All Things Techie Podcast

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 pets became a real-life Black Mirror controversy. Hear real opinions from both sides. Some listeners love the safety benefits, others are worried about creeping surveillance. Don’t miss the powerful discussion on whether addictive social platforms should be banned for kids, radically redesigned, or regulated to protect all users. Justin unpacks the latest global moves, from Australia’s total ban to Ireland’s heated government hearings. From pet safety gadgets and musical lollipops (seriously—don’t miss this demo with his wife Jen!) to the challenges of reducing screen time, this episode is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Like, comment, share, and let’s shape the tech conversation together! #TechPodcast #AllThingsTechie #SmartHome #Privacy #SocialMedia #PodcastRecommendation All episodes available at : www.AllThingsTech.ie

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 level the playing field for institutions, create competitive advantages, and potentially extend into wider verticals beyond education. From stories of testing old hearing loops to new tech solutions like Auracast, the episode is full of practical insights on why accessible design benefits EVERYONE. If you're passionate about inclusive design, higher ed tech, or AV standards or just want to keep your finger on the pulse of where the industry is heading, this is the episode for you. Big thanks to Karen Horsup Midwich Group for hosting this important conversation and James Tremayne CTS MInstSCVE for his assistance with sound and video on the day. Ready to get inspired? Listen now and join the movement for accessible AV in education.

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: Pocket Dot Ininum AI Tales Sky 10 LG Stingray Richter Skyrider X6 Wow Now TCL Segway Expirista Robo Barista Rescue Retriever From robotics and smart home advances, to AI wearables, pet technology, healthcare innovation, and driverless cars—don’t miss a single moment! 👉 Listen, watch, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode: Website:www.allthingstech.ie YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Got thoughts or favorite tech moments from CES 2026? Drop them in the comments below! #techpodcast #CES2026 #innovation #AllThingsTechIE #smarttech #subscribe

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-tracking functionalities. - Hands-on demos with cutting-edge AI glasses from Rockid, demonstrating real-time language translation and navigation overlays—pushing the boundaries of wearable tech. - A relaxing interlude with BodyFriend's healthcare robots, redefining the traditional massage chair and emphasising holistic health benefits. - In-depth conversations with creators and product teams, including the team from Rode, unveiling new broadcast tech solutions for content creators—combining audio and video hardware with seamless NDI capabilities. Packed with on-the-ground stories, product demos, and future-facing discussions, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone interested in where consumer technology is headed. Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the visual highlights on the All Things TechIE YouTube channel. #CES2026 #TechPodcast #Innovation #ConsumerElectronics #WearableTech #AI #AVTech #AllThingsTechIE ---

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's first visit to CES to exhibit their new smart brick. Justin also attends CES unveiled, a media only event to see the latest gadgets and tech innovations from AI pets to smart toothbrushes, robot cleaners and more. Find all our coverage of CES 2026 at www.AllThingsTech.IE/CES2026

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, the first FDA-cleared wearable for bone health, to Beacon’s air-cleaning light system, innovations in fall detection, robotic hospital assistants, and calming wearables for sleep and neurodiversity. Amelia shares why aging tech matters, how startups are solving real problems born out of personal caregiving experiences, and the vital role community and connection play for both founders and end users. The conversation is rich with practical advice for first-time CES attendees, honest discussion about the challenges and rewards of building health tech products, and a glimpse into what the future of aging and smart homes might look like. They touch on everything from AI’s role in healthcare, the importance of simplicity and privacy for users, to creative solutions tackling loneliness and supporting caregivers. If you care about how technology shapes our lives and want to learn what’s next in health, aging, and smart living, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in, get inspired, and step into the future with the All Things TechIE Podcast!

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. Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe. Find all episodes of All Things TechIE Podcast at www.AllThingsTech.IE

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 Minister, Dala Della, to oversee public procurement and reduce corruption. Meanwhile, Microsoft blocked the Israeli military from using specific Azure cloud/AI services after finding the platform was processing millions of intercepted phone calls from Palestinians. Space Data: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted that gigawatt-scale data centres will be built in space within 10 to 20 years, arguing 24/7 continuous solar power in orbit will eventually beat the cost of terrestrial centres. Financial Milestones:. Electronic Arts (EA) agreed to be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). That and more in a full packed episode of All Things TechIE Podcast.

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 128

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 127

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. Plus, discover how Adobe's AI is transforming video editing by seamlessly cutting video clips from transcripts and enabling hyper-personalized sports highlights with incredible accuracy, even generating real-time match analysis for football and cricket! Learn how AI is making dubbing with emotions easier than ever! Explore how TVs are evolving into orchestrators of the smart home, offering interactive experiences like watch parties, voting, and participatory TV, and seamless contextual commerce. Get a glimpse of Shure Incorporated's new professional broadcasting microphone predominantly for sports, and SmallRig's latest iPhone 17 accessories, including cases with lens attachments, grips with built-in batteries, and a powerful 3-in-1 modular cooling fan, battery, and hub for serious shooting! Learn about the tech stacks powering news production at ITN, including the use of V-Mix for disaster recovery. Discover the challenges of large-scale event broadcasts, like building a virtual studio in just 5 days in Berlin, complete with an overheating LED floor that required an air conditioning unit! All Things TechIE Podcast is an official media partner for IBC - International Broadcasting Convention IBC 2025, brought to you by our amazing sponsors Storj and PTZOptics Optics!

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: BC FREE VISITOR BADGE- CODE IBC10464 at checkout good for all of the exhibition floors and everywhere but the main conference https://lnkd.in/eUw_3cBy And our 20% discount link to purchase a full Conference delegate badge, good for everywhere! https://lnkd.in/eRyCTGhx https://lnkd.in/ew8qiQHm

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.

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 122

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 121

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 120

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