We find the truth behind the information blackout with the Iran war, why verifying news in the Middle East has become nearly impossible and social media platforms are struggling with an influx of AI-generated propaganda.

There are loads of other stories including why Amazon is blaming the "human" for AI's mistakes which led to a recent 13-hour outage. We dive into Ireland’s first self-powered data centre and find out why the UK parliament has bucked the trend by not blocking social media for under-16s.

Finally, our guest Rosemary Durkan, CEO of NoComEd, chats about how they're tackling the massive carbon footprint of the global healthcare supply chain. Find out more at https://www.nocomed.com/

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We deconstruct Apple’s new MacBook Neo. Is a €699 laptop running an iPhone’s A18 Pro chip a genuine bargain or is the "slower bandwidth" a dealbreaker? We also keep you up-to-speed on Apple’s other product launches this week, from the iPad Air to the latest iPhone 17e. We also check the reality of lunar outposts and how data centres are becoming an election issue.

With our guest this week, we sit down with Declan Watters, founder of Medisnap, to discuss how a simple smartphone tap is solving one of the most stressful hurdles for paramedics: instant medication identification during an emergency. More at medisnap.ie

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We kick off this week with a reality check: Are Samsung’s improvements on the new Galaxy S26 range enough to justify the price hike? We break down the specs and tell you if it’s time to upgrade or stick with your current model.

In the "Ireland vs Big Tech" battle, we look at whether the Online Safety Commissioner’s plan to hold tech directors personally liable is a genuine game-changer or just more political theatre. We also sit down with Rena Maycock, CEO of Chirp, to discuss why social media bans for kids are failing and how technology, not just legislation, might be the only real way to protect the next generation.

Find out more about Rena at https://www.chirpfamily.com

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