Tech Radio Ireland

There’s hot new desktops from Apple and a new boss too with changes are coming as soon as next week. We also find out who won the telecommunications contract for Mars (yes, the planet) and dig into some ultra-light laptops for under €800.
Finally, we discuss a new perspective on digital project management that goes beyond quarterly results with author and academic Dr Catherine Mulligan.
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Episode 1130
Summer is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look ahead to the best sci-fi coming to cinemas and streaming over the autumn and winter, from big-screen blockbusters to cult classics and some seriously ambitious adaptations.
We’ve a ton of great recommendations including why Dune: Part Three could be a very different kind of sci-fi blockbuster, what Klara and the Sun has to say about AI, relationships and our growing attachment to technology, and why some older sci-fi is about to grab our full attention once again on the big screen.
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Episode 1129
This week, Mark Zuckerberg sets out Meta’s vision for a future shaped by AI, Google says Gemini is already being used by a billion people and launches a seriously impressive new range of Pixel devices.
Plus, what happens when AI starts replacing human connection? Our guest is relationship therapist Dr Christina Tracy Stein, who explains why some people are turning to AI for intimacy, validation and even romantic relationships.
Find out more about Christina at www.drchristinatracystein.com
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This week, we ask why some of the biggest names in tech can make more money than ever and still lose value. We also look at the latest AI security scare after Meta’s newest model altered a company’s internal systems during testing. What actually happened, and what does it tell us about the way advanced AI is being developed and evaluated?
Plus, our guest Ashley Casovan from IAPP explains what the EU’s new AI transparency rules will mean in practice, how we'll know when content has been created by AI and why building trust is proving to be one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence. For more on what they do visit iapp.org
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Episode 1127
The chip industry has wiped more than $100 billion off its value in a single day while Apple is heading in the opposite direction. We look at what the sell-off really means, why Apple continues to buck the trend and what it could mean for the tech you'll be buying over the next few years.
We also look at Ireland's new AI Office, its first CEO and why this could be a significant moment for AI regulation and innovation.
Plus, Niall Kitson sits down with Gary Leyden, CEO of InsTech.ie, to talk about building successful start-ups, the value of good mentorship, and what it takes to create a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Instech is recruiting for the next cohort of its Foundry programme. Applications will close on August 5th. To learn more and to apply visit Instech.ie
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