Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJess Kelly brings you the latest news and reviews from the world of tech - examining how it all impacts you.
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Episodes
Mailbag: Projectors, affordable phones and podcasts
April 12, 2024 12:12 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB[email protected] is the email address if you have any tech questions for Jess.
Running the Mini Marathon
April 12, 2024 12:07 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBJess and Kathleen McNamee are running the VHI Women's Mini Marathon in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. If you would like to donate you can do so here: https://idonate.ie/newstalkofftheball
Meta's new tools to tackle sextortion
April 12, 2024 12:04 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBJess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to discuss the new tools introduced by Meta to tackle sextortion.
FULL EPISODE: Blocking sextortion, running a mini marathon and mailbag
April 12, 2024 11:59 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFULL EPISODE: EV myths, password sharing, mailbag
April 05, 2024 11:36 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB[email protected] is the email address if you want to get in touch with the show.
Disney cracking down on password sharing
April 05, 2024 11:24 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBEmmet Ryan joins Jess to look at Disney's clampdown on password sharing.
EV myth-busting with Derek Reilly
April 05, 2024 11:22 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to bust some of the common myths that surround EVs in IReland.
Mailbag: What refurbished iPhone should I buy?
March 29, 2024 12:22 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBJess answers your tech questions. Email [email protected]
PTSB Ideal Home Show:BER ratings to Smart Home tech
March 29, 2024 12:22 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBFrom improving your BER rating to installing smart tech, Jess talks to Caitríona O'Connor, the director of the PTSB Ideal Home Show to preview what attendees can expect.
FULL EPISODE: AI & Gaming, US VS Apple, Phones for Kids
March 22, 2024 12:22 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBGet in touch with the show: [email protected]
US sues Apple: What now?
March 22, 2024 12:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBCiara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to examine the latest headache facing Apple, this time at the hands of the US Department of Justice.
AI in gaming - How disruptive will it be?
March 22, 2024 12:12 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJohn Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the impact AI will have on the world of gaming. Plus, we take a look at the rumours around the PS5 Pro.
FULL EPISODE: Editing photos, EU's AI Act and home CCTV
March 15, 2024 12:12 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBEmail the show: [email protected]
Editing tips for amateur photographers
March 15, 2024 12:06 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBTom Douglas joins Jess to look at the challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to editing your photos...
Mailbag: A rugged phone and home CCTV
March 15, 2024 10:43 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJess Kelly answers your tech questions. You can get in touch by emailing: [email protected].
EU's AI Act: What is it and will it make a difference?
March 15, 2024 09:43 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBLawrence Vesey of Sia Partners joins Jess to take a closer look at the EU AI Act and discuss the impact it will have on individuals, businesses and Big Tech.
FULL EPISODE: Virgin Media, TechFoundHer, Pieta House
March 08, 2024 11:43 - 36 minutes - 33 MBPieta House wants your old Android phones
March 08, 2024 11:39 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBCathy Drummond of Pieta House joins Jess to explain how the organisation is in need of old Android phones for the annual Darkness Into Light event.
TechFoundHer Bootcamp 2024
March 08, 2024 11:36 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMáirin Murray, founder of TechFoundHer Bootcamp joins Jess to preview the 2024 event and discuss how diversity in technology benefits the entire ecosystem.
Virgin Media's new home entertainment offering
March 08, 2024 11:34 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBPaul Higgins of Virgin Media joins Jess to talk about the new home entertainment box that fits in the palm of your hand, voice control and price wars.
FULL EPISODE: Manna, wearables and the mailbag
March 01, 2024 12:34 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWearables: Karl Henry on the metrics that matter
March 01, 2024 12:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBKarl Henry joins Jess to talk about the key metrics to watch for the wearables on your wrist.
Manna drones: The present and future of food delivery
March 01, 2024 12:28 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBBobby Healy joins Jess to talk about the ongoing progress at Manna.
FULL EPISODE: EVs in Ireland, Public Shaming Online and Mailbag
February 23, 2024 12:28 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the first EV roadshow. Cameron Hill reviews 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and we answer your tech questions.
BOOK CLUB: So You've Been Publicly Shamed
February 23, 2024 12:24 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBCameron Hill joins Jess to review Jon Ronson's 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and to discuss the wider implications of online pile-ons.
Ireland's attitude towards EVs
February 23, 2024 12:22 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDerek Reilly joins Jess to look at the key learnings from the sold-out Nevo Electric Vehicle Show.
