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Intercom raises $250m in debt financing to fund AI agents

Intercom raises $250m in debt financing to fund AI agents

Company is planning major releases in 2026

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 07:27
Markets fall for third day as oil prices soar

Markets fall for third day as oil prices soar

Fears mount that inflation could curb growth

Mon Mar 09 2026 - 18:43
Apple unveils new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e in week of product reveals

Apple unveils new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e in week of product reveals

New M5 chips and Studio Displays also introduced

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 18:38
Evervault raises $25m in new funding round

Evervault raises $25m in new funding round

Company was founded by Irishman Shane Curran

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 13:21
ICG chief Eamonn Rothwell set to receive €3.5m dividend payment in June

ICG chief Eamonn Rothwell set to receive €3.5m dividend payment in June

Growth seen across ferries and container divisions

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 09:20
Revenue at Grafton Group rose 10% in 2025

Revenue at Grafton Group rose 10% in 2025

Ireland, Iberia continue to grow but weaker demand weighs on Britain

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 08:01
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Who needs AI helpers? I’d settle for this security feature

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Who needs AI helpers? I’d settle for this security feature

It’s still a big phone, but for most people it won’t be unmanageable. Battery life is also good

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 06:00
SMEs see artificial intelligence potential but ‘fail to capitalise on new tech’

SMEs see artificial intelligence potential but ‘fail to capitalise on new tech’

Fear of making mistakes, lack of skills and cost behind reluctance to adopt new technology

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 18:37
McDonald’s plans 25 new restaurants in Ireland over five years

McDonald’s plans 25 new restaurants in Ireland over five years

The €150m expansion plan will create 1,750 jobs

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 14:11
Revenue rises at Origin Enterprises, pretax profit dips

Revenue rises at Origin Enterprises, pretax profit dips

Company says volumes rose in first six months of financial year

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 08:00
Ryanair traffic rises to more than 207m on rolling 12-month basis

Ryanair traffic rises to more than 207m on rolling 12-month basis

Airline carried more than 13m passengers in February

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 07:36
Business to Arts awards open for nominations

Business to Arts awards open for nominations

Accenture-sponsored bursary for digital innovation in art and €5,000 prize on offer

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
European shares under pressure over Middle East energy-supply concerns

European shares under pressure over Middle East energy-supply concerns

Wall Street’s worries about inflation resurgence sends bonds slumping

Mon Mar 02 2026 - 18:53
‘Shoulder surfers’ in Samsung crosshairs with new privacy display

‘Shoulder surfers’ in Samsung crosshairs with new privacy display

Company targets ‘AI for all’ even as consumers continue to struggle to find compelling uses for the technology

Fri Feb 27 2026 - 15:55
Instagram plans warnings over self-harm searches

Instagram plans warnings over self-harm searches

Warnings will direct parents to support resources

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 14:54
Drone delivery company Manna signs partnership with Uber

Drone delivery company Manna signs partnership with Uber

Move will see Uber Eats launch drone deliveries in European cities

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 07:00
Tech is overwhelming. Are AI agents the answer?

Tech is overwhelming. Are AI agents the answer?

Try sorting out an inbox full of thousands of marketing emails without AI

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 06:00
Homedics Glo Body Analyser review: Smart scale keeps it simple at a budget price

Homedics Glo Body Analyser review: Smart scale keeps it simple at a budget price

Body composition analyser allows users to track trends and build a bigger picture of overall health

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 06:00
Irish-founded fintech Stripe valued at $159bn

Irish-founded fintech Stripe valued at $159bn

Shares are being sold but without going public

Tue Feb 24 2026 - 13:00
Data centre company Echelon secures €1.7bn loan financing to continue expansion

Data centre company Echelon secures €1.7bn loan financing to continue expansion

Firm develops and operates large-scale infrastructure

Tue Feb 24 2026 - 11:54
Apple to open first permanent office in Dublin

Apple to open first permanent office in Dublin

Announcement comes as tech giant officially opens new building in Cork

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 15:00
Landlord Ires Reit back in profit and increases revenues despite selling some units

Landlord Ires Reit back in profit and increases revenues despite selling some units

Irish listed company says its average monthly rent rose 2.1% last year to €1,852 as it sold off some lower-value properties

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 10:19
CRH ‘well placed’ to cash in on US data centre construction boom

CRH ‘well placed’ to cash in on US data centre construction boom

Good growth in final three months of the year reported by Irish building materials giant which spent $4.1bn on 38 acquisitions in 2025

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 07:42
Stop the bots: Six key steps to securing your smart home

Stop the bots: Six key steps to securing your smart home

With devices and appliances from light bulbs to air fryers internet enabled, staying safe from digital intruders is a priority

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 06:00
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link+ review: Keeping things simple

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link+ review: Keeping things simple

Fujifilm has stuck to what it does best: instant prints, with a few filters and some useful extras

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 05:00
How Ireland’s regulators are taking action against Big Tech

