Best Irish Startup Nation Podcasts (2024)

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

1h ago18:39

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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

2d ago24:43

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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

7d ago22:59

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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

9d ago21:48

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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

14d 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

16d ago21:03

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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

21d 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

23d ago22:00

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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

28d 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

1M ago19:50

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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

1M ago23:43

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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

1M ago25:17

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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

1M 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

1M ago26:43

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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

2M ago20:48

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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

2M 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

2M ago21:32

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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

2M ago25:55

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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

2M ago26:05

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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

2M ago24:25

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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

2M ago20:57

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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

2M 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

3M ago26:02

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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

3M ago21:47

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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

3M ago23:19

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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

3M ago21:20

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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

3M ago24:42

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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

3M ago27:43

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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The Unicorns: From a caravan in Meath to raising $120m in funding with ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins 18:59

4M ago18:59

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ThreatLocker IT is one of the most significant players in cybersecurity in the world, but from the start it wasn’t smooth sailing. What is the company’s Irish connection? How did it persevere through failure? And why did its CEO focus on small businesses rather than the big firms? Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of ThreatLocker joined Adrian on t…

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Bitcoin is soaring again — is it heading for $100,000? Or maybe $1m? 18:43

4M ago18:43

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Bitcoin has hit a record high again. Is it back to high growth? Will it hit $100,000 in value? And what on earth is leading to this spike? To discuss, Adrian is joined on today’s episode by adjunct assistant professor in technology trends at Trinity College Dublin and head of stablecoin at MSX Limited, Lory Kehoe. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Drone delivery for most of Dublin by year’s end: Manna’s Bobby Healy reveals his plans 25:53

4M ago25:53

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When is drone delivery coming to greater Dublin? What are Manna’s plans for the US? And will the company IPO? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by CEO of Manna Drone Delivery, Bobby Healy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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People hacking with burglar for hire Jenny Radcliffe 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

What is people hacking? How difficult is it to con your way into a building? And what is a burglar for hire? On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian is joined by Jenny Radcliffe, author of ‘People Hacker: Confessions of a burglar for hire.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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What are the best Fitness wearables? the top watches, trackers and rings on the market 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

What fitness smartwatch wearable should you get? Are you better off getting a specialist watch? Or might one of the latest fitness trackers or rings be a good option? Joining Adrian on The Big Tech show is fitness and wearables editor at TechRadar, Matt Evans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Are entrepreneurs born or made? The Irish businessman turned professor on teaching entrepreneurship 27:14

4M ago27:14

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How do you grow a small company? Is it worth doing an MBA at some point? And is Ireland making a mistake by concentrating so heavily on foreign tech? Executive director of the Owner’s Scale up project at IE Business School in Madrid, professor Joe Haslam joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Dodgy box explainer: should users be worried? 23:02

4M ago23:02

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Will the current clampdown on dodgy boxes curb use? Should the dodgy box owners be worried? And is their use funding criminality? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses the potential impacts of this crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Are we sleepwalking into mass surveillance? Garda bodycams and facial recognition technology 26:40

4M ago26:40

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How should we feel about garda body cams and facial recognition technology? Are we barreling towards a police state? And do we really want to be under surveillance all the time? Practising barrister, Senator Barry Ward joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss the technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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The frightening reality of videos created by OpenAI’s new text-to-video system Sora 24:18

4M ago24:18

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How does OpenAI’s new text-to-video system Sora work? Where does it get its content from? And how will we protect ourselves from a whole new level of disinformation? On The Big Tech Show today, Adrian discusses the new technology and how lifelike its creations appear. More episodes of The Big Tect Show available here See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Civil war: The Russian disinformation campaign stoking division in the US 23:25

4M ago23:25

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Would you know disinformation if you saw or heard it? And might you be seeing it now in the U. S. on topics such as immigration around the Texas border? If you are seeing this, might any of it be influenced by actors such as Putin's Russia? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian talks to David Gilbert, a reporter for Wired.com who spec…

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Netflix, Disney and Prime: As price hikes loom which streaming services should you cut? 25:05

5M ago25:05

25:05

Gone are the days of a €10 streaming subscription with most platforms warning of increased fees and less to watch. Which service will you cut? How much are they going up by? And will live sport become the next big thing for streaming giants? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses streaming services upping their prices. See om…

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Helen Dixon’s last interview: the highs and lows of a job battling tech giants 28:37

5M ago28:37

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After ten years, as Data Protection Commissioner what are Helen Dixon’s highs and lows? Why is she moving on? And are fines effective in bringing big tech in line? Adrian speaks to Helen Dixon on this week’s episode in her last media appearance as Data Protection Commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What are Elon Musk’s plans for merging humans and computers? - Neuralink brain chip explained 15:15

5M ago15:15

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink company has implanted its first brain chip into a human but what is Neuralink? How does it work? And when will it be widely available? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian discusses Neuralink with technology editor of the London Independent, Andrew Griffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Who is Mr Beast? The story of YouTube’s biggest star 21:10

5M ago21:10

21:10

Who is Mr Beast? How did he become the most followed person on YouTube? And why has he started putting videos up on X? In this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian is joined by reporter with the Irish Independent, Darragh Nolan, to look at the life and times of James Stephen Donaldson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Revealed: Samsung’s new S24 Ultra is the best Android phone but has one big flaw 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Samsung’s top phone sees improvements in cameras, power, screen quality and design. But it is the new AI features that make it really interesting and also where it sometimes struggles. On the Big Tech Show this week, Adrian introduces us to the Samsung Galaxy’s new flagship phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Facebook turns 20 – Has it made the world better or worse? 23:15

5M ago23:15

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Do you still use Facebook? Or is your elderly uncle the only person still on it? As Facebook turns twenty, what will its legacy be? One of disrupted elections, scandals, or of bringing people together? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian debates whether Facebook has had a positive or negative impact since its inception twenty years ago. See omny…

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Could the Vision Pro be Apple’s first flop under Tim Cook? 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

Why have early reviews criticised the Apple Vision Pro? Could this be Apple’s first failure? And are tech enthusiasts yet to be convinced? The Apple headset has gone on presale in the US, but the reviews haven’t been great. On the Big Tech Show this week Adrian looks at the reasons behind this lukewarm reception. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Is cinema dead? Did noisy patrons and Netflix at home kill it? 27:20

5M ago27:20

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Are you through with cinemas? Do you go as much as you used to? Are we witnessing the death of cinema? On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian was joined by culture journalist and cinephile, Jen Gannon, to discuss if going to the pictures is becoming a thing of the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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I made a deep fake video in 15 minutes — we should worry about them in this year’s elections 20:22

5M ago20:22

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What are deep fakes currently capable of? Are they accessible? And will this impact elections in the future? Adrian looks at what deep fakes can and can’t do with co-founder of Webio Paul Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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