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The 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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June 11, 2026Episode 112045 min

Is Ireland Finally Serious About Tech? A Billion Euro Says Yes.

Episode 1120This week, a massive €1 bn tech research centre has been revealed for Ireland. Plus there’s a push for a new official Irish AI Office. We also break down Apple’s WWDC, including a hint at a foldable iPhone, and we find out why the SpaceX IPO is the tech equivalent of scoring Oasis tickets.We’re also delighted to be joined by author and Tech Humanist Show host Kate O’Neill revealing why keeping humans (and not tech) at the centre of business is actually your company's greatest financial asset. Check out Kate’s new book at: https://www.amazon.ie/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

June 4, 2026Episode 11191 hr 6 min

SpaceX Goes to Market. What You Need to Know.

Episode 1119Niall and Dusty unravel SpaceX’s IPO next Friday, why it matters and what might happen to YOU if it doesn’t meet expectations. TL;DR - a lot more people will get stung than you thought.We find out how Blue Origin’s $1 billion rocket explosion changes the space race and why Irish people are holding onto old smartphones more than most. Plus, we sit down with a creative technologist Andrew Melchior, who has worked with Massive Attack and Bjork, to look at the massive headache generative AI is causing for the music industry and what new tools are being built to stop artists' work from being scraped as training data. For more on Andrew see www.genotone.com—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

May 28, 2026Episode 111838 min

Bezos Beats Musk

Episode 1119This week a surprise shift in the multi-billion-pound space race as Jeff Bezos beats Elon Musk to the launchpad for the moon. Plus, we break down that incredibly awkward car-crash interview where Bezos tried to defend his stance on taxation.Also, we look at how AI is changing the game for ethical hackers. We hear about Valentina Palmiotti (aka "Chompie"), the top-performing ethical hacker at Berlin’s Pwn2Own competition, about how AI tools are helping her score massive bug bounties and why she fears her hacking days might actually be numbered.Finally, with our guest Cormac Lynch, founder of Camara, we discuss how AI is completely reinventing how they teach digital skills in Africa.

May 21, 2026Episode 11171 hr 8 min

Layoffs, Audio Glasses and Starships

Episode 1117Some of the biggest structural shifts across the tech landscape have been happening this week.Dive into the details of Meta cutting 20% of its workforce by email, what the severance package actually looks like, and how plummeting morale and sliding compensation packages are changing the game for big tech employees.You also get the standout tech from Google I/O. We filter through the noise to bring you our top picks, including the new "audio glasses" and why AI video creation tools might actually be useful.Plus, Elon Musk is positioning SpaceX for absolute dominance. We look at the astonishing scale of Musk's $28.5 trillion market ambition.Finally, with our guest Maria Langan, CEO of DASH Leaders, we find out more about a practical, bite-sized approach to developing your leadership skills without committing to a full degree.For more on Dash Leaders and the Dublin Tech Summit see;https://dashleaders.com/https://dublintechsummit.tech/----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

May 15, 2026Episode 111636 min

Tech Excellence Award Winners

Episode 1116Get the highlights from this year's Tech Excellence Awards in Dublin, including why Rena Maycock of Chirp took home Person of the Year and how the HSE is finally digitising maternal healthcare at scale.Plus, we examine the arrival of the “Googlebook”, new premium hardware featuring the mysterious "G-key" and "Glowbar". We also tackle the sobering news from LinkedIn, where large job cuts have been announced for Ireland despite soaring revenues. For a full list of Tech Excellence Award Winners see https://techawards.techcentral.ie/—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

