Calls for TikTok accountability over 'SkinnyTok' trend The European Commission and Coimisiún na Meán have said they are aware of the issues linked to the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', and that protecting minors online was top priority. Ireland • 30 May
Calls for TikTok accountability over 'SkinnyTok' trend The European Commission and Coimisiún na Meán have said they are aware of the issues linked to the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', and that protecting minors online was top priority. Ireland • 30 May
McGrath raises 'SkinnyTok' concerns with TikTok CEO Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, has held an online meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew. Ireland • 30 May
McGrath raises 'SkinnyTok' concerns with TikTok CEO Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, has held an online meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew. Ireland • 30 May
Nvidia hit from China export curbs not as bad as feared Nvidia beat quarterly sales expectations as customers stockpiled its AI chips before fresh US curbs on China exports took effect. Business • 29 May
Nvidia hit from China export curbs not as bad as feared Nvidia beat quarterly sales expectations as customers stockpiled its AI chips before fresh US curbs on China exports took effect. Business • 29 May
HP cuts annual profit forecast as tariffs weigh on demand HP has cut its annual profit forecast as it expects a moderation in PC market growth at a time when the global economic environment remains volatile, sending its shares down 14% in extended trading on Wall Street last night. Business • 29 May
HP cuts annual profit forecast as tariffs weigh on demand HP has cut its annual profit forecast as it expects a moderation in PC market growth at a time when the global economic environment remains volatile, sending its shares down 14% in extended trading on Wall Street last night. Business • 29 May
Germany seeks to levy 10% tax on online platforms Germany is considering a 10% tax on large online platforms like Alphabet's Google and Meta's Facebook, its new culture minister told magazine Stern, in a move likely to heighten trade tensions with the Trump administration. Business • 29 May
Germany seeks to levy 10% tax on online platforms Germany is considering a 10% tax on large online platforms like Alphabet's Google and Meta's Facebook, its new culture minister told magazine Stern, in a move likely to heighten trade tensions with the Trump administration. Business • 29 May
SpaceX Starship explodes before splashdown SpaceX's prototype Starship has exploded over the Indian Ocean, capping another bumpy test flight for the rocket central to Elon Musk's dream of colonising Mars. US • 28 May
SpaceX Starship explodes before splashdown SpaceX's prototype Starship has exploded over the Indian Ocean, capping another bumpy test flight for the rocket central to Elon Musk's dream of colonising Mars. US • 28 May
Irish tech businesses call for AI allowance The Government is being urged to introduce an Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) for businesses to cover the cost of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Business • 28 May
Irish tech businesses call for AI allowance The Government is being urged to introduce an Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) for businesses to cover the cost of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Business • 28 May
Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 billion Salesforce said today it would buy Informatica for about $8 billion, betting on the data management platform to sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market. Business • 27 May
Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 billion Salesforce said today it would buy Informatica for about $8 billion, betting on the data management platform to sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market. Business • 27 May
Stripe announced as new sponsor of Young Scientist Financial services company Stripe has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Ireland • 26 May
Stripe announced as new sponsor of Young Scientist Financial services company Stripe has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Ireland • 26 May
ICCL takes case against Microsoft over advertising system The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) said it will apply to the High Court today to launch a class action lawsuit against Microsoft over its "real-time bidding" (RTB) advertising system. Ireland • 26 May
ICCL takes case against Microsoft over advertising system The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) said it will apply to the High Court today to launch a class action lawsuit against Microsoft over its "real-time bidding" (RTB) advertising system. Ireland • 26 May
'Very damaging' if Trump acts on tariff threat - Martin The Taoiseach has said that it would be "very damaging" if US President Donald Trump acts on his threat to impose 50% tariffs on the EU from the start of June. Business • 23 May
'Very damaging' if Trump acts on tariff threat - Martin The Taoiseach has said that it would be "very damaging" if US President Donald Trump acts on his threat to impose 50% tariffs on the EU from the start of June. Business • 23 May
Fibre demand and cost savings shore up earnings for BT BT, Britain's biggest mobile and broadband provider, said strong demand for fibre broadband and more than £900m of costs savings helped shore up its full-year earnings and boost cash flow. Business • 22 May
Fibre demand and cost savings shore up earnings for BT BT, Britain's biggest mobile and broadband provider, said strong demand for fibre broadband and more than £900m of costs savings helped shore up its full-year earnings and boost cash flow. Business • 22 May
Carrigtwohill to become Ireland's first 'full fibre' town Broadband network operator SIRO is marking a decade since the company was launched by announcing that Carrigtwohill in Cork will become Ireland's first full fibre town later this summer. Munster • 22 May
