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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest mainstream smartphone you can buy, and it's literally good for your pocket
Today at 21:30 What's more to be desired: a chunky, weighty phone with amazing battery life or a super-slim, light one with lesser battery life? Samsung is trying to cover all bases. Its S25 Ultra and S25 Plus, as well as its large 'Fold' models, are all chonky beasts with fantastic battery life. Related topics Adrian Weckler
Irish Independent
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
The Big Tech Show: From cookery demos to Ford's first female UK-Ireland boss, Lisa Brankin has a plan to revive Ford's sales with EVs
Lisa Brankin, chair and managing director of Ford in Britain and Ireland, joins Adrian Weckler on this episode of the Big Tech Show. The managing director grew up in county Antrim just outside Lisburn and used to help her father at work, who was a self-employed coal merchant. Lisa Brankin attended the University of Ulster in Jordanstown and studied home economics. The Antrim native went on to work for British Gas as a home service advisor where she did cooking demonstrations. However, the managing director made the move to Ford because she said she was fed up being called a professional housewife. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.
Irish Independent
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
The Indo Daily: Phallic rockets and fake astronauts – the case for space with Leo Enright
Today's episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast the Big Tech Show. Adrian Weckler is joined by veteran space commentator Leo Enright to dissect the latest sub-orbital escapades, including Jeff Bezos's recent Blue Origin flight with an all-female crew. They delve into the scientific merits – or lack thereof – of such missions and discuss whether media personalities like Gayle King can rekindle public interest in the cosmos. It's a grounded conversation about what's really happening above our heads. Make sure to follow the Big Tech Show wherever you get your podcasts.
