Best Big Tech Podcasts (2024)

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We Spend Tom’s Money 54:40

29m ago54:40

54:40

This Week's Topics: Spam on Spotify WiFi 8 is coming Google cancels Pixel Tablet 2 and 3 Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-21 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Why Bluesky is soaring and how to set up an account 25:20

42m ago25:20

25:20

Why is Bluesky getting a million new followers a day? How big is it in Ireland? And how do you find people once you join? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. Bluesky is a social media platform that was founded as part of Twitter in 2019. In 2021, Jay Graber became CEO of the platform, with Dorsey leaving …

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Trump Wins. What's Next for Tech and The Economy? — With Dan Primack and Ana Swanson 50:36

8d ago50:36

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Ana Swanson is a reporter covering trade and international economics for The New York Times. Dan Primack is the business editor at Axios. The two join to discuss the implications of Trump's win in the 2024 election. We cover: 1) Trump's decisive win 2) Why he won 3) Will his policies deliver for his voters? 4) No tax on tips, overtime, or social se…

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The Big Questions on Cybersecurity - Part 2 18:41

17d ago18:41

18:41

In our latest explosive episode, we uncover the nuanced world of modern cybersecurity, spotlighting hot topics from compliance and performative security to the impact of AI on cybersecurity! Alex Hammond is joined by cybersecurity experts Costas Kourmpoglou and Dave Wilson as they dissect whether industry accreditations provide true protection or m…

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OpenAI Builds A Browser, Microsoft Copilot’s Struggles, Jaguar Rebrand 1:02:20

1h ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) OpenAI's browser initiative 2) Can the ChatGPT browser succeed 3) DOJ wants to split off Chrome 4) Is spinning off Chrome a just punishment? 5) Would we be better off with Google services disconnected from each other? 6) Apple is trying to improve Siri wi…

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We Spend Tom’s Money 54:40

1d ago54:40

54:40

This Week's Topics: Spam on Spotify WiFi 8 is coming Google cancels Pixel Tablet 2 and 3 Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-21 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Rivian's CEO on Elon's Influence, Affordable EVs, and The Grid's Risky Future — With RJ Scaringe 54:52

23m ago54:52

54:52

RJ Scaringe is the CEO of Rivian. He joins Big Technology Podcast for a deep discussion about the state of electric vehicles and where Rivian goes from here. We go into depth about Elon Musk's role in the coming Trump administration and what Scaringe would do if he was the "first buddy." Then we talk about Rivian's affordability, its partnership wi…

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MacBook Pro M4 review verdict — best in class or overkill? 26:23

11m ago26:23

26:23

Is Apple’s new MacBook Pro M4 worth getting? Is it better than an updated MacBook Air? And what type of work requires one? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. For the last week Adrian has been testing out the 16-inch space-black, nano-texture version of the new MacBook Pro M4. He gives his verdict on the …

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Is Generative AI Plateauing?, Booming Bluesky, Apple’s Smart Glasses Play 57:58

6d ago57:58

57:58

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson 2) Why researchers believe Generative AI training methods might be plateauing 3) Is the application really what matters? 4) Will reasoning save the day? 5) Writer raises $200 million 6) ChatGPT defeats Chegg 7) Should ad agencies …

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Shopping List Of Awesomeness 1:16:25

1h ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This Week's Topics: Robot performs surgery tasks Most common passwords of 2024 Threads and BlueSky signups explode Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-14 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Shopping List Of Awesomeness

9d ago

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This Week's Topics: Robot performs surgery tasks Most common passwords of 2024 Threads and BlueSky signups explode Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-14 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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The inside story of how the FBI caught criminals by making and controlling encrypted phones 21:09

6h ago21:09

21:09

Why did the FBI set up their own encrypted phone company? How did it result in the biggest drug trafficking sting in history? And is law enforcement finally catching up with criminals online? Author of Dark Wire and co-founder of 404 Media, Joseph Cox, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. In 2018 the Federal Bureau of Investig…

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Spotify's Plan For AI Generated Music, Podcasts, and Recommendations — With Gustav Söderström 58:04

