Best Irish Startup Nation Podcasts (2024)

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Choosing the right camera in an era when many think they’re dead 25:33

19m ago25:33

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What is the best camera to get? Is it still worth getting one in an era where many feel they’re dead? If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages? This week, Adrian is joined by John Bilbao, a staff writer with Petapixel and a professional photographer and cinematographer in his own right. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH an…

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With DEI under attack by tech bros, is the era of promoting diversity in tech over? Exclusive interview with CEO of Nasdaq-listed Rent The Runway 29:50

1h ago29:50

29:50

How did Rent the Runway become a NASDAQ listed company? What does its CEO think of diversity becoming a focal point in the US election? And why was Galway chosen as one of its bases? The CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway, Jennifer Hyman joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TEC…

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Forget the reviews: here are the five gadgets I actually use every day 28:07

1h ago28:07

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Where would you be without your smartwatch? What’s the best way to listen to music in your kitchen? Who’s going to vacuum the living room when you learn a surprise guest is on the way? In this episode, Adrian talks through his choices with producer Dee Reddy and shares a few more for good measure. From robot vacuums, to low technology coffee making…

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Google’s new Pixel 9 phones: the good, the bad and the slightly weird 27:37

8h ago27:37

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Are Google’s latest Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phones worth getting? Adrian Weckler goes through all of the pros and cons, including some of the dystopian new AI features baked in. On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by producer Dee Reddy to discuss. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH and fill out the shor…

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A slimmer iPhone, Apple’s new robotic iPad and Facebook’s useful AI glasses: tech to get excited about 24:58

9d ago24:58

24:58

What might Apple’s new robotic iPad do? Will we see long lasting EV batteries? And are AI glasses finally about to become a real thing? Adrian looks at the tech that might inspire or give us hope over the coming months and years. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian on today’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com,…

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Overhyped AI, Apple flops and no self-driving cars: is this tech’s worst year yet? 24:53

9d ago24:53

24:53

What is the next big thing in tech? Is it AI? Is it Apple’s Vision Pro? Or might 2024 be the most boring year for tech ever? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss what might be tech’s blandest year. How would you like to win a €500 OneforAll voucher? Head to mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH …

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Riots, rants and suing advertisers: how Elon’s mouth is hurting Tesla’s bottom line 25:33

2d ago25:33

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Before we go, how would you like to win a €500 OneforAll voucher? Head to mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code TECH and fill out the short survey. You can also find the survey link in the show notes. Don't miss out on your chance to win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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No money, no holidays, no sick pay — welcome to life as a startup founder 20:12

5d ago20:12

20:12

What does it take to build a startup? What do you have to give up or sacrifice? How many extra hours do you have to work? What about the loss of things like holidays, sick pay? And what's the pressure like from loved ones who might want a stable and predictable present and future? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by co-founders of AI…

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Mac or PC? Which is the best computer system to buy? 23:53

10d ago23:53

23:53

Is now the time to buy a Mac in the wake of the Crowdstrike blue screen of death? Is a Mac better than a Windows PC? And what are the pros and cons of each? Editor at large with TechRadar, Lance Ulanoff, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. During last month's global IT outage, one cohort of computer owners didn’t bat an eyeli…

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The TV Licence shambles and trouble at Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre 31:08

13d ago31:08

31:08

Do you feel like a mug for paying your TV licence? Are you going to end up covering those that don’t? And what’s going on at the National Cyber Security centre? This week the Irish Independent published internal documents from the National Cyber Security Centre that showed serious problems within the security body. These included management issues …

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Killer robots and the Irish Google worker who quit because of it 30:06

1M ago30:06

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Are killer robots a realistic threat? We hear reports of things like drones using AI in war zones, but how advanced is the technology generally now? and what sort of guardrails are in place? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by software engineer and lethal autonomous weapons expert, Laura Nolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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IDA CEO interview: Trump, tariffs and tech overregulation 25:51

1M ago25:51

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Is the IDA worried about a Trump presidency? What would his tariffs do to Irish business? And should Ireland be looking to grow domestic rather than foreign investment? CEO of the IDA, Michael Lohan joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week. Adrian began by asking what a Trump 10% tariff would mean for Ireland as an open economy which is vulnera…

