Best Tech Fugitives Podcasts (2024)

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1033: Telegram CEO a Fugitive. What Are They Not Telling Us? 46:59

14d ago46:59

46:59

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has been arrested over the anonymous messaging apps role in ‘facilitating criminal activity’. Is this a case of tackling the messenger but not the message? How is Durov a citizen of four countries including France? Are your Telegram messages as secret as they make out? We have all the answers. We also find out how So…

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1036: Big News from Amazon Ireland 55:21

2h ago55:21

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We’re delighted with how Amazon are about to improve their Irish service but wonder about their remote work policy. We also cover Google’s win against the European Commission, disturbing news about your smartphone (regardless of brand) and we find out more about ‘dead internet theory’. Plus, Niall learns about the latest developments in extended re…

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1035: Good Apple Bad Apple 49:09

18h ago49:09

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Good news for Apple with new iPhones, AI and AirPods announced on Monday. Bad news losing €13bn in back tax they have to pay to Ireland. But does this mean they’ll leave Ireland? Bad week too for Google but a great week for Huawai who announced a world first tri-phone. We have all the news! Plus we speak with three tech companies taking part in Bor…

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1034: Oasis TicketMaster - Surge Pricing or Scurge Pricing? 55:04

8d ago55:04

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We look in detail at the Ticketmaster/Oasis controversy, how ticket sellers started with computers in the 50’s/60’s, and now they influenced everything from airline to hotel and car bookings. Other stories on our tech radar include Musk versus Brazil plus the pro’s and con’s of Trump and Cryptocurrency. BOOK: We recommend ‘Ticket Masters: The Rise …

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1032: Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Its Smarts 35:57

28d ago35:57

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Google’s new flagship smartphone is leaning into its AI credentials. Has it lived up to its potential? We also explore the impact of Condé Nast embracing AI for content distribution, give you a great story of a man faking his own death to avoid child support payments and the evolving landscape of TV viewing - who wins between broadcast TV and strea…

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1031: Why Google Made Mattered This Week 38:13

1M ago38:13

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We dive into this week's Made by Google with reaction to the new Pixel phones, the foldable phone, and the updated buds. A lot of impressive features and advancements in technology included. We can’t forget about Elon Musk and his latest ‘adventures’! From Mondays Trump disaster, to losing 500k in an Irish court and the ever controversial image gen…

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1030: CRASH! 36:15

1M ago36:15

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This week Niall and Dusty go through the biggest stories of the last seven days including a technology stock market crash, X declare war on advertisers and Simon Harris says we’re about to get tough on social media. Plus Google has a new product and a big problem.By TechCentral.ie

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1029: Taking AI to the Bank 50:55

2M ago50:55

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This week Facebook admits it’s not the best source for breaking news, the counties getting the most out of our fine weather and how generative AI can be used to bring a personal touch back to banking. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https…

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1028: CrowdStrike Promises to do Better - Fails Immediately 36:18

2M ago36:18

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This week Niall and Dusty look at the biggest stories of the week including the fallout from the CrowdStrike debacle, why internet trolls are struggling with Kamala Harris, a sell-off of AI stocks and a possible new design for the next generation of iPhone. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/…

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1027: Musk's Texas Move: The Real Reason 31:17

2M ago31:17

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This week, we uncover why Musk is moving X to Texas and how his choice for president could change the face of the entire industry. We’re also shocked by the number of injuries behind Amazon’s Prime Day, the huge drop in TV consumption and wonder would we take six months virus protection for free .. from Russia. All the big tech stories of the week …

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1026: Samsung Unpacked. What Everyone is Talking About (It’s Not a Phone) 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

Check out Samsung's latest gadgets and AI hype from this weeks Unpacked Event in Paris. Do these pricey new devices actually solve real problems or just empty your wallet?! We look at the EU forcing Apple to open up its payment system and ask is this good for consumers or a security risk? We also have news on smartphone bans in schools. Finally, we…

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1025: Who is Training AI Without Your Consent? 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Packed show for you this week! We share EU concerns about Meta using your data to train AI without your consent, why the impact of AI on climate change shocks us and we consider Revolut's venture into mortgages. We also have some leaks about next week’s Samsung Unpacked event, touch on Tesla's recent success and mark the passing of WordPerfect's co…

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1024: Is it Time to Ban the Smartphone? 47:05

