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Internet privacy breaches sound alarm bells for worried businesses

Internet privacy breaches sound alarm bells for worried businesses

Differences between EU proposals on data protection and those in the US raise a number of questions

By Karlin LillingtonThu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00

Apple’s share of competitive Chinese tablet market almost halves

Apple’s share of competitive Chinese tablet market almost halves

Sales of cheaper devices using Google Android platform rapidly overtaking iPad

Thu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00

Google patents ‘pay-per-gaze’ technology

Google patents ‘pay-per-gaze’ technology

‘Head-mounted gaze tracking device’ would allow search engine giant charge for ads viewed in ‘offline’ world

Thu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00

Web Log

Web Log

By Marie BoranThu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00

Cantillon: Vodafone joins the tax debate

Cantillon: Vodafone joins the tax debate

Unlikely we’ve heard the last of cries of outrage against our tax regime

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 01:04

German Greens on campaign trail criticise Irish corporate tax regime

German Greens on campaign trail criticise Irish corporate tax regime

Coalition option with Angela Merkel not ruled out after shift on nuclear issue

By Derek ScallyTue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00

Merkel open to second grand coalition with SPD

Merkel open to second grand coalition with SPD

German chancellor predicts federal election will be ‘very, very tight’

By Derek ScallyMon Aug 19 2013 - 01:00

Weighing up the costs and benefits of state-funded research

Irish taxpayers have spent a considerable sum on publicly-funded research since the creation of Science Foundation Ireland

By Chris HornMon Aug 19 2013 - 01:00

Enterprise Ireland invests millions of taxpayers’ money: does it deliver?

Enterprise Ireland invests millions of taxpayers’ money: does it deliver?

EI has invested in 1,000 companies since its High Potential Start-Up Unit was set up in 1989

By Fiona ReddanMon Aug 19 2013 - 01:00

Samsung to unveil Android smart watch next month

Samsung to unveil Android smart watch next month

‘Galaxy Gear’ rumoured to be announced on September 4th

Fri Aug 16 2013 - 14:46

Should we care if Google reads our emails?

Should we care if Google reads our emails?

Opinion: Google automatically parses your private emails to better target you with ads. This act is the subject of a US class action

By Karlin LillingtonFri Aug 16 2013 - 01:00

Aviva’s new plans seek to put ‘Focus’ on the customer

Aviva’s new plans seek to put ‘Focus’ on the customer

Health insurers trying to win back financially pressed consumers

By Orlaith BlaneyThu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

Web Log

Web Log

Considering life without Apple, a new security app for your smartphone and the Great British Bake Off

By Marie BoranThu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

Dropbox sees huge potential in Europe

Dropbox sees huge potential in Europe

Fast-growing Dropbox, which has its HQ in Dublin and Bono and Edge as investors, has become a tech company to watch

By Karlin LillingtonThu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

Gearing up for ADFX 2014

Gearing up for ADFX 2014

Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland preparing for industry event

By Orlaith BlaneyThu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

Cantillon: Cook sweats as Icahn takes bite of Apple

Cantillon: Cook sweats as Icahn takes bite of Apple

Hedge-fund manager has built up ‘large’ stake in iPhone maker

Thu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

How to cope with supermarket withdrawal

How to cope with supermarket withdrawal

Avoiding grocery multiples could help curb tendency to impulse buy

By Ruth O'ConnorWed Aug 14 2013 - 01:00

The man in Portarlington who protects people’s data

The man in Portarlington who protects people’s data

Differing European approaches pose challenges for data commissioner

By Derek Scally and Jochen BittnerWed Aug 14 2013 - 01:00

Ikea has designs on its own electricity as it plans self-sufficiency through Leitrim wind farm

Ikea has designs on its own electricity as it plans self-sufficiency through Leitrim wind farm

US multinationals in Ireland likely to follow in Swedish furniture giant’s footsteps

By Fiona ReddanTue Aug 13 2013 - 01:00

Obama pledges greater transparency in surveillance programmes

Obama pledges greater transparency in surveillance programmes

US president met Google, Apple, AT&T and other firms amid privacy concerns

Fri Aug 09 2013 - 19:24

Good news Indeed on jobs front

World’s biggest jobs site to announce new Dublin roles in September

Fri Aug 09 2013 - 01:00

Cantillon: No love lost between IDA and Dublin City Councillors over skyscraper limits

Cantillon: No love lost between IDA and Dublin City Councillors over skyscraper limits

Thu Aug 08 2013 - 01:04

Google’s Chromecast to shake up internet TV

Google’s Chromecast to shake up internet TV

A surge in popularity for internet TV has led tech giants to unveil new products

By Ciara O'BrienThu Aug 08 2013 - 01:00

Could tech billionaires save the newspaper industry?

Could tech billionaires save the newspaper industry?

Jeff Bezos has bought the ‘Washington Post’, but how might his peers be courted?

