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
Is your phone bill going up 11%? Here's what you can do
March 24, 2023 08:24 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJess is joined by Ciara O'Brien to talk about why some operators are increasing phone bills by 11% and what you can do to bring the cost down.
Bionic Gym: Work out without having to move
March 16, 2023 15:45 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBJess is joined by the CEO and founder of Bionic Gym, Dr. Louis Crowe to learn more about how the product works.
SVB collapse: What does this mean for Ireland?
March 16, 2023 15:35 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBJess is joined by Brian Caulfield of Scale Ireland to look at what happened with Silicon Valley Bank and what it might mean for Irish businesses.
How data is benefitting employee wellbeing
March 10, 2023 12:35 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBRachel Fellowes, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Aon joins Jess to talk about data in the world of employee wellbeing and how the world of work is continuing to change.
Ireland's first esports academy
March 10, 2023 12:22 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJess is joined by Steve Daly, CEO and Co-Founder of Wylde Academy in Cork to hear about the new facility and the growth of esports in recent years.
What's going on at Tesla?
March 03, 2023 13:22 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBDerek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to look at what is going on at Tesla. The pair talk about the court cases facing the company and the impact of Elon Musk on the price.
ASAI explains the rules around influencer advertising
March 03, 2023 13:22 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIs it #Ad or #Spon? What does #AF mean? Orla Twomey of the ASAI joins Jess to talk through the rules around influencer advertising and explain how the group will use AI to police online ads.
Air-raid sirens in Ukraine
February 23, 2023 15:22 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBSean Moncrieff went to Kyiv ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. One of the people Sean met whilst there was the director of the municipal security department of the Kyiv administration. He explains how sirens from World War II are used, alongside modern smartphone apps to alert those in the region.
CEO of Eir on broadband, customer service and future plans
February 23, 2023 15:22 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJess is joined by Ollie Loomes, CEO of Eir to talk about their landmark week - passing 1 million premises with gigabit fiber broadband.
Min. Ossian Smyth on new legislation tackling bad customer service
February 23, 2023 12:22 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Communications Regulations Act is going to offer consumers better protections when it comes to the level of customer service they receive from mobile and broadband providers. Jess spoke with Minister Ossian Smyth about this, the Virgin Media cyber attack, and tackling those scam text messages.
The rise in FemTech
February 17, 2023 06:22 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDr Tanya Mulcahy explains what FemTech is and why we are seeing an increase in the number of companies producing products and services for women.
NewsWhip on raising $13 million funding
February 17, 2023 06:19 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBCEO of NewsWhip, Paul Quigley joins Jess to talk about securing €13 million in funding and what that investment will enable the business to do next.
PSVR 2 review
February 17, 2023 06:17 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBJess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through their first impressions of the PSVR 2.
FULL EPISODE: PSVR2, NewsWhip and FemTech
February 17, 2023 06:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through their first impressions of the PSVR 2. Paul Quigley, CEO of NewsWhip discusses the company's $13 million funding. Dr Tanya Mulcahy explains the rise of FemTech.
FULL EPISODE: Bard, online safety and Super Bowl Sunday
February 10, 2023 10:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week Jess is joined by Ciara O'Brien to talk about Google's AI, Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Emmet Ryan of the Business Post.
Google's Bard botches AI demo
February 10, 2023 10:15 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times to look back at the AI demo that knocked 7% off Alphabet's stock price. Was it just a blip or will it have lasting implications for those looking to hang their hats on the future of AI chatbots?
"Parents are on the backfoot" - so what's the solution?
February 10, 2023 10:15 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk through the very real challenges faced by parents navigating their way through the issues that arise when raising children in the digital age. The pair discuss the role of the Online Safety Commissioner and what will be needed to make it a success.
Super Bowl Sunday: Tech, money and trends
February 10, 2023 10:15 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBEmmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to talk about the money involved in the Super Bowl.
Full episode: Samsung and tech in the National Children's Hospital
February 03, 2023 11:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week Jess meets the head of Samsung Ireland to talk about the new S23 lineup, plus she speaks with Children's Health Ireland about the innovation going into the new National Children's Hospital.
Samsung's Ireland boss on the new S23
February 03, 2023 11:15 - 18 minutes - 17 MBJess meets with the head of Samsung Ireland to talk through the new S23 lineup, the S-Pen and the rise in refurbished phones.
E-health records & robot deliveries at the new National Children's Hospital
February 03, 2023 11:15 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJess meets with the CEO and Chief Medical Information Officer at Children's Health Ireland to hear about the digital-first hospital that is due to open late next year.
Cyber security in 23, ComReg and WEEE Ireland
January 27, 2023 10:15 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week is joined by Ronan Murphy of SmartTech247 to look ahead to cyber security trends in 23. ComReg explains the significance of the spectrum. The CEO of WEEE Ireland talks us through what happens to our electrical waste.
