1065: Astronaut or Astro-not? The Katy Perry Space Conspiracy
A bumper episode for Easter with everything from trade tech wars to the EU’s nuclear option on tech tariffs and the death of 4Chan and its legacy. We share why we’re so unimpressed with Katy Perry’s space ‘mission’ and did it even happen ?Plus, we find there is more to FitBits than than just physical activity with Marama Labs CEO Brendan Darby.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio
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1064: iPhone Price Shock: 2k Reality Check
If you thought your iPhone was expensive ... buckle up! We’ll tell you why prices could double with basic models hitting 2k and MacPro’s 4k.We also keep you up-to-speed on AI's Irish Invasion, how the Minority Report movie has become reality in the UK, and share some brilliant tech innovation at Ireland's two main airports.Plus we find out how companies can use blockchain to fend off the security challenges posed by quantum computing, with our guest John Woods from the Algorand Foundation. You can hear more from John along with a panel of experts from Dell, Accenture, Trinity College Dublin and more at our webinar next week on post quantum computing. More information and free registration at webinar.techcentral.ie Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio
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1063: Trump, Tarrifs and Irish Tech
It’s high-stakes drama this week as Trump's tariff policies collide with Ireland's tech giants. With Apple Ireland reporting a staggering 60% profit increase to $62.3 billion and Intel navigating semiconductor regulations, we explore whether your next laptop purchase might cost you more. In other tech news, we find out how online catfishing could land a five-year prison sentence, Manna drones are taking flight in Cork after securing €30 million in funding, and we expose Microsoft's controversial push to replace your permanent software with never-ending subscriptions.Plus, our guest David McIntyre, who comes from what he describes as a neurodivergent family, shares his story with Niall Kitson about the extraordinary power of seeing the world differently. You can find out more about David at asiam.ie or cubbie.ieListen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio
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1062: Sending the Wrong Signals
This week, what tech has learned from the leaked Trump chat group which spilled sensitive operational details on Signal. We learn about flying cars and digital radio coming to Ireland. Plus we wonder how Samsung will change after the death of a top exec. In our guest slot, we find out what data smart devices gather and share when they call home with our guest Dr Alan McGibney from the Nimbus Research Centre at Munster Technological University.Press play now for more drama and tech gossip than your latest software update!Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—-----Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio
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1061: Amazon Finally Launches in Ireland: What It Means for Tech
We delve into Amazon's substantial Irish footprint and why the new Irish website is particularly good for us tech people. We also look at how AI systems like Perplexity struggle with complex questions such as who shot JFK. Plus we find out more about Google's eye-watering €32 billion acquisition of Wiz and why this cloud security platform is worth every penny.All ready and waiting for you now on this weeks Tech Radio Ireland.Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube—----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIrelandRSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/techradio
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