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Five security steps you need to take now on your phone

Five security steps you need to take now on your phone

Much of the data on your phone is more valuable than the device itself should it get stolen

Thu Jan 30 2025 - 05:00
NI animal health group Norbrook reports ‘disappointing’ performance

NI animal health group Norbrook reports ‘disappointing’ performance

Directors expect steps taken over past two years to improve financial performance in coming years

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 05:00
Is DeepSeek any good? We road test the new Chinese AI technology

Is DeepSeek any good? We road test the new Chinese AI technology

Ciara O’Brien road tests the new Chinese AI technology that wiped billions off the value of Big Tech companies on Monday

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 12:29
Scale Ireland to host fourth regional Start-up Summit in Athlone

Scale Ireland to host fourth regional Start-up Summit in Athlone

New survey for start-ups has also been opened

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 12:06
Uniphar continues growth in 2024

Uniphar continues growth in 2024

Healthcare company says its expects growth in all divisions in 2025

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 08:14
European values dip after Chinese AI firm DeepSeek sparks turmoil for market rivals

European values dip after Chinese AI firm DeepSeek sparks turmoil for market rivals

Irish index of shares edges higher with food stocks Kerry and Glanbia up, gaining 0.99% and 0.64% respectively

Mon Jan 27 2025 - 19:16
Planning sought for drone food delivery service in south Dublin

Planning sought for drone food delivery service in south Dublin

Manna, which already operates in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin, has set its sights on link-up with proposed Priory Market in Tallaght Village

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 06:00
Housing completions fall short of 2024 Government target of 40,000 units

Housing completions fall short of 2024 Government target of 40,000 units

Programme for government commitment to over 300,000 new homes by 2030 means building rate must increase

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 13:12
Workhuman appoints new general manager for Ireland

Workhuman appoints new general manager for Ireland

Company also announces new vice president of global operations

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 07:58
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 review: Great audio, party lights and even a karaoke option

Tribit StormBox Blast 2 review: Great audio, party lights and even a karaoke option

Is this the perfect party speaker?

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
Was the TikTok US ban really necessary?

Was the TikTok US ban really necessary?

Chinese social media giant survives in US for the moment

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 05:00
Home prices jump 12 per cent in a year - Geowox

Home prices jump 12 per cent in a year - Geowox

Median price rises by €40,000 year-on-year to €370,000

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 00:26
Samsung unveils new Galaxy S25 AI-focused smartphones

Samsung unveils new Galaxy S25 AI-focused smartphones

Phone giant claims new phones can complete more complex tasks

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 19:31
Prodigy Learning extends Minecraft partnership with new AI skills programme for students

Prodigy Learning extends Minecraft partnership with new AI skills programme for students

Third Minecraft product aims to prepare students for new wave of AI

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 16:00
Who are Ireland’s 11 billionaires?

Who are Ireland’s 11 billionaires?

The group saw its wealth grow by a third to €50bn in 2024

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 12:05
Data protection watchdogs impose €1.2bn in fines in 2024

Data protection watchdogs impose €1.2bn in fines in 2024

Irish data watchdog accounts for more than half of total

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 09:34
PTSB extends mortgage payment cashback offer to existing customers

PTSB extends mortgage payment cashback offer to existing customers

But customers need to make payments from bank’s Explore current account

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 07:51
Tech sector earned highest average salary in 2024, new data shows

Tech sector earned highest average salary in 2024, new data shows

New IrishJobs research shows IT, construction and finance attract highest average wage

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 06:55
Venture funding for Irish business fell 18% in 2024, KPMG report finds

Venture funding for Irish business fell 18% in 2024, KPMG report finds

Strong finish to the year and several big deals already in 2025 give optimism for the year ahead, report says

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 05:00
Privacy groups accuse Google of leaking data to China

Privacy groups accuse Google of leaking data to China

Search giant says complaint to Federal Trade Commission based on flawed understanding of how its digital advertising technology works

Fri Jan 17 2025 - 19:14
Aryzta on track for early achievement of 2025 targets

Aryzta on track for early achievement of 2025 targets

Company says its will achieve ebitda margin of 14.5%

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 08:14
Leap Sit Stand desk review: Counteract your sedentary work lifestyle at the touch of a button

Leap Sit Stand desk review: Counteract your sedentary work lifestyle at the touch of a button

Controls for the desk are subtle but not too small, and can be positioned on either side of the desk to suit your personal preference

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 05:00
Good-looking and practical: the best activity trackers on the market from €100 to almost €1,000

Good-looking and practical: the best activity trackers on the market from €100 to almost €1,000

Options range from smartwatch-type devices to ones worn with a strap or even as jewellery

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 05:00
Irish fears as Meta to cut 5% of staff globally

Irish fears as Meta to cut 5% of staff globally

Company employs about 2,000 people in Ireland

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 16:52
New car sales fell marginally in 2024

New car sales fell marginally in 2024

Imported second hand vehicles growing in popularity

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 15:55
Cairn Homes increases revenues and profits despite fall in average unit price

Cairn Homes increases revenues and profits despite fall in average unit price

Average price of a home delivered by the company last year fell to €383,000 from €389,000 in 2023

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 08:10
European stocks fall following US jobs data

European stocks fall following US jobs data

Surge in government bond yields dampens investor sentiment

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 18:33
First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record levels in November

First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record levels in November

Industry experts expect switching market to grow this year

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 06:15
XOcean raises €115m to boost global growth

XOcean raises €115m to boost global growth

Company has developed low-carbon fleet of uncrewed vessels that can remain offshore for extended periods

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 08:22
Zuckerberg shifts to Trump, but will he pay a price?

