This week, Microsoft dropped an emergency patch for a vulnerability that Chinese hackers have been exploiting since July 7th. We fill you in. Plus, now Age Verification is here, how are social media platforms making sure you are over 18. TikTok are a bit suspect!Also, we find out more about what Amazon's push into primary schools really means for the next generation with Keith Nolan from TU Dublin. Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and 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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1077: Copyright Theft, Digital IDs and Death of the Free Internet
This week, WeTransfer backtrack quickly over a sneaky move to steal your data. We find out more about the EU’s digital passport you may need to access the internet and the dark reality of AI replacing workers, starting with the people who built it.Get it right now with Dusty and guest presenter Jason Walsh.Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and 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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1076: Samsung Unpacks New Foldable Phones
Samsung get serious with their new Fold 7. At 8.9mm closed and weighing just 215g, this isn't your clunky first-gen foldable anymore. The redesigned FlexHinge practically eliminates that annoying crease, and the 8-inch open display means you're basically carrying a tablet that fits in your pocket. We look at the details plus all the new phones and AI enhancements announced this week. There is also a great story of AI going rogue (real life not sci-fi) and why Amazon’s Prime Day is a bit of a damp squid for employees and customers alike. We also chat with special guest Kyran O’Mahoney, co-founder of Nexus Inclusion, an Irish company using AI to develop a digital inclusion toolkit for websites to apps and beyond. Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and 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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1075: Private Planes, Protests and the Tech Billionaire
We chat about the tech wedding of the year with Jeff Bezos and the outrageous sums of money involved. There is more on ‘The Truth’ behind Trump's "American" phone that's actually made in China and we hear hilarious failures with Tesla’s robo-taxi’s.We also find out more about early-stage Irish startups, who are driving transformative solutions for a greener future with BnM's Accelerate Green Grow Programme. Sharing their stories are Frank Daly from JTM Energy; Paul Mahon from Watt Footprint; and Michael O’Shea from Pulse Market. For more on the programme, delivered in conjunction with Resolve Partners, see https://accelerategreen.ie/Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and 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/techradioTech Radio is produced by dustpod.io
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1074: Can You ‘Just Say No’ to the Internet?
This week there is a scary rise in AI News Bots in Ireland. We find out why Facebook is throwing ridiculous money at OpenAI talent, the Trump Phone scam that's actually genius, and why Irish adults can't survive an hour without internet. Plus we discover how startups are using green tech in interesting ways with Fiona Nulty from Biosense; Jeff Matthews from The Planted Way, and Anne Butterly from Easydry. For more on about the Accelerate Green Programme visit https://accelerategreen.ie/Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and 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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