Carrigtwohill to become Ireland's first 'full fibre' town Broadband network operator SIRO is marking a decade since the company was launched by announcing that Carrigtwohill in Cork will become Ireland's first full fibre town later this summer. Munster • 22 May
Lenovo posts quarterly profit far short of estimate China's Lenovo, the world's largest personal computer manufacturer, said fourth-quarter profit plunged 64% - a result that was far worse than expected and one that sent its shares sharply lower. Business • 22 May
Lenovo posts quarterly profit far short of estimate China's Lenovo, the world's largest personal computer manufacturer, said fourth-quarter profit plunged 64% - a result that was far worse than expected and one that sent its shares sharply lower. Business • 22 May
Alphabet hits near three-month high on new AI updates Alphabet shares jumped 4% today, rising for a second straight day, as investors cheered the Google parent's artificial intelligence updates including the rolling out of "AI Mode" to all its US users. Business • 22 May
Alphabet hits near three-month high on new AI updates Alphabet shares jumped 4% today, rising for a second straight day, as investors cheered the Google parent's artificial intelligence updates including the rolling out of "AI Mode" to all its US users. Business • 22 May
Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US Epic Games' popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the US, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company. Business • 21 May
Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US Epic Games' popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the US, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company. Business • 21 May
20 Irish firms in Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 list 20 tech companies from across the island of Ireland have ranked in the Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 list, which recognises the 500 fastest growing technology companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Business • 21 May
20 Irish firms in Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 list 20 tech companies from across the island of Ireland have ranked in the Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 list, which recognises the 500 fastest growing technology companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Business • 21 May
Microsoft to offer rival AI models from own data centre Microsoft is to offer new AI models made by Elon Musk's xAI, Meta Platforms and European startups Mistral and Black Forest Labs hosted in its own data centres, and unveiled a new artificial-intelligence tool designed to complete software coding tasks on its own. Business • 20 May
Microsoft to offer rival AI models from own data centre Microsoft is to offer new AI models made by Elon Musk's xAI, Meta Platforms and European startups Mistral and Black Forest Labs hosted in its own data centres, and unveiled a new artificial-intelligence tool designed to complete software coding tasks on its own. Business • 20 May
Intel explores sale of networking and edge unit: sources Intel has considered divesting its network and edge businesses as the chipmaker looks to shave off parts of the company its new chief executive does not see as crucial, three sources familiar with the matter said. Business • 20 May
Intel explores sale of networking and edge unit: sources Intel has considered divesting its network and edge businesses as the chipmaker looks to shave off parts of the company its new chief executive does not see as crucial, three sources familiar with the matter said. Business • 20 May
Musk says committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years' time Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla's CEO for another five years, aiming to address concerns about balancing his role at the automaker with his involvement in the Trump administration. Business • 20 May
Musk says committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years' time Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla's CEO for another five years, aiming to address concerns about balancing his role at the automaker with his involvement in the Trump administration. Business • 20 May
Nvidia software to create marketplace for AI power Nvidia has today announced a new software platform that will create a marketplace for cloud-based artificial intelligence chips. Business • 19 May
Nvidia software to create marketplace for AI power Nvidia has today announced a new software platform that will create a marketplace for cloud-based artificial intelligence chips. Business • 19 May
Semiconductor strategy targets 34,500 new jobs by 2040 The Government has launched a new national semiconductor strategy which aims to boost employment in the sector by 34,500 jobs by 2024. Business • 19 May
Semiconductor strategy targets 34,500 new jobs by 2040 The Government has launched a new national semiconductor strategy which aims to boost employment in the sector by 34,500 jobs by 2024. Business • 19 May
Virgin Media fibre upgrade reaches 550,000 homes Virgin Media has announced that its fibre broadband upgrade programme has now reached more than 550,000 homes. Business • 19 May
Virgin Media fibre upgrade reaches 550,000 homes Virgin Media has announced that its fibre broadband upgrade programme has now reached more than 550,000 homes. Business • 19 May
Toolkit launched to protect child influencers A new digital safeguarding toolkit has been launched to protect child influencers, also known as 'kidfluencers'. Business • 19 May
Toolkit launched to protect child influencers A new digital safeguarding toolkit has been launched to protect child influencers, also known as 'kidfluencers'. Business • 19 May
Meta delays release of its 'Behemoth' AI model - reports Meta Platforms is delaying the release of its flagship "Behemoth" AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Business • 16 May
Meta delays release of its 'Behemoth' AI model - reports Meta Platforms is delaying the release of its flagship "Behemoth" AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Business • 16 May
