Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
392 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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
Xbox news, kids online and refurbished laptops
September 11, 2020 11:30 - 55 minutes - 3.27 KBProtecting children's data online and Samsung
September 04, 2020 14:31 - 46 minutes - 2.73 KBEXCLUSIVE: COVID Tracker project lead on developing the app
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 2.51 KBGar MacCríosta, Product Manager for the COVID Tracker app at the HSE joins Jess Kelly to discuss the development of the application. This is an in-depth conversation talking through everything from the conception of the idea and the reliability of Bluetooth to data protection considerations and the Android battery drain issue. Plus, he explains what notifications you need to pay attention to.
2020 phone buying guide and Catapult events
August 20, 2020 17:01 - 43 minutes - 2.54 KBJess is joined by John Reilly, editor of TheEffect.net to talk through the best phones of 2020. Plus Des O' Leary of Catapult explains how their business has adapted to the COVID crisis.
EV Mailbag and comedian Jarlath Regan
August 06, 2020 13:30 - 45 minutes - 2.65 KBThis week Jess is joined by Derek Reilly to answer your questions about buying an EV. Comedian and podcaster Jarlath Regan tells Jess about hosting his content on Patreon. [email protected]
GPT-3, buying a drone and esports scholarship
July 30, 2020 15:32 - 50 minutes - 2.96 KBHuawei in the UK, Sky Q and Vodafone Foundation
July 23, 2020 16:34 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KBJess Kelly is joined by Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to discuss the fallout between the UK and Huawei. Fraser Stirling of Sky talks through the updated Sky Q offering and Liz Roche of the Vodafone Foundation explains the new phone line support for older people. [email protected]
Turbulent week for social media, dummies guide to going green and digital pharmacies
July 17, 2020 13:35 - 50 minutes - 2.95 KBWhat you need to know about 'Covid Tracker'
July 10, 2020 11:06 - 42 minutes - 2.49 KBJess Kelly answers some frequently asked questions about the Covid Tracker app and speaks exclusively to the Graham Doyle, Deputy Commissioner at the office of the Data Protection Commission. Plus we'll hear from Teagasc on how they're helping to keep farmers connected during Covid 19.
Should you pay cyber criminals, the MD of Dell and Child Diary
July 02, 2020 14:07 - 54 minutes - 3.2 KBJess Kelly is joined by Jacky Fox of Accenture to discuss the types of cybercrime that is out there and if you should pay in the instance of ransomware. Jason Ward, MD of Dell Technologies Ireland talks about remote working. We hear more about Child Diary. [email protected]
Organised Chaos, PS5 and N26 banking
June 17, 2020 13:44 - 47 minutes - 2.76 KBJess is joined by Sarah Reynolds to talk about Organised Chaos. John Reilly of TheEffect.net has a rundown on the Playstation 5, plus we get an update on N26's progress in Ireland.
One Look Systems, Munster Rugby Gaming and Espy and Iris
June 12, 2020 09:56 - 51 minutes - 3 KBThis week's show focuses on Irish success stories. Pat King of One Look Systems explains how their software can help Covid-19 compliance in the workplace. We'll hear how Munster Rugby has ventured into the world of e-gaming, plus Epsy and Iris tells us about their business. [email protected]
Fallout at Facebook, Shop Now and Universal Robots
June 05, 2020 16:07 - 53 minutes - 3.13 KBJess Kelly is joined by Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Business Reporter about the fallout at Facebook. We hear about ShopNow.GoldenPages.ie and Universal Robots
Keeping your kids safe online
May 22, 2020 11:43 - 43 minutes - 2.53 KBJess is joined by Philip Arneill of Cyber Safe Ireland to talk about keeping your children safe online.
Future of co-working, conferences and gaming news!
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 2.91 KBExclusive: 'Broadband Plan can be delivered under budget'
May 08, 2020 13:02 - 46 minutes - 2.74 KBPeter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland joins Jess Kelly for an exclusive interview about the progress to date on the National Broadband Plan. Plus Emmet Ryan reviews Disney+.
