The week in tech: Jobs at ServiceNow, data centres under fire and Apple’s latest MacBook Air A round-up of the week's tech news.Fri Jun 16 2023 - 10:18
How to . . . get Android 14 nowGoogle's software is in beta, but if you don't mind some bugs, you can download it owFri Jun 16 2023 - 10:06
Origin Enterprises sees revenue rise in year to date, but poor third quarter weighsGroup revenue fell 16% in third quarter of its financial yearThu Jun 15 2023 - 15:48
Irish businesses fear online attacks, but few plan cybersecurity investment Less than half of business leaders say their company is ‘adequately prepared’ for cybersecurity breachThu Jun 15 2023 - 15:27
Maynooth University to open new robotics lab following Intel donationFacility will cost €150,000 to establish and will be available to students across three degree programmesThu Jun 15 2023 - 15:25
Tech company ZF Group to add 25 jobs as it expands software technology hub in Dublin Jobs will be highly skilled software engineering and business rolesThu Jun 15 2023 - 11:14
Entertainment start-up Xavatar signs deal with Fexco for metaverse paymentsFexco technology will support digital wallet in the ‘Xataverse’Thu Jun 15 2023 - 07:35
End-to-end encryption under fire: how to keep your phone messaging as secure as possibleWith a war being waged on end-to-end encryption, here are ways to keep your communications under wrapsThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
Amazon Echo Pop: A smart speaker for bedrooms and compact spacesIt has Alexa built in, but this can be disabled with the touch of a button for the privacy consciousThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
Tech Tools: Vision Pro headset augments reality and is handy for immersive viewingApple’s latest stride is still only for those with deep pockets but it may deliver a kickstartThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
Dublin gets AI treatment as Google begins new Immersive View roll-outAmsterdam, Florence and Venice also on the list for the AI-powered viewWed Jun 14 2023 - 18:13
Dalata continues strong growth in first half of 2023Hotel group says earnings are expected to be more than €100m for first six months of the yearWed Jun 14 2023 - 08:09
Wayflyer renews $300m JP Morgan debt financing dealDublin-based firm agrees deal months after slashing headcount by 40%Wed Jun 14 2023 - 06:00
Smurfit invests $12m in Mexico plant as it seeks to boots capacity and productivityInvestment includes new machinery and process upgradesTue Jun 13 2023 - 09:54
AIB, EBS double some deposit rates for saversRegular savers to earn up to 2% for first year of savingsTue Jun 13 2023 - 07:56
Tech company ServiceNow to create 400 roles at Dublin officeMove will doubled the company’s workforce here over the next three yearsTue Jun 13 2023 - 07:30
Positive start for European stocks as investors await Fed and ECB policy decisions Italian broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope shares rise following death of its founder and Italy’s former prime minister Silvio BerlusconiMon Jun 12 2023 - 20:23
MacBook Air 15-inch: At last, Apple fills a glaring gap in its line-up No need buy the MacBook Pro to get a bigger display, but an M3-powered version is in the works, which might be worth waiting forMon Jun 12 2023 - 18:36
Envisage plans growth as it invests €1m in business Company to add 12 new jobsMon Jun 12 2023 - 01:00
Shares slip as investors await Fed and ECB updatesIrish market down more than 1% as bank and food stocks weakenFri Jun 09 2023 - 19:14
Meta seeks judicial review of DPC’s €1.2bn fineAction had been widely expected after last month’s decision on data transfersFri Jun 09 2023 - 14:52
Irish co-founded Atoa raises €6m in seed funding round Company is going up against the established card networks Visa and Mastercard in the UKFri Jun 09 2023 - 12:27
Innopharma secures investment from growth fund MML‘Significant’ investment will drive company’s growth plansFri Jun 09 2023 - 10:52
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
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
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
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