3M ago47:05

47:05

Cyber psychologist Ruth Guest hits home with some great points on limiting kids exposure to the internet, FOMO, smartphone bans and more. We cover the EU's potential ¢40bn action against Apple and deliver some good news for accessing their self-repair diagnostic tool in Ireland. Plus, with the release of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, we als…

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1023: Apple Catches Up 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

This week Niall and Dusty pour over the announcements at WWDC this week. We also talk with an panel of IT apprentices working with FIT. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIreland RSS - https://f…

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1022: Irish Moon Mission Cancelled 48:26

4M ago48:26

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This week we look at why Intel is selling a share in it’s Leixlip plant, the cancelled moon trip and Humane looks for a buyer. Plus a fascinating conversation on generative AI with Accenture Head of Technology Austin Boyle. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5v…

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1021: Who Gets to Decide What Next for AI ? 43:05

4M ago43:05

43:05

Between OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, the EU, Coimisiún na Meán - everyone has a stake in how AI is managed. Who should you trust to help keep your job, your kids safe and everyone away from misinformation? We also find out how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up the diagnosis of age-related vision impairment with Dr Tiernán Keenan from …

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1020: Smartphone Special 45:04

4M ago45:04

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Niall and Dusty happen to be in the market for a new smartphone each! So they’re going to take a quick look at three phones each, from high-end to budget busters, and decide which one they’re going to buy with their own cash! Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Share with a friend. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

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1019: AI Showdown Week 59:26

4M ago59:26

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It’s been a huge week in tech where OpenAI announced mind blowing upgrades to ChatGPT 4o, only to be immediately followed by Google announcing even more mind blowing upgrades to their AI! We look at the details and wonder if all these upgrades mean we’re also going to face more sophisticated threats to our security than ever before? Ivor Buckley fr…

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1018: New Apple iPads 51:11

5M ago51:11

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This week Apple presents a new line of iPads in record time; Amazon promises a website for Ireland but you might be waiting a while for it and we look at what lessons learned from the collapse of non-fungible tokens with Tyler Adams from ITEM Systems. https://www.item.systems/ Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —----- Apple - h…

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1017: Broadband from Space 52:45

5M ago52:45

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This week, bad news for Binance, great news for Amazon and the EU vs Meta in election interference. We also see if a spacecraft can get fast enough broadband for Netflix as it flies to Mars. Our guest this week, Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin, Head of the Department of Technology Enhanced Learning at Munster Technological University, chats about how ope…

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1016: It's Been a Bad Money Week 53:32

5M ago53:32

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This week Tesla, Meta and TikTok are in the bad books and Talent Hub’s Ellie Doyle explains what companies can do better in supporting employees with disabilities.By TechCentral.ie

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1015: Ireland's TikTok Investigation 51:47

5M ago51:47

51:47

This week we have job cuts at Tesla, Humane’s AI pin fails to live up to the hype and social media comes under pressure for failing to protect children … again. Later, Dimitra Incorporated CEO and founder Jon Trask talks about how farmers can use blockchain to become more profitable. Get Tech Radio every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —-----…

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1014: AI Dictates How and Where We Live 53:56

5M ago53:56

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We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including the eclipse, Web Summit's surprising new CEO and can AI teach you Irish? Plus, with lots in the news of city planning with housing and tram lines (particularly in Dublin), we ask if AI is going to dictate how and where we live with Dr Federico Cugurullo from Trinity College Dublin’s Sc…

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1013: AI Used in War? 57:40

6M ago57:40

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We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including AI being used in Gaza, a new digital driving licence for Ireland plus how private is incognito mode on your Google browser. Also, our guest interview gets into the challenges facing the new 6G phone network with Professor Marco Ruffini from the Connect Centre.…

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1012: Easter Eggs and April Fools 26:02

6M ago26:02

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For the weekend that’s in it, we’re looking at some of the best tech Easter Eggs and April Fools pranks over the years. We also have the latest news including China Tech vs the rest of the world, new AI guidelines and martyrs at Facebook. Join Dusty with guest reviewer, journalist Jason Walsh, for the best of this weeks tech.…

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1011: Inside Oculus VR with co-founder Jack McCauley 49:35