Zuckerberg shifts to Trump, but will he pay a price?

Meta chief drops factcheckers, but don’t bet on move to go well with his advertisers

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 05:00
Better passwords, empty inbox and thinking before you share: How to put manners on your tech use

Better passwords, empty inbox and thinking before you share: How to put manners on your tech use

Digital clutter, excessive screen time and bad screen habits are all issues worth tackling this new year

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 05:00
Homebot Ireland Glider review: A home cleaner that (mostly) takes care of itself

Homebot Ireland Glider review: A home cleaner that (mostly) takes care of itself

Robot vacuum can distinguish between hard floors and carpet, and adjust the cleaning accordingly

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 00:00
Sisu Clinic secures $15m in venture debt funding

Sisu Clinic secures $15m in venture debt funding

Company to continue focusing on US market

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 15:43
EU online safety regulators to engage with Meta over ending third-party fact checking

EU online safety regulators to engage with Meta over ending third-party fact checking

Online safety regulators in the European Union will engage with Meta over plans to end the company’s third-party fact checking programme, Coimisiún na Meán said, despite there being no confirmed plans to apply it outside the US

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 10:29
AIB raises €700m in new bond issue

AIB raises €700m in new bond issue

Demand for bond peaked at €3.9bn which allowed bank to trim interest rate to 6%

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 09:15
Meta to end third-party fact-checking programme: ‘It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression’

Meta to end third-party fact-checking programme: ‘It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression’

Company to rely on ‘community notes’ in free speech pitch

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 14:24
Deciphex raises €31m in new funding round to fuel growth

Deciphex raises €31m in new funding round to fuel growth

Company develops software and artificial intelligence to accelerate the delivery of pathology services

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 13:00
CES 2025: Irish start-up Peri wins innovation award

CES 2025: Irish start-up Peri wins innovation award

Formerly known as IdentifyHer, company is planning to launch its wearable sensor laster this year

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 07:22
50 people to watch in 2025: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more

50 people to watch in 2025: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more

As a new year gets into gear, here are the artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians set to shake things up

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 05:30
Markets end the week on a low note

Markets end the week on a low note

UK’s FTSE 100 logged its sharpest drop in more than two weeks

Fri Jan 03 2025 - 17:46
Car sales slip in 2024 as EV deals plunge

Car sales slip in 2024 as EV deals plunge

A total of 121,195 vehicles were registered during the year, compared with 122,400 in 2023

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 15:26
Lobby group calls for tax changes, minister for small business

Lobby group calls for tax changes, minister for small business

ISME calls legal sector a roadblock to investment

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 12:51
Kerry Group completes first phase of dairy unit disposal

Kerry Group completes first phase of dairy unit disposal

Move had been approved by shareholders last month

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 09:18
European stocks rise in week shortened by holidays

European stocks rise in week shortened by holidays

Irish index of shares falls 0.11% to finish at 9700

Fri Dec 27 2024 - 17:53
The Irish Times Tech Quiz

The Irish Times Tech Quiz

Win a Whoop band with a 12-month subscription, a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 or a Google TV 4K Streamer

Tue Dec 24 2024 - 12:20
Last minute tech gifts: where to find them

Last minute tech gifts: where to find them

It is not too late to get something for the techie in your life

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 13:48
From wifi plugs to Waze: tech essentials to get you through the festive season

From wifi plugs to Waze: tech essentials to get you through the festive season

Whether it’s planning your journey or food prep, keeping tabs of to-do lists or options for downtime, there’s an app for it

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 05:00
PS5 Pro review: Stunning graphics come with a premium price tag

PS5 Pro review: Stunning graphics come with a premium price tag

At €800, console is incredibly expensive, but it offers mesmerising visuals that may appeal to serious gamers

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 05:00
Last-minute gift guide: Fitness tech for under the tree, including €160 option

Last-minute gift guide: Fitness tech for under the tree, including €160 option

From smartwatches to rings, here are some present ideas for fitness lovers

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 12:00
Lost your luggage? - Aer Lingus to use Apple network to track down bags

Lost your luggage? - Aer Lingus to use Apple network to track down bags

Passengers can now share location of devices used to track luggage with airline’s customer service

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 17:09
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