All Things Techie Podcast

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 153

On this episode of All Things TechIE, Justin Dawson examines Meta’s $18 billion US settlement over allegations that its platforms were designed to be dangerously addictive to teenagers. The agreement introduces default screen-time limits, school and night modes, hidden likes, restrictions on beauty filters, and an AI age-assurance system that raises difficult questions about children’s data and privacy.

The episode also explores the EU’s new Right to Repair rules, what they could mean for Irish consumers and repair businesses, and why Justin Dawson sees them as a return to the repair culture his father built his el...

## 🚦 Episode 151 of the All Things TechIE Podcast: A Must-Watch for Anyone Who Cares About Technology, Safety, and Society

In this powerful episode, we dive headfirst into some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of technology and public life:

- **Tragedy & Reckoning:** We unpack the devastating wrong-way motorway crash in Kildare, tracing the links between social media-fueled joyriding, viral TikTok trends, and the real-world consequences that ensued. The episode spotlights urgent questions facing Big Tech, Irish lawmakers, and regulators as viral criminal behavior grows.

- **The Global Fight for Online Safety:** Get an...

In this landmark 150th episode of the All Things Techie Podcast Justin explores:

From groundbreaking AI and audio innovation to the tech powering the World Cup, Episode 149 is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone passionate about technology’s future!

🔹 Discover the latest from Infocomm and the Dublin Tech Summit
🔹 Dive into the next generation of accessible audio and live events
🔹 Explore the future of creative rights and AI-driven music provenance
🔹 Get an exclusive interview with Shure on their newest pro AV solutions
🔹 Unpack child safety, privacy, and device-level controls with Apple and Google
🔹 And so much more!

Whether you’re an AV pro, a creative, or ju...

In episode 148 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawson welcomes industry veteran Tim Albright, founder of AV Nation Media, for an in-depth conversation about failure, growth, and resilience. The discussion centers around Tim Albright’s new book, Building on Ashes: A Practical Framework for Overcoming Failure, which provides a structured approach to turning setbacks into stepping stones for personal and professional growth.

Together, Justin Dawson and Tim Albright dive into the myth of the “moonshot,” why it’s important to learn from and own your failures, and the difference between skill gaps and character gaps. Tim Albright...

Join Justin Dawson as he takes you front and centre to Dublin Tech Week, the 10th anniversary Dublin Tech Summit, and the fringe events fueling innovation across Ireland. From live event breakdowns to exclusive insider info, you’ll hear what’s shaping the future of AI, startups, and grassroots tech.

Listen in as Justin Dawson interviews Michael Dowling from Dublin City University, whose company Narative is redefining how AI helps small businesses with banking and finance. Get invaluable insights into the world of AI startups, security in open-source government solutions, and the journey from research to real-world prod...

This week, Justin Dawson dives deep into two major stories shaking up the tech world:

Meta is cutting 10% of its global workforce, halting 6,000 open positions, and shifting aggressive investment into AI. What does this mean for tech jobs in Ireland and worldwide? How is AI reshaping the workforce? Justin Dawson unpacks the numbers, the human impact, and the tough questions about our future of work.

The debate around keeping kids off social media is reaching a fever pitch. From Europe’s proposed digital age verification apps to privacy concerns and real-world limitations, Justin Dawson explores th...

In Episode 145, host Justin Dawson dives into trending tech stories and insightful interviews:

Dive into episode 144 of the All Things TechIE Podcast! Justin Dawson explores the latest in immersive AV tech at EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum, unpacks major legal rulings around social media addiction, investigates smart meter glitches hitting Irish homes, and reveals unbelievable stories of workplace theft including the Royal Albert Hall microphone heist!

In Episode 143 of All Things TechIE Podcast, hear Justin's crazy firsthand experience trying to get an airline baggage refund on X (Twitter), only to be swarmed by fake customer support accounts. We even play a live recorded confrontation with one of the scammers! 

Discover how a developer used AI to reverse-engineer a private API and hack into 7,000 DJI robot vacuums across 24 countries, accessing real-time camera streams and home floor plans. We take a quick look at the newly unveiled MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models featuring Apple's latest M5 series chips for a massive boost in performance a...

