Esther N McCarthy’s selection includes glam aprons, egg chairs and a square clock.

Google parent company Alphabet reported a steady revenue increase for the last quarter as the company released its financial results.

Google's parent company Alphabet hailed a "terrific start" to 2017 as the technology giant reported better-than-expected financial results.

Changes in design thinking 70 years ago are continuing to influence how our domestic products are made. In fact, the influence of this movement has never been so ubiquitous, says Carol O’Callaghan.

Hub Controls has a smart new gadget that regulates temperature in the home, as well as tracking energy usage, says Trish Dromey.

Global business outsourcing company Voxpro will open at least one more office before the end of the year as it continues its rapid global expansion ahead of a possible flotation in 2019.

Global business outsourcing company Voxpro wants to establish itself as “one of the biggest employers” in the area of Athens, Georgia, after announcing plans to create 500 jobs in the city over the next four years.

Nest has launched a new product for home security, the Cam Outdoor, which features the same innards as its indoor counterpart as well as a waterproof case.

The Nest Cam is a handy camera that's easy to set up and keeps an eye on your home while you're away, you can even use the in built mic and speaker to listen and talk through it, and sync all the video for added security.

‘Bird’s Nest Custody’ seeks to put the needs of children first when their parents are separating or divorcing, writes Ken Phelan

Global business outsourcing firm Voxpro, which has announced plans to create 400 jobs in Ireland over the next 18 months, is eyeing massive expansion in the US.

The Learning Thermostat device from Nest has gotten an update, with new features added and a bigger screen to boot

China won their first gold medal of their home World Athletics Championships by sweeping a 1-2 finish in the women’s 20k walk in Beijing.

Google, which has been expanding far beyond its original business of internet search advertising, is changing its operating structure by creating a new holding company called Alphabet.

Nest already has a thermostat which learns your habits and can be controlled from afar. Now its getting into the security business.

Many have written off Google’s Glass venture, but not Google itself. The second generation of Google Glass could be gearing up for volume production in the not-too-distant future.

Voxpro is to create 43 jobs at its multi-lingual support centre in Cork, it was announced today.

The head of one of the country’s fastest growing indigenous businesses has said that the lack of top-quality office space in Cork City has forced his company to locate a number of new positions elsewhere in Ireland.

Electric Ireland has announced a partnership with Nest to offer the Nest Learning Thermostat to their customers throughout Ireland.

Esther N McCarthy is away with the fairies this week — and has picked up a few other bits along her way.

An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its developer conference today.

An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its developer conference today.

Apple suppliers in China will begin mass production of its largest iPhones ever next month, according to people familiar with the plans, as the smartphone maker faces increased competition.

Imagine a home where if you asked your thermostat to change temperature it would, or one that would text your neighbours if an alarm went off while you were on holiday, and knew when you were on your way home from work so would set the temperature accordingly.

Ireland’s largest exporter of multilingual business process outsourcing is now hiring, writes Eoin English.

A home-grown technical support company has vowed to take on 350 new staff with its latest expansion.

It has been a derelict eyesore at the western gateway to Cork City for almost a decade.

WE love a success story don’t we, especially during chilly days and while we sit out a wintry economy.

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