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Gender inequality still biggest barrier for girls pursuing STEM careers
The latest I Wish Report reveals that 60% of Irish teenage girls believe that gender inequality is the biggest barrier preventing them from pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
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Apple releases revamped iPad mini with Apple Intelligence
Apple unveiled the seventh generation of its iPad mini featuring Cupertino’s A17 Pro chip. The position of the mini had been up for debate as Cupertino had not updated the device since 2021. This new...
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Android 15 protects data, apps – and the entire phone
Google has rolled out the final version of Android 15. The new operating system version, also known internally as Vanilla Ice Cream, is now available for all variants of the Pixel 6, 7, 8 and 9...
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Judge in California allows lawsuits against Meta in US over mental health of...
A federal judge in California has allowed lawsuits against Meta based on evidence of deceptive practices. The lawsuits allege that Meta’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, are intentionally designed...
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Focus on Research: Prof Michael Vynnycky
Prof Michael Vynnycky is a professor of applied mathematics in the Dept of Maths & Statistics at the University of Limerick’s Faculty of Science & Engineering. In this interview he discusses...
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Update on X sparks outrage over online security
Numerous studies point to an increase in online hate speech on X after Elon Musk takes over the platform in 2022. Musk is implementing a controversial update that will allow users to view others’ posts...
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Maynooth DNA computing project awarded €4m in EU funding
Maynooth University computer scientist ProfDamien Woods has been awarded €4 million in funding under the European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenge programme, with his proposal for a DNA-based...
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Coimisiún na Meán adopts final Online Safety Code
Coimisiún na Meán has published the finalised Online Safety Code, setting out binding rules for video-sharing platforms who have their EU headquarters in Ireland. The obligations contained in the Code...
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SpaceFest touches down in Cork from 10-17 November
SpaceFest, run by Greywood Arts in partnership with the National Space Centre (NSC) and supported by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, celebrates Science Week by combining science and the arts to...
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Developers must provide public address and phone number for EU App Store
The European Union wants to force developers to provide a public address and phone number visible to customers. As of a few days ago, the change went into effect and requires developers to provide this...
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Refurbished devices account for 10% of European phone market – Swappie
Refurbished phones account for 10% of the smartphone market in Europe, according to a white paper from Swappie. Furthermore, 25% of preowned-phones are either recycled or sold in Europe. The Finnish...
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Update to iOS 18 causes battery issues for iPhone 16 users
Users have taken to social media complaining that their iPhone 16s are losing their charge twice as fast since upgrading to iOS 18. Apple launched the new iPhone 16 series on 10 September. About one...
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UAE becomes hub for cryptocurrencies thanks to flexible regulations
The UAE has been chosen as the hub for Brevan Howard’s cryptocurrency trading operations. The region’s flexible regulatory environment allows it to manage a significant portion of its €1.84 billion...
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Pinterest faces privacy complaint in France over alleged GDPR violations
A privacy complaint has been filed against Pinterest in France by the advocacy organisation NOYB, which claims that the platform unlawfully processes user data without consent. NOYB claims that...
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Deepfake epidemic hits U.S. schools
Deepfakes pose a serious threat to schools across America, requiring educators to develop contingency plans for dealing with sexually explicit AI-generated content involving students or staff. These...
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Geotab report says EV batteries could have a lifespan of 20 years or more
A new report from commercial fleet management company Geotab has found that electric vehicle (EV) batteries could last 20 years or more. The company analysed the battery health of almost 5,000 fleet...
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Rethink Ireland launches €672,000 Impact Fund for Munster
Rethink Ireland, in partnership with philanthropic donors, is now accepting applications for its Impact Fund for Munster, offering €672,000 in funding to organisations across the region. This one-year...
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Apple impresses with Mac mini redesign
Following last week’s iPad announcement Apple has released a refresh of it’s iMac desktop line and set iOS 18 loose but the most impressive of its new slate of products is a shrunken Mac mini. The new...
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Research Ireland invests €27.5m in supports for early-career researchers
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan has announced €27.5 million in funding for 290 projects under the Government of Ireland postgraduate...
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EIC invests €1.4bn in deep tech, scale-ups as part of Horizon Europe programme
The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced yesterday it will invest €1.4 billion in deep tech and scale-ups of strategic technologies by 2025. The initiative is part of the Horizon Europe...
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