Jess Kelly brings you the latest news and reviews from the world of tech – examining how it all impacts you.
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Jess is joined by Michael Kelly, Chief Executive of Independent Broadcasters Ireland to talk about the present and future of radio. We hear why Whoop is popular with athletes and how legislation aimed at tackling Deep Fakes could be on the way. You can email the show - [email protected]
Jess chats with Emmet Ryan about the arrival of Amazon.ie; is it worth moving to? Jess answers your tech questions.
Jess is joined by Professor David Hickton, former U.S. Attorney and Founding Director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security. He talks about his incredible career in tackling misinformation, the opioid crisis and the lessons that tech can learn from the covid pandemic.
We also hear from Valiant Richey, Global Head of Outreach and Partnerships, Trust and Safety at TikTok about the new parental controls on the platform
Professor David Hickton, former U.S. Attorney and Founding Director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, joins Jess to talk about his incredible career in tackling misinformation, the opioid crisis and the lessons that tech can learn from the covid pandemic.
John Reilly joins Jess with a rundown from Mobile World Congress. We hear from Bernard Dunne about the life lessons that can be learned from sport and Jess is very excited about new smart glasses.
Killian Ginnity joins Jess to talk about Grok, we hear about Eir's new Wi-Fi 7 and Jess answers your tech questions.
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at Amazon's ownership of the Bond franchise and creative control.
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk through the 2025 take on the Ford Capri.
This week Jess is joined by Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie to talk through how you could save more than €500 on your phone bill. Ronan Murphy of SmartTech247 discusses the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and we answer your tech questions.
Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie joins Jess with some tips that will save you money on your phone, TV and broadband bills.
Lindsay McQuade of AWS, Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times and David Curtin of .IE join Jess on the show this week.
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to explain how ComReg plans to tackle scam texts, plus David Curtin of .IE chats about the power of the Irish domain name.
Lindsay McQuade of AWS joins Jess to talk about the company's investment in renewables. Jess asks if Amazon is committed to its environmental promises long-term.
Having made the move from a 'traditional wearable' to WHOOP, Jess learns how to understand the data and what key metrics it measures. Briain Curtin of WHOOP joins Jess to explain it all!
A very busy show this week! Briain Curtain of WHOOP joins Jess to discuss the screen-free wearable and how to use the data. Jason Ward, MD of Dell Technologies Ireland looks ahead to key tech trends for 2025, plus we throw an eye over the arrival of DeepSeek.
Caroline O'Driscoll joins Jess to preview iWish 2025 and to explain the importance of encouraging young girls into STEM.
Annika Bizon of Samsung joins Jess to talk through the new S25 lineup and the role AI will play in the future of our smartphones.
Annika Bizon, of Samsung joins Jess to talk through the new S25 lineup. We hear about the importance of events such as iWish and Jess answers your tech questions.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at new smartphones from Honor, Redmi and Oppo. We hear from the head of connected cars at BMW and Jess looks back at Biden's legacy in terms of tackling big tech.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to run through the new devices from Oppo, Redmi and Honor that look set to rival the big players in the smartphone market.
This week's show comes to you from CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of the event. We hear from Kuma Bikes about their experience of showcasing at CES and we look at the changes coming to fact-checking on Meta platforms.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the best devices of 2024; from phones and wearables to consoles and foldables.
DC Cahalane, Venture Partner at Sure Valley Ventures joins Jess to look back at the good and bad from the world of tech in 2024.
Off The Ball's Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at Spotify Wrapped 2024 and the addition of a new AI podcast.
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Bríd O'Connell of Guaranteed Irish joins Jess to talk about supporting Irish businesses this Christmas and Jess gives a shoutout to some small companies around the country. If you want to feature, email [email protected].
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to give his review of the PS5 Pro. What makes it different and when does the extra power kick in?
Glenn Sheridan, Head of Solution Engineering for Salesforce Ireland, joins Jess to talk about AI agents, how they work and the benefits they offer to both the business and the consumer.
Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to preview the new PS5 Pro. Sean Doran, CTO of Vision Ireland explains how voice-controlled technology benefits those who are visually impaired. We answer your questions as always. Email [email protected]
Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look at the role social media has played in the US Presidential race so far, and the likely online reaction when the result becomes clear.
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview the live show in the RDS on November 10th, and outlines the questions you need to consider moving to an EV?
