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home and gardens

Home Q&A: If I buy a 4K or 8K television, what quality of picture do I get?

When you buy the TV, you are certainly going to enjoy high-definition, typical to most channels of 1080p, but without a subscription covering 4K, you won’t normally be receiving 4K picture resolution

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world

Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

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technology

Cáit Caden: Pressure is on Ireland to appoint AI regulator as EU passes AI Act

Simon Coveney stands over his claim that Ireland is over the worst of tech jobs losses

news

Simon Coveney stands over his claim that Ireland is over the worst of tech jobs losses

Electric car power charging, Charging technology, Clean energy filling technology.

yourview

Letters to the Editor: We're glad we prevailed over EV anxiety

Ireland's list of "safe countries"

news

McEntee looks to beef up digital powers for tackling crime

PORTUGAL-ECONOMY-TECHNOLOGY-WEB SUMMIT

Cáit Caden: After a nightmarish week, Web Summit can only dream of u-turns and a fresh face

Earlier this week, Google told the Irish Examiner it will no longer have a presence at Web Summit', attributable to a Google spokesperson”.

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Global shares subdued after poor tech results

Global shares subdued after poor tech results

Both Tesla and Netflix reported steep post-earnings plunges earlier this week

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

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Irish job market suffered little fallout from tech slowdown, according to new report

Morgan McKinley Employment Monitor indicates that the construction sector had the largest growth in job opportunities

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023

Irish Examiner view: OECD tax deal will not cause an exodus of tech giants

Irish Examiner view: OECD tax deal will not cause an exodus of tech giants

The forthcoming end of Ireland’s 12. 5% corporate tax rate is being looked at by many as the end of an era in which the country made great financial hay while the tech sector shone.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Apple to cut a 'small number' of jobs in some retail teams

Apple to cut a 'small number' of jobs in some retail teams

In the wake of cuts at other tech giants, this is Apple's first known internal shedding of jobs

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

New IDA chief Lohan 'may have to focus on housing as much as tech jobs shakeout'

New IDA chief Lohan 'may have to focus on housing as much as tech jobs shakeout'

US tech giants have started to shed jobs but securing homes for workers will be just as significant a challenge for Ireland

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Jim Power: As well as banking, SVB turmoil reveals vulnerability of the tech sector

Jim Power: As well as banking, SVB turmoil reveals vulnerability of the tech sector

As Warren Buffett once said, it is only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

Multinational exports drove 7.8% November rise in industrial output

Multinational exports drove 7.8% November rise in industrial output

The 36.6% year-on-year output growth was boosted by a sharp rise in sectors such as pharma, electronics, and medical devices

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" - Arrivals

Irish Examiner view: Hard times for megalomaniacs

Just this week we learned that Elon Musk has announced he will step down as CEO of Twitter, while the tax details of former US president Donald Trump are to be made public

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Intel's news could be worse, as it offers Irish staff voluntary leave

Irish Examiner view: Intel's news could be worse, as it offers Irish staff voluntary leave

However, letting talent go may well give big tech firms recruitment and retention headaches in the longer term

Sat, 03 Dec, 2022

Election 2024 Republicans

Ireland may need to look beyond the US to win future inward investment

Challenges faced by global giants such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, whose Irish operations posted sales of €316bn, may force Ireland to rethink its FDI strategy

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Why I'm more optimistic than pessimistic about Ireland’s prospects

Why I'm more optimistic than pessimistic about Ireland’s prospects

It's not all gloomy but some sectors face a slide in discretionary spending. Against this background, the Government should postpone hiking Vat on hospitality back up to 13.5%

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

IDA sees weaker flow of investment projects but is still upbeat about tech jobs outlook

IDA sees weaker flow of investment projects but is still upbeat about tech jobs outlook

Despite mass layoffs by several online giants, Mary Buckley says the IDA's client companies are optimistic about their prospects

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

Jeff Bezos

Irish Examiner view: Amazon boss could look closer to home for his supposed philanthropy

Jeff Bezos announced that he plans to give much of his fortune to charity — just as Amazon announces 10,000 layoffs

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Joyce Fegan: What constitutes 'a good job' in Ireland now?

Joyce Fegan: What constitutes 'a good job' in Ireland now?

'Tech' places enjoyed a good reputational run for years, but now the glean is gone and it's time to go back to the drawing board

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Consumers and technology study

By depending on so few tech giants, Ireland could become a victim of its success

As the tech bloodbath continues, Alan Healy looks at the implications for Ireland

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Assessing damage to Ireland Inc

Tech sector in trouble

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Elon Musk Buys Twitter

Leo Varadkar to meet IDA over Twitter and Stripe job losses

By law, the Department of Enterprise is supposed to be informed of widespread layoffs at large firms — but the minister, Leo Varadkar, received no such notice about Twitter job cuts

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner View: When tech can be the Apple of our eye

Irish Examiner View: When tech can be the Apple of our eye

Skills investment in Cork plant

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Stem South West expo reaches out to young learners

Stem South West expo reaches out to young learners

Encouraging school-goers to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Skills shortage: Irish employers urgently need more trained and experienced workers

Skills shortage: Irish employers urgently need more trained and experienced workers

As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and approach full employment, a shortage of skilled people could jeopardise Ireland's economic recovery

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

China Anti Monopoly

China fines tech giants over anti-monopoly violations

Chinese tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings have been fined for failing to report corporate acquisitions, adding to an anti-monopoly crackdown by the ruling Communist Party.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Your tech gift guide to gadgets and gizmos for the home

Your tech gift guide to gadgets and gizmos for the home

Check out all the latest tech, app-aided smarts, and digital subscriptions that could be the perfect stocking fillers

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

SMART scooters announces 20 new jobs in anticipation of new government legisation

SMART scooters announces 20 new jobs in anticipation of new government legisation

The Dublin-based operator made the announcement as the company received its latest delivery of Acton pro-2.0 scooters and 3.0s, a robust model with a two-year lifespan.

