Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
Episodes
AI Washing: Where are the opportunities in the job market?
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Paye, Country Director of The Stepstone Group Ireland, with responsibility for IrishJobs joins Jess to discuss the job cuts at Meta and the job ...
FULL EPISODE: AI Washing, Ticket Touts and Dodgy Boxes
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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EV drivers don't turn back
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to discuss the findings of new research that shows the majority of EV drivers would never return to petrol or diese...
Loneliness in the era of AI
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Colman Noctor joins Jess to discuss his recent TED Talk on the issue of loneliness in the era of AI.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHTHPYj2zl0&...
Online safety: TikTok is not addictive according to TikTok
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to examine the recent Oireachtas Committee hearing, which featured executives from social media and tech gia...
GoMo Fibre: Is it too good to be true?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to discuss the arrival of GoMo Fibre Broadband. The first fixed price fibre offering looks set to shake up...
Enterprise Ireland on the Irish / US relationship
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Ryan of Enterprise Ireland joins Jess to discuss the opportunities for Irish businesses in the US, despite the geopolitical uncertainty.
FULL EPISODE: Inside Ireland Gateway to Europe 2026
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The impact of AI on recruitment and the importance of humanity
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Declan and Niall McNiff of Realtime Recruitment join Jess to talk about the impact AI is having on the recruitment industry. Jamal Holtz, Chief of Sta...
The end of Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to look back at Tim Cook's time as CEO of Apple. What were the wins, the losses, and what does the future ...
Product pivot: Why a shoe brand ditched footwear in favour of AI
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Ryan joins Jess to discuss the curious case of AllBirds, the footwear company that ditched shoes for AI.
MyCelsius: The Irish innovation for tackling hot flushes
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Offaly native Aonghus O’Donovan joins Jess to explain how he transitioned from working at Dyson to developing a wearable device for women experienci...
FULL EPISODES: Mentors, wearables for menopause and YouTube Shorts controls
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Here's why representation and role models matter
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
16-year-old Moya May Kelly joins Jess to tell her story and explain the profound impact Katriona O'Sullivan has had on her.
Apple at 50: The wins, loses and life-changing technology
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Way back in April 1976, three men came together to create a company. 50 years on from that moment, we look back at the history of Apple.
Guaranteed Irish: Supporting the local tech scene
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Br íd O'Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, joins Jess to discuss the impact of the Irish tech scene in terms of support jobs, talent and the economy.
ReSHAPE.ie: The AI platform aimed at supporting jobs in the Midlands
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carmel Halligan, Programme Manager with ReSHAPE.ie, joins Jess to explain the new platform.
EV Roundup: Renault, Kia, Skoda and Jonny Ives designing Ferrari interior
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a comprehensive overview of the new releases in the world of EVs.
Dodgy boxes & the All-Ireland Science Media Centre
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Mac Evilly, CEO of Airfield Estate and Chair of the All-Ireland Science Media Centre, joins Jess.
Social Media Addiction Trial: Google and Meta found liable
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids to discuss the verdict in the social media addiction trial.
One year of Amazon.ie: Success, shopping habits and the potential of drone delivery
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Dunne of Amazon Ireland joined Jess to look back on the first year of the Irish site.
Cash killer: What is the Digital Euro?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Charalmabous, MD of Alpha Wealth joins Jess to explain what the Digital Euro is and some of the benefits of it/
Beat the bills: Where to find the value as prices go up
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie joins Jess to discuss the price hikes that are happening in the world of TV, broadband and mobile, and offers tips on whe...
Exclusive: YouTube's Global Head of Health and VP of Google Kids and Families
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy Brooks, VP of Google Kids and Families, and YouTube’s Global Head of Health, Dr Garth Graham join Jess to discuss the technological products t...
Xiaomi vs Samsung: Battle of the brands at MWC
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by John Reilly of TheEffect.net to talk through the key announcements from this year's Mobile World Congress.
Inside Ireland's robotic surgeries
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess visits Beaumont Hospital in Dublin to meet with the team championing robotic surgeries. Jess meets Brian Clancy, Principal Clinical Engineer, to...
Meet the clinicians using robots to enhance patient care
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess meets Prof Arnie Hill and Prof Michael Moore of Beaumont Hospital to hear how robotic surgery and new digital technologies are transforming how t...
Zuck on the stand and Planify.ie
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess has a rundown of Mark Zuckerberg's appearance at the social media addiction trial. She is then joined by Patrick Doyle of Planify.ie to hear abou...
Exclusive: Apple on opening a Dublin office and the Cork campus
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kristina Raspe, Apple VP of Places and Cathy Kearney, VP of European Operations join Jess for a disucssion about the company's growing footprint in Ir...
The Social Media Addiction Trials (Part 2)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess looks back at the first full week of the social media addiction trial taking place in the US. We heard opening statements and from the CEO of Ins...
Unboxed: OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro reviews
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review new devices from OnePlus and Oppo, plus the pair discuss some of the biggest tech stories of the wee...
