Tag: Ireland Tech
Microsoft Slashes Xbox Jobs as Gaming Losses Deepen Amid AI Push
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, with Xbox hit hardest as weak margins, rising costs and AI priorities reshape the gaming business.
Why AI Value Matters More Than AI Hype Right Now
AI is shifting from hype to utility, and Irish businesses need measurable results, oversight and trust before scaling adoption.
EU Court Upholds Multibillion-Euro Android Penalty Against Google
The EU’s top court has upheld Google’s €4.1bn Android antitrust fine, cementing a landmark competition ruling with wide tech implications.
WhatsApp’s Privacy Shift Explained: What the New Username Update Means for...
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a privacy-focused change that could alter how users connect and protect their phone numbers.
BT and Verizon Unite Global Enterprise Arms in Major Connectivity Deal
BT and Verizon are merging global enterprise units into a new venture focused on secure, AI-ready multinational connectivity.
OpenAI May Push IPO to 2027 as Valuation Pressure Mounts
OpenAI may delay its IPO to 2027 as it seeks a $1trn valuation, a move with wider implications for AI markets and investor sentiment.
SoftBank Pushes Back on Space Data Centre Hype as AI Infrastructure...
SoftBank says space data centres may be overhyped, arguing Earth-based AI infrastructure remains the faster and more practical path.
Meta’s New Arena App Could Bring Prediction Markets to the Mainstream
Meta is reportedly building Arena, a standalone prediction markets app that could spark fresh debate over regulation and addictive design.
Accenture Expands Industrial Cybersecurity With Major Three-Company Deal
Accenture’s $4.18bn OT security deal signals a major shift in critical infrastructure protection, with clear implications for Irish tech watchers.
Tesco’s VMware Exit Signals a Bigger Wake-Up Call on Digital Sovereignty
Tesco’s VMware exit highlights why digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and infrastructure control matter for Irish businesses.