Mon, 05 Apr, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Space project plan highlights irony of poor broadband

Irish Examiner view: Space project plan highlights irony of poor broadband

If Kerry’s pubs were open it would not be too difficult to get an opinion on whether the possibility that Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink project may use a Kingdom site to test space-based broadband satellites is simple irony or just karma in action.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

2021: A good year for Galaxy S lineup of smartphones

2021: A good year for Galaxy S lineup of smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus proves a winner in terms of design and performance and shouldn't play second fiddle to the Ultra

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Belgium EU Summit

EU urges Biden to help draft joint rule book to rein in tech giants

The European Union has called on Joe Biden to help draw up a common rule book to rein in the power of big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter and combat the spread of fake news that is eating away at Western democracies.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021

Huawei concerns

China accuses UK of discriminating with tech ban

China has accused the UK of improperly attacking Chinese tech companies after the British government proposed a law to block market access to telecom equipment giant Huawei and other firms that are deemed high-risk.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2020

Huawei concerns

Sanctions hit Huawei sales

China’s Huawei Technologies has reported a 9. 9% rise in nine-month revenue, as US export restrictions and the global Covid-19 pandemic weakened sales growth in products such as smartphones and telecoms equipment. Revenue reached 671.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Apple market value

Apple 'planned Watch fitness service long before Covid hit'

Apple's new paid online fitness class service, designed to work with its Apple Watch, was a long-planned extension of the watch's fitness features rather than a quick reaction to a pandemic that has closed many gyms, executives said in an interview.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2020

Apple market value

Apple launches new Watch for key sales season

Apple has introduced a new Apple Watch Series 6 that monitors blood oxygen and starts at $399 (€336), kicking off a product lineup for a key shopping season that will be unlike any other due to Covid-19.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

Woman using smartphone. The concept of using the phone is essential in everyday life.

TechNow: 48 brings new mobile offering for just €7.99 a month

48 brings new mobile offering for just €7. 99 a month The battle for mobile data continues as Ireland’s first digital-only youth mobile network, offers mobile plans at just €7. 99 per month. GoMo offers a similar plan for €12.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

TechNow: The pro that helps you work, rest and play

TechNow: The pro that helps you work, rest and play

I’ve never made a secret of the fact that I’m an iPad fan and more especially, the iPad Pro. I’ve been using the latest iPad Pro 12. 9-inch 2020 since it came out for this long-term review.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2020

TechNow: Buds Live fit like a dream

TechNow: Buds Live fit like a dream

One of Samsung Buds Live’s most notable features is their kidney shape, which looks a little strange but actually, they’re genius.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2020

Huawei P40 Pro+ is true flagship with top-notch cameras to boot

Huawei P40 Pro+ is true flagship with top-notch cameras to boot

A couple of months ago I reviewed the P40 pro and was particularly impressed with its camera system. This week, Huawei launched their premium version of the P40, the P40 Pro+, which boasts a world’s first 10x optical zoom on a phone.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2020

HSE working with Google to fix battery issues experienced by Covid app users

HSE working with Google to fix battery issues experienced by Covid app users

The HSE says it is working with Google to identify and fix phone battery issues some people using the Covid Tracker app are reporting.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2020

TikTok introduces new safety features

Data Commissioner assessing TikTok plans to establish data centre in Ireland

TikTok must be assessed to see if the company meets the criteria needed to avail of the same One Stop Shop (OSS) data processing mechanism currently given to other tech giants such as Facebook, the Irish Data Protection Commission has said.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

Samsung unveils five new Galaxy devices in a live virtual event from Korea

Samsung unveils five new Galaxy devices in a live virtual event from Korea

Strange times indeed as Samsung unveiled five new devices yesterday, in their first-ever Galaxy Unpacked virtual event live-streamed from Korea. The headline devices were, of course, the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

TechNow: Huawei FreeBuds 3i - quality sound on a budget

TechNow: Huawei FreeBuds 3i - quality sound on a budget

Reviewing new tech doesn’t get boring, but now and again a device comes across my desk like the Huawei Freebuds 3i that prove you don’t always have to spend a fortune to get excellent quality sound.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Retro style Marshall smart speaker with a big voice

Retro style Marshall smart speaker with a big voice

The Marshall Uxbridge Voice is a small, but powerful smart-speaker with Alexa built-in that will look amazing no matter where you place it in your home.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

UK, Italy, Spain offered to limit scope of proposed digital tax

UK, Italy, Spain offered to limit scope of proposed digital tax

France, the UK, Italy, and Spain offered to limit the scope of a proposed global digital tax, a concession after the US threatened to hit those countries with tariffs if they moved ahead with levies on tech companies.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

TechNow: Airthings, getting to the hub of things

TechNow: Airthings, getting to the hub of things

If you already have a Wave Plus, Wave or Wave mini then the Airthings Hub is a bit of a no-brainer.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Ireland needs more muscle to police tech giants, EU report says

Ireland needs more muscle to police tech giants, EU report says

Ireland and Luxembourg, European headquarters to Google, Facebook, Twitter and Amazon, need a substantial boost in resources to deal with data breaches by US tech giants, a European Union report said.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

€20m funding pool created for Irish fintech companies

€20m funding pool created for Irish fintech companies

Venture capital firm MiddleGame Ventures has announced a €10 million grant from Enterprise Ireland to create a pool of funding of up to €20m for Irish Fintech companies.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020