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AI is smart, just don’t ask it to speak the Irish language

AI is smart, just don’t ask it to speak the Irish language

Chatbots inability to grasp Irish underscores gaps in AI systems

Thu Oct 02 2025 - 05:30
iPhone Air review: Apple promises a lot but can it deliver?

iPhone Air review: Apple promises a lot but can it deliver?

Battery life, the area that caused me the most concern, was better than I expected though a little short of the Pro’s stamina

Thu Oct 02 2025 - 05:00
Irish biotech start-up Aerska raises $21m in seed funding

Irish biotech start-up Aerska raises $21m in seed funding

Company is developing RNA-based therapies for brain diseases

Wed Oct 01 2025 - 16:14
AI a potential career driver, but access remains uneven, survey says

AI a potential career driver, but access remains uneven, survey says

More than 60 per cent of workers say they want structured artificial intelligence training to speed up adoption

Wed Oct 01 2025 - 12:25
Exporters remain optimistic on overseas trade, survey finds

Exporters remain optimistic on overseas trade, survey finds

Almost all Enterprise Ireland client companies looking at new markets in response to US moves on tariffs

Wed Oct 01 2025 - 11:01
Keychain announces Irish expansion

Keychain announces Irish expansion

Company is planning more growth in Europe

Tue Sept 30 2025 - 15:16
European stocks reverse trends as financials gain

European stocks reverse trends as financials gain

Iseq rises, buoyed by heavyweights such as Kingspan

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 18:35
Is sovereign AI the answer for Ireland?

Is sovereign AI the answer for Ireland?

Countries are increasingly looking to retain control over sensitive data rather leave it in the hands of private operators driven by profit

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 05:55
AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple’s new design hugs my ears better than previous versions

AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple’s new design hugs my ears better than previous versions

Integrated heart rate monitor feature is useful, especially if you don’t already own a smartwatch or tracker

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 05:00
Klearcom to open US office, add 20 jobs

Klearcom to open US office, add 20 jobs

Company helps multinational contact centres avoid voice call outages using AI

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 11:13
Kingspan shares soar on potential €6bn flotation of unit riding data centres boom

Kingspan shares soar on potential €6bn flotation of unit riding data centres boom

Insulation giant would retain ‘strong’ stake

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 10:33
Origin earnings rise despite weather challenges

Origin earnings rise despite weather challenges

Dry spring impacts agriculture business

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 08:12
Life hacking the working week: Tech tools to make things better

Life hacking the working week: Tech tools to make things better

Our pick of the latest tech tools that make tasks easier, from packing for business trips to brewing a perfect cup of coffee on the go

Mon Sept 22 2025 - 12:00
European shares end the week little changed

European shares end the week little changed

Iseq Overall Index slides 0.3% on the day

Fri Sept 19 2025 - 18:33
From the Air to the Pro, which iPhone should you buy?

From the Air to the Pro, which iPhone should you buy?

Does size matter? Or should battery be your biggest concern?

Fri Sept 19 2025 - 16:25
William Fry hires 12-member team from Eversheds Sutherland Ireland

William Fry hires 12-member team from Eversheds Sutherland Ireland

Move comes after merger talks failed in May

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 16:52
Meta unveils new smart Ray-Ban glasses with augmented reality display

Meta unveils new smart Ray-Ban glasses with augmented reality display

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg showed off three new pairs of smart glasses at Meta Connect

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 14:20
C&C revenues dip but remain in line with expectations

C&C revenues dip but remain in line with expectations

Core brands continue to show growth for drinks group

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 08:16
Seapoint raises $3m in pre-seed funding as it targets business banking market

Seapoint raises $3m in pre-seed funding as it targets business banking market

New platform will serve start-ups, scale-ups and mid-market companies

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 08:01
Salon software start-up Barespace raises €2.9m in seed funding

Salon software start-up Barespace raises €2.9m in seed funding

Company plans to expand into new markets

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 07:47
The strange design choices that plagued the tech industry

The strange design choices that plagued the tech industry

Today design is given more thought and accessibility is a key consideration - but it wasn’t always the case

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 05:30
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Is this the foldable phone you need?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Is this the foldable phone you need?

Like most smartphones, this upgrade is more about small refinements than a big overhaul

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 05:00
Space start-up Icarus raises $6.1m in seed round

Space start-up Icarus raises $6.1m in seed round

Robotics company is developing robot labour force for space

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 15:02
Apple’s new iPhone software is here. So what does it do?