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America innovates, Europe regulates' -- is the EU strangling tech services and startups? 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

Is the EU strangling tech services such as Meta AI and Apple AI with regulation? Is it doing the same to startups here? Is the phrase 'America innovates, Europe regulates' accurate? Venture partner at Sure Valley Ventures, Donal Cahalane, joined Adrian on the show. Adrian opened with the question is Europe a bad place for budding startups. DC answe…

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The neutering of the Ford Capri and other crimes in car design 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

Last week Ford relaunched the Capri model. Instead of being the exciting, lust worthy, affordable sports car we saw in the 1970s, it's a middle of the road, small, bland SUV that's almost indistinguishable from anything. Why did they play it safe? Is the bland SUV design more popular? And has the badge of this iconic car been sunk? Adrian is joined…

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Samsung Unpacked - from a new smart ring to folding phones to Sydney Sweeney looking bored 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Has Samsung’s Galaxy Ring kicked off the “smart ring” era? How much is it? And what other products did the tech giant release? On The Big Tech Show this week Adrian is joined by producer, JJ Clarke. The electronics company revealed a new range of foldable smarthphones, smartwatches and a smart ring at its Unpacked event this week. Adrian spoke abou…

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Why I left a great career in banking to run a small startup in breast milk technology 21:54

2M ago21:54

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For many people, a well-paid, high-flying career in a firm like Davy's Stockbrokers is considered a destination job in life. But not Rosanne Longmore, who went from being chief operating officer at Davy Wealth Management to leading and starting her own startup based on a concern that mothers and babies weren't getting proper attention when feeding …

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The big unanswered questions facing Apple’s Vision Pro and self-driving cars 27:19

2M ago27:19

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Is the Apple Vision Pro a flop? Are fully autonomous cars still a decade away? And will Elon’s Musk’s August announcement shake up the self-driving car market? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by producer, JJ Clarke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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10 tech signs you’re part of the older generation 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

Do you have a thick phone wallet? Do you use a novelty ringtone or set notifications to ping constantly? Is the crying laughing emoji one of your go-to texting characters? Well, you may not think of yourself this way, but you're middle aged. On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by assistant producer, JJ Clarke. Adrian kicked off the con…

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Brain hacking and tracking: the future of wearable neurotechnology 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Is brain hacking and tracking just science-fiction? Or has emotion-sensing neurotech already arrived? And what are the applications, good and bad? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by Duke University Professor and Author of ‘The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,’ Nita Farahany. …

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GameStop, AMC and 'Roaring Kitty' -- a beginner's guide to meme stocks 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

Have you ever been tempted to get into meme stocks? Have you heard of friends making or losing money on Gamestop stocks? Or is the whole thing just a giant ponzi scheme? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by chief investment officer and senior portfolio manager at Gresham House Ireland, Derek Heffernan. A meme stock is a stock that gai…

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Why the death of late-night cafés in Ireland hurts our culture and our startups 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

Where have all the late-night cafes gone? What's the alternative for a non-drinker? And what impact is it having on newly minted tech startups? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by assistant producer, JJ Clarke. In Adrian’s most recent article, he laments the disappearing cafe culture in Dublin and how they were a useful place to go …

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Why Eoghan McCabe isn’t the only tech founder endorsing Donald Trump 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

The Irish tech industry grabbed its popcorn when Intercom co-founder and CEO, Eoghan McCabe, posted a thumbs-up photo with Donald Trump, endorsing the recently-convicted ex-president. McCabe isn’t alone. Across Silicon Valley, there’s a clear drift of senior figures toward Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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"My parents can't download apps but can WhatsApp easily" Monaghan AI startup tackling medical no-shows via WhatsApp 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

How can we deal with no-shows in healthcare? Does it impact patient wait times? And can AI receptionists improve attendance? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by Spryt, chief operations officer and co-founder, Neill Dunwoody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Hands on with Apple AI – the good, the bad and the ChatGPT 24:01

3M ago24:01

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What’s the latest from Apple’s WWDC conference? Is user data still a priority? And why did they go big on AI? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian joins the show from Cupertino, California at Apple's WWDC conference. Joining him on the episode are tech industry analysts from CCS Insight, Leo Gebbie and Ben Wood. The big news from the conference i…

