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The Big Tech Show

The Big Tech Show

By: Irish Independent
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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.2026 Irish Independent
Episodes
  • Why people believe the conspiracy that your phone is listening to you

    Why people believe the conspiracy that your phone is listening to you
    Jun 9 2026

    Is your phone really listening to you or is something more complex going on behind the scenes?

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    Adrian Weckler and JJ Clarke tackle the most enduring tech conspiracy theory, the belief that private conversations trigger targeted ads.

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    They explore why this feels so convincing and why it keeps happening. From behavioural signals to location data and algorithmic prediction, they explain why the reality may be both less sinister and more powerful than people think.

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    18 mins
  • Why Pope Leo is right about AI and tech bros

    Why Pope Leo is right about AI and tech bros
    Jun 2 2026
    AI was supposed to replace workers at speed. Instead, some of the world’s biggest companies are finding costly problems, poor results and frustrated customers. Adrian Weckler and JJ Clarke examine why firms such as Starbucks, Pizza Hut and Klarna are scaling back AI projects. They also discuss the warning from Pope Leo, who has criticised AI for threatening human dignity, work and genuine human judgement, as companies race to cut costs and automate jobs before the technology is truly ready. Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI use

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    34 mins
  • Online features and fighting fraud: should a neobank replace your legacy bank?

    Online features and fighting fraud: should a neobank replace your legacy bank?
    May 28 2026

    Irish consumers are embracing online banks in their droves, but do they trust them with their salaries, savings and investments?

    Adrian Weckler is joined by Bianca Zwart, chief strategy officer at bunq to discuss the rise of digital banking in Ireland, why younger customers are turning to crypto and investing apps, and whether neobanks can compete with traditional institutions on trust, fraud protection and customer support.

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    24 mins
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