SpaceX rocket explodes on ground after flight An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded on the ground after carrying out what had seemed to be a successful flight and landing. World • 04 Mar
WhatsApp adds desktop voice and video calling WhatsApp is introducing the ability for users to make voice and video calls via the desktop version of the app for the first time. Science and Technology • 04 Mar
Microsoft invites people to StepIn2Tech Microsoft has launched a training programme called StepIn2Tech, that aims to equip 10,000 people with digital skills. Business • 04 Mar
Apple facing fresh EU competition probe over App Store Apple could face an EU competition charge sheet in the coming weeks after a complaint by rival Spotify that it unfairly pushed its own music ... Business • 04 Mar
Zoom forecasts strong current quarter on work-from-home Zoom Video Communications has forecast current-quarter revenue above expectations, as the company expects millions of people to continue using its video-conferencing platform to work remotely ... Business • 02 Mar
Branch closures highlight generational digital divide The decision by Bank of Ireland to close over a hundred branches across its network highlights the digital divide that exists between the generations. Business • 03 Mar
Dublin based Boxever bought by Sitecore US based digital experience management software developer Sitecore has bought Irish firm Boxever for an undisclosed fee. Business • 03 Mar
Online reviews platform Trustpilot plans London IPO Reviews website Trustpilot said today it is considering launching an initial public offering (IPO) in London that would see at least 25% of the company ... Business • 01 Mar
Bitcoin rises 6% as risk assets rally Bitcoin rose nearly 6% today as risk assets rallied after last week's bond rout cooled, and Citi said the most popular cryptocurrency was at a ... Business • 01 Mar
Disney faces a tricky second act in its Netflix pursuit Disney's streaming service has enjoyed a dream start, writes Adam Maguire, but it now has to find a way to keep subscriber numbers growing despite ... Business • 28 Feb
John Collison on Stripe, climate, education and an IPO The addition of Mark Carney to the board of directors at Stripe, was hailed as a major coup for the online payments company when it ... Business • 27 Feb
Airbnb's bookings rebound in fourth quarter Airbnb has reported better-than-expected gross bookings in its first quarterly earnings report since going public, indicating a strong rebound in demand for vacation rentals in ... Business • 26 Feb
Irish camping booking site launches €2.9m fundraising Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays. Business • 26 Feb
Protego and Repay partnership to create 60 jobs 60 new jobs are to be created through the creation of a strategic partnership between US payment solutions firm Repay Holdings and Irish consultancy Protego ... Business • 26 Feb
VR Education's revenues surge 38% on Covid boost Technology firm VR Education Holdings has reported higher profits and revenues for the year to the end of December as it signed contracts with 60 ... Business • 26 Feb
Bitcoin slumps 6%, heads for worst week since March Bitcoin fell over 6% today to its lowest in two weeks as a rout in global bond markets sent yields flying and sparked a sell-off ... Business • 26 Feb
10% increase in data security breaches - report The Data Protection Commission handled more than 10,000 cases last year, a 9% increase on the previous year. Ireland • 25 Feb
Australia passes law requiring tech firms pay for news Australia's parliament has passed landmark legislation requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world. World • 25 Feb
Twitter expects annual revenue to double in 2023 Twitter said it expects to double annual revenue to at least $7.5 billion and reach 315 million users in 2023, sending its shares up more ... Business • 25 Feb
YouTube rolls out new teen accounts with boundaries YouTube is to roll out new accounts that let tweens or young teens explore the streaming video service within boundaries set by their parents. Business • 24 Feb
Vodafone's Vantage Towers announces intention to float Vantage Towers, the mobile infrastructure company spun out of Vodafone Group, today announced its intention to float on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by the end ... Business • 24 Feb
UL redefining computer science education University of Limerick has collaborated with a number of major technology companies to design an Immersive Software Engineering programme, which will redefine computer science education. Business • 24 Feb
TikTok removed 90m videos in last six months of 2020 TikTok has said it removed nearly 90 million videos that broke its rules in the last six months of 2020 as part of a crackdown ... Science and Technology • 24 Feb
Facebook to restore Australia pages after deal reached Facebook is to lift a controversial ban on Australian news pages, after the government agreed to amend a new media law which Facebook strongly opposed. Australia • 23 Feb
Elon Musk targets Kerry for broadband pilot scheme A remote rural location in Kerry is being targeted by tech billionaire Elon Musk to place antennas to the stars, and the pilot project - ... Business • 23 Feb
