Revolut introduces QR code payments for businesses Revolut business customers will now be able to accept in-person payments using QR codes. Business • 17 Feb
Explainer: Revenue sharing law behind big tech row Facebook Inc has blocked Australian users from sharing and viewing news content on its popular social media platform, escalating a dispute with the government over ... World • 18 Feb
Irish online retail sales soar by 159% in 2020 Irish online retail sales grew by 159% in 2020, according to new figures from digital agency Wolfgang Digital, up from average annual growth of 32% ... Business • 18 Feb
Facebook to restrict news sharing in Australia Facebook has said it would restrict news content sharing in Australia, refusing to bend to a regulatory push that would force the social media giant ... World • 17 Feb
Eir introduces new '4G Calling' service Telecoms company Eir has today announced the introduction of 4G Calling, which will maintain high definition voice quality at all times. Business • 17 Feb
Bitcoin's gains unsustainable without lower volatility Bitcoin's charge to a record level of over $50,000 is not sustainable unless the cryptocurrency's price swings cool down quickly, JPMorgan analysts said in a ... Business • 17 Feb
Epic Games takes Apple fight to EU regulators Fortnite creator Epic Games has taken its fight against Apple to European Union antitrust regulators, ramping up its dispute with the iPhone maker's payment system ... Business • 17 Feb
Bitcoin vaults above $50,000 for first time ever Bitcoin rose above $50,000 today to a new record high, building on a rally fuelled by signs that the world's biggest cryptocurrency is gaining acceptance ... Business • 16 Feb
TikTok hit with consumer law breaches complaints Video-sharing app TikTok was hit with multiple complaints from EU consumer groups today for allegedly violating the bloc's consumer laws and for failing to protect ... Science and Technology • 16 Feb
Nissan not in talks with Apple on self-driving cars Japanese car maker Nissan said today it is not in talks with Apple to develop self-driving cars, a week after Hyundai also denied reports it ... Business • 15 Feb
Tech giants 'close' to deals with Australian media Google and Facebook are "very close" to deals with major Australian media to pay for news, a top government official has said, as the tech ... World • 15 Feb
Vodafone's Vantage Towers affirms guidance ahead of IPO Vantage Towers, the infrastructure business spun out by Vodafone, said today it had expanded its tower portfolio as it confirmed its outlook ahead of its ... Business • 15 Feb
Bumble dating app soars on US market debut Shares of Bumble, backed by Blackstone Group, soared more than 76% in their stock market debut yesterday, making a $14 billion valuation for the operator ... Business • 12 Feb
Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Samsung's latest wireless buds release are an improvement on their predecessors, but they aren't perfect, particularly if you are an iPhone user. Business • 13 Feb
Broadband plan network could in time carry 25Gbps speed The National Broadband Plan (NBP) network could in time be capable of handling data speeds of up to 25Gbps, a senior telecoms executive has said. Business • 12 Feb
Bitcoin clings to Tesla gains, dollar set for loss Bitcoin hovered close to record highs today, set for gains of over 20% in a milestone week marked by the endorsement of major firms, such ... Business • 12 Feb
Tiger Global Management invests €40m in Flipdish Investment firm Tiger Global Management has invested €40m in Flipdish, an Irish food ordering software developer. Business • 11 Feb
E-scooter company Dott keen to launch in Ireland Amsterdam-based e-scooter company Dott has said it is keen to roll out its services in Dublin and other Irish cities. Business • 11 Feb
Eir promises more improvements in customer care The chairman of Eir has apologised for poor customer service at the telecoms company over the past year. Business • 11 Feb
Efforts to speed up national broadband roll-out The head of the company responsible for rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) has said it is looking at opportunities to accelerate the seven-year ... Business • 11 Feb
Discovery streaming widens its reach in Ireland The on-demand streaming service from Discovery is to widen its availability in Ireland. Business • 10 Feb
Bitcoin powers towards $50,000 after Tesla investment Bitcoin extended its gains today to a record high as the afterglow of Tesla's investment in the cryptocurrency had investors reckoning it would become a ... Business • 09 Feb
EU's Vestager warns Apple to treat all apps 'equally' Europe's competition chief Margrethe Vestager has warned Apple to give equal treatment to all apps on its platform amid the iPhone maker's privacy changes that ... Business • 09 Feb
Volkswagen explores flying cars in China Volkswagen is conducting a feasibility study in China about flying cars, Europe's biggest automaker said today, joining a growing number of companies looking into the ... Business • 09 Feb
Revolut sees 14% drop in consumer spending in January Consumer spending in January of this year was down 14% on the same month in 2020, according to financial technology company Revolut. Business • 08 Feb