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The most common Revolut scams and how to avoid them 21:03

3M ago21:03

21:03

What are the telltale signs of a Revolut scam? How can we avoid them? And is the app a safe place for your money? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by security expert and chief information security officer at Waystone, Conor Flynn. The problem of financial scams has become an issue for Irish banking customers recently, with an upsurg…

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Telecoms mogul David McCourt on AI, philanthropy and why he was right about the National Broadband Plan 26:17

3M ago26:17

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Are there global rules for AI? How is Ireland contributing? And why is telecoms mogul David McCourt getting involved? On The Big Tech Show this week Adrian speaks to chairman and founder of Granahan McCourt and chairman and founder of the National Broadband Ireland, David McCourt. The businessman is attempting to set up global rules governing AI us…

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Inspeq AI: The Irish startup cleaning up false information created by artificial intelligence 22:00

3M ago22:00

22:00

How do we separate fact from fiction with AI? What is an AI hallucination? And how is an Irish startup fighting faulty AI? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by Inspeq AI founders Ramanujam Macharla Vijayakumar and Apoorva Kumar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Tight margins and spinning plates: The CEO of Nory on how restaurants can utilise AI 19:23

3M ago19:23

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The restaurant business is notoriously fickle in Ireland with high rents, tight margins and staffing issues. How is one entrepreneur using AI to turn a profit? How does it work? And where do most restaurateurs go wrong? CEO of Nory and founder of chicken fast food chain, Mad Egg, Conor Sheridan joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week. See omny…

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Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to disrupt with Range Rover EV despite infrastructure concerns 19:50

3M ago19:50

19:50

When will the new Range Rover EV land? Is it a good time for the brand to go full EV? And what is being worked on in their centre for excellence in Shannon? Jaguar Land Rover has achieved its highest ever yearly sales and its biggest profit in almost a decade. This is driven by record sales, particularly of Range Rovers with around 133,000 vehicles…

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From answering phones to running global operations: the meteoric rise of eBay’s Siobhan Curtin 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

Why do some companies still see remote working as a positive force for their workforce? How can leadership teams adapt? And how is Ireland informing the culture as a global powerhouse? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by eBay Ireland Site Leader and Senior Director of Customer Experience, Siobhan Curtin. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Overeating and mental health problems: the hidden costs of remote working 25:17

4M ago25:17

25:17

Is remote working creating a mental health crisis? Are those working from home overeating? And what can be done to improve mental health in the digital workforce? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by the CEO of mental health and wellbeing platform Kara Connect, Tobba Vigfusdottir. Kara Connect has done research this year showing that…

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The travel tech that will save you money and time 27:06

4M ago27:06

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What tech do you bring abroad when you travel? How do you avoid getting completely ripped off on roaming charges? And what are some of the hacks you should know about? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by the travel editor of the Irish Independent, Pól Ó Conghaile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Amazon.ie finally arrives, trouble at Tesla and the demise of phone calls 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

What can Irish consumers expect from Amazon.ie? Why is Elon Musk under investigation by the US Justice Department? And do we really miss phone calls? This week on The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses the tech stories hitting the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Love-bombing, pet names and excuses: the signs of romance fraud 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

How common is romance fraud? Are the victims likely to report? And how can you spot the scammers? On The Big Tech Show podcast this week, Adrian spoke to cyber security expert, Dr Jessica Barker MBE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Hands on with Apple's new iPads: the good, the bad and the pricing 19:05

4M ago19:05

19:05

Apple’s latest launch event took place in London yesterday, with four new iPads and a new Apple Pencil Pro among the latest innovations unveiled to journalists. It was once largely accepted that iPads were for leisure use and that most users (and indeed companies) would always favour laptops for business tasks but could this new generation of table…

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The future of self-driving cars with the CEO of Provizio Barry Lunn 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

What's going on with self-driving cars? What is the current status of the technology behind it? And can it be used in other ways? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by Barry Lunn, the founder and CEO of Provizio, which is a Limerick based company best known for its technology around autonomous driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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The TikTok Taoiseach and the case for banning the app on security grounds 25:55