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Garry Gannon of the Social Democrats joins Jess to talk about his new campaign that holds up a mirror to those who throw online abuse at politicians.
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John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the Google Pixel 9 lineup.
Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of eScooters on public transport.
Jess is joined by the founder of SkillStack.ie to talk about building the platform and how learning via video just makes sense.
Jess is joined by Colin Baker to talk about the banning of escoooters on public transport, the founder of SkillStack and has a rant about €9m allocated to 'phone-free schools'.
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk through the €91m fine handed down to Meta by the DPC.
Jess is joined by Ciaran Marron of Active8 Solar to talk through the key considerations for solar panels in residential and business settings.
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Paul McArdle, of The Panel and contributor to The Currency, joins Jess to talk about company culture at Big Tech, as workers are called back to offices around the world.
Tara Hopkins, Global Director for Public Policy at Instagram joins Jess to explain how the platform's new 'Teen Accounts' will work and how the platform will catch those who try to trick the system.
Aideen Chambers, Director of Sky Mobile, joins Jess to talk about the launch into the Irish market.
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about the new iPhone 16 line up, and explain why Apple Intelligence is not yet scheduled to arrive to Ireland
Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to learn more about smart meters. Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy review Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. We look back at a turbulent week for Oasis and Ticketmaster.
Jess is joined by Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy to review Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.
Jess is joined by Ruth Buggie of the SEAI to talk about smart meters, how do they work and can they save you money?
Jess meets the Ticketmaster team at Croke Park to hear how the digital ticketing system works. We hear about the Coldplay show. Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie has the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs and eBikes. We answer your tech questions.
Jess is joined by Peter Hendrick of National Broadband Ireland for an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. Mari Cahalane Head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition gives some tips for those contemplating taking part and Jess gives her first impressions of the Pixel 9 Pro.
This week Elon Musk was joined by former President Donald Trump in a live X Spaces. Vish Gain of Silicon Republic joins Jess to look back at what this means for the X brand.
Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the new Google Pixel devices.
We find out the rules and regulations for drone use in Ireland, an Irish innovator explains how he developed a 'jelly battery' and we learn about the inclusion score that could benefit your business.
Jess is joined by Fergal McCarthy of Drone Services Ireland to talk through the rules and regulations when it comes to drone use in Ireland.
Stephen O'Neill joins Jess to explain how he and his team created a 'jelly battery' and how it could be used to treat certain medical conditions.
Caroline Cummins – Managing Director, Irish Centre For Diversity explains to Jess what the 'inclusion score' is and how it benefits business.
Jess is joined by Anthony Ha of Tech Crunch to look at what Trump and Harris have said about the tech sector, and which candidate would be better as President for the industry. We hear about he new Cúla4 app and Jess answers your tech questions.
Jess is joined by Karina Feirtéar - Bainisteoir cainéal Cúla4 to talk about their new app.
Anthony Ha, Weekend Editor with Tech Crunch joins Jess to look at the stances of the US Presidential candidates on the tech sector. What would a red or blue win look like for the industry?
Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk through the latest news and reviews from the world of EVs. Cameron and Ciara are back for the book club and we talk through the mass IT outage.
Jess is joined by Niall Austin, the man behind 7 Deadly Sins to hear how they are using AR in a theatre production .
James Kitto of Samsung joins Jess to talk through the new foldable phones, wearables and buds.
Jess is joined by Tom Dunne to look at the impact of platforms like Udio on the music industry.
Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. Email: [email protected]
Jess is joined by Killian Ginnity to look back at one year of Threads. Has it revolutionised social media?
This week's show comes to you from Maynooth, where the International Digital Health Summer School took place. Jess hears how digital technology has the potential to utterly transform healthcare in Ireland.
Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to talk through the digital news report published earlier in the week. Linda Hynes examines what the EU AI Act will mean for HR departments and we answer your tech questions.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through the new flagship phones from Honor and has a rundown on the latest gaming news.
Jess looks at the announcements from WWDC this week and takes a closer look at Apple Intelligence.
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to explain why Meta is using your photos to train AI and how to opt out.
Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie, tech journalist Emmet Ryan and answers your tech questions.
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to talk about the new pilot programme that sees Gardaí wearing body worn cameras.
Jess answers your tech questions. Email us: [email protected]
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to review some new EV models and answer your questions.
