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Sony vows new innovations to overtake tech rivals

Sony vows new innovations to overtake tech rivals

New CEO promises to foster a culture of risk-taking to shake off years of complacency

By Derek ScallyFri Sept 06 2013 - 01:33

It is time for the politicians to stand up against the power of the corporations

It is time for the politicians to stand up against the power of the corporations

Opinion: Public services are in decline because of huge companies’ ability to avoid tax

By Paul SweeneyFri Sept 06 2013 - 00:01

Quip

By Ciara O'BrienFri Sept 06 2013 - 00:00

Cantillon: strike a pose with arm-candy technology

Cantillon: strike a pose with arm-candy technology

Smartwatches promise to overcome the effort it takes to pull a smartphone from your pocket

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 01:00

Has the rock star CEO finally left the tech business?

Has the rock star CEO finally left the tech business?

It can be catastrophic for companies to be associated with one name and then lose that leader

By Karlin LillingtonThu Sept 05 2013 - 01:00

Hacker to get $12,500 from Facebook for finding photo glitch

Hacker to get $12,500 from Facebook for finding photo glitch

‘Ethical hacking enthusiast’ to get $12,500 bounty from social network after discovery

By JJ WorrallThu Sept 05 2013 - 01:00

Irish advertising industry takes a good look at itself

The top problem identified by agency bosses is ‘time pressure’ where everyone at every level is working longer hours

By Bernice HarrisonThu Sept 05 2013 - 01:00

Sort It: Forward-thinking to improve period design can create better homes

Sort It: Forward-thinking to improve period design can create better homes

By Denise O'ConnorThu Sept 05 2013 - 00:00

Nokia timeline

Nokia timeline

Nokia can trace its roots to a pulp mill in Finland

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 01:00

Shares in Microsoft tumble on deal with Nokia

Shares in Microsoft tumble on deal with Nokia

Microsoft is to buy Nokia’s handset business for €5.4bn in a deal which will see former Microsoft executive Stephen Elop return to the company

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 07:51

Stocktake

Stocktake

Do ‘events’ move markets?

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Sept 03 2013 - 01:00

HTC workers held by Taiwan authorities

HTC workers held by Taiwan authorities

Smartphone maker alleged some of its trade secrets were breached

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 10:18

Private lives of Google executives under scrutiny

Private lives of Google executives under scrutiny

Executive’s move from Android team to Chinese smartphone-maker sparks intrigue

Sat Aug 31 2013 - 01:00

Google vice president leaves for Xiaomi

Google vice president leaves for Xiaomi

Hugo Barra hired to ‘find growth opportunities’ for China smartphone maker

Thu Aug 29 2013 - 13:26

Corporate venture capitalists return to technology

Corporate venture capitalists return to technology

VCs lose ‘dumb money’ tag after poor investment decisions during dotcom boom

By Karlin LillingtonThu Aug 29 2013 - 01:00

13 things to know about the television industry in 2013

Crime, quizzes and Netflix are in favour, dancing newsreaders not so much

By Laura SlatteryThu Aug 29 2013 - 01:00

Google may call time on pet projects

Google may call time on pet projects

Rumoured end of famous latitude to employees to pursue projects that interest them hints at a significant shift in corporate ethos

By Davin O'DwyerThu Aug 29 2013 - 01:00

Rabbitte says there are no easy solutions for the newspaper industry

Rabbitte says there are no easy solutions for the newspaper industry

Minister for Communications says print media facing major challenge

By Harry McGeeWed Aug 28 2013 - 22:15

For the man who thought bigger was better – it was time for Steve Ballmer to go

For the man who thought bigger was better – it was time for Steve Ballmer to go

Ballmer tripled revenue at Microsoft since he replaced Bill Gates in 2000

By Karlin LillingtonWed Aug 28 2013 - 18:54

State sought data on 40 Irish Facebook users

State sought data on 40 Irish Facebook users

Report reveals more than 38,000 users targeted globally

By Mark HilliardWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:05

Amazon unveils plan to pay app makers for ads

Amazon unveils plan to pay app makers for ads

App owners can earn commission of up to 6 per cent when users buy a product

By Barney JopsonWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00

Facebook gets data requests on 38,000 users from governments

Facebook gets data requests on 38,000 users from governments

Social networking giant is latest technology firm to release figures on how often governments seek information about its customers

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 15:43

Steve Ballmer’s exit from Microsoft part of the rise and fall of dynasties

Steve Ballmer’s exit from Microsoft part of the rise and fall of dynasties

Creative destruction means monopolies do not last forever

By Paul KrugmanTue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00

Ballmer’s iPhone call just about said it all

Ballmer’s iPhone call just about said it all

The Microsoft chief executive will be remembered for failing to recognise the threat posed by the iPhone

By Davin O'DwyerMon Aug 26 2013 - 01:00

A digital world could yet prove the undoing of us all

A digital world could yet prove the undoing of us all

Could it be that big data, and all the things we build to facilitate it, will in fact paralyse us?

By Una MullallyMon Aug 26 2013 - 01:00

Google buys patents from Foxconn for head-mounted displays

Google buys patents from Foxconn for head-mounted displays

Sat Aug 24 2013 - 01:42

Nama to sell three business buildings at value of €100m

Nama to sell three business buildings at value of €100m

Nama is preparing to sell three office buildings in central Dublin with a combined valued of more than €100 million, according to two sources.

By Aine McMahonSat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Microsoft shares soar as Ballmer announces intention to quit

Microsoft shares soar as Ballmer announces intention to quit

Chief executive says he will go within 12 months, as soon as successor is found

By Ciara O'BrienSat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Privacy under pressure

Privacy under pressure

Ireland has been silent on mass surveillance of foreign citizens by US compared to other European countries

By Carl O'BrienSat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Ballmer’s long goodbye has been a long time coming

Ballmer’s long goodbye has been a long time coming

Microsoft chief struggled while Google and Apple eclipsed firm

Sat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Price-fixing inquiry receives details on flooring contracts

Price-fixing inquiry receives details on flooring contracts

The Competition Authority has received detailed information about flooring work undertaken on the Google Docks

By Mark PaulSat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00

Price-fixing inquiry into flooring firms focuses on large multinational contracts

Price-fixing inquiry into flooring firms focuses on large multinational contracts

Competition Authority raids offices following allegations

By Mark Paul and Mark HilliardFri Aug 23 2013 - 03:00

Breakdown halts trade of Nasdaq shares

Breakdown halts trade of Nasdaq shares

Trading grinds to halt in New York atsecond largest US stock exchange

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 01:01

Price-fix inquiry on flooring contracts at Google HQ and other landmark buildings

Price-fix inquiry on flooring contracts at Google HQ and other landmark buildings

Projects under investigation include prominent Google premises in Dublin

By Mark PaulFri Aug 23 2013 - 00:38

10 retailers to take part in Google incubator

10 retailers to take part in Google incubator

Firms will work to create stronger online brand and increase sales

By Ciara O'BrienThu Aug 22 2013 - 10:26

Facebook leading coalition to target non-users

Facebook leading coalition to target non-users

Social networking giant announces effort to cut cost of delivering basic internet on mobiles

Thu Aug 22 2013 - 01:03

How to put physical connections to work

How to put physical connections to work

Cisco and an Irish tech firm are hoping to lead the next phase of internet evolution

By Ian CampbellThu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00

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

Irish businesses ignoring potential net profits

Irish businesses ignoring potential net profits

Seventy per cent of €3.7 billion spent online in Ireland annually goes to companies outside the country

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

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