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Christmas morning tech frenzy: ensure batteries are charged, updates installed and old devices backed up

Christmas morning tech frenzy: ensure batteries are charged, updates installed and old devices backed up

Planning ahead will pay dividends with a less stressful gift-giving experience

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 05:00
Cash increasingly favoured over gifts at Christmas, survey finds

Cash increasingly favoured over gifts at Christmas, survey finds

Average person will spend €525 on gifts this Christmas, according to Paypal, with almost half feeling under pressure to spend more than planned

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 05:00
Wind farms generate more than a quarter of Ireland’s electricity in November

Wind farms generate more than a quarter of Ireland’s electricity in November

But grid restrictions mean 14% of wind energy was lost in 10 months

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 10:09
Irish Times writer among business journalism award winners

Irish Times writer among business journalism award winners

Eoin Burke-Kennedy was named Business Analyst of the Year at UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 09:15
WaterWipes gets €145m investment

WaterWipes gets €145m investment

Deal will see founder Edward McCloskey retain ‘significant minority’ position in the company

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 18:43
European shares close at highest level in six weeks

European shares close at highest level in six weeks

Jump led by mining and luxury stocks on back of promised renewed Chinese stimulus

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 18:23
Generative artificial intelligence could be worth €148bn to Republic’s economy by 2038

Generative artificial intelligence could be worth €148bn to Republic’s economy by 2038

However, value dependent on government and business getting policy right, Accenture report finds

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 05:30
Simulation test using drones to deliver life-saving equipment is a success

Simulation test using drones to deliver life-saving equipment is a success

Test delivers defibrillator to home where a person could be having a heart attack in about two minutes

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 06:00
Meta’s Nick Clegg warns European regulation of AI threatens innovation

Meta’s Nick Clegg warns European regulation of AI threatens innovation

In conversation with US ambassador to Ireland in Dublin, Clegg said AI discussion had dwelled on ‘largely nonsensical fears’

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 18:52
Irish organisations secure €836m to date from Horizon programme

Irish organisations secure €836m to date from Horizon programme

New figures show almost 1,300 projects benefit from funding programme

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 08:05
Twinkly Tree Topper review: Choose a different look atop your Christmas tree for every day of the season

Twinkly Tree Topper review: Choose a different look atop your Christmas tree for every day of the season

App-controlled festive tree decorations that mean no two days need be the same

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 06:00
Gadgets for the techie in your life this Christmas

Gadgets for the techie in your life this Christmas

From a Playstation 5 to the Dyson Airstrait, there is something out there at every price point

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 05:00
Luminate raises $2.5m in additional funding for cancer care products

Luminate raises $2.5m in additional funding for cancer care products

University of Galway spin-out is aiming to transform cancer care

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 18:18
Virgin Media customers hit by broadband problems

Virgin Media customers hit by broadband problems

Company has close to 400,000 fixed broadband subscribers throughout Republic

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 15:52
Ryanair traffic rises 11% in November

Ryanair traffic rises 11% in November

Airline continues to grow passenger numbers as it operates more than 73,000 flights

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 08:11
HRLocker acquired by ISH Group

HRLocker acquired by ISH Group

Deal will see founder Adam Coleman step down from CEO role

Mon Dec 02 2024 - 00:01
Strong tech stocks boost European shares at close

Strong tech stocks boost European shares at close

S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record highs in shortened Black Friday sessions

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 18:48
Dell Products hit by demand slump, reports revenue drop

Dell Products hit by demand slump, reports revenue drop

Company’s $11.6m tax bill included $9.6m in Irish corporation tax

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 17:50
Wayflyer named as fastest-growing technology company in Deloitte’s annual ranking

Wayflyer named as fastest-growing technology company in Deloitte’s annual ranking

Company provides ecommerce stores with affordable unsecured loans

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 05:00
Irish companies increasingly optimistic about prospects, survey finds

Irish companies increasingly optimistic about prospects, survey finds

Economic uncertainty is top concern for business

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 05:00
Retail sales dipped in October but are up over the last year

Retail sales dipped in October but are up over the last year

CSO data shows sales in supermarkets and other non-specialised stores were down 3.2% for the month

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 15:07
Tullow Oil trading update reaffirms guidance

Tullow Oil trading update reaffirms guidance

Ghana 4D seismic programme next year to provide data on future drilling sites

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 10:37
Costs now biggest single issue for US companies in Ireland

Costs now biggest single issue for US companies in Ireland

AmCham report shows firms still largely positive on Ireland as a location for their business

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 08:34
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: Subtle health tracking that actually works

Samsung Galaxy Ring review: Subtle health tracking that actually works

This ring is comfortable and accurate but is held back by the requirement to pair with a Galaxy AI-enabled phone for full functionality

