Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

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Jun 2026

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Jess Kelly brings you the latest news and reviews from the world of tech - examining how it all impacts you. You can contact the show: techtalk@newstalk.com CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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June 12, 202643 min

FULL EPISODE: HSE Health app, Siri AI in Europe and The Inbox

You can email the show: techtalk@newstalk.com.

June 11, 202620 min

HSE Health app: What is it and how does it help?

Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at the HSE joins Jess to explain the functionality of the new HSE Health app and how it helps both the patients and the system.

June 4, 202623 min

Writing for games: Meet the Irish lead writer on Zero Parades

Patrick Ó Rian, lead writer on Zero Parades, joins Jess to discuss his pivots from movie-making to writing for games.

June 4, 202612 min

1 cardiologist, 2.8 million people

Nurse Karen Kelly joins Jess to explain why she's raising funds to travel to Gambia. https://www.gofundme.com/f/1-cardiologist-28-million-people-help-karen-change-that

June 4, 202614 min

How to balance AI regulation alongside the innovation

Dr. Ruth Buckley, CIO of Cork City Council and Chair of the LGI-ISAC (Local Government Ireland Information Sharing Analysis Group), joins Jess to preview her talk at the upcoming IVI Summit in Maynooth University.

May 29, 20269 min

Soundcore’s new buds and Forza Horizon 6 reviews

John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess with reviews of new earbuds from Soundcore and some gaming titles too.

May 29, 202620 min

Google's FitBit Air: The WHOOP killer?

Google has released a new wearable: the FitBit Air. It's a screenless fitness wearable that some are calling a 'WHOOP killer'. John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess as the pair share their first impressions of the device.

May 22, 202621 min

AI Washing: Where are the opportunities in the job market?

Chris Paye, Country Director of The Stepstone Group Ireland, with responsibility for IrishJobs joins Jess to discuss the job cuts at Meta and the job opportunities in the Irish market.

May 22, 202645 min

FULL EPISODE: AI Washing, Ticket Touts and Dodgy Boxes

techtalk@newstalk.com is the email address if you have any tech questions for Jess.

May 15, 202625 min

EV drivers don't turn back

Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to discuss the findings of new research that shows the majority of EV drivers would never return to petrol or diesel.