Is invitation-only Clubhouse just all talk?
Just like Zoom this time last year, the much-hyped app is in position to become a household name in a hurry – but it too faces some real questions
Tech View: Is space your next frontier? Then read on
Do you remain calm under pressure, can you cope with irregular hours, lots of travel and time away from your family? If the answer is yes, then you could be on your way to becoming an astronaut
Explainer: What’s happening with Google and Facebook in Australia, and what does it mean for us?
The tech giants have reacted wildly differently to the Australian government’s pressure to force them to pay media companies but this is far from a simple story
Tech View: Netflix’s price hike is a gamble as our choice grows
The streaming giant is taking a risk by raising its tariffs just as other hugely-resourced competitors are upping their game
Facebook is willing to remove anti-vax content beyond Covid-19
The social network reported huge increases in the amount of hate speech, bullying and harassment it took down from its site in the final quarter of 2020
Malcolm Byrne: State must get up to date on tech regulation
The main players in Big Tech wield more power than ever and, while innovation should be encouraged, the government also has a responsibility to protect its citizens
Tech View: What’s next for Amazon as Bezos steps down?
Being a successful businessman is one thing but being a successful boss and steering a ship the size of Amazon is another matter – something Jeff Bezos’s replacement is soon to find out
Emmet Ryan: Why Amazon’s change at the top could have big implications for Ireland
Andy Jassy taking over from Jeff Bezos as chief executive could make this country more important in the tech giant’s global strategy
Tech view: Double takedown a big win for the security nerds
The people who keep our computers (mostly) safe scored a huge victory last week by taking down the most vicious botnet in the world as well as a sophisticated ransomware site
Analysis: Should Huawei sell its smartphone business?
Reuters have reported the Chinese electronics giant is planning to sell its P and Mate brands but Huawei called the report unsubstantiated — we examine how this story could play out
Tech view: Samsung at a crossroads as heir back behind bars
The tech giant should be way ahead of its competition, but Lee Jae-yong’s imprisonment makes things a lot more complicated
Tech view: Huawei’s issues won’t go away when Trump does
The Chinese tech giant had an opportunity to improve its situation in the West, but now it has a new controversy on its hands
Samsung shines at showcase with Galaxy S21
Company has set itself a high bar with its early-year announcements at the CES showcase
Young Scientists are the spark we need to light up these dark times
The boffins taking part in the all-virtual event know the world can be better, and they intend to make it so. This spirit of imagination balanced with far cooler heads than you might imagine will warm your heart
Accelerate the positive: tech trends to watch out for in 2021
Twelve months ago, we couldn’t have imagined the great leaps in health technology and remote working. What does this year have in store?
The year of heroes, zeros and encounters of the virtual kind
There is rarely a dull year in tech, but 2020 really did have drama and excitement in every corner. Here are the highlights from a most unusual 12 months in the sector
Tech view: New EU digital laws will have Big Tech in their sights
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner’s €450,000 fine against Twitter failed to have much impact, but two new acts are more likely to have tech companies worried
Tech View: Yeager broke more than one barrier through sheer grit
The first man to break the sound barrier, who died last week at 97, put himself in harm’s way many times in the name of discovery
Analysis: EU’s digital overhaul will allow smaller firms to challenge big tech
E-commerce businesses will now be able to gain insight into the complex algorithms that have given tech giants such as Amazon their competitive edge
The Andrson tapes: a music platform aiming to unearth new stars
Andrson, which uses audio analysis to match music labels and artists, is proving a hit with users since it launched last year