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Apple restructures AI team after Siri delays
After recently admitting delays in its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, Apple is restructuring its management team. The company has reportedly removed John Giannandrea, the previous head of AI,...
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Ten finalists for National Challenge Fund competition announced
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless has today announced the final 10 research teams to receive ‘grow phase’ funding under the National Challenge...
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Tesla plans production of 5,000 Optimus robots
Tesla plans to produce 5,000 human-like Optimus robots by the end of 2025. The ambitious target was announced by CEO Elon Musk in a live broadcast of an internal employee meeting. The first production...
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Students and staff explore potential of GenAI through CROP@MTU campaign
Munster Technological University (MTU) has officially launched its award-winning campaign, CROP@MTU (Create it, Own it, be Proud of it). The campaign, developed by Dr Angela Wright of the Dept of...
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Russia actively blocking virtual private networks
The Russian government is stepping up its efforts to block virtual private networks (VPNs). This crackdown suits the authoritarian nature of president Vladimir Putin’s regime, which strives to control...
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TikTok faces uncertain future as US sale deadline approaches
The future of TikTok in the U.S. is at stake as negotiations to find a suitable American partner intensify. With just over a week to go until the 4 April deadline set by President Donald Trump, the...
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UCD students claim €12,000 prize at EirGrid’s CleanerGrid Competition
Three students from University College Dublin have been announced as winners of the second annual EirGrid CleanerGrid Competition. With a top prize of €12,000 (€6,000 for the winning student team and...
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European Union member states to introduce digital driving license by 2030
The European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement on a revision of the driving license directive. This states, among other things, that all EU countries must introduce a digital...
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Apple updates its browsing practices to comply with Digital Markets Act
The European Commission is about to complete an investigation into Apple’ s browser and search engine options on iOS devices. Apple has reportedly successfully brought its practices into compliance...
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Robomate aims to transform the SME manufacturing sector
In association with Research Ireland The manufacturing sector in Ireland is one of the highest performing sectors in the country, accounting for almost 40% of GDP. But unlike other manufacturing...
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Apple abandons iPhone mini
Say goodbye to the little powerhouse – Apple doesn’t seem keen on reviving the beloved iPhone mini anytime soon. After discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini in September 2023, marking the end of an era for...
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TU Dublin initiative looks at ‘age-friendly AI’
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), in collaboration with Adapt, has launched Age-Friendly AI: A National Conversation on Artificial Intelligence. The two-year initiative funded by Research...
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Sandbox VR UK and Ireland Chief Executive Andy Scanlon talks up the future of...
Virtual reality has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream form of entertainment, and Sandbox VR is at the forefront of this transformation. The company, co-founded by Andy Scanlon, offers...
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Alibaba, BMW team up to bring AI-powered cars to China
Alibaba Group and BMW are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence technology for cars in China. This collaboration reflects Alibaba’s growing emphasis on AI applications and monetisation...
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Amazon makes last-minute bid to acquire TikTok’s US business
TikTok’s fate in the US hangs by a thread as the April deadline approaches, which requires the popular social media platform to relinquish its Chinese ownership or face a ban. Amid this uncertainty,...
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STEM public engagement initiatives secure €6.5m in government funding
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, and Minister for Education & Youth, Helen McEntee have announced a €6.5 million investment across 40...
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Climb adds Quest’s security, data, and AI solutions to reseller offering
Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, the specialist technology distributor formerly known as DataSolutions, has begun a new partnership with Quest Software, a global leader in systems management, data...
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US TikTok sale deadline extended after China cuts off negotiations due to...
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order extending TikTok’s operations in the US for 75 days. The decision is intended to give his administration more time to finalise a deal that would...
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Dublin Airport expects 20% of its electricity to come from solar energy by 2030
Dublin Airport has committed to a significant expansion of its onsite solar farm, resulting in more than 20% of the airport’s annual electricity needs coming from renewable solar energy by 2030. The...
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Second phase of VistaMilk research centre to create 130 jobs
More than 130 jobs are expected to be created under Phase 2 of the VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre was launched at a special event hosted at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The announcement...
