The week in tech: Apple’s Vision Pro is finally launched, and Ireland as a hub for climate and cryptoA round-up of the week’s tech news, both at home and abroadFri Jun 09 2023 - 10:13
How to ... block programmes on NetflixIf Baby Shark has finally jumped the shark, it’s time to start blockingFri Jun 09 2023 - 09:30
Sunshine fuels spending in Ireland’s coastal townsNew Bank of Ireland data show increased outlay on boat rental and tents last monthThu Jun 08 2023 - 17:26
Skymetrix acquires Dublin-based Rainmaker Business TechnologiesCompany offers specialist aviation crew pay and cost management softwareThu Jun 08 2023 - 17:09
Glenveagh continues progress as strong underlying demand provides supportHomebuilder will hold AGM in Dublin later todayThu Jun 08 2023 - 09:31
ISIF invests €65m in Al Gore’s climate fundState-backed fund is one of the founding investors in Just Climate’s inaugural $1.5bn fundThu Jun 08 2023 - 08:07
CalypsoAI opens centre of excellence in Dublin as it targets expansionCompany plans to double headcount in the next two yearsThu Jun 08 2023 - 06:00
1More Aero earbuds review: A decent affordable option with strong noise cancelling but passable battery lifeA solid option if you want more immersive sound without spending a fortuneThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro: New features make this smartwatch indispensableSolar charging also means you can get weeks of battery life out of a full chargeThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
From cheap flights to perfect packing: Essential travel apps for summer holidaysFrom bagging a cheap flight and packing smartly to getting around and finding the prettiest sites, there’s a wealth of tech to help you on your travelsThu Jun 08 2023 - 04:00
Meta Quest 3: Slimmer headset with higher resolution and better performanceCynics among us may see this as a pre-emptive strike, to get out ahead of any Apple headset launchThu Jun 08 2023 - 00:00
Esri Ireland technology to help deliver sustainable public transport Digital mapping specialist working closely with DBFL to help remove barriers to public transport useWed Jun 07 2023 - 16:48
Summer travel back on track as Irish airports see surge in passengersAirports return to pre-Covid numbersWed Jun 07 2023 - 11:31
Apple launches Vision Pro mixed reality headset into unproven niche market Design hailed but analysts worry tech giant will face hurdles that have stopped other VR firms delivering mass-market appealTue Jun 06 2023 - 17:58
HR Duo begins global expansion as it opens UK officeMeath-based firm predicts move will grow its customer footprint and recurring revenue by 250%Tue Jun 06 2023 - 08:58
Irish agency Granite Digital begins US expansion with New York acquisitionFirm targeting €13m in revenue this year with deal expected to deliver $3m in first 18 monthsTue Jun 06 2023 - 01:00
Apple announces new Vision Pro headsetDeveloper event also sees launch of M2 chip, updated Mac Pro and new MacBook Air unveiledMon Jun 05 2023 - 21:36
Amazon Web Services’ Irish head Mike Beary to step downMeath native has worked with Amazon for 11 years and led the Irish business since 2017Fri Jun 02 2023 - 10:00
Cost of living crisis hits holiday plans for prospective homebuyers, survey findsAlmost half of respondents said they would rent a holiday home rather than opt for a hotelThu Jun 01 2023 - 11:16
Ardonagh acquires Greece’s SRS Group as it continues European expansionInsurance brokerage firm will take a majority stake in Athens-based companyThu Jun 01 2023 - 08:32
Engage XR targets new growth as Lenovo prepares headset launchThinkReality VRX headset to go on sale in select markets worldwideThu Jun 01 2023 - 07:42
Canon PowerShot V10: One for the vloggersThis camera is lightweight, simple to operate and compact enough to fit in your pocketThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Future-focused Fexco on the hunt for emerging trendsKerry business is pitching for a front seat on the road to technological innovation while retaining its ‘small company’ ethosThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Honor 70 Lite: entry-level smartphone with decent features Tech Review: Honor 70 LiteThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Ember Travel Mug: It’s pricey, but keeps your coffee hotIf you spend a lot of time on the go, then it is a good investmentThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Qualtrics to open innovation hub at expanded Dublin headquartersUS tech firm aims to help drive innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learningWed May 31 2023 - 09:00
