We check out the new iPhone 12 in detail and chat with David McEvoy from DMacMedia about how pesky cookie warnings could make your business crumble.
837: Damn
Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon are the subject of an unusually damming report from the US Government who intend to break up their monopolies. Get the full story.
Also, with Covid 19 still raging, we find out how the pharmaceutical industry is using AI and Big Data with Billy Sisk from Rockwell Automation.
836: Silicon Valley
We take you to the heart of Silicon Valley to discover how today’s most successful tech companies—Amazon, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Tesla—define, design and develop the products that have earned the love of literally billions of people around the world.
Marty Cagan is the founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group and this interview with him is one of our favourites this year. Enjoy the interview and hear more from Marty at this years virtual UXDX.com event next week.
835: S20 Amazon and PS5
Tons to tell you about this week including the S20 Fan Edition which is just out and a little disappointing. More promising is the PS5 coming shortly and this weeks Amazon Hardware Event. We also chat with Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, about how they are navigating their tech through the pandemic.
834: Apple Time
While Apple focused on watches for this weeks big announcement, it was the other offers and improvements which really excited us. Lots in here we know you will love!
We also chat with Peter Conor from BulletHQ.com. For anyone with a side gig or small business, these Irish guys offer very simple to use accounting software and it’s free. Tune in for all the details!
833: Phone Factor
It’s an exciting month ahead with lots of new phone launches and all with one thing in common; the physical shape of phones are changing. We fill you in on what’s coming from LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Samsung and Apple.
832: Surface Book 3
Niall, a lifelong Mac user, has just had the new Microsoft Surface Book 3 thrown into his hands. Is it enough to tempt him to the dark side ?!!
We also look at why Facebook is taking on an entire country and how Netflix is killing your favourite tv.
831: 5G City
Dublin City Council’s Smart City programme looks at existing and emerging tech such as IoT, and how to best integrate these technologies into making a more connected city.
To find out what’s been done so far and some of the very cool stuff to come, Niall spoke with Jamie Cudden, Smart City Lead at Dublin City Council. He started by asking about 5G and how that may affect us in the near future!
830: Summer Toy Show
Lots of big new product announcements this month from all the big players. We bring you the best from Apple, Asus, Samsung and more, covering computers, phones and smartwatches.
829: More Girls Please
Despite advances in education in Science Technology Engineering and Maths over the past few years, the proportion of females taking STEM subjects at third level is still a problem.
Is it lack of interest? Lack of teaching resources? or getting over the old idea that some subjects are just for boys and others for girls.
Lorna Martyn is Head of Technology with Fidelity Investments and she spoke to Niall about how important role models are, in getting more girls involved in STEM and even bringing back women who have left the field.