Recorded directly from the vibrant floor of the Fira at ISE 2026 in Barcelona we bring you Episode 142 of the All Things TechIE Podcast

Join Justin Dawson as he chats with the inspiring Angelica Georges, a tech-focused content creator with over a million Instagram followers.

Angelica Georges shares her journey from relatable student content during COVID to thriving in the tech space on Instagram and TikTok. Hear first-hand impressions of the world’s biggest AV trade show. From immersive halls and innovative products, to why Hall 8’s lasers and smoke machines are a must-see.

The...

If you're passionate about AV, broadcast, collaboration tech, or just fascinated by the future of digital spaces, you need to check out episode 141 of the All Things TechIE Podcast! Recorded live at ISE 2026 in Barcelona.

This episode features Simon Lang from CT Ireland alongside host Justin Dawson. 

* Get first-hand impressions and insights on the hottest trends, products, and innovations from the world’s leading industry event. 

* Hear Simon’s expert take on how corporate and broadcast solutions are converging – and what that means for your business.Discover what’s new from Elgato, Logitech, Shure, Wol...

Ready to catch the pulse of innovation straight from the show floor of ISE 2026? 

Tune in to Episode 140 of All Things TechIE Podcast with Justin Dawson and industry expert David Danto  as they dive into the game-changing trends, surprising launches, and real-world insights shaping the future of AV and collaboration tech.

Hear about the boldest moves from Microsoft and Shure, next-gen audio/video bars, and how AI is transforming (but not overwhelming) the tech landscape.

Get the inside scoop on standout innovation from major players like Cisco, Sony, Logitech, Jabra, and trailblazers like Sk...

Are you curious about the future of smart home tech, digital privacy, and the big debate around social media addiction? This week’s episode of All Things Techie Podcast is a must-listen!

In episode 139 Justin welcomes his wife, Lady Jennifer for a hands-on and refreshingly fun review of two of the quirkiest tech products from CES 2026, plus a deep dive into the pressing issues that are shaping our digital world.

Discover why the latest Ring Doorbell's Super Bowl ad sparked a global debate about convenience vs. privacy—and how a heartwarming idea to help find lost...

On Episode 138 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, recorded live from the vibrant Midwich US AV on Air studio at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026,Justin Dawson sat down with Lewis Shevelan from King's College London and Greg Jeffreys to unpack the groundbreaking journey toward a new accessibility standard for higher education AV.

Hear firsthand how industry leaders are collaborating to shape an AVIXA backed standard that will empower universities worldwide, drive meaningful inclusion, and elevate user experiences for both students and educators.

Learn how this accessible AV standard could...

Join Justin Dawson as he explores two packed days at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with in-depth coverage from the Venetian Expo and Eureka Park—showcasing groundbreaking startups and experiences—and then heads back on Thursday to the iconic Las Vegas Convention Centre for even more industry-leading tech action.

Episode highlights include hands-on demos or interviews from top companies and products such as:

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In this action-packed episode 135 of All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawsontakes listeners on an immersive journey through the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. From the bustling floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Justin provides firsthand insights into the latest innovations in consumer tech.

Key highlights include:

- A close look at next-generation drones, featuring the world’s first 360-degree drone from AntiGravity, offering intuitive point-and-fly control with immersive vision goggles.
- A tour of LG’s booth showcasing futuristic automated cars equipped with smart infotainment, AI-powered messaging, advanced translation features, and eye...

Ready for a front-row seat at the world’s biggest consumer tech show? 

In this episode, Justin Dawson takes you right onto the dazzling floors of the Consumer Electronic Show,  CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest innovations before they've even hit the market. From incredible smart home tech, AI-driven gadgets, and next-gen accessibility solutions, to the LEGO Group’s bold leap into tech-enabled play—this episode covers it all.

Justin gives the audience first looks at groundbreaking tech, like Samsung’s Micro RGB displays, AI-integrated smart fridges, and the jaw-dropping Galaxy Tri-Fold phone. Learn about Lego...

Dive into Episode 133 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, where Justin Dawson sits down with Jack Walters, co-founder and CEO of Hapware. Discover how Hapware’s revolutionary All Eye wristband is transforming social interactions for people who are blind and neurodiverse—using haptic vibrations to make nonverbal cues accessible, intuitive, and real-time!