What did we learn from the Oireachtas Media Committee?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess Kelly to discuss Big Tech at the Oireachtas Media Committee, the European Commission's preliminary ruling on...
From illness to wellness: How tech could transform the HSE
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We're spending 97% of our health budget on illness and just 3% on wellness". Professor Martin Curley of Maynooth University joins Jess to discuss the...
Tech workers on strike
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Workers at Covalen are taking action, calling for better conditions, union recognition and enhanced redundancy payments. Jess is joined by John Bohan ...
Dell Ireland on AI trends and the cost of your laptop going up
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Mark Hopkins, General Manager at Dell Technologies Ireland on the tech trends for 2026, AI integration and why the cost of devices o...
The Social Media Addiction Trials (Part 1)
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week Snap Inc. reached a confidential settlement with a 19-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M., just days before a landmark jury tria...
Grok who? Elon Musk v Michael O'Leary
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Emmet Ryan to talk about the spat between Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary. Is this a PR masterclass, a good distraction from Grok or j...
FULL EPISODE: NeverNote, CES EVs and Grok (again)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Bobby Healy to discuss his new project, NeverNote, Derek Reilly has a roundup of the EV launches at #CES26 and we look at the latest...
EV Roundup: Inside CES
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to report on what he saw at CES 2026.
NeverNote: The Irish note-taking app, built by AI
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Healy of Manna Drones joins Jess to discuss his latest project, NeverNote, which he developed in 18 days using AI.
GrokAI: What's going on and why should you care?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess explains the controversy around GrokAI and speaks to Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the implications this technology could have on our young ...
Inside Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess went to the RDS to meet Niamh O’Donnellan, Head of the Stripe YSTE and former Irish rugby international Jamie Heaslip, who now w...
BEHIND THE SCREENS: Phones in schools, in the bedroom and role modelling
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor, Clare Daly (Cyber Safe Kids Board Member) and Aaron Wolfe, ASTI Principals and Deputy Principals representative.Th...
The Top Tech of 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to look back at the top tech of 2025, from wearables to baby tech.
40 Years of Mobile Calls and Online Age Verification
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly runs through some of the tech news of the week. [email protected].
Battery POWER: The Chinese manufacturers offering 7,000mAh
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net is with Jess to talk through the Chinese phone manufacturers changing the game when it comes to battery power.
Review: The €980 games console
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the ROG Xbox Ally X, which costs €989. Is it worth the money?
Behind The Screens: Dr Colman Noctor & Clare Daly
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor and Clare Daly, Cork solicitor and board member of Cyber Safe Kids to talk about the realities for parenting in the...
Garda National Economic Bureau on staying safe online
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau joins Jess to talk about the levels of economic fraud in Irel...
Behind The Screens: Parenting teenagers in the digital age
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids, Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity and school principal Je...
Behind The Screens: What parents of primary school children need to know
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a four-part special focusing on parenting in the digital age. Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids, Dr Daragh McCashin o...
Key considerations before you buy an EV
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to preview the upcoming EV show, which is taking place on November 7th and 8th in the RDS. What do you need to cons...
Are the Pixel 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold worth the money?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess as they review the new flagships from Google. Do the devices live up to the hype and are they worth the money?
Handheld gaming: Xbox ROG Ally
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to review the handheld Xbox ROG Ally.
The Story of YouTube: 25 years on
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess takes a look back at the origin of YouTube, the Google deal and the current status of the platform.
AI Jess: Why you shouldn't believe everything you hear
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Jess takes over the show to explain how AI voices are on the rise, and why you should be wary of them.
When is the "right time" to give your child a device?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Dr Brendan Kelly join Jess at the 'Behind the Screens' event to talk about this important issue. The full podcast w...
EV Roundup: BYD Dolphin Surf, Tesla and Toyota
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess with a roundup of news and reviews from the world of EVs.
FoundIt: The Irish answer to lost and found
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Alan Sparks of FoundIt.ie
Will OpenAI's Sora 2 app kill social media?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Mulcahy joins Jess to discuss OpenAI's new DeepFake generator, Sora2.
Inside the NFL: How tech is changing the game
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess was at Croke Park last Sunday as the NFL took centre stage. Whilst there, she met with Julie Souza, Global Head of Sports at AWS and Mike Lopez, ...
The NFL is in Town: Meet Minneapolis
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Ries of Meet Minneapolis joins Jess to talk about the excitement of the NFL's arrival into Dublin.
Does cyber crime pay?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly is joined by Ronan Murphy of SmartTech 247 to discuss the recent cyberattack that caused severe disruption in the world of air travel. How ...
Tech Talk with Jess Kelly
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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FULL EPISODE: iPhone 17, Inside Aon and #TheInbox
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How, when and why are our kids using AI?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to talk through the key findings of their annual report and what needs to be done to keep children safe, bot...
The Story of Apple
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 17, Jess takes a look back at the story of Apple.