7d ago58:04

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Gustav Söderström is Spotify's co-president, chief technology officer, and chief product officer. He joins Big Technology Podcast — as we debut video episodes on Spotify — for discussion of Spotify's approach to AI generated content, algorithmic recommendations, and more. Tune in for a deep conversation covering whether Spotify wants AI-generated m…

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What Trump and Elon Musk plan to do and how it could affect Ireland 30:31

2d ago30:31

30:31

What effect will President Trump’s win have on Ireland? Is it the end of Ireland’s US multinational corporation tax bonanza? And will Elon Musk be given free rein to promote his interests? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Your File Is Closed

6d ago

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This Week's Topics: 'You've Got Mail': Voice of AOL greeting dies Amazon’s Prime Video Launches AI-Generated TV Show Recaps Connectivity Standards Alliance launches Matter 1.4 specification Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-08 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…

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Your File Is Closed 1:08:17

6d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

This Week's Topics: 'You've Got Mail': Voice of AOL greeting dies Amazon’s Prime Video Launches AI-Generated TV Show Recaps Connectivity Standards Alliance launches Matter 1.4 specification Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-11-08 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…

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Polymarket vs. Pollsters, Podcasts & Politics, Open Source AI In Trouble 49:51

5d ago49:51

49:51

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) Polymarket's election day triumph 2) Was the prediction markets' success a fluke or something with staying power 3) Why crypto folks love prediction markets 4) Bitcoin skyrockets after Trump's election 5) S&P 500 hits 6,000 6) Is this stock market momentu…

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‘I would walk into reception and ask to speak to the CEO,’ co-founder of Irish startup Talio on the importance of networking 18:27

9d ago18:27

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How do you make an impression as a startup founder? Does walking into a big company and asking to see the CEO work? And how do you get past gatekeepers? Oran O’Flynn, CEO and co-founder of Talio, an AI-powered market research co-pilot platform joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Trump, Tariffs, Trade War, And Technology — With Alan Deardorff 46:01

9d ago46:01

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Alan Deardorff is a professor emeritus of international economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. He joins Big Technology Podcast for a special episode on the eve of election day to discuss the difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on tariffs and international trade, and whether a trade war might harm U.S. tech companie…

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EP116 - RID goes to Beefa - 1am til 3am 1:07:41

12d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Simon's 3rd and final part of the 2024 Beefa mix series.This one is for all the dancefloor fiends.1am is when the main room dancefloor is pumping. Hands in the air. Strobes and lights in full effect.Enjoy 60 minutes of house and bass pumpers!!!By Ravers In Dubai

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OpenAI's GPT-5 In 2025?, Big Tech’s Big AI Spend, The Polymarket Election 58:39

12d ago58:39

58:39

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) GPT-5 delayed till 2025? 2) Is focusing on products, not big models, a good move for OpenAI? 3) Is OpenAI trying to train the model again with a bigger GPU cluster? 4) Meta trains Llama 4 on more than 100,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs 5) OpenAI puts search in Chat…

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Patrice O’Lantern And Her Decillion Candy Bars 1:15:10

14d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

This Week's Topics: Russia fines Google an astronomical amount of money TSMC's 2nm process has unexpected SRAM density improvement Microsoft will offer Win10 security updates to consumers after EOL Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-31 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…

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Patrice O’Lantern And Her Decillion Candy Bars

16d ago

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This Week's Topics: Russia fines Google an astronomical amount of money TSMC's 2nm process has unexpected SRAM density improvement Microsoft will offer Win10 security updates to consumers after EOL Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-31 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry…

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Time, money and security: Irish startup Nocomed on the things you give up when building a business 19:12

16d ago19:12

19:12

What is the hardest part of founding a tech startup? How do you choose a business partner? And what do you give up in the pursuit of success? Adrian was joined this week on The Big Tech Show by Nocomed founders, Rosemary Durkan and Donal Adams to discuss their startup journey. Nocomed is the first sustainability platform for life science companies.…

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The Next Gen AI Models: Reliable, Consistent, Trustworthy — With Aidan Gomez 45:17