May 7, 2026Episode 111547 min

Commission na Mean v Big Tech

Episode 1115This week a massive showdown in Dublin as Coimisiún na Meán takes on Meta and TikTok over "dark patterns" and manipulative algorithms. Will they test their new powers to see if Meta is intentionally making it difficult for you to switch off their profiling algorithms?We also head to a California courtroom where Elon Musk is trying to claw back $134 billion from OpenAI. With Greg Brockman’s personal diaries being read out in court and Sam Altman set to take the stand, the founding agreement of the world’s most famous AI company is being torn apart in public. Plus we chat with Máirín Murray, director of the TechFoundHer Summit, about why the future of Irish tech needs a serious diversity reboot. Find out more about the TechFoundHer summit on May 29th at https://www.techfoundher.com—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

April 30, 2026Episode 11141 hr 0 min

Life After Copper: Ireland’s Fibre-Only Future

Episode 1114Our feature guest this week is Patrick Masterson, MD of Magnet+, who looks at Ireland’s transition to a fibre-only nation by 2030 and what the death of copper means for your connectivity.Before that, in the news it’s a huge “Big Tech” results week but Dusty fears it could be the beginning of the end. We look at who delivered and who is coasting on hype. We also focus on the Irish IT workplace, where recent data shows 60% of IT pros are hitting a breaking point due to scope creep and legacy system headaches. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

April 23, 2026Episode 111352 min

Tim Apples' Top Ten

Episode 1113It’s the end of an era at Apple as CEO Tim Cook hands over the keys of the kingdom to John Ternus. So, this week is an Apple special looking at;Who is John Ternus? Get to know the man behind Apple Silicon and the modern iPad. We discuss why his hardware-first background signals a shift away from Tim Cook’s supply-chain focus and what that means for future device innovation.The Legacy of Tim Cook: We look back at 15 years of unprecedented growth, from the masterstroke of moving manufacturing beyond China to the staggering financial success that made Apple the most valuable company on the planet.The Hits and the Misses: A candid look at the "Top Ten" moments of the Cook era—from the game-changing Apple Watch and M-series chips to the more divisive bets like the Vision Pro and the infamous butterfly keyboard.—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

April 16, 2026Episode 111248 min

AI Shoes and Ireland’s Copper Shutdown

Episode 1112Shoes that are now AI, how your smart TV is spying on you and full movie leak on X are just some of the stories this week. We also look at the push for a definitive "off" switch for Ireland’s legacy copper network. While full fibre reaches new milestones, the transition isn't as simple as swapping a cable; it’s a logistical puzzle involving everything from elderly care panic buttons to the humble office fax machine. We look at why the UK is aiming for 2027 and what a copper-free Ireland might actually look like by 2030.Plus, our guest Barry Byrne joins us to preview Knowledge Summit Dublin, explaining why "Humans in the Loop" is the essential philosophy for navigating the AI era.For more on the event or to grab your tickets, go to: knowledgesummitdublin.com—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

April 9, 2026Episode 111147 min

Space Toilets, AI Realities and Kindle's "End of Life"

Episode 1111Was Artemis II moon mission an anti-climax? While the crew is set to break records for the furthest humans have ever travelled from Earth, it turns out that being a space pioneer isn't all glamour. Between broken toilets and the ultimate "down to Earth" frustration, Outlook failing to sync, we look at the reality of life inside the Orion capsule.Then, we dig into the latest economic reports regarding AI and the job market. It’s not all doom and gloom, but it is a wake-up call. We explore why IT workers might be the most at risk, the reality behind recent mass redundancies at Oracle, and how you can position yourself to be part of the 93% who could see a pay rise rather than a P45.In other stories we cover if your Kindle is about to become a paperweight and how you can try out the newly launched Digital Wallet for Ireland. You can sign up for it here; https://bit.ly/digital-wallet-irelandFinally, we’re joined by Mary Rodgers, CEO of PorterShed, to mark their tenth anniversary. She chats with Niall Kitson about the grit required to build a genuine start-up ecosystem in Galway and what’s next for the Irish tech hub. If you would like to sign up for the Portershed Spark Conference on 23rd April at the Dexacom Stadium in Galway, use this link; https://portershed.com/spark—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech