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Coronavirus: I know from experience that businesses need to prepare for the worst

Coronavirus: I know from experience that businesses need to prepare for the worst

Chris Horn: It is very human to believe that we are immune from what is happening elsewhere

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 06:20
US in an ideological and geopolitical bind over 5G infrastructure

US in an ideological and geopolitical bind over 5G infrastructure

Creaking services and fears about China led to suggestion to nationalise European firms

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 06:10
Could constellations of mini-satellites prevent the splintering of the internet?

Could constellations of mini-satellites prevent the splintering of the internet?

The concept of a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide for a global communications system is not new

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 05:10
Chris Horn: We need to adopt a no-commute culture

Chris Horn: We need to adopt a no-commute culture

Technology giants yet to embrace remote-working benefits of their own creations

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 00:45
If someone offered you €10,000 to leave Dublin, would you jump at it?

If someone offered you €10,000 to leave Dublin, would you jump at it?

A US firm is offering incentives to relocate and work remotely. Could it work here?

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 06:45
A $1bn spell-checker is no match for a skilled proofreader

A $1bn spell-checker is no match for a skilled proofreader

Donald Trump’s proclivity for typos has look of predictive text gone wrong

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 16:23
Computing’s great leap forward not matched by safeguards

Computing’s great leap forward not matched by safeguards

Software errors can be perilous – as the airline and motor industries have discovered

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 06:45
How a no-deal Brexit will hit your online Christmas shopping plans

How a no-deal Brexit will hit your online Christmas shopping plans

Chris Horn: Conceivably, Amazon knows more about individual economies than most governments

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 16:15
Competitive strategy for SME sector a national Brexit imperative

Competitive strategy for SME sector a national Brexit imperative

Level of support for entrepreneurs and risk investment should exceed that available elsewhere

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 12:00
Ireland gets set to join the space race

Ireland gets set to join the space race

Space sector in Ireland employed 2,000 in 2014; and is set to rise to 4,500 by 2020

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 06:41
Growth of tech giants hinges on diminishing resources

Growth of tech giants hinges on diminishing resources

Multibillion-dollar opportunities await as new markets emerge to reuse and recycle

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 06:35
Technologists must look at the industry’s ‘make and dispose’ business model

Technologists must look at the industry’s ‘make and dispose’ business model

Chris Johns: it is time for the technology sector to examine its legacy and contribution to seriously addressing climate change

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 03:15
5G is another disruption requiring a leap of faith

5G is another disruption requiring a leap of faith

Vendors seeking breakthrough application that can justify necessary heavy investment

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 05:45
Chris Horn: People skills key to making trade shows work for you

Chris Horn: People skills key to making trade shows work for you

Every visitor is a chance to educate on the differentiation and benefits of your product

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 06:29
Consumer safety is gig economy’s biggest problem

Consumer safety is gig economy’s biggest problem

Chris Horn: Lack of meaningful regulation online allows tech giants to dominate

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 06:37
Cutting the cord: when will Tesla’s 100-year-old vision become reality?

Cutting the cord: when will Tesla’s 100-year-old vision become reality?

Induction technology to power our lives could do away with all those gnarly cables

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 06:50
Can businesses in the future afford to be without the gift of the gab?

Can businesses in the future afford to be without the gift of the gab?

A wave of voice-managed software applications may be coming our way. Rather than poking and prodding a dirty screen, you simply speak and ask

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 03:15
Our best hope is that necessity nurtures successful innovation

Our best hope is that necessity nurtures successful innovation

One of the most serious threats to our national wellbeing is Brexit, but we’re not done yet

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 06:15
A rough guide to pitching for awards

A rough guide to pitching for awards

Chris Horn, chair of the final judging panel for this year's Irish Times’ Innovation Awards, offers insight into strategies to stand out

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 06:05
To be – or not to be – an enhanced human

To be – or not to be – an enhanced human

Human enhancement technologies can be seen as essential to our advancement or an area of growing concern

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 15:00
Success of machine learning hinges on addressing safety concerns

Success of machine learning hinges on addressing safety concerns

Making algorithms robust to concerted attacks has become a priority research area

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 05:05
Eyes on the prize can spur innovation and the development of new industries

Eyes on the prize can spur innovation and the development of new industries

Capturing the attention and enthusiasm of the public can do much to drive innovation throughout the economy at large

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 04:55
In the age of the internet, we need to discover what is true

In the age of the internet, we need to discover what is true

Technological advances may be able to ensure accurate content stands above the ersatz

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 05:05
Ireland needs a national strategy for artificial intelligence

Ireland needs a national strategy for artificial intelligence

With fully automated decision making imminent, a citizen’s ‘right to verify’ is crucial

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 05:30
Chris Horn: GDPR reminds us technology has an impact on our values

Chris Horn: GDPR reminds us technology has an impact on our values

EU rolls out new data regime as increasingly intrusive technology is trialled elsewhere

Thu May 31 2018 - 04:43
Elon Musk’s eclectic volatility causing concern within Tesla board