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Children’s Rights Alliance calls for new complaints mechanism to strengthen...
The first Online Safety Monitor report was launched today at a conference hosted by the Children’s Rights Alliance. The report marks a unique and comprehensive analysis of the current state of...
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Can iPhones be manufactured in the US? Trump’s suggestion and reality
US President Donald Trump firmly believes that the United States has the labour and resources necessary to manufacture Apple products such as iPhones domestically. This belief stems in part from...
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Meta tightens security measures for young users
Meta is implementing a series of safety enhancements for young users across all its platforms. A significant change is the restriction of live streaming on Instagram for individuals under 16 years old,...
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Elon Musk’s xAI faces criticism over pollution in Memphis
Concerns have been raised about Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI and its energy practices in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), an advocacy group, revealed via aerial...
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Alphabet invests $75bn in AI and data centre expansion
Google parent company Alphabet is to invest about $75 billion by 2025. CEO Sundar Pichai (pictured) revealed these plans at the annual conference for Google’s cloud computing division. This significant...
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Gamers feel impact of trade war as Sony and Nintendo up prices
Little by little, we are beginning to feel the impact of the trade war. For example, tech giant Sony has raised the price tag of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition by €50 to €500 in European countries....
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Journalist sues OpenAI over misuse of work, personal data
“It is my work, my intellectual property, my personal data. Not his. I didn’t give permission to use that.” Carole Cadwalladr is holding OpenAI’s Sam Altman accountable, suing him. She announced that...
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Three Ireland-based researchers awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowships
The Royal Society has announced prestigious University Research Fellowships (URFs) to three researchers in Ireland. The funding, totalling €5.25 million, will enable the following early-career...
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Apple revives mixed reality plan with two new Vision Pro headsets
Apple is reportedly moving ahead with plans for new Vision Pro headsets, despite the initially lukewarm reception of their first model. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that the company is developing...
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Dept of Agriculture, Food & the Marine launches €30m Thematic Research Call
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s has announced its Thematic Research Call 2025. With an indicative budget of €30 million, the call is looking for impactful, cross-cutting research...
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Ubotica signs letter of intent with Phantom Cloud
Ubotica Technologies, a AI for space firm based in DCU Alpha, has signed a letter of intent with satellite manufacturing and launch services provider Phantom Space. The partnership sets the stage for a...
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ESB Networks Training to collaborate on Electrical Network Operations with SETU
South East Technological University (SETU) and ESB Networks Training have announced plans for a training programme in Electrical Network Operations. Under the programme, participants will be registered...
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Enterprise Ireland opens up new avenues for research commercialisation with...
Enterprise Ireland has announced a new stream of support under its Commercialisation Fund: Proof of Concept Funding offering up to €100,000 over a 12-month period, providing a vital bridge between...
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Music streaming service Deezer says more than 18% of new content is AI-generated
Music streaming platform Deezer is experiencing a surge in artificial intelligence-generated music. More than 20,000 fully AI-composed tracks are uploaded to the platform daily, representing more than...
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Apple, Meta hit with combined €700m in fines for Digital Markets Act violations
The European Commission has fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The two decisions mark the first high-profile enforcements of the DMA, which...
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Google delays new cookie notification in Chrome
Google will not show a new notification to Chrome users about the use of third party cookies for the time being. This will allow companies to continue using their current methods for targeted ads in...
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Telegram founder threatens to leave French market on encryption law
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sharply criticised the French government’s attempt to ban encryption. He sees the move as a serious threat to digital privacy. Durov revealed on 21 April that French...
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Co-founder of Instagram testifies against Meta in antitrust case
Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram, provided impressive testimony in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against Meta, alleging that CEO Mark Zuckerberg intentionally stunted...
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SK tes to open circular IT facility in Shannon
Sustainable IT asset disposition (ITAD) and technology lifecycle service provider SK tes has announced plans to create 25 jobs at a new 36,000 square foot purpose-built facility in Shannon. The...
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Adobe develops powerful generative AI with updates to Firefly and Express
Adobe is significantly expanding its generative AI capabilities within both Firefly and Express. This expansion includes new models, applications and features designed to simplify content creation for...
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