Following claims last week by Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave that Israel was engaging in “war crimes” in the Gaza Strip, a number of big-name guests have withdrawn from the tech conference in Lisbon next month. On the Big Tech Show today Adrian speaks to Irish Independent reporter, Tabitha Monahan, about the impact that this will have on the organisation. 

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.

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What now for Web Summit? The continued fallout from Paddy Cosgrave’s comments 

Will we see a folding iPhone in 2026? Or what about better AI on Apple devices? Has the iPhone Air been a flop and will it be replaced?

Joining technology editor Adrian Weckler on the Big Tech Show is friend of the podcast Stuart Miles, tech expert and the founder of Squirrel.

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Will we see a folding iPhone in 2026? Or what about better AI on Apple devices? Has the iPhone Air been a flop and will it be replaced?
Joining technology editor Adrian Weckler on the Big Tech Show is friend of the podcast Stuart Miles, tech expert and the founder of Squirrel.
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A folding iPhone in 2026? Apple’s hits and misses in 2025 and what it will do in 2026 

What devices should you gift for Christmas? From buds to coffee machines, what tech treats would you like to receive? And should you go high-end or budget? 
JJ Clarke, producer, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. 
The Kodak compact digital camera costs €160 from Conn’s Cameras and is for the Gen Z-er in your life. Standalone compact digital cameras are all the rage among teens and early 20-somethings, with their vintage look, anti-AI vibe and one-shot focus. 
For this cohort, Kodak’s Pixpro FZ55 makes a great gift. It’s easy to use, has a 1x to 5x mini-zoom and fits snugly into almost any normal jeans or jacket pocket. 
For the self-loathing phone addict in your life. The Brick costs €60 from getbrick.app.  Brick’s appeal is simple: stop using your phone so much. The way it works is simple. Just touch it off your iPhone or Android phone and it will deny access (or "brick”) a set of pre-chosen (by you) apps. It will also hide any notifications associated with them. 
You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Christmas gift guide – from digital cameras to coffee machines to social media blockers and more

What’s going on in Bitcoin? Is this a crypto winter? And how is AI luring funds away from digital currencies? 
Katie Byrne, Money editor with the Irish Independent, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. 
The conversation began by Adrian discussing why mainstream cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin is down around 25% over the last two months, and around 15% for the year, wiping close to a hundred billion dollars from people's wallets or Revolut accounts. 
You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts. 

What now for Web Summit? The continued fallout from Paddy Cosgrave’s comments

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