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...
View ArticleApple 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...
View ArticleTU 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...
View ArticleSandbox 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...
View ArticleAlibaba, 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...
View ArticleAmazon 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,...
View ArticleSTEM 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...
View ArticleClimb 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...
View ArticleUS 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...
View ArticleDublin 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...
View ArticleSecond 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...
View ArticleChildren’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...
View ArticleCan 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...
View ArticleMeta 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,...
View ArticleElon 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...
View ArticleAlphabet 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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