Top seven tech firms’ earnings put AI divide in sharp focus
For tech’s biggest names, AI is the dividing line between leading and lagging
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How to get children saving early – and why prize bonds aren’t the answer
There are smarter options than leaving your child’s allowance or gift money in a deposit account
Can Europe break free of American tech supremacy?
Europe’s dependence on US groups for digital infrastructure is causing growing concern among executives and policymakers
Apple set to stave off daily fines, EU to accept App Store changes
Apple made the changes after the EU antitrust enforcer handed it a €500 million fine in April
Is it time for a new kind of CEO at Apple?
Under Tim Cook, the tech giant’s market cap has ballooned to $3.1tn, but he is seen as perfecting rather than pioneering
Trump says tariffs on pharma and computer chip are likely by August 1st
Additional threat certain to alarm Government already working with EU to reduce impact of threatened 30% general tariff on exports to US
Apple’s €14bn escrow account wound down
The €14.25bn paid over to exchequer is just shy of initial €14.3bn lodged after €470m net investment gain in past 16 months
Irish economy needs to take a break
Either we increase spending to develop infrastructure substantially or we need to slow the economy so it can fit into its old clothes
Evergreen corporate taxes insulate public finances from trade turmoil
Half-year exchequer numbers show another spike in receipts from business tax
Trump keen for US to manufacture iPhones; here’s how India is doing it
‘This newest factory is the largest of several making Apple products in India ... The effects on the region are transformative’
Global shares little changed after UK market rout
Unexpectedly weak US jobs reports adds to atmosphere of caution
Nvidia outpaces Microsoft and Apple on path to $4 trillion valuation
Stock tanked early this year amid fears over China’s DeepSeek AI but has soared almost 80% from April’s bottom
Infrastructure crisis must be tackled with the same energy as Brexit
Five years ago, judge Peter Kelly put forward a way to end the flood of planning hearings clogging up the courts. Why hasn’t it been implemented?
Music and artificial intelligence: ‘AI isn’t just a new sound. It’s a new infrastructure baked into our products and services’
Martin Clancy of AI:OK on the challenges and possibilities facing the music industry
Carmakers push back against Apple’s takeover of the dashboard
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
Resilient economy gives reason for optimism despite Central Bank’s ‘extreme’ scenario
Regulator lays out how US tariffs might hit Ireland’s export-led, multinational-heavy economy
Planning a trip abroad? The tech essentials that could help it go more smoothly
A little tech can go a long way when you travel
Planning objections now a legal industry as ‘people run down to Four Courts’, official claims
New 12-person taskforce is attempting to unblock barriers to key projects
Apple risks fresh EU charge over app store rules
Officials prepared to hand Apple ultimatum for cheaper deals away from the App Store
Investors fail to enthuse as Apple delivers more of the same
There were no real surprises at WWDC, with most of the changes to the operating systems having been flagged well in advance
AI still key for Apple, but Siri updates take a back seat
Company is expanding its partnership with OpenAI
Apple’s fall from top of tree reflects cooling growth outlook
Nvidia’s revenue has more than quadrupled in three years, Microsoft’s is up over a third, but Apple’s has barely budged
Dublin paid half of State’s 2024 income tax while Cork delivered most from corporates
Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) publishes new breakdown of State’s tax base
Can Jony Ive replicate the Apple magic at OpenAI?
Renowned smartphone designer plans device to bring AI firmly into centre of our lives
Trump’s 25% iPhone tariff threat leaves Apple CEO in no doubt he has fallen out of favour
Tim Cook had been seen as a 'Trump-whisperer', but not anymore
Investors shift away from US bond market on fears over Donald Trump’s policies
Worries about trade wars and a rising debt load have shaken faith in the Treasury market
Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff on iPhones
US president steps up pressure on Apple chief executive Tim Cook
How to stop your posts, photographs and other data from being sucked into AI machines
There are ways to ensure your data is not used by social media and search platforms to train their artificial intelligence models
Apple HQ in Cork secures additional parking for 1,300 new employees
iPhone-maker cites delays in public transport provision as key reason for requirement
Should you give pocket money to your children? Conor Pope and Rachel O’Dwyer debate
The average amount given to children in Ireland has risen 86%, a survey found. Is this a good use of parents’ funds?
Taoiseach tells Apple chief Ireland will cut ‘regulatory burden’ facing businesses
iPhone maker, which has European HQ in Cork, previously warned of ‘aggressive competition’ from countries trying to lure multinationals
Apple’s India pivot ignites Trump tension
Tim Cook appears to have lost the knack of keeping Donald Trump sweet
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