Would I use a driverless taxi again? It obeyed traffic signs, stopped for pedestrians and drove cautiouslyFor all the progress on self-driving cars, EU rules mean we won’t see them here any time soonThu May 01 2025 - 00:01
Dalata announces new Madrid hotel ahead of AGMTrading statement says revenue per room will be lower than was flagged in preliminary results with May and June likely to be weaker than last yearWed Apr 30 2025 - 16:23
Hospitality tech firm Kappture to create at least 20 jobs as it grows Galway software development hubMove will add 20 jobs in Galway CityWed Apr 30 2025 - 08:25
Kingspan overcomes slow start in first quarterSales in US are ‘understandably slow’ but order book is at record levels, company says Wed Apr 30 2025 - 08:15
Software company Canto to create 50 jobs as it expands Cork baseMove will create 50 jobs as part of strategic investmentWed Apr 30 2025 - 07:26
Retail sales decline in March Bar sales decline by almost 10 per cent year on yearTue Apr 29 2025 - 15:51
Avolon lease revenue hits record in first quarterCompany acquires 115 aircraft, including closing the acquisition of Castlelake AviationTue Apr 29 2025 - 12:19
Banking, housing remain challenges to Ireland’s competitiveness, NCPC report says National Competitiveness and Productivity Council report looks at progress between 2020 and 2023Tue Apr 29 2025 - 08:29
European equities climb on optimistic view of tariffs Irish index of shares starts week in positive territoryMon Apr 28 2025 - 19:39
Can AI make my life easier? I spent a week living and working with chatbots to find outArtificial intelligence isn’t going to take over our lives just yet, but it can make certain jobs quick and easySat Apr 26 2025 - 06:00
What happened with Intel this week? Why troubled chipmaker is planning layoffsTroubled chipmaker aims to get back to its roots and rid itself of cumbersome bureaucracyFri Apr 25 2025 - 11:19
70mai’s Dash Cam 4K Omni HDR sentry review: Tough security in a unique packageThe aesthetics are intriguing and the footage is excellentThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Ericsson plans €200m Irish investmentMove seen as big boost for its Ireland operationThu Apr 24 2025 - 00:01
Bluesky to roll out verification for organisations and usersSocial network to proactively verify authentic notable accounts, adding check mark next to their namesTue Apr 22 2025 - 10:55
Profit rises at LinkedIn’s Irish business as it declares $400m dividend to parent company MicrosoftCompany adds more users and increases advertising businessFri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
Sony Interactive to create 100 jobs in new Dublin officePlaystation owner’s new team will focus on research and development for digital operationsThu Apr 17 2025 - 12:08
How to lower the risk of someone stealing the precious data on your phoneHaving your phone stolen is bad, but having the data on it misused can be even worse. You should know how to keep both as safe as possibleThu Apr 17 2025 - 05:52
Why one Irish start-up may have the solution to infuriating differences in sizes of clothes onlineSwan’s virtual fitting tool could save retailers and consumers time and money, reducing fashion’s impact on the environmentThu Apr 17 2025 - 05:39
Google Pixel 9a review: Google sets the bar for reasonably priced smartphonesYou get great battery life, a bright OLED display, and plenty of storage space Thu Apr 17 2025 - 05:30
Meta to begin using public Facebook, Instagram data to train AI in EuropeCompany paused plans last year after a request from Data Protection CommissionerMon Apr 14 2025 - 17:25
Google develops ‘AI for dolphins’ DolphinGemma is a collaboration between Google and the Wild Dolphin ProjectMon Apr 14 2025 - 16:37
Trump tariffs latest: Wall Street stocks tumble as president accused of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to US economyWhite House confirms tariffs against China now total 145%; EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against USThu Apr 10 2025 - 22:05
What is Meta AI and why is it in my WhatsApp?It’s been in the US since 2023 but what Irish users are getting is not quite the sameThu Apr 10 2025 - 19:00
Hvivo revenue rose last year as company diversified servicesCathal Friel to step back as chairman after eight years Thu Apr 10 2025 - 08:14
Enabot Rola smart pet water fountain review: Useful but somewhat costly pet drinking bowl This device promises a stream of fresh water for your pet, with an app to control it, but the filter has to be replaced every two weeks Thu Apr 10 2025 - 05:30
