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.
828: Covid App Speed
How did Ireland manage to develop its COVID-19 app so fast, especially when you consider it was a co-ordinated effort between the public and tech sectors? We spoke with Phil Codd, CEO of the apps developer Expleo, about how the project got from idea to app so quickly. Also in this weeks news, which ‘staycation’ scams are rampant and one thing every new home worker should ask their employer.
827: AI Special
We look at how AI is getting Uber into trouble and also to Chatspace founder John Clancy about their AI project manager and why big business is failing on big ideas.
826: Winners
This week we are saying congratulations to Dublin-based Grafton Architects who have won the 2020 Pritzker prize, the first two women to share what is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honour.
Grafton Architects caught our attention a long time ago as they have some great ideas on how to make our world low-carbon at street level. With Extinction Rebellion, increases in carbon tax, and the Green Party playing a significant part in our new government, we thought this would be a great opportunity to replay our interview from last year with founder Yvonne Farrell, who spoke to our editor Niall Kitson.