6M ago49:35

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This week we have a super-star guest interview with Jack McCauley, the co-founder of the Oculus VR Headset. We talk about his role in getting the company off the ground and where it could be going next. Also, the latest stories this week include a mad scientist putting chips in people’s brains, why Apple are not making many friends and the Oscars o…

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1010: What a Scream 42:28

6M ago42:28

42:28

For an alternative Bank Holiday treat, Niall sits down to talk sci-fi and horror movies with expert and fan Ygraine Bright. They serve up some sublime suggestions outside of your standard AI/Hal900/StarWars fare. Pop out the popcorn and pop up the volume, as we suggest ten brilliant movies you are going to scramble to watch! Remember, if you would …

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1009: Apple & International Womens Day 43:51

7M ago43:51

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This week, Apple and Google have been falling over themselves making changes to avoid EU fines … but Apple may be too late! We’re also talking about International Womens Day and women in tech. Plus, our guest will be talking about passport queues and the pros and cons of using AI to make them move faster!…

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1008: Apple's Car Wreck 47:50

7M ago47:50

47:50

We explore the shattered dreams of the Apple Car project, share breaking news on cybersecurity breaches at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and dig into a new survey of how 50% of Irish businesses are using AI. We also cover the fallout of the Odysseus moon landing, why we’re surprised at TikTok pulling Universal music from its platform and even …

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1007: AI Out of Control. Do We Need a Kill Switch? 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

We’re talking about OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video image generator which may not be as great as they say. In fact, AI has been doing some very strange things lately, with some people calling for a ‘kill switch’ to be baked in. We chat about that, plus a look at what’s just landed on the moon and TikToks restructuring in Ireland. Our guest th…

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1006: Bitcoin's Meteoric Rise and the Race to the Moon 45:58

7M ago45:58

45:58

This week Bitcoin is going to the moon, Dr Who’s Tardis is going to the moon and even ride-share firm Lyft are going to the moon, albeit by accident! We give you all the news. Plus we’re chatting with Gillian Whelan from Emagine about when bank apps go bad! Find out more at https://www.emagine.org/By TechCentral.ie

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1005: AI Armageddon - Shocking Stories from the American Election 1:01:17

8M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

This week we’re talking about the Apple Vision Pro, some crazy AI stories with the American election and an incredible deep fake scam that netted a quarter of a billion!! Plus our guest, distinguished engineer with Fujitsu Caragh O’Carroll will be filling us in on tech that just can’t seem to get going!…

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1004: The Most Productive Tool You Can Use on the Internet 54:41

8M ago54:41

54:41

This week we’re looking at a huge row over music online, AI in web browsers, how Apple are sticking it to the EU & Taylor Swift is sticking it to the US. We also ask will a combo of Spotify and social can carry Ireland’s Eurovision entry to the finals?! Plus, get a great look at the most productive tool you can use on the internet .. as we chat wit…

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1003: Tech Trillionaires 1:04:26

8M ago1:04:26

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This week we’re looking at how Microsoft and Apple are battling it out to see who is the richest, Amazon fights the law but will the law win and we have a big birthday to celebrate. We’ll also be taking a look at 15 years worth of cyber security disasters with Brian Honan, cyber security expert and CEO of BH Consulting.…

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1002: Samsung's Stunning New S24 43:30

8M ago43:30

43:30

Samsung have just released their new phone and there is only one word for it … WOW. We give you the full lowdown plus news on Ireland’s new tech revenue stream worth billions and how Apple are making the most of a near plane crash to promote their products. We’re also chatting about the melting together of AI and social media with Maryrose Lyons fr…

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1001: Ireland's Young Scientists 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

This is one of our most popular shows of the entire year where we visit the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin. Every year, we are just stunned by the ideas, the ways of thinking and often the pure genius of teenagers who will become the architects of our tomorrow. Remember, this is where the Collison brothers got the…

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1000: Wow! 18 Years of Irish Tech 55:05

9M ago55:05

55:05

A bumper show to celebrate 1,000 episodes covering Irish and international tech hosted by Dusty Rhodes and Niall Kitson! Jump into our special retrospective with old friends including Martha Rotter and Jason Walsh reflecting on how technology has transformed Ireland over the past 18 years. There are also feature interviews with industry luminaries …

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999: Top 10 Tech of 2023 Part 2 28:39

9M ago28:39

28:39

We ran over time last week, so this Part 2 of our top tech stories of the year, with the three biggest still to come. And as we know, AI is not top of the list! Who is ?? Press play now for the top three of ‘23. ---- Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diversity in the …