4M ago25:55

25:55

Is TikTok a security risk? Should the Taoiseach be using it against the advice of the National Cyber Security Council? Or is he one of the exceptional cases that is allowed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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From redundancy to CEO with the co-founder of Glitch Aisling Browne 26:05

4M ago26:05

26:05

What does it take to build a startup? What kind of personality does it require? What kind of mentality do you have to have? And what do you do when you get there? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by CEO and co-founder of Glitch, Aisling Browne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The manosphere: the growing trend of algorithms recommending toxicity to young men 24:25

4M ago24:25

24:25

Are social media platforms unduly skewing the minds of young males? What is the harmful content they see? And is it unprompted? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by postdoctoral researcher with the Observatory on Cyberbullying, Cyberhate & Online Harassment at DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dr Catherine Baker. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Chat GPT-4, the EU AI act and the race to be the number one chatbot 20:57

5M ago20:57

20:57

What's going on with artificial intelligence? Has EU legislation helped or hindered the AI space? and why has OpenAI updated GPT-4? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by head of growth at Human Loop, Conor Kelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Eir complaints staff told “under no circumstances” to provide customers with complaints number 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

How were Eir complaints staff instructed to treat a complaint? Why are Eir saying this instruction is being used ‘out of context?’ And how does this effect Eir customers? Telecoms company Eir was fined €7,500 in court today after pleading guilty to 12 counts of breaching regulations governing how complaints should be handled by providers. However, …

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The TikTok Taoiseach and personalised social media attacks on Irish politicians 26:02

5M ago26:02

26:02

Are politicians being harassed out of office on social media? As a wave of Irish TDs leave office, partially citing invective and coarseness online, how is our new TikTok Taoiseach doing? Joining Adrian to discuss this is the Fine Gael TD for Galway East, Ciaran Cannon, who recently announced that he would not run again for the Dail, partially beca…

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Disney+ clampdown on passwords, Apple’s robot plans and Elon Musk’s predictions on AI next year 21:47

5M ago21:47

21:47

When is Disney+ clamping down on password sharing? What is Apple’s new robot project? And why does Elon Musk think AI will exceed human intelligence next year? This week on The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses the tech stories hitting the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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How to beat the mobile, broadband and TV price hikes due to hit this month 23:19

5M ago23:19

23:19

Are you overpaying for mobile, broadband or TV? Is it a bother to switch? And will your service suffer in quality if you change provider? On The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses how you can save on mobile, broadband and TV amid price hikes this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The email from Lego that helped save our company: Emmet O’Neill’s epic journey as CEO of StoryToys 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

What led Emmet O’Neill to the role of CEO of StoryToys? Was it a straight line to the top? And how did he deal with the failures along the way? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by CEO of StoryToys to discuss the often-perilous journey of an entrepreneur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The pros and cons of folding phones with the best ones ranked, in order 24:42

5M ago24:42

24:42

What is the best foldable phone on the market? How much do they cost? And why is the Honor Magic V2 first in class? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses the best flip and foldable smartphones available this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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How I made it: Alison.com boss Mike Feerick on the letter to billionaire Chuck Feeney that changed his life 27:43

5M ago27:43

27:43

How did Mike Feerick build a business with 40 million users? How did he convince Chuck Feeney to mentor him? And how is he helping Irish diaspora connect with their roots back home? CEO of global e-learning platform Alison.com, Mike Feerick, joined Adrian to discuss his highs and lows in a life in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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EV sales drop for the first time in Ireland: is this the best time to buy electric? 27:36

5M ago27:36

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Why are EV sales dropping? Will the price discounts help them bounce back? And what does it have to do with the charging network? Derek Reilly, founder of Nevo and the EV Ireland YouTube Channel joins Adrian to discuss the latest on electric cars, including why sales are plummeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and X: the battle for the bird 20:23

6M ago20:23

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Apple’s MacBook Air M3: review plus comparison with MacBook Pro 20:05

6M ago20:05

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Is the Apple MacBook Air worth getting? What are the new features? And how does it compare to the previous model? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian looks at Apple’s newest multi-purpose laptop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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