Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
387 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
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.
Spotify Wrapped
December 01, 2023 10:28 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBColm Boohig joins Jess to look at Spotify Wrapped. Is it too much data and what's the cringiest song on your most played?
EV Review: Afforable to commercial
November 24, 2023 08:32 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to look at the latest releases on the EV market in Ireland.
GenAI: How are businesses in Ireland implementing it?
November 24, 2023 08:32 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMartin Duffy, Director of Analytics at PWC joins Jess to talk through the findings of the PWC GenAI Business Leaders Survey.
Web Summit 2023: Review
November 17, 2023 15:32 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBCiara O'Brien joins Jess to talk about Web Summit 2023.
George Hook on being targeted by scammers
November 17, 2023 15:32 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBGeorge Hook joins Jess to describe how scammers targeted him and attempted to steal €8,000 from his account.
Gardaí on tackling scam text messages
November 03, 2023 11:32 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJess visits the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau to meet the team tackling cyber scams and ransomware.
Microsoft's 'Skill Up' AI Programme
October 27, 2023 15:32 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJess headed to Microsoft Ireland's HQ to learn more about the company's AI upskilling initiatives. She chats with James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Vice-President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre and Amanda Joliffe, Dreamspace Lead.
Review: Spiderman 2
October 27, 2023 15:22 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBJohn Reilly joins Jess with a full review of Spiderman 2
Mark Pollock on the role of innovation in curing paralysis
October 20, 2023 11:57 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMark Pollock joins Jess to talk about RunInTheDark.org and the group's mission to find a cure for paralysis.
#CyberBreak: The benefits of a digital detox
October 20, 2023 11:55 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about the group's Cyber Break initiative.
Cilter: Protecting children online
October 13, 2023 11:55 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJess is joined by Rena Maycock of Cilter to hear how the company is working to protect kids in the digital era.
Pixel 8 Pro and Microsoft cleared to buy Activision Blizzard
October 13, 2023 11:50 - 22 minutes - 21 MBJess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk about the new Google Pixel 8 Pro and the latest news on the Microsoft / Activision Blizzard deal.
Book club: Foe by Iain Reid
October 06, 2023 08:50 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJess is joined by Ciara Treacy and Cameron Hill to discuss the first book club pick, Foe by Iain Reid.
U2:UV - Inside Sphere in Las Vegas
October 06, 2023 08:50 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJess was in Las Vegas to watch U2 perform at the $2.4 billion venue, Sphere in Las Vegas. She met The Edge, Adam Clayton and show producers.
NBI: An update on the National Broadband Plan
September 22, 2023 11:50 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBNewstalk reporter spoke to Peter Hendrick of NBI at the Ploughing Championships about continued rollout of the National Broadband Plan.
US Department of Justice vs Google
September 22, 2023 11:45 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBEmmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to explain what is happening at the DoJ anti-trust trial against Google.
Would you pay for X?
September 22, 2023 11:45 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBStephen O'Leary of Olyitico joins Jess to discuss the notion of a paywall on X. Would you pay for it?
FULL EPISODE: iPhone 15, Bebo and our book club
September 18, 2023 08:45 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBTech Talk with Jess Kelly
iPhone 15: Is it worth upgrading?
September 15, 2023 10:45 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBCiara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at the new iPhone 15 and answer the all-important question: is it worth the upgrade?
Bebo's legacy: 10 years on from going bust
September 15, 2023 10:15 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBColm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the legacy of Bebo. Was it the perfect social media platform, should it make a comeback, and most importantly, who was in your Top 16?
FULL EPISODE: Tech in crime, Mini EV and more
September 08, 2023 10:40 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTech Talk with Jess Kelly
Mini EV and BMW's new 'design concept'
September 08, 2023 10:22 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to talk through the new Mini EV.
How tech is used in crimes, investigations and trials
September 08, 2023 10:20 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMichael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor with the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star joins Jess to look at how technology has changed crime and investigations in Ireland. He also co-hosts Shattered Lives with Paul Healy.