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 05:00
Centric360 acquires Waterford-based managed services company HCS

Centric360 acquires Waterford-based managed services company HCS

Former Evros Technology directors plan to invest in service portfolio and expand team

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 10:15
Enda Kenny to get special recognition gong at EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Enda Kenny to get special recognition gong at EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Former taoiseach latest in a line of distinguished previous winners

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 00:01
Revenue at Irish Continental Group rises 6%

Revenue at Irish Continental Group rises 6%

Company sees increase in cars and freight carried

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 13:58
Losses widen at Newry-headquartered FD Technologies

Losses widen at Newry-headquartered FD Technologies

Company is selling First Derivatives division to US software company EPAM

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 11:44
Shoppers urged to be fraud aware as Black Friday spending surge looms

Shoppers urged to be fraud aware as Black Friday spending surge looms

Spending by AIB customers jumped 11% to a one-day record last year with clothing the top target

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 09:03
Pretax profits drop at Clanwilliam Group

Pretax profits drop at Clanwilliam Group

Health technology firm sees fall off in earnings despite revenue jump

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Wayflyer sees losses narrow amid ‘efficiency drive’

Wayflyer sees losses narrow amid ‘efficiency drive’

Revenue at Irish tech company advances beyond €62m

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Irish firms lagging European peers on AI policies

Irish firms lagging European peers on AI policies

Report highlights gaps in policies around aspects of artificial intelligence

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 00:01
Markets relieved by Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary

Markets relieved by Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary

Global shares edge higher

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 18:49
Microsoft outage hits customers’ email accounts

Microsoft outage hits customers’ email accounts

Software is used by millions of customers worldwide

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 10:25
Tech leaders defend national research hub

Tech leaders defend national research hub

Programme had been slated to not be extended beyond November 2025

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 19:47
Recruiters face burnout as talent market becomes more challenging

Recruiters face burnout as talent market becomes more challenging

New survey finds the use of AI tools could help alleviate strain in the industry

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 14:12
Dip in recruitment demand sees profits fall at Indeed

Dip in recruitment demand sees profits fall at Indeed

Operating profit at recruitment giant falls from €783m to €600m in wake of job cuts

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 10:10
Eir earnings rise as customer numbers grow

Eir earnings rise as customer numbers grow

CEO Oliver Loomes says company had ‘solid performance’ during third quarter

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 11:10
Ezviz RE4 Plus review: Efficient budget robot cleaner but can suffer from wanderlust under the wrong conditions

Ezviz RE4 Plus review: Efficient budget robot cleaner but can suffer from wanderlust under the wrong conditions

The robot maps and cleans quickly, but soft floor surfaces are not its forte

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
Christmas tech for kids: great gift ideas with safety features for parental peace of mind

Christmas tech for kids: great gift ideas with safety features for parental peace of mind

It’s hard to hold back the tech tide from children forever, but there are safer options than smartphones out there

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
Irish digital agency Granite acquires Coalface

Irish digital agency Granite acquires Coalface

New deal will deepen Granite’s data capabilities

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 08:08
Turnover down slightly at Three Ireland

Turnover down slightly at Three Ireland

Staff numbers rise during the financial year to 1,353

Tue Nov 19 2024 - 14:45
Dalata agrees sale of Clayton Whites Hotel Wexford for €21m

Dalata agrees sale of Clayton Whites Hotel Wexford for €21m

Hotel will add to Seamus Neville’s expanding portfolio, including another recent Wexford acquisition

Tue Nov 19 2024 - 07:41
Venture capital funding for small and medium tech businesses rises 1%

Venture capital funding for small and medium tech businesses rises 1%

Irish figures buck international trends, with global VC funding falling 15 per

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 14:00
Ireland breaks into top 20 most digitally competitive states worldwide

Ireland breaks into top 20 most digitally competitive states worldwide

State identifed as weak in public expenditure on education and investment in telecommunications

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 16:03
Here are some smart ways to make your home more secure

Here are some smart ways to make your home more secure

Video cameras smart doorbells, alarms and locks can help secure your property all year round

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: A great option, but only if you actually need the power of the Pro

Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: A great option, but only if you actually need the power of the Pro

For the average user, it might be wiser to wait for the M4-powered version of the MacBook Air, which is likely to arrive in the coming months

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
Irish inventor wins Dyson Award

Irish inventor wins Dyson Award

Olivia Humphreys wins for mobile scalp cooling device for chemotherapy patients

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 00:01
Shares rise as defence stocks feel benefit of Trump win

Shares rise as defence stocks feel benefit of Trump win

Irish index of shares end the day up 1.15%

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 19:08
Industrial production rises over 6% in third quarter

Industrial production rises over 6% in third quarter

Despite positive trends, manufacturing output fell over 3% on previous quarter

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 15:14
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