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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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Integrity360, one of the leading pan-European cyber security specialists, has announced that it is launching a new Managed Security Awareness Service to tackle one of the fastest-growing cyber threats for businesses in Ireland – human risk. Integrity360 is rolling out the new service amid growing industry demand as human-driven breaches stemming from phishing, social engineering, […] Read more ›
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By David Stephen There is a new [January, 2026] story in The New York Times, Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death, stating that, “Google and Character.AI, a maker of artificial intelligence companions, agreed to settle a lawsuit that had accused the companies of providing harmful chatbots that led a teenager to kill himself, according […] Read more ›
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The Irish Town & City Gift Cards network has announced €17.4m in sales in the country in 2025, an increase of 65% on 2024. Delivered by fintech Miconex, the Town & City Gift Cards concept is active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Cavan, Drogheda, Donegal Town, Dungarvan & West Waterford, Kilkenny, Limerick, Letterkenny, Monaghan, Mullingar, Macroom, Sligo, […] Read more ›
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A record number of solar panels were installed on homes across Ireland in 2025, new SEAI data has revealed. A total of 34,088 households installed solar panels with grant aid in 2025, surpassing the 29,151 grant-assisted installations in 2024. Some 33,048 grants were awarded under the SEAI’s Solar PV Scheme, the highest figure recorded to […] Read more ›
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New Years resolutions Every January we procrastinate over New Years resolutions before finally deciding if we have any or not. One of the more popular ones is taking part in Dry January where we abstain from alcohol for a month. Other popular ones include quitting smoking and going for daily walks. Admirable as they are […] Read more ›
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OpenAI’s new Sora reached approximately 627,000 downloads on iOS in its first week but the milestone quickly turned sour as deepfake videos of celebrities, historical figures, and copyrighted characters flooded social media. Families of Robin Williams and Martin Luther King Jr. have condemned the unauthorised AI re-creations, while studios and estates demand OpenAI protect likeness rights. One […] Read more ›
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Returned or soon to be returned Irish emigrants who want to start or develop a business have until Friday (January 16th) to apply for a free government business development programme. The government-backed programme – Back for Business – will provide them with expert mentorship and business support for six months. This is the ninth year […] Read more ›
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Updated electric vehicle (EV) battery health data from Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions, shows that modern EV batteries continue to perform strongly through their operational lifespan, even as fast charging becomes more common. In its updated EV battery health study, the company analysed real-world battery health data from […] Read more ›
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A new study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions operating a service delivery centre in Ireland, reveals that while AI ranks among the top enablers for retailers, executives have made limited progress in deploying AI at scale. The study reveals only 24% of retailers currently use […] Read more ›
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Ekco, one of Europe’s leading security-first managed service providers, has announced that it is opening a new office in Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean, representing an investment of €10 million over the next two years. The company’s expansion in the Caribbean will lead to the creation of 18 jobs by the end of 2027. […] Read more ›
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AI adoption is accelerating, but confidence is lagging Regulatory uncertainty is now the biggest brake on AI adoption across Europe. According to AWS policy lead Sasha Rubel, 68 percent of organisations don’t understand their obligations under the EU AI Act, and many are spending up to 40 percent of IT budgets on compliance. Billy Linehan […] Read more ›
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By David Stephen who looks at the latest trends from CES 2026 The Consumer Technology Association held the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas, from January 6 – 9, with AI as the dominant theme. But if AI is accelerating, what becomes of human intelligence? Who, on earth, has custody of human intelligence? Simply, there are […] Read more ›
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Global adoption of AI continued to rise in the second half of 2025, increasing by 1.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year, with roughly one in six people worldwide now using generative AI tools, remarkable progress for a technology that only recently entered mainstream use. To track this trend, we measure […] Read more ›
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CeADAR, Ireland’s centre for AI, has confirmed it is to receive €5.675m in funding for Phase 2 of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Programme. The €5.675 million funding will go towards CeADAR’s European Digital Innovation Hub Programme, a Europe-wide initiative. It is co-funded by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, via Enterprise Ireland, […] Read more ›
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More homeowners and businesses are taking control of their energy costs than ever, with 2025 the highest year on record for government grants through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Thousands of homeowners, motorists, communities, and businesses are now benefiting from warmer, more comfortable homes and workplaces and lower energy bills after a record […] Read more ›
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