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Sony Bravia Theatre U: A personal cinema experience around your neck

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:50
Sony has packed some serious tech into the Theatre U neckband. The sound is spacious, giving a near-surround experience despite being a small wearable device.

Cork firm Insight Insurance Brokers latest to be acquired by Arachas

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 08:01
The acquisition will bring the total number of Arachas employees in Cork to 80

Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch: The AI revolution begins here?

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 18:00
Samsung’s vision for AI on mobile isn’t just about adding smart features; it’s about integrating AI into every aspect of the device.

Clare council gives green light for Doonbeg upgrade works

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:49
Council granted planning permission after eco-experts said the works would not have any impact on protected snail

AIB latest lender to cut deposit rates in response to ECB

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:53
The bank also announced it is reducing the minimum balance needed to open a fixed-term deposit account to €5,000 from €15,000

EU is set to shrink ESG reporting rules amid French demands

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:39
Germany has already raised objections about the scope of CSRD

Ireland in firing line as Trump issues fresh tariffs threat following US withdrawal from global tax deal

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:53
US president announced intentions to retaliate against countries applying "extraterritorial" levies on US multinationals

Local Enterprise Offices supported over 7,100 new jobs last year

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:51
A total of 7,104 new jobs were created by LEO supported businesses, which saw a 7% employment increase compared to 2023

Annual wholesale electricity prices up almost 54%

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:24
New figures from the CSO show that despite the increase in the past 12 months, wholesale electricity prices remain almost 65% lower than their 2022 peak

Global spending on generative AI chatbot apps triples in 2024 to €1bn

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 08:11
Mobile app spending on AI chatbots surged to $1.1 billion in 2024, with 17 billion downloads worldwide

The large firms shortlisted for the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
In the third of a four-part series looking at the finalists for Cork Chamber's Company of the Year Awards 2024, we profile the contenders in the Large company category

Irish GDP to grow by 1.7% in 2025 as economy moderates after years of expansion 

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
Business group Ibec said a slowdown was not unexpected given the turbulence facing some of Ireland's key trade partners 

Stripe to cut staff but still grow

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:18
Up to 300 jobs to go but company is set to expand to 10,000 workers this year

Plans to construct housing scheme in Bunratty would be a 'blow to tourism'

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:40
Limerick-based company Crescent House Ltd lodged plans with Clare Co Council for a 67-unit scheme on former hotel site

Europe needs to act now on Draghi report, Paschal Donohoe says

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 17:23
'We need to guard democracies against the interventions of extreme power,' Donohoe said

Hundreds of jobs at risk at BNY Mellon's Wexford branch

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:28
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said the extent of job losses would depend on a consultation period due to start this week 

Apple tax ruling saw Government revenue rise to €46bn in third quarter of 2024

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:26
General government revenue was €17.6bn higher compared to the same period in 2023 

Aldi Ireland increases minimum pay for employees to €15.10

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:54
Staff will also receive additional increments after one, two and three years of service, the retailer said 

PTSB extends cashback on mortgage payments for existing customers 

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:40
For qualified customers the 2% monthly cashback offer is available until at least 31st December 2030

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