Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has today announced €2.6 million in phased funding for five research teams focused on renewable gas production, energy system integration and intelligent gas network technologies. The co-funded Research Ireland – Gas Networks Ireland Innovation Challenge brings together leading academic researchers with industry expertise to develop practical, scalable […] Read more ›
21
![The MIT Siegel Family Quest [SQI] is for AI, not Human Intelligence](https://times42.com/media/1/0/5/11842105_640x200.jpg "The MIT Siegel Family Quest [SQI] is for AI, not Human Intelligence")
By David Stephen If an organization [academic, nonprofit or industry] say they want to solve or understand how human intelligence works, and in their statement, begin to mention [the improvement of] artificial intelligence, you should immediately know that they are just another AI lab, to make AI or robots better. There is no other focus […] Read more ›
0
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has announced a €125m investment that will see the transformation of the Cork site into a strategic AI pillar in the global chipmaker’s organisation over the next three years. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless […] Read more ›
2
Chambers Ireland has announced a new partnership with Miconex, the founders of the trailblazing Town & City Gift Cards concept that is active in 16 towns, cities, and regions across Ireland. The Miconex and Chambers Ireland partnership comes as ‘shop local’ sentiment continues to rise in prominence in the country. Over €17.4m of sales were achieved across the […] Read more ›
0
Provisional data from EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, shows that 44% of electricity in December came from renewable sources. According to EirGrid, demand for electricity usually peaks between 5pm and 6pm on winter evenings when people get home from work and put heating and other appliances on. On Christmas Day, however, […] Read more ›
2
HRLocker has announced findings from national research showing that 74% of Irish SMEs fear they would fail a surprise Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) inspection, raising concerns about widespread under?preparedness across the sector. The Irish SME HR Report, drawn from a 2025 survey of 400 HR professionals working in SMEs with 20–249 employees, reveals significant documentation […] Read more ›
2
Dell Technologies has announced new innovations for its PowerStore platform designed to help organisations address some of the biggest IT challenges head-on. Today’s businesses face unprecedented uncertainty while continuing to manage familiar challenges: exponential data growth, escalating cyber threats and zero-downtime expectations, all under pressure to do more with less. The latest PowerStore release introduces […] Read more ›
2
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has partnered with the Big Life Foundation, a leading conservation organisation working to protect over 1.6 million acres of wilderness in the Greater Amboseli ecosystem of East Africa. The partnership reflects Kingspan’s commitment to delivering lasting positive impact for both people and the environment […] Read more ›
1
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced 12 ventures selected to showcase on 11th and 12th, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre. These companies, spanning payments, Web3, EdTech, climatetech, healthtech, and more, represent the next wave of African ventures ready to attract investors and global partners. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi The 2026 investor-ready ventures include: Bekia(Egypt) is tackling […] Read more ›
0
Engineers Ireland was delighted to present the Engineers Ireland STEPS Award to Oisin O’Gorman, Ashkan Samali and Feargal Browne, third year students in Castleknock College, for their project ‘How can AI combat disinformation and deepfakes online’ at the recent Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026. The award recognises the most outstanding project with innovative […] Read more ›
1
For many business owners and senior leaders, artificial intelligence (AI) still feels bigger and more complicated than it needs to be. Outwardly, there is an impression that everyone else has already worked it out. In private, there is often a quieter concern. What if I ask the wrong question? What if I do not grasp […] Read more ›
12
The Government today approved a major expansion of Tyndall National Institute, marking a decisive step in advancing Ireland’s ambition to lead globally in semiconductor research, innovation and advanced manufacturing. The Tyndall expansion is also the first major project to be delivered under Minister Lawless’ landmark research infrastructure and talent investment programme, INSPIRE. Announcing the decision, […] Read more ›
3
The broadband market in Ireland is now flooded with providers all offering a myriad of deals. We know it’s hard to find the perfect deal that suits your needs, but we’re here to help. We’ve teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best broadband deals available […] Read more ›
0
“Ireland’s MedTech sector thrives on collaboration and innovation, supported by robust national incentives to support research, development and innovation” As medical devices become more complex, and digitisation, automation and AI integration evolves, many med tech companies are seeking to collaborate with specialist design, development, automation and manufacturing firms. These Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and Contract […] Read more ›
0
Are you out of contract or looking for a better deal for your mobile phone? If so, there are some great SIM Only deals available in Ireland right now with huge savings to be made over long contract plans. We’ve teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the […] Read more ›
1
A new Irish EdTech venture aiming to create the global certification standard for AI skills has secured €1 million in funding, led by Bill McCabe’s Oyster Capital with support from Enterprise Ireland. AICertified is the brainchild of EdTech entrepreneur, Ian Dodson, who co-founded and built the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) in 2008, establishing a global benchmark in digital marketing […] Read more ›
2
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for Europe entirely located within the EU, and physically and logically separate from other AWS Regions. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud’s unique approach provides the only fully featured, independently operated sovereign cloud backed by strong technical […] Read more ›
0
Only half of household batteries sold on the Irish market are making their way back for recycling each year, new data shows. As newly-bought Christmas gifts replace old devices, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland is urging people to recycle used batteries and unwanted small electrical items, rather than storing or binning them. Its […] Read more ›
0
YouTube has announced a new set of tools and content standards designed to give parents more control over their teen’s viewing experience. New research also reveals that 77% of EU parents using YouTube’s supervised accounts agree the content their child views is age-appropriate, and 73% agree the tools give them confidence in a safer digital […] Read more ›
1
The Digital4Sustainability EU-funded project is proud to announce the launch of five educational profiles and accompanying core curricula that will help shape the next generation of Europe’s digital sustainability professionals. Developed in close collaboration with industry, academia, and civil society, these profiles define the competencies needed to bridge critical skills gaps and guide organisations through […] Read more ›
81
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions operating a service delivery centre in Ireland today announced a strategic collaboration with AMD. The collaboration will help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high performance digital workplaces. Under the collaboration, TCS and […] Read more ›
2
Most popular sources
Firstpost Tech
|
0% |
MacRumors
|
0% |
Mashable
|
0% |
AlleyWatch
|
0% |
Droid Life
|
0% |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
06.03.2026 06:56
Last update: 06:50 EDT.
News rating updated: 13:52.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.