FULL EPSIODE: Supercars, Elizabeth Holmes, Laptop Buying Guide
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Supercars and Smart Homes
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk about Dundrum Town Centre’s Supercar Weekend and how he is smartening up his home.
Google Pixel 10: What you need to know
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google has unveiled the new Pixel 10 lineup. Jess has the lowdown on what you need to know.
Tech tools to help neurodiverse children
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Occupational Therapist Áine O'Dea joins Jess to talk through some of the tech tools that exist to help neurodiverse children.
Unlocking Accessibility: Tech Tips for Parents
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland, joins Jess to talk through the software and apps available to support your child's learning.
Smarter Support: Vodafone’s €10M Move
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciaran Barrett, Commercial Operations Director at Vodafone Ireland, joins Jess to talk about the company's €10m investment in customer service and t...
Aer Lingus On The Tech Transformation In Travel
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, joins Jess to talk about the tech transformation that has occurred in the world of air travel....
Tech Labs: Ireland's Answer to CES
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Dempsey of Tech Labs joins Jess to talk about the live expo, which is taking place in Dublin's RDS on October 19th.
New OnePlus devices and phones of the year so far
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to discuss the new OnePlus lineup, and the pair talk through the best phones of 2025 so far.
RIP Blue Screen of Death
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times joins Jess to talk about the end of Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death.
Building Confidence with Technology
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Baker of Back From the Future joins Jess to talk about his upcoming fundraiser in aid of Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services.. Find out more in...
Should your first car be an EV?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to talk through what you need to consider when it comes to buying your first car - particularly if you're thinking ...
FULL EPISODE: Online Safety Code, Life after Death and TheInbox
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to look at the Online Safety Code part B. What is it and will it make a difference? We meet the Irish...
The Next Steps: Managing Life After Death
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Kieran of The Next Steps joins Jess to explain how his platform takes the stress out of the admin that comes when someone passes away.
The Accessible Future: What the EAA means for Irish businesses & consumers
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Jo Joyce, Head of Regulatory, IP & Digital and Partner at Taylor Wessing Ireland,to learn more about the European Accessibilty A...
Keeping It Circular: Refurbed on expanding the circular economy
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pádraig Power of Refurbed joins Jess to talk about the extended life-span of smartphones and expanding their circular economy offering.
Rebooting Tech: Sustainability, Accessibility & AI on Air
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Tech Talk Pádraig Power of Refurbed.ie joins Jess to talk about the circular economy in technology. Jo Joyce, Head of Regulatory, IP &am...
HomeBot: The Irish robotics company
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess chats with Clara Mulligan of HomeBot about designing assistive robots for the home and garden.
Tech Recs For The Summer: Zero Latency
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susanna Murphy of Zero Latency joins Jess to talk about their VR offering and summer camps for kids.
ID Buzz: This time it's autonomous
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie joins Jess to discuss his recent test drive of the autonomous ID Buzz.
DPC on Big Tech fines, doorbell cameras and managing X
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Doyle of the Irish Data Protection Commission joins Jess to talk through the annual report and keeping Big Tech in check.
Newstalk Changemaker: Chirp
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rena Maycock of Chirp joins Jess to discuss the company's solution for keeping our children safe online. Chirp was the winner of the Technology catego...
Understanding AI: Why Everyone Needs to Get Involved
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labhaoise Ní Fhaolain joins Jess to discuss the need for AI education and the free course being offered by the Law Society. https://mooc2025.lawsocie...
Billionaire Battleground: Trump vs Musk and the Business Fallout
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen O'Leary of Olytico joins Jess to talk about the spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and ask what this means for Musk's businesses.
Nintendo Switch 2: Is it worth the money?
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Reilly of TheEffect.net joins Jess to talk through his first impressions of the new Nintendo Switch 2.
FULL EPISODE: Ford's MD, AI educators and #TheInbox
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Brankin of Ford joins Jess to talk about the new initiatives being launched by the brand to help more drivers get into EVS. We hear how AI Agatha...
How Digital Health could transform the HSE
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Martin Curley joins Jess to talk about the transformative power of digital health and how it could transform the HSE.
FULL EPISODE: Digital Health, cameras in your bin & The Inbox
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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FULL EPISODE: S25 Edge, Realtime Recruitment and 3C Global
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess chats with Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung about the new S25 Edge, we hear from Realtime Recruitment about the considerations when hiring eithe...
What makes Samsung's S25 Edge different?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is jonied by Quentin Doran O'Reilly of Samsung to talk through the new S25 Edge.
WHOOP's CMO on the new 5.0 and MG devices
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is in Boston as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe and went to WHOOP HQ while there to meet with John Sullivan, WHOOP's CMO, to hear about the new...
How Canada could benefit from talk of tariffs
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is joined by Deirdre Giblin of the Ireland Canada Business Association to talk about the relationship between the two countries and how Canada co...
The reality of Transatlantic business in the era of tariffs
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan McKenna of Enterprise Ireland joins Jess in Boston to discuss the reality of doing business in the era of tariffs and uncertainty. Plus she meet...