How Ireland’s regulators are taking action against Big Tech

Data Protection Commission has imposed billions in fines in recent years, but has collected only a fraction so far

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
Kerry Group shares plunge 6.4% as profit and revenue decline amid weaker dollar

Kerry Group shares plunge 6.4% as profit and revenue decline amid weaker dollar

Company was largely insulated from the uncertainty that emerged from Donald Trump’s tariff agenda last year, chief executive says

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 16:52
‘Digital fatigue’ rising among Irish phone users, Deloitte survey finds

‘Digital fatigue’ rising among Irish phone users, Deloitte survey finds

Younger people more likely to believe they are using their phone too much

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 00:01
Data Protection Commission investigates X over ‘nudification’ of images via Grok

Data Protection Commission investigates X over ‘nudification’ of images via Grok

Regulator said its investigation will focus on whether Elon Musk-owned company has breached GDPR rules

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 00:01
Irish market hits positive note as US and Asian holidays slow trading

Irish market hits positive note as US and Asian holidays slow trading

Euronext Dublin closes 0.7% higher, buoyed by banks and food groups Kerry and Glanbia

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 19:44
European shares end week in the red

European shares end week in the red

Paddy Power owner Flutter tumbles as much as 12% in New York

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 18:40
More than 80 jobs at risk at SuperValu owner Musgrave

More than 80 jobs at risk at SuperValu owner Musgrave

Company says number of roles in HR and finance under threat

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 12:02
Robust demand drives revenue at Avolon and underpins $297m dividend payment

Robust demand drives revenue at Avolon and underpins $297m dividend payment

Aircraft lessor posts 29% increase in profits

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 09:00
Hacked by your fridge, TV and light bulb: internet safety really does begin at home

Hacked by your fridge, TV and light bulb: internet safety really does begin at home

So-called smart home devices are helpful, but can leave us wide open to being hacked

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 06:00
Mill WiFi Portable 1200W smart heater review: Target your home heating where it’s most needed

Mill WiFi Portable 1200W smart heater review: Target your home heating where it’s most needed

A cost-effective way to heat a room without pushing up the heating bill for the entire house

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 06:00
Sky signs on with Disney+ for subscription deal

Sky signs on with Disney+ for subscription deal

Satellite broadcaster puts together new package of streaming channels after expanding its existing partnerships

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 14:44
‘Cautious’ Irish savers missing out, report says

‘Cautious’ Irish savers missing out, report says

Report comes as Bankinter launches a range of deposit accounts here

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 14:51
Irish biotech Aerska raises $39m in funding

Irish biotech Aerska raises $39m in funding

Series A funding round will support development of technology designed to treat degenerative neurological diseases

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 18:04
Venture capital funding for Irish SMEs was down 23% in 2025, in first decline since 2018

Venture capital funding for Irish SMEs was down 23% in 2025, in first decline since 2018

Funding for Irish SMEs was down 23% to €1.1bn, the first decline since 2018

Sun Feb 08 2026 - 14:00
European shares bounce back after dip

European shares bounce back after dip

Irish market ends week higher as banking shares put in a good performance

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 18:18
Consumer data usage surges but SMEs slow in digital adoption

Consumer data usage surges but SMEs slow in digital adoption

Highest use seen in urban areas

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 11:25
Christmas tech quiz: The answers and the winner

Christmas tech quiz: The answers and the winner

An iPhone 17 Pro from Vodafone Ireland was up for grabs

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 06:00
Bambu H2C review: Pricey 3D printer really is a production powerhouse

Bambu H2C review: Pricey 3D printer really is a production powerhouse

If you are relatively new to 3D printing, prepare for a steep learning curve and don’t forget to order filament separately

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 06:00
Delete, donate, destroy: what to do with old technology

Delete, donate, destroy: what to do with old technology

Some devices can be retooled to new uses after manufacturers end support; for others, follow our recycle checklist

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 05:50
Orsted to sell Cork-headquartered European business in €1.44bn deal

Orsted to sell Cork-headquartered European business in €1.44bn deal

Danish company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to buy onshore business

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 11:19
Gold and other metals prices plunge as rally comes to an end

Gold and other metals prices plunge as rally comes to an end

Irish market ends week on positive note, lifted by gains in banking and travel stocks

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 18:26
Greencore revenue rises in first quarter

Greencore revenue rises in first quarter

Momentum continues from tail end of 2025

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 08:29
Smart home becomes a harder sell when device makers arbitrarily pull the plug

Smart home becomes a harder sell when device makers arbitrarily pull the plug

When device makers can switch off ‘smart’ features because they simply no longer make financial sense, why should consumers buy in?

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 06:00
Switchbot 20 review: robot cleaner upgrade delivers stronger suction and AI smarts

Switchbot 20 review: robot cleaner upgrade delivers stronger suction and AI smarts

Cleaner still lacks a mop only option and needs more work on avoiding small obstacles

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 06:00
Manna passes drone delivery milestone

Manna passes drone delivery milestone

Company is eyeing expansion overseas

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 18:30
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