Microsoft big cheese Satya Nadella is backpedalling on recent changes to Windows, hoping to win back “fans”. I’m going to pass over the category error of ‘fans’ of operating systems because there actually is something interesting going on here. I can see no circumstances in which Microsoft will get it right, though. Speaking to investors [&hellip

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For non-Tolkien fans: a palantir is the all-seeing orb through which the dark lord Sauron communicates his will across Middle Earth. Peter Thiel named his surveillance company after it. This, it turns out, was not a coincidence worth ignoring. A word on the men involved, because context is useful here. Thiel has taken human growth [&hellip

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European Union negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on AI regulation. The deal simplifies certain aspects of the legislation and introduces a ban on AI applications that generate explicit images without consent, including so-called ‘nudification’ apps. This agreement is part of the EU’s broader Omnibus VII initiative, which aims to cut red tape and strengthen [&hellip

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Crypto exchange Coinbase posted a loss on Thursday for the second quarter in a row. Trading in cryptocurrencies has cooled sharply due to lower prices, tighter financial conditions and persistent economic uncertainty. Coinbase’s share price fell by around 5% in after-hours trading and is now down almost 15% in 2026. According to chief financial officer [&hellip

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Four projects have been selected out of 53 applications to receive seed funding under the Smart Docklands Call for Pilots 2025/2026. This year’s winning pilots – each of which received with €12,500 – span a range of disciplines from radar-based biodiversity monitoring and augmented reality heritage trails, to inclusive wayfinding for neurodiverse visitors and tangible [&hellip

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Quantexa has opened a new office in Dublin’s IFSC, marking a major expansion of the company’s European research and development footprint in Europe. The new office will act as a centre of excellence, bringing together a growing team of data scientists, researchers, and engineers to accelerate the company’s investment in AI, machine learning, and decision [&hellip

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In association with Bechtle Ireland Cyber security in Ireland has moved decisively from the server room to the boardroom. With hybrid work firmly established, cloud adoption accelerating and threat actors becoming more organised, many organisations are realising that fragmented tools and reactive defences are no longer enough. Today, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT [&hellip

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Students from St. Mel’s College, Lanesboro Community College, Ardscoil Phádraig and Moyne Community School were among graduates from across Leinster who took part in the recent STEM Passport for Inclusion graduation ceremony at Maynooth University. The Co Longford students joined peers from around the country in celebrating the successful completion of the university‑accredited Level 6 [&hellip

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Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new cloud collaboration platform that gives users much stronger control over who can access their sensitive data and documents. InvizCrypt, developed by Prof Hitesh Tewari (pictured) and colleagues from Trinity’s School of Computer Science and Statistics and Adapt at Trinity College Dublin, allows users to collaborate on [&hellip

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Sponsored content The Civil Service employs over 50,000 people nationwide across the 18 government departments and more than 20 other Civil Service offices and agencies. Its vision is inclusive, high quality and integrated service provision that meets the needs and improves the lives of the people of Ireland.  The Infrastructure and Operations – ICT Specialists [&hellip

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This week we have a massive showdown in Dublin as Big Tech goes in front of the Oireachtas. We also head to California where OpenAI exec Greg Brockman shares some personal thoughts. Plus we chat with Máirín Murray, director of the TechFoundHer Summit taking place on 29 May. To never miss an episode of TechRadio subscribe, comment [&hellip

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Anthropic has made a substantial commitment to Google Cloud, pledging to spend $200 billion (€170 billion) over the next five years. According to a report by The Information, that agreement represents more than 40% of the revenue backlog that Google recently disclosed to investors. This significant investment reflects Anthropic’s growing need for computing power to [&hellip

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I was interested to read about the launch of a new social media platform specifically aimed at European users that highlights fact-checking and data privacy as its key features. According to a report on this website, eYou, developed by a Romanian start-up, “promises transparency and user control over their feeds, setting it apart from existing [&hellip

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Snap, the company behind Snapchat, saw its revenue rise by 12% in the first quarter to $1.53 billion, mainly thanks to stable advertising income. The number of daily active users also grew again, to $483 million – an increase of $9 million compared with the previous quarter. Even so, the stock market reaction was negative: [&hellip

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The countdown has begun to the 2026 Tech Excellence Awards in association with IP Telecom on 14 May. Four-hundred people from across the tech sector will converge on the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire next Thursday for an evening devoted to celebrating the best of the Irish tech sector, while catching up with old [&hellip

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Enterprise Ireland today announced details of the establishment of a new National Accelerator Programme, with a budget of €21 million over the next three years, as a successor to the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC). The programme was announced today at Enterprise Ireland’s annual Startup Day at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where 650 delegates [&hellip

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Currenxie, the global financial platform for borderless business, has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the European Economic Area (EEA). Currenxie recently established a team based on Pearse Street in Dublin to launch across the EEA and have plans to grow to 30 jobs in the [&hellip

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman told a California jury Tuesday that Elon Musk physically threatened him during a 2017 confrontation, testifying that the billionaire stormed out after he was refused absolute control of the artificial intelligence company. “I actually thought he was going to hit me,” Brockman said. The testimony came on the second day of [&hellip

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Apple is investigating alternative chip manufacturers, potentially further diversifying its supply chain beyond Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The tech giant is holding preliminary talks with Intel and Samsung about chip production for its devices, according to Bloomberg. Although these talks have not yet resulted in orders, Apple appears to be cautious about moving away [&hellip

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PayPal performed better than analysts had expected in the first quarter of 2026, supported by persistently strong consumer spending. The payments company benefited in particular from spending by financially stronger households, which continue to consume despite inflation and geopolitical uncertainties. Revenue came in at $8.35 billion, an increase of 7% compared to a year earlier. [&hellip