Tesco to pilot rapid delivery service at three Dublin stores Customers within radius of 4.5km to receive orders within 45 minutes, says retailerThu Apr 10 2025 - 00:01
Irish-founded fintech Umba secures $5m debt facility Company offers digital banking services in KenyaWed Apr 09 2025 - 12:22
Carbon capture specialist Nuada wins €2.5m in funding from European acceleratorBelfast-based company has developed technology to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors Tue Apr 08 2025 - 08:19
Anthropic AI group to add 100 new jobs in EuropeMan who led Stripe’s European rollout comes on board start-up led by disaffected OpenAI employees which has backing from Google and Amazon Tue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
Global markets tumble as trade war intensifies Fed chair Jerome Powell signals damage of trade war will be greater than anticipatedFri Apr 04 2025 - 18:52
Employers face new shift in employment rules in 2025Efforts are being made to expand the right to disconnect, with Australia becoming the latest country to protect employeesFri Apr 04 2025 - 07:43
Microsoft president Brad Smith: ‘Our support for Ireland is steadfast’Microsoft president Brad Smith says the company, which is celebrating 50 years since it was founded, and 40 years in Ireland, is as committed to the country as it was in the 1980sFri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
Almost 90% of Irish companies hit by disruption or financial loss due to cyberattacksRise in cybercrime a growing concern for businesses, research findsFri Apr 04 2025 - 00:01
UN report calls for action to avoid AI dividePrevious technology advances hit blue collar industries while AI poses risk to knowledge-intensive sectorsThu Apr 03 2025 - 16:05
Tech review: Can Nintendo’s Alarmo make getting out of bed fun?Spoiler alert: Not really. But it’s closeThu Apr 03 2025 - 05:45
How many Ciara O’Briens does it take to start taking personal data seriously?For years, at least three people who share my name have been merrily handing out my email address to everyone from online shopping sites to their doctors. They’re lucky identity theft isn’t my businessThu Apr 03 2025 - 05:00
Grafton to acquire HSS Hire Ireland for €31.6mBuilding materials group plans to offer comprehensive hire service Wed Apr 02 2025 - 09:43
Greencore agrees deal to acquire rival Bakkavor Deal would value company at £1.2bn, with combined revenues of £4bn, if approved by regulators Wed Apr 02 2025 - 08:26
Scaling digital businesses could add 14,000 jobs to Irish economyBut Ireland risks falling behind if proper supports are not put in place, say report from GoogleTue Apr 01 2025 - 13:19
Irish companies eye digital investment plans as business environment turns volatileConcerns over rising costs push businesses to rethink spendingTue Apr 01 2025 - 07:10
European shares fall to lowest close in two monthsMarkets react to impending tariffs as Trump says they will hit all countriesMon Mar 31 2025 - 18:42
Manna operating losses hit €12.3m ahead of commercial launchDrone delivery company has since begun operating in BlanchardstownMon Mar 31 2025 - 18:11
Amazon appoints new chief for Irish cloud services Arrival of Niamh Gallagher means women hold two of Amazon’s main leadership roles in Ireland Fri Mar 28 2025 - 10:05
Will AI revolutionise healthcare?From X-ray and cancer screening to embryology and beyond, the medical world is using AI to develop new treatments, though public trust remains an issueThu Mar 27 2025 - 05:01
Apple MacBook Air review: Slick, fast laptop is Apple’s best yet Even when you are pushing the machine to work harder, it manages to keep its coolThu Mar 27 2025 - 05:00
Manna raises $30m in funding to further grow drone delivery serviceCompany has begun testing in the Nordics, is eyeing entry to UK and has signed deals with delivery groups JustEat and DoorDashWed Mar 26 2025 - 19:01
Google to roll out AI-generated overviews on search engine’s results pagesArtificial intelligence is adapting online information to provide summaries alongside links to help users with queriesWed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
Vodafone Ireland chief executive Amanda Nelson to step downMs Nelson was appointed to lead the Irish business in 2022Tue Mar 25 2025 - 12:42
Consumer spending rose but card activity dipped on St Patrick’s Day, says RevolutNearly seven million transactions were made from March 15th to 17th, with bars, cafes and restaurants seeing the biggest rise, Revolut saysTue Mar 25 2025 - 00:01