15d ago45:17

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Aidan Gomez is the co-author of the "Attention Is All You Need" paper that launched the AI revolution and CEO of Cohere, an enterprise AI company. Gomez joins Big Technology to discuss the myths, facts, and realities of today's AI landscape. Tune in to hear why the real value of AI isn't in flashy consumer apps but in automating crucial back-office…

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Field of dreams: how blind people can now ‘feel’ matches in a stadium thanks to an Irish startup 13:42

19d ago13:42

13:42

How can tech allow blind people not just hear but feel the action as a fan? How does Field of Vision’s haptic device work? And how was the Irish startup created? Co-founder of Field of Vision, David Deneher, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. David describes the device as a tablet which has a small magnetic finger piece that…

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AI Agents’ Shaky Debut, Musk and Putin, Perplexity vs. The Media 1:01:15

20d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) AI agents are here 2) Anthropic's Sonnet 3.5 model 3) Why we're underwhelmed with AI agents so far 4) The long-term bull case for agents 5) OpenAI's Orion model 6) Sam Altman's fake news tweet, and his cryptic preview of that news 7) Elon Musk and Putin s…

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Travel Tips On BTN 1:14:24

30d ago1:14:24

1:14:24

This Week's Topics: RBW introduces MG-style electric roadster Excel is 40 years old Google's Notebook LLM audio overviews Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-24 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Travel Tips On BTN 1:14:24

21d ago1:14:24

1:14:24

This Week's Topics: RBW introduces MG-style electric roadster Excel is 40 years old Google's Notebook LLM audio overviews Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-24 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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The race to a €10,000 electric car as Ireland's outgoing government gets a failing grade 25:51

22d ago25:51

25:51

What’s going on with electric cars? Has Ireland made a complete bags of it? Or is it just a blip in a general upward trend? And what are the top EV models to look at right now? This week on the Big Tech Show, Adrian is joined by Derek Reilly, partnership director with Nevo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Apple Paradox, Trump’s Impact on Markets, NVIDIA Demand — With Dan Ives and Stephanie Link 46:39

22d ago46:39

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Dan Ives is the managing director, equity research at Wedbush Securities. Stephanie Link is the chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower Advisors. The two all-star stock watchers join Big Technology Podcast to discuss the fascinating state of big tech stocks, particularly Apple's surprising resilience. Tune in to hear why Appl…

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AI and Adrian’s mole: how the technology is finally starting to make sense 25:54

25d ago25:54

25:54

How big is the rift emerging between the US and EU over AI? Why are tech giants going big on nuclear AI data centres? And are we witnessing the end of the non-robotic taxi? To discuss, Adrian was joined by head of growth at Humanloop and founder of Taxbot.ie, Conor Kelly, on the Big Tech Show. Conor began by talking about his recent move to San Fra…

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EP115 - RID goes to Beefa - 8pm til 12am 1:12:26

28d ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Simon goes all in for part 2 of the Ibiza 3 parter.This is the sound of you and your mates walking down the hill from the taxi in San An, on your way to Mambo's for sunset. A truly magical moment.The soundsystem is getting turned up. The insanely expensive drinks are being drunk. Everybody is getting ready to party.Enjoy!!…

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OpenAI and Microsoft's Tension, Apple Screens Everywhere, Meta’s Toothpaste Massacre 1:00:35

27d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. Cory Weinberg from The Information joins us for the first half! We cover 1) Open AI and Microsoft’s relationship starting to fray 2) Microsoft rebuffing OpenAI's fundraising efforts 3) Mustafa Suleyman's impact on the Microsoft - OpenAI dynamic 4) Why OpenAI sought A…

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Jeff Can Drive To The Borealis Bar 1:15:00

27d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

This Week's Topics: Prada helps make a spacesuit Google makes deal for nuclear power NVIDIA GPU 25th anniversary Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-17 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Jeff Can Drive To The Borealis Bar 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

This Week's Topics: Prada helps make a spacesuit Google makes deal for nuclear power NVIDIA GPU 25th anniversary Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-17 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Google goes nuclear for data centres — time for Ireland to follow suit 17:34