Young Scientist, EV trends and Refurbed.ie
January 13, 2023 13:15 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week Jess meets the co-founder of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie has all the EV news from CES. We hear about consumer trends when it comes to buying refurbished devices.
CES, Chat GPT and Eir's mobile data
January 06, 2023 08:15 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about a turbulent week in the world of tech with further job cuts and some interesting innovations being showcased at CES. Fergal Reid, Director of Machine Learning at Intercom explains Chat GPT. Fergal McCann, Director of Mobile Networks at Eir looks at trends in mobile data.
Floreo, EV tips and Christmas Gift Guide
December 16, 2022 13:15 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week on Tech Talk, Jess hears how Floreo is being used in Irish classrooms to help young neurodiverse people. Derek Reilly has some top tips to help your EV in freezing temperatures. We hear from some of Ireland's small businesses and Karcher for our final gift guide!
Inside Amazon, Gaming Gift Guide, Ditching Private Cars
December 09, 2022 15:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBJess heads inside Amazon's Irish fulfillment centre in Dublin to see how the entire operation works. John Reilly has his annual gaming gift guide. Aisling Dunne of Bolt talks about Ireland's readiness to ditch private vehicles.
Dawn raids and tackling Big Tech: How DPC works
December 02, 2022 11:15 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJess is joined by Tony Delaney, Deputy Commissioner at the Data Protection Commission to hear how the office works. We hear about BitPanda and Kealan Lennon of CleverCards talks about a successful 2022.
Quantum Computing, robotics in surgery and nostalgic games
November 25, 2022 05:15 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJess is joined by Dr. Joe Fitsimons of Horizon Quantum Computing to hear about their plans for a European Expansion with the opening of an Irish office and at least 10 new jobs. We hear how robotics are being embraced in the world of medicine. Ciara Treacy talks about the new Pokemon game and her love of nostalgic video games.
EV Spot, Social Commerce and Fia's Fairies
November 18, 2022 14:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBJess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk through the latest news in the world of EVs. We hear about All Human's research into shopping habits. The Creative Producer of Fia's Fairies talks about animation in Ireland.
Science Week 2022: What's happening
November 14, 2022 20:15 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNiamh Shaw and Catherine McGuiness join Jess to talk about the activities that are taking place as place during Science Week. Science week is taking place from 13th to 20th November with events running right across the country both in-person events and online. For more see SFI.ie
Jobs, blue ticks and gaming news, plus Science Week roundup
November 11, 2022 12:15 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBJess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to look back at another turbulent week in the world of tech. John Reilly has the gaming news, including a review of God of War Ragnarok. Niamh Shaw and Catherine McGuiness talk through what they're up to for Science Week. Science week is taking place from 13th to 20th November with events running right across the country both in-person events and online. For more see SFI.ie
Twitter job loses, Web Summit and influencers
November 04, 2022 13:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBJess is joined by Elaine Burke of Silicon Republic to talk through a tough week in the world of tech with job losses at Twitter and Stripe. Charlie Taylor of the Business Post gives his take on Web Summit 22. We hear from Amazon's AWS about supporting startups. Is the era of the influencer over?
Uber, Hertility, Swappie and FizFit
October 28, 2022 06:55 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week Jess chats to the General Manager of Uber in Ireland about the rollout of the taxi service in Limerick. We’ll take a closer look at the environmental impact of buying refurbished vs new and we’ll hear about the tech platform helping women to understand their hormone health.
Tech news, CareBox Collection, An Post & Trade Republic
October 21, 2022 10:55 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to talk through the big tech stories of the week. The founder of CareBox Collection talks about growing her business during the pandemic. The Chief Digital and Technology Officer at An Post talks about innovation within the service. The country manager for Trade Republic explains how the platform works.
Insights from the world of HR
October 19, 2022 06:55 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBProfessor David Collings joined Jess Kelly to talk about the lessons HR leaders are continuing to learn in the changing world of work. Irish life health are proud sponsor of the IBEC HR Leadership Summit – at Croke Park on October 20th
Klarna, Microsoft, Cyber crime and HR leadership
October 14, 2022 06:55 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJess is joined by Vish Gain of Silicon Republic to discuss Deliveroo's accepting of Klarna payments. Microsoft Ireland has announced a €3 million investment in its digital education hub, DreamSpace. Jess meets the team. October is Cyber Security Month, Jess meets members of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau who are tackling cyber threats everyday. Professor David Collings talks through the lessons HR leaders are continuing to learn about the changing status of work.