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999: Top 10 Tech of 2023 32:34

9M ago32:34

32:34

Time to look back at how our world has changed in the last twelve months. It’s been a busy year with AI, Ireland in space and Elon Musk dominating the headlines. Amazingly, in our Top 10 Tech stories of the year, AI is NOT at No.1 ! Turn on, tune in and find out who is as look at the Top 10 Tech Stories of ‘23. --- Our show this week is brought to …

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998: Is the Twitter Killer Here? 51:06

9M ago51:06

51:06

Big week for tech news despite it being close to Christmas. Threads has finally arrived in Europe. Could it be the X/Twitter killer? In other news, we find out the most popular searches of the year and delve deeper into what the EU is about to do with AI. Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech team…

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997: Toy Show Part 2 35:36

10M ago35:36

35:36

This year, we’ve so much swag to talk about, we’ve packing it all into two toy shows! In this second episode, we’re checking out everything from the best new computers to the loudest Bluetooth speakers and everything in between! Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech teams, build some greater diver…

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997: Toy Show Part 1 36:41

10M ago36:41

36:41

It’s our annual toy show !! This year, we’ve so much swag to talk about .. we have to have two toy shows this year! In this first episode, we’re checking out everything from the best new computers to the loudest Bluetooth speakers and everything in between! Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tech te…

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996: AI Drama - What Are They Hiding? 28:57

10M ago28:57

28:57

This week, we unravel the dramatic firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and what it could mean for the future. We find out how AI assistant Copilot is now available on Windows 10 and how to get around the EU restriction. Plus we chat with Cora Barnes about how her recruitment company is using AI to automate tasks and generate customized con…

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995: Tale of Two Phones 48:27

10M ago48:27

48:27

This week we’re looking at two very different phones, one has a great screen and camera, the other is smarter but has no screen at all! We also look at routes other than college for finding your place in the tech sector as we chat with Peter Davitt, CEO of FIT. Our show this week is brought to you by FIT.ie. Irish companies use it to grow their tec…

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994: Next Level AI 28:53

11M ago28:53

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We’re joined by noted futurologist, entrepreneur and ethicist Nell Watson to look at the next level of AI and some of the most exciting and challenging developments in artificial intelligence today. We talk about how large language models like GPT-3 have evolved far beyond just analyzing data, and can now take on complex tasks and even act as entir…

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993: Crisis at Web Summit 39:09

11M ago39:09

39:09

This week, good and bad news from Apple, two X rated call stories and the crisis at Web Summit. Also, a brand new event which combines tech and art is taking place in Dublin next weekend, Thurs 2nd to Sunday 5th November. It’s called Beta and we’ll be chatting with their Festival Director Aisling Murray who’ll fill us in on everything from Prompt B…

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992: What is Social Loafing? 31:48

11M ago31:48

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This week, why Windows 11 is lagging, the latest stupid move from X and we discover what ‘social loafing’ is! Also, our guest today Dr Esther Murphy from Trinity College Dublin, will be chatting about Ireland’s digital divide problem and a co-created digital skills programme to bridge the gap. Find out more at digi-academy.org…

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991: Giant Space Dish Found in Cork 30:14

12M ago30:14

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This week, X and the war in Israel, why the new ‘Delete Act’ is a good thing and we discover ‘Monk Mode’ in social media. Also in our feature interview, we hear a stunning story about a giant satellite dish rotting away in Cork that could be used as a radio telescope. Rory Fitzpatrick from the National Space Centre tells us all. For more informatio…

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990: Pixel 8 Phone Amazing AI Features 44:47

12M ago44:47

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This week, the new toys from Google come with quite amazing AI features … we check out the phones and all the new things they can do. We also look at the positive side of Social Media and ask UCD’s Taha Yasseri if wisdom of crowds is a good thing?By TechCentral.ie

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989: Facebooks Dublin Bank 39:13

12M ago39:13

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This week, Facebook has gone all ‘back to the future’ as it tries to make the metaverse happen … again. We also chat about them buying a bank in Dublin! In other news, we welcome back the longest-serving astronaut to Earth, Spotify says it’s ok with AI and X gets into more trouble. Plus, Space Week Ireland takes place next week from Oct 4 - 10. We …

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