FULL EPISODE: Inside Salesforce, shooting the moon, Google at 25
September 04, 2023 08:20 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBTech Talk with Jess Kelly
Can you shoot the moon?
September 01, 2023 14:40 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBTom Douglas joins Jess to look at the camera kit needed to shoot the perfect picture of the moon.
Inside Salesforce Tower Dublin
September 01, 2023 14:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJess pays a visit to the new Salesforce Tower in Dublin to meet with country lead, Carolan Lennon
FULL EPISODE: Gaming news, Book clubs, Digital Services Act
August 29, 2023 06:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the gaming news. Ciara Tracey talks about the wholesome side of social media. We learn more about the Digital Services Act.
What is the Digital Services Act?
August 25, 2023 13:30 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBJeanne Kelly and Raymond Sherry of Browne Jacobson Ireland join Jess to explain what you need to know about the DSA.
Online book clubs and Tozi
August 25, 2023 13:13 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBCiara Treacy joins Jess to look at the wholesome side of social media; online bookclubs. Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC tells us about a new app aimed at young people to tackle cyberbullying.
Gamescom 23
August 25, 2023 13:10 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBJohn Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the news from Gamescom 23.
FULL EPISODE: IRFU, Podcasts and Bank of Ireland
August 18, 2023 13:10 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBJess meets the team at the IRFU to hear how they're using technology in training. Colm Boohig pays tribute to Michael Parkinson and lists his favourite podcasts. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times explains what happened at Bank of Ireland earlier in the week.
What happened at Bank of Ireland?
August 18, 2023 12:10 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBCiara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look back at what exactly happened at Bank of Ireland earlier in the week.
How the IRFU is using drones, 5G and MPNs
August 18, 2023 10:10 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJess meets with Vinny Hammond, Head of Analytics and Innovation at the IRFU to hear about new technology that is being used as part of the Irish rugby team's World Cup prep. Coaches Paul O'Connell and Simon Easterby explain how it impacts the performance of the players.
Parkinson and podcasts: The art of an interview
August 18, 2023 09:10 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBColm Boohig joins Jess to talk through his favourite podcasts and look back at the interviewing style of Michael Parkinson.
New Switch, GameStop is gone and Starfield
August 04, 2023 16:10 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJohn Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess for a gaming news roundup.
EV news roundup
July 28, 2023 13:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with the latest news from the world of EVs.
Head of Samsung on the new foldable phones
July 28, 2023 12:55 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBJess is joined by James Kitto of Samsung to talk through the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5.
FULL EPISODE: Online Safety, AI in the arts and Game Design
July 24, 2023 08:15 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBJess is joined by Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner. Colm Boohig of Off The Ball discusses the notion of AI artists. Dr Natalie Culligan of Maynooth University talks about the new Higher Diploma in Game Design.
The Online Safety Commissioner
July 21, 2023 11:55 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBNiamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner joins Jess to explain her role and how her team will work to ensure the online world is a less harmful place.
Will AI replace your favourite artists?
July 21, 2023 11:45 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJess is joined by Colm Boohig to talk about the threat AI poses to those working in the arts; from movies and TV to music and comedy.
FULL EPISODE: Supermarket scam, Nothing Phone 2, GAA Go
July 17, 2023 07:55 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBJess is joined by a listener named Tara who explains how she was impacted by a sophisticated supermarket scam. Consumer expert Sinéad Ryan offers some advice. Mark Kavanagh reviews the Nothing Phone 2. Emmet Ryan of the Business Post explains the controversy around GAA Go.
GAA Go: The good, the bad, and the practicalities
July 14, 2023 12:55 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEmmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to take a closer look at GAA Go.
Wham! on Netflix and the Nothing Phone 2
July 14, 2023 12:47 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBJess is joined by John Fardy to talk about the Wham! documentary on Netflix, and some of the other best music documentaries. Mark Kavanagh of The Star reviews the Nothing Phone 2.
The Irish supermarket website scam you need to be aware of
July 14, 2023 12:45 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJess is joined by a listener named Tara, who explains how she fell victim to a sophisticated online scam. Consumer expert, Sinead Ryan, joins Jess to give some sage advice.