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Meta lowers prices of ad-free subscriptions
Meta is going to cut the prices of its ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram by 40%. This includes subscriptions that are already running. The price cut is being introduced following...
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Focus on research: Prof Sharon Glynn, University of Galway
Prof Sharon Glynn is a Professor in Pathology at the University of Galway working with Cúram, the Research Ireland centre for medical devices. In this interview she talks about advancements in the...
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The standalone Gemini app is now available on iOS devices
Google has released its standalone Gemini app on iOS, giving iPhone users access to Gemini Live. Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, was already available on various devices, but now there is a dedicated...
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ESB officially unveils battery storage project in Co Cork
ESB has opened its latest major battery plant at its Aghada site in Co Cork which will add 150MW (300MWh) of fast-acting energy storage to help provide grid stability and deliver more renewable power...
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MTU, CompuCal collaboration puts professional software in the hands of students
Cork-based software company CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Munster Technological University (MTU) to deliver a forward-thinking programme that will benefit science, engineering and...
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Technology-enabled care could save state millions, say Lero researchers
Improving technology-enabled home care for older people prevent falls in seniors – especially those over 65 – could save the state €500 million. This is one of the goals of a new interdisciplinary...
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Christ Church Cathedral switches to 100% sustainable energy
Christ Church Cathedral has signed a one-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Pinergy. This agreement will enable the iconic Dublin cathedral to power its operations using renewable...
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Alphabet may be forced to sell off Chrome browser – Bloomberg
The US Department of Justice wants to use the courts to force Google parent company Alphabet to divest its Chrome Internet browser. So reports news agency Bloomberg based on anonymous sources. Chrome...
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Future of ChromeOS in doubt as Android rumours return
Once again, stories are circulating that Google wants to completely replace ChromeOS, the system software for Chromebooks, with Android. Google had previously indicated that ChromeOS will “become more...
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Winners of inaugural STEM South West Awards 2024 announced
The winners of the first-ever STEM South West Awards were announced last night at Cork County Hall. The event celebrated excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),...
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AI-driven observatory to revolutionise energy poverty research
Researchers at the International Energy Research Centre (IERC) based at Tyndall National Institute are leading research into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a deeper understanding of...
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Ergo announces 40 new jobs for Northern Ireland
Ergo is expanding its presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of an office in Belfast which will create 40 jobs over a three-year period. As part of the expansion, Ergo will seek to leverage...
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Tekenable forges AI research partnership with Trinity College
Digital services company Tekenable has announced a new AI research partnership with Trinity College Dublin (TCD) supported by Enterprise Ireland. The partnership will see Tekenable’s Jane Slevin and a...
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Datapac ensure many nights at the opera with €150,000 sponsorship
Datapac, has renewed of its sponsorship with the National Opera House. This four-year agreement, valued at €150,000, marks the latest chapter in a decades-spanning partnership that has supported the...
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Central Bank of Ireland taps up Insight research centre in search of AI for...
The Central Bank of Ireland and the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics at University of Limerick have announced a landmark collaboration to push the boundaries of artificial...
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Relevium Medical secures €4.6m to develop knee osteoarthritis treatment
University of Galway spinout, Relevium Medical, has been awarded €4.6 million in Government funding to develop an immediate and long-lasting treatment for knee osteoarthritis. The company secured the...
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Astatine to build three solar farms in Galway and Limerick
Astatine as been selected by International energy provider Engie to build three new solar farms in Ireland in 2025. The new solar farms, located in Galway and Limerick, will have a combined installed...
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Trinity College Dublin establishes AI Accountability Lab
A new research group designed to advance artificial intelligence accountability research launches today at Trinity College Dublin. The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) will be led by Dr Abeba Birhane,...
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IPIC secures funding for medical device research
Researchers at IPIC, the Research Ireland centre for photonics based at Tyndall National Institute in University College Cork, have been awarded European funding worth €750,000. The new project,...
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TU Dublin spinout gets €1m from Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund
TU Dublin Innovation & Knowledge Transfer Office and Dr Sean Bond, a researcher from TU Dublin, have been awarded a grant from Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund valued at nearly €1...
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