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Children and porn: Horrific court cases show why Ireland must bring in age verification now
In two recent Irish cases, boys who abused girls had been consuming porn from an early age. Gemma Kelly says we must curb children's access to porn that normalises violent non-consensual sex

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

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Vodafone customers' mobile data usage soars over 19% in 2025 
Vodafone's busiest day of the year was December 9, with customers using 1,660 TB of data as Storm Bram hit

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Coimisiún na Meán is investigating social media firms. We found out how and why
Coimisiún na Meán is investigating social media firms. We found out how and why
With new Irish and EU laws in place, Twitter/X, Tiktok, and Linkedin are being investigated by Coimisiún na Meán. Its digital services commissioner John Evans explains how and why

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Ransomware And Code Hacking Background
Ransomware attack forces Office of the Ombudsman to take IT systems offline
The said since they provide IT support to the Information Commissioner, the Commissioner for Environmental Information, the Protected Disclosures Commissioner, the Standards in Public Office Commission, and the Commission for Public Service Appointments, these services have also been 'disrupted'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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We can protect children online, but the digital wallet isn't the right approach
Additional legislation is required to close the many loopholes that will exist after this measure of online protection is put in place next year, write Alex Cooney and Eoghan Cleary

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

The year in tech: The Irish Examiner's top 10 gadget picks of 2025
S The year in tech: The Irish Examiner's top 10 gadget picks of 2025
This year has been a brilliant year for gadgets, with thinner phones, smarter foldables, AI-driven home tech and useful e-ink devices shaking things up

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Irish and Australian media watchdogs agree to work together to ensure online safety
Irish and Australian media watchdogs agree to work together to ensure online safety
Meanwhile, Australia’s communications minister Anika Wells said media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Young people being impacted by growing tide of extremist views online, says Ombudsman for Children
Half of respondents to the Ombudsman for Children Office's survey of 628 students across 28 secondary schools have heard views that men are more entitled to more authority than women.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Google walkout
Google Ireland warns tax regime changes a future risk as turnover hits €86bn
Google Ireland also paid €304m in contract research and development services in 2024, the financial statement said. Google paid a dividend of €4.5bn

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

'No justification' for State data-collection powers in proposed bill, say experts
'No justification' for State data-collection powers in proposed bill, say experts
The National Cyber Security Bill will also give “extremely wide” internet-blocking powers to the State's cyber security unit if passed, the director of Digital Rights Ireland has warned.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Irish tech consultancy expands its push into the US
Irish tech consultancy expands its push into the US
Konversational makes two new appointments to its senior leadership team to amp up its expansion this year into the US

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

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EU firms disclosing more detail on use of artificial intelligence
Second Decoding AI Disclosure report show a rise in number of firms citing AI policies and board-level oversight

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Medicine from Mars: What can it do for planet Earth?
Medicine from Mars: What can it do for planet Earth?
Irish researchers, medics and future astronauts are driving new discoveries in space medicine as the world marks 25 years of continuous human spaceflight

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

LinkedIn offices in Dublin, Ireland
John Whelan: EU to simplify AI Act amid pressure from tech giants
In July, 56 EU-based AI companies signed a public letter urging the Commission to pause parts of the AI Act

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Data hacker or catfish using sms texting. Text message phone fraud or scam. Online chatbot or tech support forum. Secret darkweb
Missing industry data delayed scam text message warning system
Internal documents also detailed how SMS scams were costing around €115m per year for Irish businesses and mobile users

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Group of teenage friends sitting on bench using their mobile phones
Richard Hogan: We've a beautiful country but what do we have to offer bored teenagers?
There are very limited options for families and children to connect and enjoy themselves outside of technology. I think we need more investment in the Arts and in family events

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Data Protection Commission beware: Poachers aren't always the best gamekeepers
The Public Appointment Service's decision to hire a Meta defector creates a lot of pitfalls, argues Cianan Brennan

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Big Tech defector Niamh Sweeney may be a vital asset for Data Protection Commission
Big Tech defector Niamh Sweeney may be a vital asset for Data Protection Commission
Despite the Irish Council for Civil Liberties' complaint, a former colleague writes that the former Facebook/Meta executive could be a powerful asset for the regulator

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, a crowd-sourced online encyclopedia that the billionaire seeks to position as a rival to Wikipedia. Writing on social media, Mr Musk said that “Grokipedia. com version 0. 1 is now live” and promised that “Version 1.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

FRANCE-DIGITAL-CLOUD
Irish people surveyed want data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy
Some 40% recognise that data centres account for a large share of national energy consumption — more than a fifth of Ireland's metered electricity 

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Amazon reveals cause of AWS outage that took everything from banks to smart beds offline
Amazon reveals cause of AWS outage that took everything from banks to smart beds offline
AWS explains in a lengthy post how a bug in automation software brought down thousands of sites and applications

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Internet addiction in teenagers
Irish teens more concerned about their social media use than most of their peers across Europe 
ESPAD 2024 survey suggests Irish teens are among the most concerned about their use of social media and gaming