Deputy Data Protection Commissioner: Dos and don'ts of working from home
April 30, 2020 13:43 - 49 minutes - 2.9 KBJess is joined by Graham Doyle, Deputy Commissioner from the office of the Data Protection Commissioner to talk through remote working. Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie talks through the steps you need to take if you want to upgrade or downgrade your broadband package. Barbara Feeney explains how tech helped her travel around the world. [email protected]
Keeping our older family and friends connected
April 24, 2020 09:56 - 45 minutes - 2.65 KBExclusive: Huawei country director chats to Jess Kelly
April 17, 2020 10:28 - 44 minutes - 2.59 KBBee-saving tech, Guaranteed Irish and Republic of Work
April 09, 2020 14:40 - 46 minutes - 2.71 KBWorkvivo, Microsoft and the greatest gadget
March 27, 2020 12:10 - 49 minutes - 2.91 KBDr Doireann and games to get you through social distancing
March 20, 2020 14:13 - 43 minutes - 2.52 KBJess is joined by Dr Doireann O'Leary to discuss Covid-19 and John Reilly talks through the best games for social distancing. [email protected]
Assitive tech, Tom Dunne on Tidal and more...
March 13, 2020 15:23 - 49 minutes - 2.91 KBJess is joined by Newstalk's Steve Daunt to hear how assistive technology is giving him a voice. James Magill of Vodafone Ireland explains new initiatives by the company to include those with autism. Tom Dunne discusses Tidal vs every other streaming platform and Gary O'Reilly tells us about his new PC game, which launches this May. [email protected]
How IOT can help fight flooding, plus a tour of IADT
March 07, 2020 00:22 - 49 minutes - 2.91 KBJess is joined by Albert Baker, COO of Danalto to hear how their IOT technology could help in the fight against flooding. Plus Rónán Ó Muirthile of IADT gives Jess a tour of the college campus.
The benefits of digital transformation and the security of 5G
February 27, 2020 12:26 - 48 minutes - 2.87 KBJess is joined by Nik Healy of Convergent to discuss how businesses of all size can go through a digital transformation, without breaking the bank. John Griffin, country manager at Ericsson stops by to discuss the road to 5G. [email protected]
Staying safe online, Samsung S20 and no MWC
February 13, 2020 18:02 - 52 minutes - 3.05 KB16 years of Facebook & The Me App
February 07, 2020 11:10 - 49 minutes - 2.87 KBJess is joined by Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to look back at 16 years of Facebook. Garda Robin Grace stops by the Newstalk studio to discuss the traumatic childhood experience that inspired him to develop the Me App. [email protected]
Tech preview for 2020, Vesta Living, plus car trends
January 30, 2020 14:02 - 54 minutes - 3.22 KBJess is joined by John Reilly, editor of TheEffect.net to preview the biggest gaming titles and most exciting phones for 2020. We learn more about Vesta Living and Karl Connolly of Car Zone stops by to look at car buying trends. [email protected]
Facebook on election policy, plus GoMo answers your questions
January 23, 2020 19:43 - 55 minutes - 3.24 KBJess Kelly is joined by Dualta Ó Broin of Facebook to discuss election campaigning on the platform. Budget mobile network GoMo answers your questions. Plus the man behind the Acorn tablet stops by to explain why he created a tablet aimed at older people.
Tech With Jess: Key Players From CES2020
January 14, 2020 16:48 - 7 minutes - 437 BytesJess joins Pat to look back on the key players from CES2020.
Dell on design and gaming plus more from #CES2020
January 14, 2020 15:24 - 45 minutes - 2.67 KBJess sits down with two executives from Dell to learn more about their new XPS 13 plus their gaming devices. Cormac Ó Conaire from Design Partners explains why the Irish company went along to #CES2020. Paul Guy from TechFynder tells us more about the company. [email protected] Our coverage of CES 2020 is with thanks to Vodafone Gigabit Broadband
Inside CES 2020: Drone delivery and tech for good
January 10, 2020 03:04 - 40 minutes - 2.35 KBThis week's programme is coming to you from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with thanks to Vodafone Gigabit Broadband.
Review of the decade & Stuff That Changed the World
December 20, 2019 12:57 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KBJess is joined by Emmet Ryan and Simon Tierney.
