#Tech
US government sues Google over its 'illegal monopoly' on internet search and advertising services
The case is one of the country’s biggest antitrust lawsuits in decades.
Amazon says email telling employees to delete TikTok from their phones 'sent in error'
Amazon cited “security risks” from the China-owned service in the email.
Tech has been the driving force behind the taxi industry’s evolution and it's not slowing down
Drivers and traditional companies have been thinking on their feet to keep up with new apps.
Treating lung disease to smart toy tech: where Ireland is spending €65m to disrupt tech
We take a closer look at some of the projects being backed by the government’s disruptive tech fund.
US delays Huawei ban for up to 90 days, while founder says the firm 'can't be isolated'
The founder of the Chinese technology giant has said that it “can’t be isolated”.
Love at first like: Facebook to add 'secret crush' feature as part of revamp of social network
The company is planning an overhaul of its app and website.
Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog
The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.
Apple fixes bug that allowed FaceTime users to listen to a person before they answer call
In some cases, users could also watch a person before they answered the FaceTime call.
Tech giants are turning Dublin into one of Europe’s hottest property markets
A PwC report has ranked the capital as a top city for real estate investment and development.
Amazon says customers' email addresses were exposed
Customers in Europe and the US were affected.
Crowley Carbon is building a developer team in Sofia because Dublin talent is too costly
The Bulgarian capital is providing the energy tech firm a more cost-effective way to scale.
Facebook is moving into AIB's Ballsbridge HQ and could bring 5,000 more jobs
The tech giant has had its international headquarters in Ireland since 2009.
The Irish for... 'Why the naming of new technologies in Irish can be more controversial than with English'
Darach Ó Séaghdha talks us through the Irish words for emerging technology, including ‘computer’, ‘selfie’ and ‘spam’, exploring their roots and meaning.
Google fired 48 for sexual harassment in past two years
The company said it is taking an “increasingly hard line” against the behaviour.
Technology firm Voxpro announces creation of 400 jobs in Cork
The announcement will bring the total number of Voxpro jobs in Cork and Dublin to 3,000.
Here's what you need to know about Apple's three new iPhones
The company has also launched an upgraded smartwatch that detects falls.
US tech firm to add 350 jobs in Dublin
The move will more than double Qualtrics’ workforce here.
Hundreds of customers still in dark as Click.ie is up and running again
The website reappeared online last week.
WhatsApp bans under 16s from using its app in Europe
The previous minimum age was 13 years old.
This Irish man sees thousands of startup pitches a year - here's how to get his attention
After selling his Datahug business for €12 million, Connor Murphy is leading one of Techstars’ Berlin accelerators.
An Irish answer to Amazon's same-day delivery has bagged €650k from investors
Dublin startup WeBringg has raised funding from several private investors – but it needs more.
How tech firms outside Dublin are luring staff away from the capital
Companies in Cork, Limerick and Galway are targeting workers increasingly priced out of Ireland’s main city.
How a brain-like computer could be used to mark exams
It’s almost as accurate as a human.
Facial recognition used to publicly shame jaywalkers and toilet paper thieves in China
Facial recognition is being used in a whole host of ways in China, and police say it is making the country safer.
Beyond Silicon Docks: How a hot market for tech jobs is driving hubs across rural Ireland
Plus we look at the most in-demand roles in tech right now.
Elon Musk backs call for killer robots to be banned
“We do not have long to act. Once this Pandora’s box is opened, it will be hard to close.”
Google sacks worker who said women don't fill tech jobs due to 'biological issues' in internal memo
US media reports have said that the employee was removed from their position after violating the company code of conduct.
Google won't have to pay €1 billion tax in France - because its Irish subsidiary is not taxable there
A French court ruled in favour of the search engine giant today.
There are hundreds of piracy-enabling gadgets for sale on Facebook, despite a ban
The boxes are often tweaked to give customers access to pirate TV and film content.
This gadget will sound an alarm if your charger overheats
It recently won an innovation award.
Is the data on your phone secure? Here's how to make sure it is
Security is always a major concern but you have the tools to help prevent the worst from happening.
Easy ways to stop your phone battery from ruining your day
Does your battery stress you out? Then read on for a solution.
Have questions about your phone bill or contract? Let us put them to an expert
We’ll be holding a Facebook Live event on Wednesday where your questions will be put to the consumer expert.
PayPal workers to be offered new roles or voluntary redundancy
It’s believed about 60 employees will be affected by the changes.
It's time to take this evening off using your phone*
*As best as you can – that’s what we’re asking on the third day of the first week of the process.
Banning laptops on flights was prompted by 'credible' reports of potential IS attacks
Affected airlines have until Saturday to implement the restrictions.
TVs used to spy on people? Tech industry keen to reassure public following Wikileaks hack
Apple, Microsoft and Samsung have all said they’re looking into the report.
Back from the dead: Nokia relaunches the iconic 3310
The iconic phone was relaunched alongside three new smartphones from Nokia.
Snapchat seeking $3 billion as it plans to sell shares on stock market
The fast-growing social network boasts 158 million daily users.
Irish tech executives say Trump's travel ban 'makes no sense morally or economically'
Stripe and Intercom are matching public donations made to the American Civil Liberties Union.
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