IT recycling firm Vyta to create 100 jobs in next two yearsRoles will be located in Dublin, Belfast and England as company set to almost double in sizeWed May 31 2023 - 01:00
Artyzta records strong quarter but inflation weighs on business Bakery group says price hikes in labour and transport offset some declines in flour and butter costsTue May 30 2023 - 07:56
Venture capital funding for Irish firms hits recordIncrease comes despite headwinds across the global investment sectorSun May 28 2023 - 14:00
New co-chair appointed at Balance for Better Business Carol Andrews to take over as Julie Sinammon steps downFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Skillnet partners with IRDG to offer innovation training to businesses Project aims to train about 600 people over 1,100 training daysThu May 25 2023 - 18:43
Elkstone partners with Harrison Street to develop more than 1,500 student accommodation bedsFirst development will be completed by September in Dublin’s StoneybatterThu May 25 2023 - 07:53
Samsung Galaxy Book3: Good for everyday use - as long as the battery lastsThe entry-level Galaxy Book is reasonably priced and can handle most daily tasks, but you may have to top up the charge at lunchtimeThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Meta to cut almost 500 jobs in move linked to global rather than ‘Irish’ factorsTaoiseach says State will offer job search and training support to impacted workers ‘if they need it’Thu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Have EU laws to protect our privacy online worked?With fewer than 30 fines handed out, Ireland doesn’t even crack the top 10, but advocates say the laws have had positive effectsThu May 25 2023 - 03:00
Apple Assistive Access: free new features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibilityHelp is at hand for people with cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility challengesThu May 25 2023 - 03:00
Hiiker: a free Irish app to guide you on the best walking and hiking routes around the countryThere is a paid version, but the most useful part of this app is available free: offline mapsThu May 25 2023 - 01:00
Meta’s latest cuts hit one in five of employees remaining at the business Nature of social media giant’s Irish business meant this round of cuts was always likely to be the most painful for Irish workforceWed May 24 2023 - 16:17
Meta to cut almost 500 jobs at its Irish operationRedundancies will affect about 18% of roles in Ireland at Facebook, Instagram and WhatsappWed May 24 2023 - 13:56
Swappie to offer premium refurbished iPhones in bid to entice customers to opt for pre-owned devices Premium Series to offer limited number of devices that are cosmetically flawless and fully functionalWed May 24 2023 - 05:00
Meta fine indicates EU losing patience, say data privacy campaignersOrder to delete data processed and stored unlawfully in US could be more problematic for Facebook owner than fine of €1.2bnMon May 22 2023 - 19:49
Why has Meta been hit with a record fine by the Data Protection Commission?Social media giant’s attempts to work around previous court rulings on data transfers and privacy are seen to have fallen shortMon May 22 2023 - 13:07
Work begins on Statkraft 34MW solar project in Co MeathRenewable energy scheme to help drive Microsoft’s ambition to become carbon neutralMon May 22 2023 - 05:00
Who’s afraid of TikTok? ‘The main concern should be about privacy more generally’US state of Montana becomes latest entity to ban use of popular Chinese-owned social media app amid concerns about sensitive data being accessedSat May 20 2023 - 06:00
‘This was the only acquisition we’ve ever done where we didn’t visit the business’Presidio’s Bab Cagnazzi is enthused by the success on its arm’s length Covid-era acquisition of IT solutions business ArkphireFri May 19 2023 - 00:00
Up to 10 fake ‘Eflow’ sites set up each day as scam messages continueConsumers warned to be on their guard as ‘smishing’ attacks show no sign of slowingThu May 18 2023 - 09:30
Eir’s revenue rises but earnings fall in first quarterTelecoms group sees rise in costs as it expands mobile sitesThu May 18 2023 - 08:16
Burberry fourth quarter sales jump 16% as China reboundsSales bounce back after three years of Covid restrictionsThu May 18 2023 - 07:30
Permanent TSB to increase deposit interest rateThird rate rise since November 2022 brings bank’s main deposit account rates to 1%Thu May 18 2023 - 07:26
Elkstone closes €100m fund for early stage Irish firmsIreland Strategic Investment Fund is anchor investor in fundThu May 18 2023 - 06:00