N26 digital bank, e-scooters and refurbishing
December 12, 2019 15:51 - 47 minutes - 2.78 KBJess Kelly is joined by the General Manager for European Expansion Markets at N26 to discuss the development of the service in Ireland. Colin Baker of Back From the Future joins Jess to discuss e-scooters and refurbishing laptops. [email protected]
Music vs money, RideCell and MintPlus.ie
December 06, 2019 11:34 - 41 minutes - 2.43 KBJess is joined by Stuart Clark of Hot Press to discuss the impact Spotify has had on the music industry. Could ride-sharing platforms be the answer to our cars vs climate conundrum? We hear from MintPlus.ie on why you should buy refurbished rather than new this Christmas.
Tech in the Windy City with Aer Lingus
November 29, 2019 18:27 - 45 minutes - 2.65 KBJess is in Chicago this week with thanks to Aer Lingus to find out about the tech and tourism scene in the city. Plus we're giving you a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S10 with thanks to Virgin Media.
Google's Stadia and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019
November 22, 2019 13:03 - 50 minutes - 2.97 KBJohn Reilly, Editor of TheEffect.net joins Jess to discuss the new Stadia. Plus we hear from the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 nominees.
CEO of National Broadband Ireland on the signing of the NBP contract
November 19, 2019 12:26 - 6 minutes - 407 BytesJess Kelly speaks to Peter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland about the signing of the National Broadband Plan.
SuperAwesome: The battle against Big Tech tracking your kids online
November 15, 2019 13:40 - 30 minutes - 1.79 KBJess chats to Dylan Collins of SuperAwesome about the battle against big tech. We hear about PepTalk.ie and Rent The Runway in Ireland.
Web Summit 2019
November 08, 2019 16:54 - 52 minutes - 3.07 KBJess is at Web Summit 2019 to meet some of the big-name companies and startups in attendance.
ESB Tech Fest plus the first female tech apprenticeship
November 01, 2019 12:23 - 46 minutes - 2.73 KBJess meets some of the young people who were part of the 2019 ESB Tech Fest. Pat O'Connor of VRAI explains why his company has launched a female-only tech apprenticeship. Brian Daly of GrandPal tells us about his business.
Encouraging kids into technology
October 25, 2019 10:08 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KBThis week Jess previews the ESB Creative Tech Fest. Mary Cleary of the Irish Computer Society explains how they're encouraging children into technology and we listen back to how the smartphone is changing policing
Tech Talk in Seattle
October 18, 2019 12:33 - 47 minutes - 2.77 KBJess is in Seattle this week with thanks to Aer Lingus. We hear about the famous Pike Place Market. Enterprise Ireland explains why they recently opened an office in the Emerald City and the CTO of Seattle gives insight into the opportunities and challenges that come with being a big tech city.
ConverCon, Virgin Media and WageStream
October 11, 2019 16:16 - 45 minutes - 2.69 KBOn this week's show, Jess chats to the co-founder of ConverCon to hear how chatbots and smart assistants have transformed customer service. Virgin Media explain how they’re going to smarten the home of their customers without breaking the bank and WageStream has arrived into Ireland – we’ll find out what it is and how it’ll help you ditch your credit card. As always you can contact the show – [email protected] or tweet with #TechTalkNT.
The best smartphones of 2019: One for every budget
October 04, 2019 09:49 - 43 minutes - 2.56 KBJess Kelly is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the top phones of 2019. Plus we hear about Dublin Startup Week 2019.
The future of WeWork, The Business Fairy and Skillnet Ireland
September 27, 2019 15:22 - 44 minutes - 2.61 KBGoogle-less Huawei and agri-tech innovation
September 20, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 3.86 KBJess is joined by John Reilly, Editor of The Effect.net to discuss the new Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the company's first device without Google services. Newstalk was at the 2019 National Ploughing Championships with thanks to Lidl. Jess was joined by a panel of experts to discuss innovation in the agri-tech sector. James Maloney from Enterprise Ireland - Project Manager for Innovation Arena, Edmond Harty, CEO of Dairymaster and Kevin Hughes, Head of Product and Innovation at Buymie.
Irish Titan and the most famous Mayo-man in Minneapolis
September 13, 2019 11:49 - 1 hour - 3.85 KBJess is in Minneapolis to meet the entrepreneur of Irish heritage who ran for President of the US and who has a 'no snowflakes' hiring policing. Plus she chats to Kieran Folliard from Mayo about his successful string of businesses in the Minneapolis region.