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Man using ChatGPT in the mobile phone. This app is a chatbot based on Artificial Intelligence developed by OpenAI. ROSARIO, ARGE
Civil liberties groups caution against public bodies using AI
Irish Council for Civil Liberties and Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will speak to Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence on Tuesday

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

'Talk to your children': GardaĂ­ warn that kids can easily be snared by online abusers
'Talk to your children': GardaĂ­ warn that kids can easily be snared by online abusers
GardaĂ­ plead with parents to set sensible ground rules as they detail their work tracking down social media sexual abusers and blackmailers

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Data centres: Industry body calls for timeline on energy policy
Data centres: Industry body calls for timeline on energy policy
Digital Infrastructure Ireland says we could miss out on investment if CRU does not clarify proposed new regulatory framework

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world
The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world
A University of Limerick team has created a data dashboard to help Ireland’s tourism industry tailor experiences in real time

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Eli Lilly & Co. Bulks Up Irish Operations in Obesity Drug Production Push
Cork operations of Eli Lilly underpin Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk's dwindling market dominance
With Cork a crucial part of its global supply chain, Eli Lilly's weight loss drugs are shaking up an industry once ruled by Ozempic and Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Instagram's 'woefully ineffective' safety tools still put children at risk, says Meta whistleblower
Instagram's 'woefully ineffective' safety tools still put children at risk, says Meta whistleblower
Findings from the test accounts included that adults were easily able to message teenagers who do not follow them, despite this being supposedly blocked in teen accounts

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

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Ibec group Technology Ireland calls for investment in AI skills
Its director, Una Fitzpatrick, points out the National Training Fund has accumulated a significant surplus while many sectors continue to report critical skills shortages

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Finding the quickest route with his phone
Government may bring in new laws around the sale of mobile phone location data
An RTÉ 'Prime Time' investigation found that location data could be tracked to residential addresses, after individuals had travelled from Leinster House, military bases and prisons

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Intel Collinstown Industrial Park Leixlip
Nvidia to invest billions in ailing chipmaker Intel in surprise move
The new Nvidia funds for Intel come after the US government agreed to take a roughly 10% stake in August and President Donald Trump took on the role of pitchman

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect 
Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect 
Further and higher education minister James Lawless explains why research capacity, student support, and aligning skills policy with future industry needs are priorities now

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
S Mick Clifford: Simon Harris threats highlight toxic abuse of politicians on social media
While politicians are generally subjected to the worst of abuse, women across public life are targeted in a more hateful way than men

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

US Stocks Set For Flat Month After Bear Market Scare
Redundancies planned at Irish base of US cloud giant Salesforce
Department of Enterprise received a collective redundancy notification from the company on Tuesday

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Boox Note Max review: A 13.3-Inch E Ink tablet that redefines focused productivity
Boox Note Max review: A 13.3-inch E Ink tablet that helps you focus on productivity
While the Note Max is not on par with more powerful tablets, its performance feels snappy for an E Ink device, and you won’t be tempted to spend hours scrolling through social feeds or dive into the rabbit hole of shorts on YouTube.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Intel Corporation Announces 15% Layoffs
Trump administration in talks to take 10% stake in Intel
Shares of Intel fell about 3% on Monday, after rallying last week on hopes of US federal support

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

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EU-US trade statement stalled over wording on tech rules
The US and EU agreed to a deal in July that sees the bloc face 15% tariffs on most of its exports, though the US is still yet to lower the levies on cars to 15%

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

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Ireland's 'skills revolution' is the key to mitigating US tariff impact
Technological change, globalisation, export tariffs, and Ireland's need for updated infrastructure have created an unprecedented disruption of our skills revolution

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Groundbreaking ammonia sensor developed at UCC
Groundbreaking ammonia sensor developed at UCC
The new sensor, which incorporates silicon nanowire, is compatible with existing technology and is simple to produce

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Siptu write to Stryker CEO with safety concerns after another fire at Cork plant
Siptu write to Stryker CEO with safety concerns after another fire at Cork plant
Siptu urges Stryker’s US-based CEO to step in after a fire at one of its Cork plants reignites safety concerns

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

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Instrotec rescue plan approved
High Court approves Joe Walsh’s rescue plan for Westport-based Instrotec Ireland, which saves the jobs of 480 workers

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

LipBu Tan was elected to Intels board of directors, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
Donald Trump urges 'conflicted' Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign immediately
The chipmaker had been awarded almost $8 billion from the Chips and Science Act for US investments, including a facility to supply the US military

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'
Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'
Cork’s Void Interactive is behind a global gaming hit — but warns that Ireland is failing to support the sector’s rise

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Nostalgia, fun, and FOMO: How Nintendo Switch 2 captured generational appeal 
Nostalgia, fun, and FOMO: How Nintendo Switch 2 captured generational appeal 
Smyths and Currys say Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World sold out within hours in Ireland and selling strongly now it's back in stock

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

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