Ireland Faces EU Court Pressure Over Delayed Cybersecurity Law
Ireland faces EU court action over delayed NIS2 cybersecurity laws, raising compliance pressure for businesses and public sector bodies.
Apple Loosens iPhone App Store Rules in Brazil After Antitrust Deal
Apple will allow rival app stores and outside payments on iPhones in Brazil after an antitrust agreement with regulators.
BDO Ireland and UK Unite in Major Cross-Border Growth Move
BDO Ireland and BDO UK are merging to form a €1.26bn advisory business, with AI and digital growth central to the strategy.
AI Materials Start-Up CuspAI Nears Huge Funding Leap as Bezos Backs Science-Tech Push
CuspAI’s reported $400m raise highlights how AI-driven scientific discovery is becoming a major focus for global investors and Irish tech watchers.
SoftBank Pushes Back on Space Data Centre Hype as AI Infrastructure Race Intensifies
SoftBank says space data centres may be overhyped, arguing Earth-based AI infrastructure remains the faster and more practical path.
Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices as AI Chip Shortage Pushes Costs Higher
Apple has raised Mac and iPad prices as AI-driven chip shortages push component costs higher across the tech market.
Apple Faces Fresh Italian Scrutiny Over EU Interoperability Rules
Italy has launched a fresh probe into Apple over DMA interoperability concerns tied to iOS, iPadOS and third-party cloud services.
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.
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Shift Could Change How You Chat
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, giving users more privacy while raising new concerns around scams, spam and impersonation.
Trump’s 100% Tariff Warning Puts Europe’s Digital Tax Plans Under Pressure
Trump’s new tariff threat over European digital taxes could reshape trade, regulation and investment signals for Ireland’s tech sector.