By Laura SlatteryThu Aug 08 2013 - 01:00

Net results: Beautiful complexity of the internet search

Net results: Beautiful complexity of the internet search

By Karlin LillingtonThu Aug 08 2013 - 01:00

Much-maligned state takes the boldest risks in innovation

Much-maligned state takes the boldest risks in innovation

A brilliant exploration of new ideas in business argues that government is behind the boldest risks and biggest breakthroughs, writes Martin Wolf

By Martin WolfWed Aug 07 2013 - 07:29

Pricewatch: readers’ queries

Pricewatch: readers’ queries

One reader has trouble unsubscribing from Sky, while another is frustrated about the wait for a refund from Aer Lingus

By Conor PopeMon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

IDA seeks taller buildings for docklands

IDA seeks taller buildings for docklands

Flexibility required on structure height to lure foreign direct investment, authority tells Dublin City Council

By Mark PaulMon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

The immortal qualities of a Kindle page-turner

The immortal qualities of a Kindle page-turner

Robin Sloan loves old and new media, and his new novel brings together the best qualities of each

By Arminta WallaceMon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

Middle East has major growth potential

Middle East has major growth potential

Author says the region is undergoing a business revolution with start-ups and foreign direct investors leading the way

By Frank DillonMon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

Apple scores new victory in patent battle with Samsung

Apple scores new victory in patent battle with Samsung

Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones

Sun Aug 04 2013 - 15:12

Will Pope Francis’s popularity survive the discovery that he will not shun tradition?

Will Pope Francis’s popularity survive the discovery that he will not shun tradition?

Pontiff emphasised forgiving and forgetting, but in the Google age is anything forgotten?

By Breda O'BrienSun Aug 04 2013 - 01:00

Will Twitter protect its users properly?

Will Twitter protect its users properly?

The social networking site will need to do more to prove it takes abuse seriously

By Hugh LinehanSat Aug 03 2013 - 01:00

Roisin Ingle on ... two Rorys and a Rose

By Róisín IngleSat Aug 03 2013 - 01:00

Google’s Moto X in new challenge to iPhone

Google’s Moto X in new challenge to iPhone

Motorola device unveiled in New York will respond to voice commands

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 01:00

Moving and shaking up the tourist trade

Moving and shaking up the tourist trade

Charlie O’Connell’s Paddywagon Tours now handles 90,000 visitors and he’s on course to expand his brand internationally

By Pamela NewenhamFri Aug 02 2013 - 01:00

US digital media use overtakes television

US digital media use overtakes television

Development seen as tipping point in rapidly changing media landscape

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 01:00

The power of the largest ad agency in the world

The power of the largest ad agency in the world

The merger of Omnicom and Publicis signals that advertising is now firmly in the business of Big Data

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 01:00

Google bets on custom colours with first flagship Moto X phone

Google bets on custom colours with first flagship Moto X phone

Google faces tough task reviving Motorola in market dominated by Apple and Samsung

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 20:24

Apple to fix security flaw in iPhones, iPads

Apple to fix security flaw in iPhones, iPads

Next software will patch vulnerability that allows hackers to control devices

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 15:00

Data growth may ‘break the web’

Data growth may ‘break the web’

Data results illustrate wealth of online activity every minute

By JJ WorrallThu Aug 01 2013 - 01:00

‘Secret sauce’ for web image searches

‘Secret sauce’ for web image searches

Searching for images or video could be about to get a lot easier

By Karlin LillingtonThu Aug 01 2013 - 01:00

Facebook plans ‘TV style’ commercials for site

Facebook plans ‘TV style’ commercials for site

Socail network could charge as much as $2.5 million f or 15-second spots

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 12:55

Swimming against the tide in Hamburg

Swimming against the tide in Hamburg

Die Zeit weekly is gaining readers with an up-market offering that marries serious and up-market popular journalism

By Derek ScallyTue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00

Ad agencies’ tie-up a bold bet that size matters

Ad agencies’ tie-up a bold bet that size matters

Analysis: Publicis and Omnicom are billing the merger as ‘a powerful solution’ for clients

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

Web-search experts flock to Dublin for conference

Web-search experts flock to Dublin for conference

Decision to hold global event here shows growing recognition of Ireland’s leadership in the field

By Barry McCallMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

Irish tech hub the start of something big

Irish tech hub the start of something big

Vibrant industry could develop in the way it has in San Francisco, according to Engine Yard chief executive John Dillon

By Ciara O'BrienMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

Innovation Talk: Uncertain future for public sector broadcasting

Content producers – such as RTÉ and TG4 – may need to provide unbundled access to both live and archived content with a pragmatic micro-payment mode

By Chris HornMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

Apple, Facebook 'not breaking EU law' by giving data to US

Apple, Facebook 'not breaking EU law' by giving data to US

Data Protection Commissioner tells lobby group firms meet requirements after complaint over Prism spy programme

By Elaine EdwardsThu Jul 25 2013 - 13:00

Google launches $35 TV streaming device

Google launches $35 TV streaming device

‘ChromeCast’ will allow users view photos and video on their livingroom televisions

By Éanna Ó CaollaíThu Jul 25 2013 - 09:23

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