Technology

The European Union has imposed a €2.95 billion antitrust fine on Google, sparking a sharp response from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened a broader trade investigation into the EU. The penalty, targeting Google’s advertising technology business, marks the fourth such fine levied against the company in the past decade. Trump Pushes Back on EU Penalty In a statement posted …

Intel has notified the Irish Government that up to 195 positions at its manufacturing facility in Leixlip, County Kildare, may be subject to compulsory redundancy. This notification was submitted to the Department of Enterprise under collective redundancy procedures, and while the figure represents the upper limit, it may ultimately be revised downward depending on the outcome of an internal review. …

Dr. Norah Patten, a native of County Mayo, is on the verge of making Irish history by becoming the first person from Ireland to travel into space. Scheduled for 2026, her journey will mark a significant milestone not only in her own career but also in the narrative of Irish contributions to space exploration. She will join two fellow researchers …

Ireland is evaluating the possibility of implementing a ban on social media usage for individuals under the age of 16, drawing inspiration from recent legislative actions taken by Australia. Tánaiste Simon Harris has emphasized the urgency of addressing the widespread use of social media among young people, describing it as a “ticking time bomb” that necessitates immediate and serious consideration. …

Intel is embarking on a significant organizational overhaul under the leadership of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. The company aims to streamline operations, reduce management layers, and enhance decision-making speed. While the exact number of job cuts has not been officially confirmed, reports suggest that up to 20% of the global workforce could be affected. Intel has indicated that final …

Intel Ireland has declined to confirm reports that the company is preparing to lay off more than 20% of its global workforce, calling such claims rumor and speculation. The speculation follows a Bloomberg report suggesting the company could soon announce significant job cuts to streamline operations and address internal inefficiencies. A spokesperson for Intel Ireland told RTÉ News there would …

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated a formal investigation into the use of personal data by the Grok AI system, developed by xAI and integrated into Elon Musk’s X platform. The inquiry centers on whether personal data from public posts by EU users on X has been lawfully used to train Grok’s large language models (LLMs), which power …

Three families in Dundalk, Co Louth, are set to become the first in Ireland and the UK to move into homes built using 3D printing technology. These innovative two-storey, three-bedroom terraced houses were constructed using an automated system that lays concrete according to a digital blueprint. A formal event will take place in Dundalk later today to officially transfer ownership …

Meta has announced the discontinuation of its US-based fact-checking program, replacing it with a community-driven system akin to the “Community Notes” feature on X. The company has also eased restrictions on discussions around controversial topics such as immigration and gender identity, signaling a major shift in its content moderation approach. This policy reversal contrasts with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s long-standing advocacy …

NASA announced that its Parker Solar Probe is “safe” and functioning properly after completing the closest-ever approach to the Sun by any human-made object. On December 24, the spacecraft came within just 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun’s surface, entering its outer atmosphere known as the corona. This mission aims to provide scientists with valuable insights into Earth’s nearest star. …