Ireland and Northern Ireland share strong skill commonalities, finds research
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Exciting courses to kick-start your career in future health
If you're considering future health courses and don't quite know where to start, then take a look at the list compiled by…
Dublin’s Lios gets renewed €2m ESA contract for its acoustic tech
Dublin start-up Lios is renewing its contract with the ESA for a second time to deploy its sound technology for space travel.
Research Ireland to invest €20m in 22 high-risk, high-reward projects
Research Ireland is set to invest €20m into high-risk, high-reward projects addressing sustainability and future health concerns.
The Interview: Faye Walsh Drouillard on building an impact fund from Ireland
Faye Walsh Drouillard couldn't find an impact-focused VC fund in Ireland to match her vision, so she and her co-founder built one…
Cerebras Systems IPO set to raise more than $5.5bn
Cerebras Systems, the AI chipmaker rival to Nvidia, is set to raise more than $5.5bn after pricing its US IPO at $185 per share.
LinkedIn announces layoffs: 78 Irish jobs reportedly at risk
78 Irish jobs are reportedly at risk at LinkedIn as the Microsoft-owned company becomes the latest to announce sweeping layoffs.
SETU gets new €11.5m IBM system to boost skill development
The IBM z17 mainframe – used for around 70pc of global transactions by value – will support skill development, the company said.
Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots to steer clear of EU ire
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month as it navigates a way out of EU antitrust concerns.
Foxconn confirms cyberattack on North American facilities
Ransomware group Nitrogen claimed to have exfiltrated files from Foxconn related to projects involving Intel, Apple, Nvidia and…
Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1bn in Series B funding
Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs has raised more than $2bn in funds to accelerate AI-powered drug discovery and tech expansion.
Anthropic upcoming raise could value it above OpenAI – reports
Anthropic is in talks to raise funding that would value it at between $900bn and $950bn, according to reports.
Waymo trouble: 3,800 robotaxis recalled after software glitch
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis from US streets over a software issue that could allow vehicles to drive onto flooded…
Clear gap between AI expectations and preparedness, finds report
Accenture has issued a report exploring how there is a gap between AI expectations and skills throughout many of Ireland's…
Canvas parent settles with hacker group that stole user data
University of Galway and Munster Technological University both said they faced service disruptions following the Canvas hack.
Quantum start-up Algorithmiq raises €18m amid Milan move
European quantum software start-up Algorithmiq has raised €18m and will move to a new global headquarters in Milan, Italy.
OpenAI launching security AI initiative to compete with Claude Mythos
OpenAI has announced plans to launch Daybreak, a potential rival to Anthropic's recently launched Claude Mythos.
Carmaker GM, coding platform GitLab plan hundreds of job cuts
GitLab said the layoffs aren't a cost-cutting measure, while GM said it is cutting IT jobs to better position the company for the…
UCD innovator awarded for medtech commercialisation work
Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill received the 2026 NovaUCD Innovation Award for his efforts in commercialising research emerging from the…
AI layoffs do not result in returns for companies, finds report
Gartner's report explores the issue of AI layoffs and how organisations may not be seeing a return on the decision to prioritise…
Irish student wins European category of 2026 Earth Prize
An 18-year-old Irish woman is the European winner of the 2026 Earth Prize for a biodegradable plastic that can break down…
Quantinuum files for IPO as quantum stocks gain popularity
Quantinuum has filed for an initial public offering less than a year after a $600m round valued it at $10bn.
Europe’s $17bn tech quarter: AI, deep tech win as fintech slides
AI infrastructure, high-performance computing and enterprise applications were the big winners in Q1 investment in European…
ShinyHunters demands ransom after Canvas hack
ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a second breach into edtech giant Instructure – this time, hacking into Canvas.
