Tech Radio Ireland

This 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
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Our 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. 
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It’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.
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Shoes 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
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Was 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-ireland
Finally, 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
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