Find all our CES 2026 coverage at www.AllThingsTech.IE/CES2026

In episode 132 of the All Things TechIE Podcast, Justin Dawson kicks off the new year with an energetic lead-up to CES 2026—the world’s premier Consumer Electronics Show. 

This pre-show episode features a deep dive into what’s new and exciting in age tech, smart health solutions, and the future of aging at home. Justin is joined by Amelia Hay , VP of Startup Programming and Investments for the Age Tech Collaborative from AARP, for an insightful and forward-thinking conversation.

 Together, they unpack some of the newest, most impactful technologies set to debut at CES—from Osteoboost...

Curious about AI in the confessional booth? Wondering how social media bans for kids are shaping up around the world? Dive into episode 131 of the All Things TechIE Podcast with Justin Dawson

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking “AI Jesus” experiment in Switzerland, the latest on child online safety (including Australia and Denmark's controversial social media bans), the real risks of sharing your kids’ photos online, and the surprising new transparency moves by X (formerly Twitter). Plus, you’ll hear about China’s crackdown on influencer credibility, an adorable self-driving car made just for kids, and a big lega...

Episode 130 where Justin Dawson speaks with Clive Coudwell, Editor of AV Magazine on his life in AV & Technology, the upcoming AV Awards in London along with the new AV America's. 

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All Things Techie Podcast | Episode 129: AI, Orbiting Data Centers, and Regulatory War

Political AI: Irish presidential candidates faced questions over campaign videos strongly suggesting AI generation, including one that mistakenly placed the German Reichstag for a building in Belfast.

Safety & Hoaxes: A high-end drone and fireworks show in Linyang, China, turned catastrophic as drones burst into flames, raining blazing debris on spectators. 

Locally, Gardai issued a warning after AI-generated images of home intruders circulated as pranks on social media, resulting in emergency deployments.

Ethical AI: Albania appointed the world's first AI M...

Episode 128 of the All Things TechIE Podcast  recorded live in Amsterdam at IBC 2025 with host Justin Dawson and guest Tim Albright! We sat down on day two of the conference in the Hall 14 podcasting studio to tackle the massive trends disrupting the media and entertainment industry.

We dive deep into the accelerating overlap between broadcast technology, professional AV technology, and IT. 

Learn about the incredible advancements in AI-powered closed captioning and instant audio transcription demonstrated at the show. This technology brings total accessibility and personalised translation systems to users.

 Hear about the value of...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 127 at IBC2025

This a booth tour of Storj, one of the sponsors to All Things TechIE Podcast while at IBC2025.

ATLANTA, September 10, 2025 – Storj today announced Production Cloud, a purpose-built platform for modern media workflows. It combines Storj’s new Global Collaboration tier of high-performance distributed object storage and Object Mount cloud media access into a unified media solution. Designed for editorial, media production teams in post, news, and sports, Production Cloud empowers creative teams to collaborate globally, move faster, and scale with confidence.

By combining distr...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 126 recorded at IBC 2025 sponsored by PTZ Optics. 

Get ready to dive deep into the future of tech with All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 125, recorded live from IBC - International Broadcasting Convention #IBC2025 in Amsterdam! 🚀

This episode is packed with insights, explorations, and exciting discoveries from the world's leading media, entertainment, and technology show.

What to expect in this action-packed episode:

The Power of AI: Witness the Google Cloud AI Penalty Challenge and the Formula E AI car challenge! Hear from Warner Bros. Discovery CTO on how AI is revolutionising content production, metadata, localisation, discovery, and monetisation in media.

Pl...

All Things TechIE Podcast Episode 124 where we are official media partners to IBC - International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2025 in Amsterdam.

I spoke with Muki Kulhan who is Innovation Lead, IBC Accelerators Media Innovation Programme and UK Ambassador WIIT (Women in Immersive Technologies). Muki guided me through all things IBC and the Accelerator programme in Hall 14 of IBC 2025.

