Episodes

  • The video game fan who founded an AI company

    The video game fan who founded an AI company
    Oct 3 2024
    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.

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    25 mins
  • From eating dogs to relatable Russians: a look at disinformation ahead of US elections

    From eating dogs to relatable Russians: a look at disinformation ahead of US elections
    Oct 1 2024
    What is the scale of disinformation in the runup to the US election? Who is behind it? And has it got its claws into Europe? Reporter for WIRED magazine, David Gilbert, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show today.

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    31 mins
  • YouTube Premium’s price hike and what to know about the Amazon.ie launch

    YouTube Premium’s price hike and what to know about the Amazon.ie launch
    Sep 26 2024
    Is YouTube Premium worth sticking with despite the price hike? What does Ireland get out of the Amazon.ie launch? And why is Meta’s Nick Clegg calling Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner a mailbox? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.

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    27 mins
  • YouTube superstar Max Fosh on building an audience of four million subscribers

    YouTube superstar Max Fosh on building an audience of four million subscribers
    Sep 24 2024
    How did Max Fosh amass a YouTube following of over four million? Is sneaking into London Fashion week easy? And how close did he come to being Mayor of London? YouTuber, Max Fosh joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss his new European tour Loophole. During the interview, Adrian asked Max about his knowledge of the YouTube algorithim and what does well on the platform. Fosh explained that negative emotions play better than positive ones on YouTube. He said, titles like the ‘worst restaurant’ or ‘worst experience’ tend to trend higher than positive title descriptions. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    24 mins
  • Hands on with Apple’s new AirPods 4 and what it’s actually like to be a tech reviewer

    Hands on with Apple’s new AirPods 4 and what it’s actually like to be a tech reviewer
    Sep 19 2024
    What’s does the life of a tech reviewer involve? Do you get to keep any of it? And are the AirPods 4 worth a purchase? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian to discuss the life of a tech reviewer on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.

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    26 mins
  • Myth-busting: ‘AI isn’t ready for business’

    Myth-busting: ‘AI isn’t ready for business’
    Sep 17 2024
    Is artificial intelligence all it’s cracked up to be for business? Does it move the needle when it comes to enterprise? And is the belief that AI isn’t ready for commercial application accurate? There's a growing trend to say that AI isn't yet ready for enterprise business because it makes too many mistakes, or it can't turn jumbled silos of information into something reliably simple for business executives to use. Cofounders of NOAN, Neal Mann and Markham Nolan joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.

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    23 mins
  • Hands on with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10

    Hands on with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10
    Sep 10 2024
    Did Apple do enough to impress people at its iPhone 16 event? Will people buy one for the Apple intelligence features alone? And will the standoff between Apple and the EU stop people upgrading? Adrian is currently in Cupertino at Apple Park, California, where Apple just showcased their latest product upgrades. There were three main areas of focus; iPhones, Air Pods and watches. Freelance tech journalist, Britta O’Boyle, CCS Insight analysts, Ben Wood and Leo Gebbie, joined Adrian to discuss the new products.

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    21 mins
  • Back to college: from Sky’s budget mobile plan to tech essentials for students

    Back to college: from Sky’s budget mobile plan to tech essentials for students
    Sep 10 2024
    Is Sky Mobile’s new budget plan worth ditching your current service for? What are the tech essentials for college? And should you splurge or save on your first laptop? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss.

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    26 mins