Elon Musk’s eclectic volatility causing concern within Tesla board

Despite Tesla’s deepening challenges, CEO is not giving his full attention to firm

Thu May 10 2018 - 04:21
Irish innovators determined not to be kept out of Elon Musk’s loop

Irish innovators determined not to be kept out of Elon Musk’s loop

Éirloop team set to compete in Hyperloop challenge in California

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 05:15
Facebook scandal makes for a fascinating study of transatlantic irony

Facebook scandal makes for a fascinating study of transatlantic irony

It seems we can learn surprising things about ourselves and society from Facebook

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 06:00
Machine learning complicates effects of new EU rules on personal data

Machine learning complicates effects of new EU rules on personal data

EU regulation arrives as technology industry is being transformed by machine learning

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 05:04
‘Augmented reality’ is a larger market opportunity than VR

‘Augmented reality’ is a larger market opportunity than VR

Imagine Johnny Sexton’s winning kick in 3D on your kitchen countertop

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 05:15
Oprah factor: How celebrities can make – or break – your brand

Oprah factor: How celebrities can make – or break – your brand

Chris Horn: Choosing a public face for your start-up calls for careful consideration

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 06:55
Europe’s innovative tech sector is held back only by policymakers

Europe’s innovative tech sector is held back only by policymakers

Brussels must look to China’s example to foster growth of global-scale computer firms

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00
Skitster: The app that knows what’s good for you

Skitster: The app that knows what’s good for you

A good app reinforces those things we believe to be right and true – Skitster excels at it

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
Laser weapons and holograms: What we can expect in next 10 years

Laser weapons and holograms: What we can expect in next 10 years

Decade since launch of ‘The Irish Times’ Innovation magazine has brought tremendous change

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 06:25
Faking it has become fashionable – and it’s going to end horribly for us all

Faking it has become fashionable – and it’s going to end horribly for us all

There is a thin line between ambition and misrepresentation

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 06:00
Live performances strongly influence impressions during presentations

Live performances strongly influence impressions during presentations

Innovation Awards 2017: Public engagement, whether in art, science or business, is always a matter of confidence and performance

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 07:15
Digital advertising is winning the war for hearts and minds

Digital advertising is winning the war for hearts and minds

Targeted campaigns are proving effective in selling products – and political messages

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 05:20
Facial-recognition software and our  fear of ‘Big Brother’

Facial-recognition software and our fear of ‘Big Brother’

Identity technology makes us feel more secure at airports. But more watched in private

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 05:07
Pie in the sky or Ireland’s big chance? The promise of airborne power plants

Pie in the sky or Ireland’s big chance? The promise of airborne power plants

Google’s R&D arm is testing electricity-generating kites. Ireland should seize the opportunity to create an industry

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 06:55
Chris Horn: Satellites allow everyone to be a spy

Chris Horn: Satellites allow everyone to be a spy

UCD and Queen’s have submitted cubesat ideas to the European Space Agency

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 05:15
Chris Horn: How Trump’s ‘America first’ policy could hurt Silicon Valley

Chris Horn: How Trump’s ‘America first’ policy could hurt Silicon Valley

Tech world worried about curbs on work visas and discord with mineral-rich China

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 08:33
Chris Horn: Passion is the key to advertising in the face of tech disruption

Chris Horn: Passion is the key to advertising in the face of tech disruption

From TV’s golden age all the way to today’s e-sports, advertisers have followed the money

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 11:10
Truth is being written out of the internet equation

Truth is being written out of the internet equation

Web algorithms favour power of repeated lies when it comes to generating revenue

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 05:56
Chris Horn: Irish startups have always had their eye on the great game

Chris Horn: Irish startups have always had their eye on the great game

‘Ireland’s density of multinationals in a relatively small geographic area is unique’

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 09:59
Chris Horn: Time for unions to become players in gig economy

Chris Horn: Time for unions to become players in gig economy

Following Uber ruling, there is an opportunity for unions to design apps for public

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 07:16
Chris Horn: Ireland can take the lead in using aerial drones for transport

Chris Horn: Ireland can take the lead in using aerial drones for transport

Autonomous minicopters avoid road problems faced by driverless cars

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 06:50
Sincere venture capitalist wanted – honesty and GSOH essential

Sincere venture capitalist wanted – honesty and GSOH essential

Relationship between professional entrepreneur and start-up can have a difficult start

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 17:22
Raising start-up finance is full of risks and challenges

Raising start-up finance is full of risks and challenges

Microfinance Ireland scheme has potential but needs to raise its profile

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 08:00
Microsoft acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2bn a daring move

Microsoft acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2bn a daring move

Networking site allows Microsoft to offer a connected service to business

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 11:12
Chris Horn: Predictions using big data a hot theme for the tech sector

Chris Horn: Predictions using big data a hot theme for the tech sector

Big data, data science and prediction have yet to be successfully applied to tech industry

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 07:30
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