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A new social media platform has been launched specifically targeting European users. eYou was developed by a Romanian start-up. EYou promises transparency and user control over their feeds, setting it apart from existing platforms that rely on algorithms which fuel distraction and echo chambers. The platform highlights fact-checking and data privacy as its key features. [&hellip

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According to The Wall Street Journal, retailer GameStop is preparing a bid for online auction house eBay. CEO Ryan Cohen is reportedly looking to use this move to realise his ambition of increasing the market value of the ailing video game retailer more than tenfold. Following the news, eBay’s share price, with a market value [&hellip

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Techies Go Green has announced the appointment of Derek Boyle as chief development officer, driving strategic growth, partnerships, and member engagement as the organisation continues its rapid expansion across Ireland, the UK, and beyond. Boyle brings a wealth of experience as a strategically creative marketer and entrepreneur, with a strong track record in driving business [&hellip

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Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI’s co-founders testified Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world’s richest man against the creators of ChatGPT. Musk’s lawyers called Greg Brockman to the stand in an effort to show the jury that OpenAI’s founders manipulated their original benefactor to transform a [&hellip

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A trial underway in New Mexico could lead to sweeping changes in how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, accuses Meta Platforms of designing its products in such a way that they are addictive for young users and of failing to protect them from sexual exploitation. [&hellip

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An analysis of shopping trends among 1,000 consumers across the US and UK by e-commerce platform developer Rithum has revealed a sharp generational divide in the use of artificial intelligence. The poll found that 64% of Gen Z shoppers simply followed the suggestion of an AI tool without verifying the source of the recommendations. More [&hellip

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A consortium led by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands is receiving a grant of €9 million from the long-term programme of the NWO Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) to establish an ecosystem for neuromorphic technologies: an emerging field that designs new types of computer systems inspired by the information-processing principles of the human [&hellip

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The European Commission has advised its member states not to use equipment from Huawei and ZTE in their telecommunications networks, citing growing cyber security concerns. This recommendation highlights a shift towards prioritising digital security within the EU. New cyber security rules proposed by the EU are intended to give the Union greater powers to restrict [&hellip

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Apple has reported better-than-expected quarterly figures, thanks to strong sales of both Mac computers and the iPhone. Revenue and profit both came in above analysts’ expectations. At the same time, Apple indicated that it is still facing supply chain constraints, particularly due to a shortage of memory chips. Revenue amounted to just over $111 billion, [&hellip

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There’ a poem by Roger McGough, a member of the Liverpool poets from the 1960s, called The Leader. It’s very short. The first three lines are as follows: I wanna be the leaderI wanna be the leaderCan I be the leader? I found myself thinking of the poem after reading quite a few headlines along [&hellip

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European software companies are beating expectations this earnings season, demonstrating resilience despite worries over AI and the impact of the conflict with Iran on business confidence. SAP, Europe’s largest software company, outperformed analysts’ forecasts, driven by strong demand for its cloud solutions. This positive performance eases concerns about disruption from AI and possible deal delays [&hellip

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Apple appears set to cancel its Vision Pro ‘spatial computing’ headset. According to a report in MacRumors, the Cupertino computer company has broken up the team responsible for the pricey virtual reality (VR) machine. Since the report’s publication, writers have been falling over themselves to deny it, presumably either source captured or in thrall to the algorithm demanding [&hellip

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It’s results season, so to make things interesting Niall and Dusty play a game to see who is on the up and who is on the outs. The answers may surprise you. Our feature guest this week is Patrick Masterson, MD of Magnet+, who looks at Ireland’s transition to a fibre-only nation by 2030 and [&hellip

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Roctel has achieved the Cisco SMB & mid-market business practice specialisation – an invite-only recognition awarded to partners who demonstrate excellence in delivering solutions to small and mid-market customers. This milestone reinforces Roctel’s position as the only managed service provider in Ireland to hold its combination of Cisco specialisations, strengthening its ability to deliver secure, [&hellip

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Cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management software specialist The Noledge Group has acquired Pimbrook, a leading Waterford-headquartered provider of accounting and payroll software. Following the acquisition, Noledge expects revenue at the enlarged group to almost double from €5.7 million in 2025 to €10 million by the end of 2026. Pimbrook’s 14 employees, including [&hellip

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In association with Exertis Exertis successfully hosted their Exertis Engage Expo 2026 at the Heritage Hotel in Co Laois, attracting over 180 participants and 16 vendor exhibits with positive feedback highlighting increased industry collaboration and knowledge sharing. The event opened with a welcome address from Damian Guerin, the newly appointed managing director of Exertis Ireland, [&hellip

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The most viral response to last week’s PocketOS database disaster was not from a technology commentator or an AI safety researcher. It was a single line posted on X: “This post rocks because it’s both a scathing indictment of AI and also 100% this guy’s fault”. Harsh. Also, not entirely wrong. To recap: PocketOS founder [&hellip

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The year 2026 is on track to mark a turning point for quantum technology, as global investment in related start-ups surged more than tenfold in a single year to a record $12.6 billion in 2025, according to a new report by consultancy McKinsey & Company. Global revenues of quantum computing companies also broke the $1 [&hellip

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Intel has responded to the success of Apple’s new MacBook Neo with its own chip for affordable laptops. It concerns the new Wildcat Lake Core 300 processor, intended for similar thin and light notebooks. According to early benchmark tests, the chip scores around 21% better than the A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo in [&hellip

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Amazon has reported better-than-expected quarterly figures, mainly thanks to strong performances from its cloud division AWS. Revenue and profit both came in above analysts’ forecasts, underlining once again that cloud and AI are key growth drivers for the company. The cloud arm (AWS) delivered solid growth, driven by rising demand for AI applications and digital [&hellip

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