
September 27, 2019 00:35We look at the new Mate 30 from Huawei, discuss it’s biggest flaw and suggest a workaround for it. We also hear from Aimee-Louise Carton about new Irish app ‘KeepAppy’
787: Mate 30 Major Flaw
September 27, 2019 00:35 - 13 MBWe look at the new Mate 30 from Huawei, discuss it’s biggest flaw and suggest a workaround for it. We also hear from Aimee-Louise Carton about new Irish app ‘KeepAppy’
Truth Behind Data Centres
September 20, 2019 00:02This week, we’re visiting Park Place, a data centre management company that has made Cork one of its international homes. Their Managing Director Sean Sears sat down to chat with our editor Niall Kitson about what brought the company to Cork, the challenges of running data-centres and how to get & keep young people interested … →
786: Truth Behind Data Centres
September 20, 2019 00:02 - 13.7 MBThis week, we’re visiting Park Place, a data centre management company that has made Cork one of its international homes. Their Managing Director Sean Sears sat down to chat with our editor Niall Kitson about what brought the company to Cork, the challenges of running data-centres and how to get & keep young people interested in science & technology.
iPhone 11 Surprises
September 13, 2019 00:01Lots of little surprises under the radar at Apples September event this week. We make sure you don’t miss a thing. We also have a great interview with Graeme Moore about Ireland hosting European Games Week and the games industry here.
785: iPhone 11 Surprises
September 13, 2019 00:01 - 25.7 MBLots of little surprises under the radar at Apples September event this week. We make sure you don’t miss a thing. We also have a great interview with Graeme Moore about Ireland hosting European Games Week and the games industry here.
Tech That Changed Our Lives
September 06, 2019 00:39Which piece of tech totally changed your life? Is it something you look back on now fondly or still in awe? Niall and Dusty share the pieces of tech that changed their lives, some funny, some surprising!
784: Tech That Changed Our Lives
September 06, 2019 00:39 - 12.4 MBWhich piece of tech totally changed your life? Is it something you look back on now fondly or still in awe? Niall and Dusty share the pieces of tech that changed their lives, some funny, some surprising!
Hacker Interview
August 30, 2019 00:29We chat with a hacker from the infamous LulzSec group who defaced the websites including the Sun newspaper, took popular websites offline, and dumped user data like email addresses and passwords on public forums. Now a security researcher, Mustafa Al-Bassam, gives us a unique peek at a darker side of the web.
783: Hacker Interview
August 30, 2019 00:29 - 13.1 MBWe chat with a hacker from the infamous LulzSec group who defaced the websites including the Sun newspaper, took popular websites offline, and dumped user data like email addresses and passwords on public forums. Now a security researcher, Mustafa Al-Bassam, gives us a unique peek at a darker side of the web.
782: Digital Hub’s Technologist in Residence
August 23, 2019 00:19 - 13.2 MBWe chat to Rodhan Hickey, Digital Hub’s Technologist in Residence, to find out more about the role. We also have news on Facebook privacy features being rolled out first in Ireland and what you can expect from Apple TV+
Digital Hub’s Technologist in Residence
August 23, 2019 00:19We chat to Rodhan Hickey, Digital Hub’s Technologist in Residence, to find out more about the role. We also have news on Facebook privacy features being rolled out first in Ireland and what you can expect from Apple TV+
781: Tech Tralee
August 16, 2019 00:12 - 13 MBWhen it comes to tech companies, you will be forgiven for thinking Dublin Dublin Dublin … BUT there is a ton of stuff happening all across the country with many towns north, south and west now becoming Tech Hubs. Niall chatted with Ogie Sheehy, founder and CEO of Viclarity, to find out more about the tech hub in Tralee and how that is going.
Tech Tralee
August 16, 2019 00:12When it comes to tech companies, you will be forgiven for thinking Dublin Dublin Dublin … BUT there is a ton of stuff happening all across the country with many towns north, south and west now becoming Tech Hubs. Niall chatted with Ogie Sheehy, founder and CEO of Viclarity, to find out more about the … →
New Note 10
August 09, 2019 00:58We detail the new Samsung Note 10 and why it’s more than just a Samsung flagship smartphone. Also news on the National Broadband Plan and fake reviews.
780: New Note 10
August 09, 2019 00:58We detail the new Samsung Note 10 and why it’s more than just a Samsung flagship smartphone. Also news on the National Broadband Plan and fake reviews.
Shannon Vallor – How Tech Changes Behaviour
August 02, 2019 00:21This week we revisit Shannon Vallor and a previous interview looking at how technology changes our behaviour and values. Do you get upset when your close friends don’t like some of your Facebook updates? If a celebrity retweets you, would that have more emotional impact than a birthday card from your mother? Discover Shannon’s thoughts … →
779: Shannon Vallor – How Tech Changes Behaviour
August 02, 2019 00:21This week we revisit Shannon Vallor and a previous interview looking at how technology changes our behaviour and values. Do you get upset when your close friends don’t like some of your Facebook updates? If a celebrity retweets you, would that have more emotional impact than a birthday card from your mother? Discover Shannon’s thoughts on how technology can help us live not just more productive lives, but more ethical ones, too.
Living With Alexa
July 26, 2019 00:26We’ve had smart speakers for quite some time. How do we feel now the novelty has well and truly worn off. A detailed report. We also check the news this week on the new Windows 10 Start Menu, when the Galaxy Fold will be released and why Facebook’s $5bn fine is actually a bargain for … →
778: Living With Alexa
July 26, 2019 00:26We’ve had smart speakers for quite some time. How do we feel now the novelty has well and truly worn off. A detailed report. We also check the news this week on the new Windows 10 Start Menu, when the Galaxy Fold will be released and why Facebook’s $5bn fine is actually a bargain for them.
777: Innovation Incubation and EAT
July 12, 2019 00:46The future of tech will need a large dose of creativity so Nokia Bell Labs are reaching out to artists worldwide. Find out why science must meet art as Niall Kitson chats with Domhnaill Hernon, Head of Innovation, Incubation and EAT at Nokia Bell Labs.
Innovation Incubation and EAT
July 12, 2019 00:46The future of tech will need a large dose of creativity so Nokia Bell Labs are reaching out to artists worldwide. Find out why science must meet art as Niall Kitson chats with Domhnaill Hernon, Head of Innovation, Incubation and EAT at Nokia Bell Labs.
776: Ad Mad
July 05, 2019 00:47Any idea what uses your data can be put to beyond advertising?? We speak with Tracey Browne about a new report called Ask for Evidence which will get you thinking.
Ad Mad
July 05, 2019 00:47Any idea what uses your data can be put to beyond advertising?? We speak with Tracey Browne about a new report called Ask for Evidence which will get you thinking.
775: Eir Ar Ais
June 28, 2019 00:07Eir are back with big broadband promises but can they deliver? We also chat with Kevin Koidl from the Adapt Centre about alternative social networks that just might be trustworthy.