Jess heads out to Microsoft's Dream Space to meet the young ambassadors teaching their peers and others in their community about STEM and STEAM. We also hear from Amanda Jollife, who leads the programme in Ireland
Ed Harty, President of Engineers Ireland joins Jess to talk through the important work the organisation does.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk about two new phones from Honor and how this brand could fill the void left behind by Huawei.
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at what the arrival of Amazon.ie will mean for consumers and Irish businesses. Jess takes you inside the Amazon fulfillment centre in Dublin and as always, we answer your tech questions.
Jess Kelly looks back at 20 years of the social media giant with Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary.
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Jess is joined by Hok Hei Tam of Monati Therapeutics to hear how the company is using AI to develop new treatments for chronic diseases.
What was Steve Jobs like as a father? This month's book club pick was Small Fry by Lisa Brennan Jobs. Cameron Hill and Ciara Treacy join Jess to review.
Jess meets with Sara Hill of Enterprise Ireland, Austin about the tech scene in the city.
Jess is joined by Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, CEO and founder of SkillStack about the mission of Ireland Gateway to Europe.
Jess is in Austin as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe and met with Marcos Cervantes, founder of Q Branch in Austin. They talk about his learnings from having served in the US Military and supporting startups in the city.
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Jess and Kathleen McNamee are running the VHI Women's Mini Marathon in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. If you would like to donate you can do so here: https://idonate.ie/newstalkofftheball
Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to discuss the new tools introduced by Meta to tackle sextortion.
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Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at Disney's clampdown on password sharing.
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to bust some of the common myths that surround EVs in IReland.
From improving your BER rating to installing smart tech, Jess talks to Caitríona O'Connor, the director of the PTSB Ideal Home Show to preview what attendees can expect.
Jess answers your tech questions. Email [email protected]
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Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to examine the latest headache facing Apple, this time at the hands of the US Department of Justice.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the impact AI will have on the world of gaming. Plus, we take a look at the rumours around the PS5 Pro.
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Tom Douglas joins Jess to look at the challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to editing your photos...
Jess Kelly answers your tech questions. You can get in touch by emailing: [email protected].
Lawrence Vesey of Sia Partners joins Jess to take a closer look at the EU AI Act and discuss the impact it will have on individuals, businesses and Big Tech.
Cathy Drummond of Pieta House joins Jess to explain how the organisation is in need of old Android phones for the annual Darkness Into Light event.
Máirin Murray, founder of TechFoundHer Bootcamp joins Jess to preview the 2024 event and discuss how diversity in technology benefits the entire ecosystem.
Paul Higgins of Virgin Media joins Jess to talk about the new home entertainment box that fits in the palm of your hand, voice control and price wars.
Karl Henry joins Jess to talk about the key metrics to watch for the wearables on your wrist.
Bobby Healy joins Jess to talk about the ongoing progress at Manna.
Jess is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie to talk about the first EV roadshow. Cameron Hill reviews 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and we answer your tech questions.
Cameron Hill joins Jess to review Jon Ronson's 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' and to discuss the wider implications of online pile-ons.
Derek Reilly joins Jess to look at the key learnings from the sold-out Nevo Electric Vehicle Show.
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at BlueSky and the era of decentralised social media.
Jess answers your tech questions. You can email [email protected] if you're looking for a device recommendation or need some tech support.
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about BlueSky, Emmet Ryan discusses scam ads and we answer your tech questions.
Jess Kelly looks at the Revolut scam that cost one listener €2,000. We get an easy-to-understand explainer on the Digital Services Bill and we answer your tech questions.
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What is the Digital Services Bill, how will it impact consumers and will it cause extra headaches for tech firms based in Ireland? Jo Joyce of Taylor Wessing, an international law firm based in Dublin joins Jess to explain what you need to know.
Jess explains the new Revolut text scam that is doing the rounds and consumer expert Sinead Ryan talks through the protections that are in place to keep you and your money safe.
Jess is joined by Colm Boohig and Stephen O'Leary of Olytico to look back at two decades of Facebook.
Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to look back at the fallout and future of Facebook as the social media giant turns 20.
As Facebook turns 20, Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the fun side of the platform, back in the good old days of the 00s.
Ciara and Cameron are back in with Jess for this month's book club.
Next month's book is 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' by Jon Ronson.