30d ago17:34

17:34

Is the answer to Ireland’s data center energy problem nuclear power? Why are Google and Microsoft investing in it? And why are 15 data centres across the country paused? Adrian was joined by Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy at University College Cork, Dr. Paul Deane, to discuss the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fear Buying AI & Automation Stocks, Whoops Too Many Winners, Booming Tech Trade — With Josh Brown 1:12:34

29d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Josh Brown is the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, a CNBC contributor, and author of "You Weren't Supposed to See That." Brown joins Big Technology to discuss the intersection of AI, big tech, and the current state of the economy. Tune in to hear how automation fears are driving a potentially fear-based investment bubble in tech giants and the co…

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Tesla’s robotaxi flop, ‘enshittification’ and the failed war on dodgy boxes 25:44

1M ago25:44

25:44

Is the war on dodgy boxes a failure? Was Tesla’s robotaxi launch more Flinstones than Jetsons? And why is the Irish social media regulator warning of “enshittification”? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian to discuss this week’s technology news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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OpenAI's Financials Revealed, Tesla Robotaxi Debut, Shein's Weird CEO 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. Cory Weinberg from The Information joins us for the first half! We cover 1) OpenAI's financials leak 2) OpenAI plans to make most of its revenue via ChatGPT 3) OpenAI's staggering losses 4) Can OpenAI be a sustainable business? 5) Training costs vs. inference costs 6…

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Hands Like Shovels 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This Week's Topics: Sonos apologizes for missteps Zoom plans to offer AI-generated avatars Brits inundate chicken registration site Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-10 Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Hands Like Shovels 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This Week's Topics: Sonos apologizes for missteps Zoom plans to offer AI-generated avatars Brits inundate chicken registration site Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-10 Guests: Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom FerryBy British Tech Network

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Tesla’s robotaxi reveal: will it conquer or crash? Plus: Google’s potential breakup and Ireland’s new mega-startups 25:46

1M ago25:46

25:46

Is Google about to be broken up? Will Tesla’s Robotaxi be a hit? And what are the bargains and swizzes in this years’ Amazon’s Prime Day sale? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Google's Head Of Search On Its Big AI Bet — With Liz Reid 36:11

1M ago36:11

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Elizabeth Reid is Google's VP of Search and a 20-plus year veteran of the company. Reid joins Big Technology to discuss Google's major AI push and how this new era of computing is transforming its product and business. Tune in to hear about AI-organized search results, the growth of Google Lens, and how AI is changing the way people interact with s…

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The inside story of how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter 23:16

2M ago23:16

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The inside story of how Elon Musk bought Twitter, and its mismanaged ever since, is a fascinating one. This week, Adrian is joined by the New York Times journalists, Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, who wrote a blow-by-blow account of how it all happened, with insider access to people involved in the deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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OpenAI’s $6.6 Billion Fundraise, Meta’s Quiet Election, Imaginary AI Friends 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) OpenAI closing a $6.6 billion fundraise 2) A look at the investors, including Softbank, Tiger Global, Cathie Wood, and Altimeter 3) Will OpenAI need to raise again shortly? 4) Is an IPO next? 5) Investors can get their money back if OpenAI doesn't convert…

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EP114 - RID goes to Beefa - 4pm til 10pm 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

On the trip back from Ibiza, Simon produces a 3 part mix to celebrate the musical wonder that is the white isle.Showcasing the 3 stages of every Ibiza day (1. Pool, Tunes & Sundowners, 2. Classic Ibiza House, 3. Balearic Chill Out), Simon spins his first of 3 mixes over the next 3 weeks.Check the RID pool & tunes selection. Please Pikes, let me pla…

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The Minty Fresh Episode 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

This Week's Topics: Jeff installs Linux/Mint on a MacBook Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-03 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian GrantBy British Tech Network

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The Minty Fresh Episode 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

This Week's Topics: Jeff installs Linux/Mint on a MacBook Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2024-10-03 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Ian GrantBy British Tech Network

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The video game fan who founded an AI company 24:47

2M ago24:47

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What makes a tech founder? When is the right time to pivot? and how do they perfect their elevator pitch? Co-founder and head of technology at Kreoh, an AI engine, Fareed Idris, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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