Technology

Vodafone customers warned to be aware of 'malicious email' containing computer virus 

Vodafone customers have been warned to be aware of an email scam that purports to be from the mobile phone company.

Women face barriers from young age, says Facebook boss 

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg has urged better pay and access to more influential job roles for women.

New tech tricks will help target digital ads and cut wastage 

If you're targeting North America, the chances are that your digital marketing budget includes an allocation for advertising.

It's on its way...Everything you need to know about the next iPhone 

Apple's next iPhone is on its way. It's probably the worst time in the world to buy a new one – but the best time to start thinking about it.

Brian Caulfield: A cold place for entrepreneurs 

I have had a couple of opportunities for reflection this year that have set me thinking about how much has changed and yet how much remains the same. The first is an anniversary of sorts. It's...

Your flight connection's getting faster - all thanks to a rocket 

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work in aviation, but it certainly helps. Late last month one was launched into space from French Guiana - and so what, you might ask? Well, the Ariane...

Is it time to switch over to a smart watch? 

The appropriately LG Watch Style, with Android Wear 2.0, is a slick-looking device that looks good on all wrists. Built in collaboration with Google, it's arguably more basic than other smart watches...

Sky's limit for China-backed OpenJaw 

They say you should never go back but Kieron Branagan did and it seems to be working out pretty well. He walked away from his job as chief executive of OpenJaw after a big disagreement with the company's (now former) owners.

Swedish government left reeling as data leak costs two ministers their jobs 

Sweden's political establishment was left reeling this week as the fallout from a 2015 data leak left the country's government on the brink of collapse.

Major setback for Uber in Ireland as lobbying efforts for tech firm's expansion hit roadblock 

Uber's operations in Ireland have faced a major setback as the National Transport Authority has said it is unsupportive of the firm's intention to...

Amazon sales boost briefly makes founder Jeff Bezos world's richest man 

Amazon has reported a sales increase of 25pc for the second quarter of 2017, on the day founder Jeff Bezos briefly became the world's richest man.

Facebook's got the top social status as it leaves Twitter in the dust 

Facebook's mobile advertising business grew by more than 50pc in the second quarter, the company said in its earnings report on Wednesday, as the social network continued to establish...

Six things you may not Amazon's Jeff Bezos who was (briefly) world's richest man 

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has passed milestone after milestone this year as the online retailer's value has surged. At the end of July he became the...

Flanagan on the wrong line over phone snooping technology 

He just doesn't get it. Like legions of politicians before him, Charlie Flanagan has fallen into the trap of advocating an impossible solution to an intractable problem.

Twitter shares fall over 10pc as stagnant user growth disappoints investors 

Twitter shares fell over 10pc in premarket trading as the firm's stagnant monthly active user growth for Q2 disappointed investors.

Facebook shares hit record high as mobile ad sales soar 

Facebook’s mobile advertising business grew by more than 50pc in the second quarter, the company said in its earnings report on Wednesday, as the social network continued to establish...

Vodafone switches on VoLTE service on its network 

Vodafone Ireland has today announced the successful switch on of VoLTE (Voice over 4G) on its network.

Amazon HQ could be just the start as London's City moves to attract tech giants 

Amazon.com is expanding the size of its new UK headquarters to support the growth of its Prime Video service in Europe.

Microsoft chips in with in-house tech as race to capture AI sales speeds up 

Tech companies are keen to bring cool artificial intelligence features to phones and augmented reality goggles - the ability to show mechanics how to fix an engine, say, or tell tourists what they...

Want to come up Trumps and emigrate to the States? There's an app for that 

If you're thinking of moving to the United States, you might be concerned that now isn't a good time.

Appocalypse now 

The app-ocalypse is coming and almost no one knows it. Apologies for the dreadful pun but, in about six to eight weeks' time, hundreds of thousands of older apps for iPhone and iPad will cease to work when Apple updates its iOS software to version 11.

Iconic Nokia 3310 hits our shelves (again) 

HMD Global, the newest home of Nokia phones, has launched its first range of Nokia smartphones, and also brought back an old favourite, the 3310 model.

Tech heavyweights Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk trade insults after AI disagreement 

Elon Musk has called Mark Zuckerberg’s understanding of AI “limited”, after the Facebook founder criticised the Tesla chief’s views on the...

Alphabet adds to cash pile despite higher costs, antitrust fine 

Alphabet reported a 21pc jump in quarterly revenue on Monday, maintaining a growth rate that is rarely seen among companies its size and suggesting the big sales gains enjoyed recently by the other...

U R nicked: Will 'textalyser' be used to catch motorists who crash while texting? 

EXPERTS in New York state are to study a device known as the "textalyser" that allows police to determine whether a motorist involved in a...

Adrian Weckler: EU won't stop bosses snooping 

How likely is it that bosses will suddenly refrain from checking the social media profiles of potential recruits or existing staff? According to the most recent clarification of EU privacy law,...

What's your favourite podcast? The voices behind it may be coming to new Dublin festival 

Listening to podcasts have become increasingly popular on the commute to work, while out for a run, or even just as you're making the dinner.

On this day: how to turn off Facebook memories 

On This Day – also known as Facebook Memories – is one of the social network’s most divisive features.

Domino's Pizza launches Amazon Echo voice ordering to fight slowing sales 

Domino's Pizza has inked an agreement with Amazon Echo that will enable voice ordering for customers as it looks to boost slowing sales growth.

Schoolgirls to fly to Google HQ after inventing app to end Female Genital Mutilation 

Animated chatter spills out from a corner of tech giant Google's Nairobi offices as five Kenyan schoolgirls discuss their upcoming trip to...

Microsoft paint to be killed off in future Windows 10 update after 32 years 

Microsoft is preparing to kill off Paint.

Steve Dempsey: New Amazon social media and shopping site will Spark online retail war 

It's been some time since a new social network was launched. Remember the days when it seemed like there was a new kid on the social block every...

Bluetooth key finders 

The TrackR Bravo useful features include a Distance Indicator, which tells you how far away you are from the missing item and a Separation Alerts that ensures you don't leave the house without your essential items.

Vodafone Ireland loss of mobile customers slows as operator sees growth in its broadband base 

Vodafone Ireland has slowed its loss of mobile customers and is seeing growth in its broadband base, according to its latest accounts.

US government shuts down Alphabay, taking down huge parts of the dark web 

The world's biggest drugs marketplace on the dark web has been shut down, the US Justice Department has said.

China tightens grip on internet access with crackdown on VPNs 

A Chinese telecoms carrier has begun closing virtual private networks (VPNs) and other tools that can bypass the so-called Great Firewall, which authorities use to filter and block traffic...

Is Google's iconic desktop homepage in line for a major redesign? 

Google has denied suggestions that its iconic desktop homepage is in line for a major redesign.