The European Union is proposing tougher cybersecurity labeling rules for non-European Union cloud service providers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The rules would require these companies to obtain a cybersecurity label through a joint venture with an EU-based company while also requiring the companies to store and process all customer data in the EU and […]
Google’s Pixel Fold is exciting, but Irish consumers will be disappointed
Google I/O took place on the 10th of May, and the company brought with it a number of goodies, including the Google Pixel 7a and the Google Pixel Tablet. One such device that also launched is the Google Pixel Fold, and it’s the company’s first foray into the world of foldables. There’s a catch though: […]
Google Pixel 7a launches in Ireland, starting at €509
Google’s long-awaited Google Pixel 7a is finally here, having been unveiled at this year’s Google I/O. While the company hasn’t shared any availability information just yet, we expect that this device will be shipping very soon. As for pricing, it starts at €509 from the official Google store. The Google Pixel 7a packs the company’s […]
Irish Twitter responds to company layoffs by switching to Mastodon
In the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, people have been fleeing in their droves. For some, that means deactivating their Twitter and moving to another social media platform such as Reddit, Instagram, or Facebook. For others, though, that means switching to Mastodon, a decentralised social network made up of millions of instances that all […]
An Post introduces digital stamps for domestic postage
Today, An Post launched the world’s first digital stamp, accessible to anyone via the An Post app. Gone are the days of routing through boxes in the kitchen or digging out albums to look for stamps just to send your letters. With this new feature, it’s as easy as purchasing a digital stamp on the […]
Google Pixel 6a now available for purchase in Ireland
The Google Pixel 6a has now hit the shelves in Ireland. Google’s latest device release, the Google Pixel 6a is the mid-range entry in the latest generation of Pixel phones. The Pixel costs €459 in Ireland on pre-order after it became available on the 21st of July. Devices are expected to begin shipping on the […]
N26 provides instant top-up facility thanks to partnership with Stripe
N26 has partnered with Stripe to provide their customers with instant top-up of their digital bank accounts. Stripe’s payment processing software will now facilitate credit and debit card top-up options in the N26 app. N26 previously allowed its customers to top-up accounts through traditional bank transfers, however, the company said it has “decided to turn […]
EU agrees on USB-C and Power Delivery for fast charging in all smartphones by 2024
The EU will require all smartphones to use the USB Type-C charging port from 2024, a move that will force Apple to transition away from its proprietary Lightning charging port in its iPhones. In an effort to address the “fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar devices”, the European Parliament […]
Ericsson to create 250 new jobs at R&D Campus
Ericsson has announced plans to create more than 250 jobs at its Athlone-based R&D Centre to support the company’s ongoing 5G network development. Currently employing more than 1,200 people in its Athlone base, Ericsson is seeking to hire highly-skilled workers in the spheres of software development, engineering, and data science over the next three years. […]
Dublin Tech Summit will take place at the RDS on June 15 & 16
Dublin Tech Summit will take place in the Ballsbridge-based RDS on the 15th and 16th of June. Self-labeled as “Europe’s fastest-growing tech conference”, tickets to Dublin Tech Summit cost €389 for those who are hoping to attend. The conference this year will focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability through technology, and future trends within the tech […]