Photographer Tom Douglas joins Jess to discuss the capabilities of Samsung's new flagship phone.
CEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu joins Jess to preview Zero Day Con, which is taking place on March 6th. She talks through the key trends in the world of cybersecurity in 2024.
Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about the notion of Man United using AI to improve performance, Ciara O'Brien talks about the ongoing issues facing Apple Watch in the US and we get an update on the Billy Mitchell, King of Kong saga.
Jess is joined by the head of MX at Samsung Ireland, Annika Bizon to discuss the new S24 lineup of devices.
Jess went along to Dublin's RDS for the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. She met with Shay Walsh of BT Ireland and some of the students taking part.
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to run through the big EV announcements from CES 2024.
Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie joins Jess to talk about the money you could save by moving mobile provider and bank this January.
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview CES 2024, which is taking place next week in Las Vegas. Jess always takes you through the biggest tech stories of the week.
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to look at the case brought by the New York Times against Open AI and Microsoft.
John Reilly joins Jess to talk through the GTA VI trailer
Jess Kelly is joined by Niamh Hodnett, the Online Safety Commissioner to discuss the updates to the Online Safety Code and how all platforms will have to comply with the rulings of the Commission.
Jess is joined by Stephen O'Leary to look at the role that social media and messaging platforms played in the Dublin riots last week.
Jess sits down for an exclusive interview with Keith English, the MD of Ticketmaster Ireland. They look at the impact of the pandemic on the business, virtual queues and supply vs demand.
Colm Boohig joins Jess to look at Spotify Wrapped. Is it too much data and what's the cringiest song on your most played?
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to look at the latest releases on the EV market in Ireland.
Martin Duffy, Director of Analytics at PWC joins Jess to talk through the findings of the PWC GenAI Business Leaders Survey.
George Hook joins Jess to describe how scammers targeted him and attempted to steal €8,000 from his account.
Ciara O'Brien joins Jess to talk about Web Summit 2023.
Jess visits the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau to meet the team tackling cyber scams and ransomware.
Jess headed to Microsoft Ireland's HQ to learn more about the company's AI upskilling initiatives. She chats with James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Vice-President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre and Amanda Joliffe, Dreamspace Lead.
John Reilly joins Jess with a full review of Spiderman 2
Mark Pollock joins Jess to talk about RunInTheDark.org and the group's mission to find a cure for paralysis.
Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about the group's Cyber Break initiative.
Jess is joined by Rena Maycock of Cilter to hear how the company is working to protect kids in the digital era.
Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk about the new Google Pixel 8 Pro and the latest news on the Microsoft / Activision Blizzard deal.
Jess was in Las Vegas to watch U2 perform at the $2.4 billion venue, Sphere in Las Vegas. She met The Edge, Adam Clayton and show producers.
Jess is joined by Ciara Treacy and Cameron Hill to discuss the first book club pick, Foe by Iain Reid.
Newstalk reporter spoke to Peter Hendrick of NBI at the Ploughing Championships about continued rollout of the National Broadband Plan.
Stephen O'Leary of Olyitico joins Jess to discuss the notion of a paywall on X. Would you pay for it?
Emmet Ryan of the Business Post joins Jess to explain what is happening at the DoJ anti-trust trial against Google.
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Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look at the new iPhone 15 and answer the all-important question: is it worth the upgrade?
Colm Boohig joins Jess to look back at the legacy of Bebo. Was it the perfect social media platform, should it make a comeback, and most importantly, who was in your Top 16?
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Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie is back with Jess to talk through the new Mini EV.
Michael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor with the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star joins Jess to look at how technology has changed crime and investigations in Ireland. He also co-hosts Shattered Lives with Paul Healy.
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Tom Douglas joins Jess to look at the camera kit needed to shoot the perfect picture of the moon.
Jess pays a visit to the new Salesforce Tower in Dublin to meet with country lead, Carolan Lennon
Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the gaming news.
Ciara Tracey talks about the wholesome side of social media.
We learn more about the Digital Services Act.
Jeanne Kelly and Raymond Sherry of Browne Jacobson Ireland join Jess to explain what you need to know about the DSA.
Ciara Treacy joins Jess to look at the wholesome side of social media; online bookclubs.
Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC tells us about a new app aimed at young people to tackle cyberbullying.
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look at the news from Gamescom 23.
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