Join us at Ireland's most exciting tech showcase where teenage innovators are solving tomorrow's problems today. 

You'll hear about breakthrough projects like affordable VR gloves built for just €50 (compared to €10,000 commercial versions), and a mind-reading AI system that can decode thoughts with 90% accuracy. You'll be amazed by ingenious solutions to air pollution, novel approaches to election fraud detection, and everything from gaming to artificial intelligence.

Press play now for an inspiring glimpse into the future being built by Ireland's youngest and brightest minds at the BT Young Scientists Exhibition at the RDS Dublin.

Dusty, Niall and special guest Jason Walsh take a bold leap forecasting the tech trends that will define the year ahead.  

We look at how blockchain will transform secure voting, digital IDs and crypto currency. We also ask how long the Trump/Musk bromance can last? We examine the potential for cyberwarfare, drone advancements, and how fragile infrastructure like the cloud could be a target.  Plus with the rise of AI systems making decisions without human input, are we ready to relinquish control?  

Get ready for some bold predictions, sharp insights and a sprinkle of humor in your essential tech guide to the year ahead.

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From the dramatic fall of crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried to the challenges facing electric vehicle adoption in Ireland, get ready for a no-holds-barred analysis of the year's most compelling tech stories. We unpack everything from the impact of brand new AI regulation to streaming economics, the shifting landscapes of digital innovation and much more. 

Plus, in a year where DORA, the AI Act and the NIS2 directive were huge talking points, we chat with PwC’s Digital Risk Partner Moira Cronin about how a uniform approach to risk can save time, resources and even improve how different departments talk with management.
All in a packed Christmas edition of Tech Radio. Merry Christmas!

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This week we look at what Ireland was searching for most on Google with a special eye on tech topics.  

We also have news on Amazon’s big move into the Irish market with Amazon.ie  plus we break down the key highlights of Amazons AWS re:Invent event in Vegas. Expect great takeaways on AI hallucinations and multi-agent collaboration.

We also look at the explosive legal drama around TikTok’s potential U.S. ban which will be the beginning of the end for the app.

Looking for the perfect tech for Christmas? Look no further! 

Our annual Tech Toy Show is unwrapping the absolute best gadgets, gizmos, and stocking fillers for every tech lover. Whether you’re shopping for a gamer, a music enthusiast, a budding writer, or just someone who loves the latest and greatest, we’ve got you covered.

It’s a long list including must-have devices like the Mac Mini M4, Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Amazon Scribe. We’ve also got stocking fillers like retro-inspired photo printers, smart bulbs, and handy USB dual keys. Plus the wildest streaming services you didn’t know you needed (hello, Kanopy and Shudder!).

Hit play and get inspired because Santa’s sleigh just got an upgrade!!!

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Why are we getting caught up in Black Friday nonsense? The truth with Niall and Dusty!  We also share the Word of the Year which perfectly describes what has happened Twitter/X and compare online election strategies between Ireland the US.

Also, we’ll be chatting with guest Kleber Andrade Oliveira from MTU about how things got so toxic so quickly on Twitter/X. 

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This week, Google’s AI goes out-of-control and they could be forced to sell their browser. But who would or could buy Chrome? 

There is also tech sabotage on the high seas, shocking numbers out from Apple TV plus details on next week's Tech Central Webinar keeping you ahead of the curve on regulatory DORA & NIS2 compliance.  

Register free now at webinar.techcentral.ie

Finally, could AI reduce your car insurance premium? We chat with Gary McClarty of MCL Insurance who thinks it can. Find bout more about Gary at mclinsurance.ie

Futurist and CEO of The Futures Agency Gerd Leonhart gives a fascinating insight into why we must reinvent education in the age of AI.

In the news, we lead with the volatile crypto market and how Trump’s new government is driving it. We also look at Elon Musk’s new role in that government and what his influence could mean for tech policy. 

Plus we have Blue Sky’s rise as a rival to X, Apple’s ongoing legal challenges in the UK and the critical need for better password security.

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President-elect Trump has his own NFTs, his own social network and is deep into crypto. Is this all good for the tech sector as he prepares a return to the White House?  

We discuss this and chat with former Chief Technology Innovation Officer with Accenture Paul Daugherty about how AI can give us superpowers and what organisations should do to get a handle on it.

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This week, dive into a whirlwind of tech with Apple’s latest M4-powered Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. We question if smaller, faster, AI-boosted devices are really game-changers or just Apple’s spin? 

Also brace yourself for Russia’s wild $110 trillion “fine” for YouTube, AI’s impact on the music industry—artists from Black Pink to Kendrick Lamar plus there’s an unsettlingly lifelike AI “resurrection” of iconic interviewer Michael Parkinson.

Finally, Niall Kitson sits down with guest Kevin Reid, CTO of SureSkills, to unpack deeper layers of cybersecurity from ensuring power continuity during outages to managing data backups and staying compliant with evolving European regulations.

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