Apple’s new iPhone software is here. So what does it do?

iOS 26 update brings new AI features, call screening and a new look

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 17:00
Gen Z turns back on property to build wealth, Revolut survey claims

Gen Z turns back on property to build wealth, Revolut survey claims

Housing crisis continues to price them out of market

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 11:40
Storm Éowyn costs ESB €100m in network repairs

Storm Éowyn costs ESB €100m in network repairs

Group continues to invest strongly in infrastructure amid storm damage costs

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 08:35
Tech company Nothing raises $200m to become latest unicorn

Tech company Nothing raises $200m to become latest unicorn

Round is backed by Irish-led Tapestry VC

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 07:39
European stock close near three-week high

European stock close near three-week high

Irish index of shares nudges upwards

Mon Sept 15 2025 - 18:25
Workplace tech: Apps grads need to know about, from CoPilot to Canva

Workplace tech: Apps grads need to know about, from CoPilot to Canva

Some of the workplace applications graduates are likely to use in almost any new job

Mon Sept 15 2025 - 06:01
Healthcare holds back markets after week of solid gains

Healthcare holds back markets after week of solid gains

US tracking higher on expectations of rate cut as Europe adjusts to likelihood of no further moves from ECB in the short term

Fri Sept 12 2025 - 18:26
House-building slump worsened in second quarter, BPFI says

House-building slump worsened in second quarter, BPFI says

Data on new-build starts underlines challenge if Government housing targets to be met

Fri Sept 12 2025 - 00:01
Tech company Seagate to invest £115m in NI operations

Tech company Seagate to invest £115m in NI operations

Facility will develop cutting-edge hard drives for large data centres

Thu Sept 11 2025 - 14:02
Oura 4 review: new generation device smartens up

Oura 4 review: new generation device smartens up

Ring now a better fit, ridiculously easy to charge and has greater functionality but it comes with a premium price tag

Thu Sept 11 2025 - 05:30
College tech tips: Laptop or tablet? Plus, power packs, headphones and AI advice

College tech tips: Laptop or tablet? Plus, power packs, headphones and AI advice

As you head into the new college year, what tech essentials should you invest in and what are simply nice to have?

Thu Sept 11 2025 - 05:00
Dublin residents’ group lodges legal challenge to night flight expansion

Dublin residents’ group lodges legal challenge to night flight expansion

Group says plan serves airline interests

Wed Sept 10 2025 - 08:46
Apple unveils ‘total gamechanger’ iPhone Air smartphone

Apple unveils ‘total gamechanger’ iPhone Air smartphone

Tech giant also announces new AirPods and Apple Watch 11 at event in Cupertino

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 22:07
Acorns programme boosts revenues by almost €10m, study finds

Acorns programme boosts revenues by almost €10m, study finds

Next round of entrepreneur programme is set for October

Mon Sept 08 2025 - 18:30
European shares end week lower

European shares end week lower

Dublin market finishes day up marginally

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 18:15
Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president

Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president

Mr Hunt takes over from Meta Ireland head Anne O’Leary

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 06:00
PayPal profit in Irish division jumps to €16.8m despite a fall in revenue

PayPal profit in Irish division jumps to €16.8m despite a fall in revenue

Lower revenue due to reduction in employee-related expenses as staff numbers fell, company says

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 17:49
Stepstone Group appoints new country director for Ireland

Stepstone Group appoints new country director for Ireland

Christopher Paye takes over from Sam Dooley as head of IrishJobs, Jobs.ie and NIJobs.

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 09:17
AI doesn’t always have the answer. So how do we teach our children about it?

AI doesn’t always have the answer. So how do we teach our children about it?

The youngest members of the family have grown up with the belief that technology can do almost anything

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 06:15
Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro XL review: An AI powerhouse – if you like that sort of thing

Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro XL review: An AI powerhouse – if you like that sort of thing

If you don’t like such options, you will be turning off a lot of features, but it’s a decent phone even then

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 05:30
Britons cool on Ireland as a ‘value for money’ holiday destination

Britons cool on Ireland as a ‘value for money’ holiday destination

Tourism Ireland survey finds more than a third of overseas consumers rethinking destinations due to extreme weather

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 16:18
Uniphar revenue rises as group on track for earnings growth

Uniphar revenue rises as group on track for earnings growth

Company recorded revenue of €1.45 billion for the six months to the end of June

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 08:50
HRLocker acquires Cork-based WorkCompass

HRLocker acquires Cork-based WorkCompass

Move is another step in company broadening its portfolio

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 08:41
Children increasingly interacting with chatbots, survey finds

Children increasingly interacting with chatbots, survey finds

Research also casts doubt on the efficacy of age verification systems in place to help prevent under-age children from accessing social media services

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 01:00
Net asset value of investment funds rises in second quarter

Net asset value of investment funds rises in second quarter

Central Bank says growth was driven by transaction inflows, with majority of overall increase in equity funds

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 13:46
Dublin Chamber backs MetroLink plans

Dublin Chamber backs MetroLink plans

Dermot Desmond, Michael O’Leary have both criticised the project

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 12:24
Budget 2026: Azets seeks tax cut and new State agency to back SMEs

Budget 2026: Azets seeks tax cut and new State agency to back SMEs

Professional services firm calls for restoration of 9% VAT rate from January, among other measures

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 06:00
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