Tech Radio Ireland

We deconstruct Apple’s new MacBook Neo. Is a €699 laptop running an iPhone’s A18 Pro chip a genuine bargain or is the "slower bandwidth" a dealbreaker? We also keep you up-to-speed on Apple’s other product launches this week, from the iPad Air to the latest iPhone 17e. We also check the  reality of lunar outposts and how data centres are becoming an election issue.
With  our guest this week, we sit down with Declan Watters, founder of Medisnap, to discuss how a simple smartphone tap is solving one of the most stressful hurdles for paramedics: instant medication identification during an emergency.  More at medisnap.ie
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We kick off this week with a reality check: Are Samsung’s improvements on the new Galaxy S26 range enough to justify the price hike? We break down the specs and tell you if it’s time to upgrade or stick with your current model.
In the "Ireland vs Big Tech" battle, we look at whether the Online Safety Commissioner’s plan to hold tech directors personally liable is a genuine game-changer or just more political theatre. We also sit down with Rena Maycock, CEO of Chirp, to discuss why social media bans for kids are failing and how technology, not just legislation, might be the only real way to protect the next generation.
Find out more about Rena at https://www.chirpfamily.com
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This week on Tech Radio, we’re asking if the era of the "infinite scroll" is finally over. As Ireland joins a wave of European nations introducing a digital age of majority, we look at the "bellwether" legal case in Los Angeles that is taking Mark Zuckerberg to task. Is it time to stop blaming the content and start blaming the design?
We also celebrate a major Irish energy milestone: the launch of the country’s first grid-scale battery storage system in Edenderry. Plus, we discuss why Apple’s upcoming "budget" MacBook feels out of character, why your headphones might be "toxic," and the security firm warning us all to stop letting AI generate our passwords.
Our guest this week is Dr Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessments. He joins Niall to discuss the psychology of the 2026 workplace, the rise of "quiet cracking," and why—despite the AI revolution—the core qualities of a great leader haven’t changed since the days of Plato.
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This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "not mad" world of tech rivalries and lunar ambitions. From Anthropic’s brutal Super Bowl ads dismantling the competition to Elon Musk’s plans for an AI satellite factory—and a giant catapult—on the moon, we look at the power moves shaping 2026.
We dive into the "Productivity Paradox," discussing why new research shows AI is making us work longer hours rather than shorter ones, and why Apple has hit another snag in its race to fix Siri. We also look at the launch of the Digital Euro: is it a genuine privacy-first alternative to the credit card giants, or just more volatility-free crypto?
Jonathan Dempsey, Chair of RAIL (Responsible AI for Learning), joins us to discuss how educators are finally moving past "making it up as we go along." He shares how a new community of practice is setting the standard for responsible AI in the classroom and what listeners can expect from their first major event this February.
Register for RAIL’s free online event at learnovate.org/events.

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This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "New World Order" of technology. From the shifting geopolitical landscape to the rise of a multipolar world, we discuss how AI and data are rewriting the rules of global power and why America may no longer be the world’s sole "tech policeman."
We dive into the escalating technological war, including France’s crackdown on VPNs and social media age limits, and the latest milestones in the Artemis moon mission—including why a liquid hydrogen leak won't stop the next giant leap for mankind. Plus, we look at Elon Musk’s orbital ambitions: could data centres in space solve our power problems on Earth?
Irish influencer and digital strategist Chelsea Tyler McGrane joins us to pull back the curtain on the creator economy. She shares how she built a combined following of over 50k in just 12 months, the secret to her viral "Chinese in the car" reviews, and why transparency is the only way to survive the shifting tides of social media.
 
Instagram: @chelseatylermcgrane TikTok: @chelseatylermcgrane

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