BlueSky: Is it the new Twitter / X?
February 17, 2024 07:22 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBCiara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at BlueSky and the era of decentralised social media.
Mailbag: Phone with a jack, laptops and storage issues
February 17, 2024 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBJess answers your tech questions. You can email [email protected] if you're looking for a device recommendation or need some tech support.
FULL EPISODE: Blue Sky, Scam ads, Mailbag
February 16, 2024 13:22 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBCiara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about BlueSky, Emmet Ryan discusses scam ads and we answer your tech questions.
FULL EPISODE: Revolut scam, Digital Services Bill, Mailbag
February 09, 2024 12:42 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJess Kelly looks at the Revolut scam that cost one listener €2,000. We get an easy-to-understand explainer on the Digital Services Bill and we answer your tech questions.
Mailbag: Your tech questions answered
February 09, 2024 12:33 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBDo you have a tech question for Jess? Email [email protected]
Digital Services Bill: Jargon free explainer
February 09, 2024 12:23 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat is the Digital Services Bill, how will it impact consumers and will it cause extra headaches for tech firms based in Ireland? Jo Joyce of Taylor Wessing, an international law firm based in Dublin joins Jess to explain what you need to know.
Revolut text scam: What you need to know
February 09, 2024 12:15 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBJess explains the new Revolut text scam that is doing the rounds and consumer expert Sinead Ryan talks through the protections that are in place to keep you and your money safe.
FULL EPISODE: Facebook at 20
February 02, 2024 12:15 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBJess is joined by Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to look back at two decades of Facebook.
Facebook at 20: The fallout and the future
February 02, 2024 11:59 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBStephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look back at the fallout and future of Facebook as the social media giant turns 20.
Facebook at 20: The good old days
February 02, 2024 11:52 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBAs Facebook turns 20, Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the fun side of the platform, back in the good old days of the 00s.
Book club: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
January 26, 2024 11:52 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBCiara and Cameron are back in with Jess for this month's book club. Next month's book is 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' by Jon Ronson.
S24 Ultra: Stress-tesing the camera
January 26, 2024 11:42 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPhotographer Tom Douglas joins Jess to discuss the capabilities of Samsung's new flagship phone.
Zero Day Con: 2024 trends in cybersecurity
January 26, 2024 11:23 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBCEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu joins Jess to preview Zero Day Con, which is taking place on March 6th. She talks through the key trends in the world of cybersecurity in 2024.
King of Kong, Man United AI and Apple Watch saga
January 19, 2024 11:57 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about the notion of Man United using AI to improve performance, Ciara O'Brien talks about the ongoing issues facing Apple Watch in the US and we get an update on the Billy Mitchell, King of Kong saga.
Samsung's S24 lineup
January 19, 2024 11:55 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBJess is joined by the head of MX at Samsung Ireland, Annika Bizon to discuss the new S24 lineup of devices.
Inside the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
January 12, 2024 11:55 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBJess went along to Dublin's RDS for the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. She met with Shay Walsh of BT Ireland and some of the students taking part.
#CES24: Flying cars and cargo EVs
January 12, 2024 11:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to run through the big EV announcements from CES 2024.
Save money on your phone bill and banking this January
January 05, 2024 13:45 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDaragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie joins Jess to talk about the money you could save by moving mobile provider and bank this January.
CES 24 preview, Samsung's new phones, Pornhub vs ID
January 05, 2024 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview CES 2024, which is taking place next week in Las Vegas. Jess always takes you through the biggest tech stories of the week.
Journalism vs AI: Why the New York Times is suing Open AI
January 05, 2024 13:12 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBEmmet Ryan joins Jess to look at the case brought by the New York Times against Open AI and Microsoft.
GTA VI: The hype and the wait
December 08, 2023 11:46 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBJohn Reilly joins Jess to talk through the GTA VI trailer
Online Safety Commissioner: X will have to comply with Online Safety Code
December 08, 2023 11:34 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJess Kelly is joined by Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner to discuss the updates to the Online Safety Code and how all platforms will have to comply with the rulings of the Commission.
The role of social media in the riots
December 01, 2023 11:34 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJess is joined by Stephen O'Leary to look at the role that social media and messaging platforms played in the Dublin riots last week.
Exclusive: Ticketmaster Ireland MD, Keith English
December 01, 2023 10:34 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBJess sits down for an exclusive interview with Keith English, the MD of Ticketmaster Ireland. They look at the impact of the pandemic on the business, virtual queues and supply vs demand.