The Connected News Podcast: Ireland's semiconductor strategy, Coinbase move and news on the latest tech deals
Release Date: 06/26/2025
The Connected News Podcast: Online Age Verification, Manna's Drones and Liam Fuller's Startup Source
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In the latest Connected news podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie Taylor talks to Business Post reporter Vish Gain on the introduction (or lack of as it turns out) of age verification systems by tech companies. In addition, he also chats with Emma Hanrahan about opposition to Manna’s drone delivery service, and on Microsoft’s warning after its servers were hacked. Finally, Charlie chats with Liam Fuller, a recent school leaver who has just raised $1.4 million from backers that include Stripe alumni for his startup, Source, which automates stock purchasing for...
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The Connected News Podcast: AIB Takes on Revolut, AI Spending and Bitcoin Soars
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In the latest Connected news podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie talks to banking and fintech correspondent about AIB taking on Revolut with a new investing offering, and rolling out Microsoft’s Copilot company-wide. He also talks with newsroom reporter Vish Gain on spending on AI covering Meta, Anthropic, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI. Finally, Charlie chats with another Business Post journalist, Alice O’Leary, on Bitcoin, which soared past the $120,000 mark for the first time earlier this week. Available to download wherever you listen to podcasts, the...
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The Connected News Podcast: Winthrop Technology finances, Revolut rival Monzo and sports tech firm MoveTru
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In the latest Connected news podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie talks to newsroom reporter Vish Gain about data centre builder Winthrop Technology’s financial performance, and on Ronan Group’s hope to develop a national tech hub in Dublin. Another Business Post report, Eoin O’Hare, is also chatting on moves by Revolut rival Monzo, which is beefing up its presence in Ireland ahead of a likely launch sometime soon. It’s been a good week for Irish companies securing investment. Among the startups raising is MoveTru, a sports tech firm led by Naomi McGregor, who...
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The Connected News Podcast: INTEL job losses, Microsoft data bidding courtcase, and the week's other big tech stories
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In the latest Connected news podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie talks to newsroom reporter Megan Brien about job losses at Intel Ireland, and new roles at IBM. They also discuss a warning from a senior Microsoft executive on data centre providers here and how they are falling behind. Talking of Microsoft, Charlie also chats with newsroom reporter Eoin O’Hare on a new court case involving the company ’s use of data bidding systems, and with Alan Browne. chief executive of Soarvo on how the company is develping digital twins for the likes of Formula One. As...
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The Connected News Podcast: Ireland's semiconductor strategy, Coinbase move and news on the latest tech deals
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In the latest episode, the Business Post's tech editor Charlie Taylor talks to political correspondent Cónal Thomas on Ireland's semiconductor strategy, and about a warning from the state's AI advisory council that the country needs to move fast to stay ahead. In addition, Charlie chats with assistant news editor Andrew Ross on Coinbase's decision to ditch Ireland for Luxembourg for MiCA, and he presents a round-up of all the deals that have been done this week, and touches on Intercom's promise to pay back customers $1 million if it doesnt' live up to promises it made about its...
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The Connected News Podcast: Monetising WhatsApp, NDRC saga and big departures at Intel
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Want to know what is happening in tech? You need the Connected News Podcast. This weekly series gives you the lowdown on what’s happening in tech, all from an Irish perspective. Each week we’ll be bringing you the stories that matter in bitesize chunks to keep you in the know. In our first episode, Business Post tech editor Charlie talks to Megan Brien on Meta’s attempt to monetise WhatsApp with the introduction of ads, the latest on the NDRC saga, and a new report on how Irish people consume news online. In addition, he also chats withLaura Roddy on some big...
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The Connected AI Podcast: AI and accountability
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post’s technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode, we’re talking to Abeba Birhane, a researcher who has previously been named as one...
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The Connected AI Podcast: How AI can aid workplace safety
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post’s technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we’re talking to Dan Hobbs, co-founder and chief executive at Protex AI, workplace safety platform that has raised...
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The Connected AI Podcast: AI and robotics
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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post’s technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we’re talking to Niamh Donnelly, co-founder of Irish start-up Akara Robotics, which is developing robotics and AI...
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The Connected AI Podcast: AI and the future of content
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post’s technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors. The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space. In the latest episode we’re talking to Neil Brady, co-founder and chief executive at CaliberAI, an AI platform for easily...
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