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The Big Tech Show

Irish Independent

Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler hosts this award-winning business podcast which dives deep into the biggest industry advances and tracks the key movers and shakers behind the innovation. From interviewing Big Tech CEOs to investigations into how tech affects our working lives, the show has become Ireland’s most listened-to technology podcast.

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26:52

Apple Vision Pro: Will VR finally go mainstream?

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/06/08

Apple's vision of the future is finally here, and they called it the Vision Pro. Is the headset just another failed VR project in the making or can Apple truly succeed where everyone else has failed? From Apple HQ in Cupertino, California Adrian is joined by Stuart Miles and Leo Gebbie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:53

Richard Curran on how to spend Ireland's growing tech...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/06/01

A monorail, solar panels for all and a universal basic income are some of the things that Ireland could do with up to €60bn in extra tech cash from fines, budget surpluses and potential back tax rulings from Europe. But what should we sensibly do with all that money?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:41

Bitcoin is back: Regulators take control from crypto...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/05/25

Everything is changing in the crypto world. There's new regulations which have been broadly welcomed. So what's happened? Well, after years of trash talking crypto as a Ponzi scheme, regulators have now started to embrace it and give it rules to adhere to. Will this make crypto mainstream and what will it mean for those who trade in crypto? Host: Adrian Weckler. Guests: Lory Kehoe and Jon Ihle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:52

Meta fines, layoffs and Ireland’s legal fight to...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/05/24

It's been a strange week in the world of multinationals, big tech companies and the Irish Exchequer. Ireland seems to be doing its best to turn away an awful lot of money. First, we have the news of Meta's €1.2 billion fine imposed by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner, which didn't want to impose that fine. Now we have the case of Apple and Ireland versus the European Commission, where Ireland doesn't want the €14 billion in back tax that the European Commission says we're owed. Adrian

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24:03

Electric Bikes: everything you need to know from...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/05/18

There is lots of information out there about electric cars; from the grants available to the distance you can go before having to charge up again. Something that has gained in popularity though, are electric bikes. Are they worth the expense and what do you need to know before investing? Adrian is joined by Olivier Vander Elst, co-founder of Greenaer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:48

Is the Forbes 30 under 30 list cursed?

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/05/11

You've heard of the curse of Hello, but what about the curse of the Forbes 30 under 30? From Elizabeth Holmes to Sam Bankman-fried, getting name checked as the next big thing in tech could ironically turn out to be a shortcut to notoriety, prosecution, and maybe even jail. Adrian is joined by Jon Ihle to discuss why some high-profile young entrepreneurs get caught up in the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:41

Going solar: A beginner’s guide to solar panels

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/05/04

This week the VAT on solar panels was scrapped, making them cheaper for those looking to invest. Is now the time to go solar and what do you need to know before you do? This week on the Big Tech Show, Adrian is joined by Brian McIntyre from the SEAI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:36

Great expectations: Apple glasses and everything we...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/04/27

What's the next big thing in tech? A lot of people think Apple's new headset, set to be announced in June could be it. But can Apple make augmented reality a success where so many others have flopped? Adrian Weckler is joined by Stuart Miles, journalist and the founder of the price comparison widget, Squirrel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:38

The killing of Bob Lee: what happened to the tech...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/04/20

Earlier this month, the 43 year old founder of the Cash app, Bob Lee, was killed in San Francisco. It took police a few days to arrest another tech worker, Nima Momeni, who police say was known to the deceased. But by then, a narrative had spread across the media about Lee being a victim of San Francisco's decline into lawlessness, homelessness and chaos. This week Adrian is joined by the editor of San Francisco’s Mission Local news website, Joe Eskenazi to discuss the case and the coverage that it

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24:56

Being a young tech founder in Ireland: 'When I'm...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/04/13

What does the next generation of tech founders look like in Ireland? What are they making? How do they think? This week Adrian is joined by one such founder, Jack O’Regan Kenny. At the age of 20, Jack has already founded and exited one company and is now managing director of the Dublin based accelerator, Patch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:38

From recipes to basic work tasks: a beginner’s guide...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/04/06

Since the launch of GPT4 last month, the world over has been talking about ChatGPT and how it will change our lives as we know it. Aside from the potential negative sides that have been widely covered, are there everyday tasks that this AI tech can help us with? Adrian Weckler takes a look at some of the best examples of ChatGPT making life easier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:56

Elon, experts and that open letter: Could AI pose a...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/31

This week Elon Musk joined AI experts in signing an open letter, calling for a pause on the development of artificial intelligence technology more powerful than Open AI's GPT-4. Could future progress in AI pose a threat to society and are those developing the tech considering the implications of their work? Adrian Weckler discusses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:21

Crypto CEO arrested and celebrities being fined: is...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/30

Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs was charged in the US with fraud, after his arrested in Montenegro last week. Now legal action is being taken against Binance, with US regulators accusing the company of operating illegally in the country. What is happening in crypto and we going to see more scandals coming from the industry? Host: Adrian Weckler. Guest: FT’s Scott ChipolinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:53

From Bao Fan to Jack Ma: Why are Chinese tech...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/23

Last month, Chinese billionaire tech banker Bao Fan was reported missing after his company Chinese Renaissance, said they were unable to contact him. His disappearance is not the first time this has happened. Back in November 2020, Jack Ma, founder of the online retail giant Alibaba vanished for months. Why are these powerful figures in China’s tech industry disappearing? Adrian Weckler is joined by journalist Clifford Coonan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:08

GPT-4 and the new era of AI

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/16

This week, OpenAI released the newest version of its artificial intelligence technology, ChatGPT. Will it live up to the hype, or will the main focus still be around writing college essays for students? Adrian Weckler is joined by co-founder of Caliber AI, Neil Brady to discuss this and the new era of AI we are now in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:45

Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: how will Ireland be...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/13

In the last 72 hours, the world has been consumed with the threat of a possible banking crisis.It all started with a hitherto little-known U.S. lender called Silicon Valley Bank. What happened for the bank to collapse and will Ireland be impacted? Adrian Weckler is joined by Irish Independent's business editor, Donal O'Donovan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

Bonus: Dodgy box downfall: are Irish users in trouble?

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/13

A crackdown on illegal TV streaming networks, also known as ‘dodgy boxes’ is taking place in 12 counties across Ireland. The main targets are a number of online portals and services that provide illegal access to premium TV content. Is this the beginning of the end for the dodgy box? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:54

Could TikTok be banned in Ireland?

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/09

It's been a busy news week in tech. After the European Commission banned TikTok on staff phones, Irish data watchdogs met this week to assess if the social media giant poses a cyber risk here. Could TikTok be facing some kind of ban in Ireland? Adrian looks at this, along with other stories hitting the news, including drones causing chaos in Dublin airport and more tech layoffs on the horizon. The Big Tech Show is in association with Square. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:41

‘They stole my bank card and phone and then went on a...

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/03/02

Charlotte Morgan's story went viral when thieves used her phone to get at her bank card’s pin number, leaving her thousands of pounds out of pocket. Charlotte tells us how to stop the same thing happening to you. This episode was first published on 23rd Sept 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:15

Why Elon Musk made me too embarrassed to buy a Tesla

The Big Tech Show ·

2023/02/23

Has Elon Musk’s personal brand affected the sales of Tesla? Since Musk’s Twitter takeover, more people are questioning the values of his other companies, like Tesla – including Adrian Weckler. Steve Dempsey of the Irish Independent joins to discuss the shifting brand perception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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