Apple turns the cables on EU’s charger rules
When Apple unveiled its latest phones, earphones and watches last week, it – unsurprisingly – detailed the many new features and applications that had been added to them. But it didn’t say
Viptell launches in Europe: a new era of mobile freedom
LONDON, UK. — Viptell, a cutting-edge mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is entering the European market with an ambitious mission: to combine the reliability of the largest telecom networks with the flexibility
Calls for improved heat pump, solar support schemes
The Climate Change Advisory Council has recommended that the Government improve grant supports for retrofitting, heat pumps and solar installation. An annual Review for 2025 on the Built Environment, Industry, and Waste
The Scan Revolution: the future of healthcare or health anxiety?
Susan Stone is the creator and presenter of It’s a Jungle, exploring the people, science, and ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. Here she explores the emerging world of preventative health scanning. I’m
Genetic tests latest attempt to solve athletics’ gender puzzle
On 30 July, World Athletics introduced sweeping new regulations requiring any athlete competing in a female category at September’s World Championships to undergo testing for the SRY gene. The SRY gene, found on the
Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for North County Dublin
Analysis: Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this A rail line serving North County Dublin and the airport has been under
Could AI help you learn Gaeilge?
Analysis: Artificial intelligence could be the key to narrowing the language inequality gap that locks aspiring Gaeilgeoirí out of learning the language Immersion is widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to
OpenAI launches GPT-5 as AI race accelerates
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5 artificial intelligence model, the highly anticipated latest installment of a technology that has helped transform global business and culture. OpenAI’s GPT models are the AI technology that
‘What is real and what is not’ – AI rules come into force
New rules came into force yesterday requiring makers of artificial intelligence (AI) models to ensure their systems are safe and transparent. The latest phase of the EU’s AI Act also means the
How clear air turbulence is forcing airlines to change routes
Clear air turbulence occurs at high altitude in seemingly calm skies and is notoriously difficult to predict A bad bout of turbulence on an aircraft is a scary part of air travel
Eight babies born un UK from pioneering IVF technique to prevent disease
Eight babies have been born in the UK thanks to a groundbreaking three-person IVF technique to prevent devastating disease, world-first data shows. Four boys and four girls – including one set of
Notable reductions in graduate hiring due to AI – report
There have been “notable reductions” in graduate hiring by major firms in the accountancy and finance sectors because of the impact of AI, according to the latest Employment Monitor from recruitment firm
Grok removes posts after complaints of anti-Semitism
Grok, the chatbot developed by the Elon Musk-founded company xAI, removed what it called “inappropriate” social media posts after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with