Our coverage of IBC 2025 is sponsored by PTZOptics
Find all our IBC news at www.AllThingsTech.IE

I know my followers love discount codes so use the following if you are attending:

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Episode 123 of All Things TechIE Podcast, discussing some backlash to my comments on Mana Drones on social media and a new Tech event taking place in the RDS in Dublin in October. 

Its time for Episode 122 of All Things TechIE Podcast. 

Tune in for a deep dive into:

🤫 YouTube's Secret AI Edits: We break down the controversy, the technology used, and the debate over whether YouTube’s intent to "improve video quality" crossed an ethical line.

🔒 Privacy vs. Safety: OpenAI is now scanning ChatGPT messages for harmful content and may report "imminent threats" to law enforcement. We explore this new policy and its contradictory stance on user privacy.

🇪🇺 A Big Tech Exodus? With mo...

In this packed episode 121 of All Things TechIE Podcast, we dive into some of the most pressing and fascinating tech stories of the moment:

*  Cork's Gaming Sensation: Discover how Void Interactive, an innovative video game development company based in Cork City, has achieved a global hit with their latest release, Ready or Not. This intense tactical first-person shooter has sold over10 million copies worldwide and was the number one pre-ordered game globally before its official launch. 

*  Temu's European Legal Woes: We investigate the rapidly growing Chinese online retailer, Temu, which is facing significant legal challenges fro...

Its time for Episode 120 of All Things TechIE Podcast.

I'm exploring crucial tech topics: digital privacy, age verification, drone debates, and of course one Coldplay concert that has gone viral.

Age Verification Dilemma: in reaction to the UK's new law on age verification on sites are the ways to test age verification highly intrusive and outdated? The podcast questions if this "monumental task" will truly secure kids online.

WeTransfer's Terms Under Fire: AI & User Data WeTransfer faced backlash after terms of service changes were interpreted as allowing AI model training on user files...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 119 at #infocomm25  sponsored by Nureva and Vizrt.

For all of our Infocomm 2025 coverage visit www.AllThingsTech.IE/Infocomm2025

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 118 live at Infocomm 2025 in Orlando speaking with Vizrt. 

Launched earlier this year, Viz Connect Audio is Vizrt’s first dedicated NDI audio device on the market. Developed using TriCaster user feedback, Viz Connect Audio adds a much-needed ability to manage any and all NDI sources on a network, both visually and aurally. This makes it easy for users to connect analog audio sources, configure and convert them to NDI, and enable use in a local or remote NDI ecosystem. hether you’re building a studio, running a virtual event, or managing daily...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 117  speaking with Rob Abbott from Nureva's new HDX Series

Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio solutions, announces the Nureva® HDX pro audio series. Each HDX configuration is a complete and flexible solution designed to meet the full range of in-room audio and remote conferencing requirements for higher education classrooms, corporate training rooms, flex spaces and large meeting rooms up to 60′ x 40′ (18.3 x 12.2 m). Building off the success of Nureva’s HDL pro series systems for audio conferencing, the HDX series is a direct response to the mounting costs and complexities faced by...

A short episode as we get ready for Infocomm 2025 in Orlando

In this jam-packed episode 115 of All Things TechIE Podcast:

*   Get the scoop on **Lumina Sky's record-breaking drone light show** featuring 9,000 custom-engineered drones recreating Cinderella's Castle in Abu Dhabi, marking the largest drone show ever in the Arabian Gulf!
*   Learn about **Google's latest move in smart glasses**, including new partnerships and plans based on their Android XOR platform, incorporating features like Gemini AI, notifications, navigation, and live language translation.
*   Hear updates on major events like **Infocom Orlando**, the US proAV industry trade show highlighting digital signage and hosting a panel on immersive experiences with speakers from Uni...

Get ready for a tech-filled and fun episode of the All Things Techie Podcast!

*   We kick things off with a look at the exciting Sandbox VR launch in Dublin, where we experienced immersive virtual reality adventures, including a zombie scene and even met Ireland's first robotic bartender! Hear about the thrilling body tracking technology and the social fun had by all.

*   Then, dive into the hilarious world of 2025's best April Fool's tech pranks! From AI-powered text-to-bark for dogs  from 11 Labs, to Curry's automatic chicken wing debone , Nothing's ridiculously long 50-meter wired hea...

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 113 live from ISE 2025