Opinion: Europe can’t afford to sit on the agentic commerce sidelines
For all the product launches and keynotes, a fundamental shift surfaced at Stripe Sessions – basic assumptions on online commerce…
Software company Barespace launches embedded finance platform
Barespace has launched Barespace Capital, an embedded finance platform for businesses in the hair and beauty spaces.
Cloudflare cuts headcount by 20pc for leaner, AI-powered workforce
Cloudflare previously announced plans to hire more than 1,000 interns to 'ramp up' AI use.
EU-backed Kembara's first big bet is $160m Quantum Motion round
Spain's Mundi Ventures promised its new Kembara fund would back Europe's scaling deep tech start-ups. Now the UK's Quantum Motion…
Quantexa opens new Dublin office and R&D centre
Quantexa has opened a new office in Dublin’s George's Dock to expand its research and development footprint in Europe.
Could heat-resistant corals help reefs adapt to climate change?
Whitney Isenhower looks at how researchers are turning to heat-tolerant corals to help save declining coral reefs amid the…
Moonshot AI valued at $20bn after $2bn raise for Kimi creator
In a week when DeepSeek is rumoured to be raising at a $45bn valuation, China's Moonshot AI has raised $2bn at a $20bn valuation.
Major European markets behind on salary transparency, finds report
Ahead of the deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, major European markets were found to be lagging and could miss the…
Anthropic joins forces with SpaceX for Colossus capacity
Anthropic's latest compute deals will allow it to increase usage limits for Claude Code and Claude API for paying users.
Probing the link between inflammation and schizophrenia
Keelin Harrison is a PhD student researching the role of neuroinflammation in the pathology of schizophrenia.
Coimisiún na Meán to investigate Meta’s content promotion
Coimisiún na Meán has opened an investigation into whether Facebook and Instagram users can choose which recommender systems…
Dublin’s GridBeyond to support energy efficiency with new global headquarters
GridBeyond has announced a new Dublin-based headquarters as it aims to expand its reach within the global energy marketplace.
ServiceNow wants to be ‘AI agent of agents’ with Otto platform and AI tools
It is one of the big players whose shares have taken a hit amid investor fears around AI. Now it is looking to get in on the AI…
Coinbase cuts 14pc of jobs to save costs and embrace AI
In the latest in AI-related layoffs, Coinbase is cutting 14pc of its workforce, amounting to 700 employees, to save cost and…
Kerry team takes top spot at ESA CanSat Ireland final
A team from Tralee, Kerry has come out on top with their innovations at the European Space Agency CanSat Ireland final.
Anthropic, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs to create AI services company
As Anthropic continues to push into the enterprise market, this new entity aims to reach mid-size companies that are clients of…
Galway’s Orreco signs up with MLS Innovation Lab
Galway-based sports-tech company Orreco is to participate in the third edition of Major League Soccer’s Innovation Lab.
Spotify unveils verified badge to distinguish humans from AI
Artists who receive the badge if they show consistent listener activity and compliance with Spotify’s policies.
Apple posts ‘best March quarter’ with iPhone sales up 21.6pc
Apple posted its "best March quarter ever", according to outgoing CEO Tim Cook, with a revenue of $111.2bn – up 17pc year-on-year.
Why critical infrastructure needs critical cybersecurity
UL’s Dr Muzaffar Rao discusses the professional diploma in OT security, and what motivates his research in OT and ICS…
Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet post positive quarterlies
Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet have posted positive report cards for the quarter past with AI infrastruture needs driving…
€37.5m research boost for Irish agri-food, forestry, bioeconomy
The Government has announced a €37.5m investment into Ireland's agri-food, forestry and bioeconomy spaces, funding research at 19…
Oracle reportedly cutting up to 150 Irish jobs
Up to 150 Ireland-based jobs are at risk at US software giant Oracle.
The Leaders’ Room: Boston Scientific’s Sean Gayer on a meaningful mission
In this final episode of season four, we speak to Sean Gayer, VP of operations for EMEA manufacturing at Boston Scientific, about…