Part 2: Tackling Cyber Threats
October 11, 2022 16:55 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis is part two of a two-part special. The average cost of a cyber security attack is €4.5 million. The most famous example of an attack of this nature in Ireland is of course the ransomware attack on the HSE last year. The bill from that incident currently stands at around €100 million and that could run as high as €670 million. But who are the teams fighting against cyber-attacks in this country and how ready is Ireland for another one? Jess Kelly went to the National Emergency Coordin...
Kinzen / Spotify, Musk / Twitter, new Google devices and more
October 07, 2022 08:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJess is joined by Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to talk through the biggest tech stories of the week. As October is Cyber Security Month, Jess chats with the Director of the National Cyber Security Centre. Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times has a rundown on the new devices from Google. We hear about the apprenticeship programme from OpenEir.
Tackling cyber threats: Behind the scenes with the NCSC and GNCCB
October 06, 2022 16:07 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis is part one of a two-part special. The average cost of a cyber security attack is €4.5 million. The most famous example of an attack of this nature in Ireland is of course the ransomware attack on the HSE last year. The bill from that incident currently stands at around €100 million and that could run as high as €670 million. But who are the teams fighting against cyber-attacks in this country and how ready is Ireland for another one? Jess Kelly went to the National Emergency Coordin...
Energy prices, FitPink and APNI
September 30, 2022 10:17 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the impact of rising energy prices on EV owners. Jenni Timony of FitPink (fitpinkfitness.com) talks about eCommerce in 2022. We hear about an event organised by the African Profession Network in Ireland.
Broadband rollout, agri-innovation and GTA leaks
September 23, 2022 11:17 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week: Jess takes you inside the National Ploughing Championships 2022. We’ll hear from NBI about the broadband rollout, the Kerry Cowboy on TikTok as a tool and some of the Irish start-ups showcasing at the Innovation Arena. As always you can email the show [email protected].
Entrepreneurship in Austin and New York
September 16, 2022 03:17 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBJess travelled to Austin and New York this week as part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. She met with Jenny Melia of Enterprise Ireland to find out how they support start-ups and John Goodman of Dark Hive to hear about building drones for defence.
L'Oreal's tech incubator, Meta's Creators of Tomorrow and Cyber Safe Kids
September 09, 2022 07:17 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week Jess speaks exclusively with the head of L’Oreal’s Technology Incubator to hear how tech is driving the key trends in the world of beauty. Louise Holmes, Director of Creator Partnerships at Meta EMEA talks about Creators of Tomorrow. And chat to Cyber Safe Kids about their research into children’s exposure to potentially harmful content.
Three Ireland, Nevo.ie and Heineken goes green
September 02, 2022 07:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn the latest Tech Talk, the CEO of Three Ireland joins us to talk about all-you-can-eat data, the impact of 5G and keeping things affordable. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie will bust some myths around electric vehicles and we’ll hear how Heineken is going greener at this year’s electric picnic.
Designing Sky Glass and coworking in county Leitrim
August 26, 2022 08:17 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJess is joined by Sky's Global Chief Product Officer to talk about designing the company's new TV, Sky Glass. Plus she heads to Leitrim to hear about co-working and connectivity in the county.
Sky Glass and gaming galore
August 19, 2022 06:17 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJess is joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times for a chat about their first impressions of the Sky Glass TV set – with one cable and a new interface, is it going to shake up the world of TV? Plus we have gaming galore, with the team behind Ireland’s Gamer Fest and John Reilly of The Effect.net.
Samsung's Foldables, Digital Health Transformation and Currys
August 12, 2022 07:17 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBJess is joined by Conor Pierce, Corporate VP for Samsung in the UK and Ireland to talk through the company's new foldable phones. Professor Martin Curley outlines the impact digital health and innovation could have on our health system. Jamie Cantwell from Curry's talks about decluttering your home and back-to-school tech.
Coco's Law, recruitment as a service and NBP update
August 05, 2022 08:17 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJess is joined by Richard Riddett of Schwartz and Vogel to hear about recruitment as a service and talk through the current job-hiring space. Jackie Fox talks about the ongoing impact of Coco's Law. We get an update on the NBP. Jen Speirs explains the GApp.
Tech in the west: Portershed, Joe Smyth and Cyber Pie
July 29, 2022 08:17 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week's show is coming to you from Potershed Bowling Green in Galway. Jess chats to Mary Rodgers about the growth of the innovation hub and meets some of the startups working out of the facility. Joe Smyth of Genesys gives his take on the shifting status of work and why now is a good time to be a startup. Andrea Manning of Cyber Pie stops by with some top tips for cyber security.
GoMo, Cisco and Digital Services Act
July 22, 2022 14:17 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBJess is joined by Kealan Donoghue, Director of Mobile, GoMo. The head of Cisco in Ireland joins Jess to talk about the digital development of the country, plus we take a look at the benefits of the Digital Services Act once it comes into play. As always you can email the show [email protected].