The European Commission’s plan to pause or soften parts of the EU AI Act could undermine Ireland’s strategic advantage in trustworthy technology. According to Partsol founder Dr Darryl Williams, delayed rules benefit Big Tech while harming smaller innovators who need regulatory certainty to compete.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and One Planet Network have launched the Global Circularity Protocol at COP30. This voluntary framework helps companies measure circular performance and could save 120 billion tonnes of materials by 2050 while avoiding 76 gigatons of CO₂ emissio
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s voice feature to integrate directly into ongoing conversations instead of opening separate voice-only sessions. This preserves chat history and context while allowing seamless switching between text and voice interactions. Users can still revert to the old separate voice
Several London councils have been targeted in coordinated cyberattacks, causing IT system failures and service disruptions. Hackney Council raised its cyber security threat to critical level as experts warn about ransomware risks and data integrity concerns affecting frontline services.
Ofcom has released new safety guidelines targeting online misogyny and abuse against women. The rules focus on intimate image abuse, coordinated harassment, and platform design changes. Tech companies now face pressure to implement these protections or face regulatory action.
Microsoft appears to be working on a unified app update system for Windows 11 that would let users update all their apps from a single Settings page. The feature was spotted in a January 2025 preview build but isn’t functional yet. This could finally address one of Linux’s key advantages over Window
Financial apps are using AI to tackle the cognitive load that prevents good money habits. From automated bill splitting to portfolio rebalancing, the goal is to do what you know you should but lack the mental energy to execute.
Festivitas, the holiday-themed Mac app, just received its 2025 update with falling snow effects and Shortcuts integration. The app adds animated string lights to your dock and menu bar, with pricing starting at 4 euros for Mac and $3.99-$9.99 for iOS.
Apple’s steady climb and Nvidia’s recent 5% drop have put the two tech giants within striking distance in market valuation. The shift comes amid concerns about AI bubble stability and circular revenue deals in the chip sector. Apple’s late AI entry might actually be protecting it from market volatil
RealPage has settled with the DOJ over allegations its YieldStar software illegally coordinated rent prices among competing landlords. The company can no longer mix nonpublic data from different landlords when making pricing recommendations. While RealPage denies wrongdoing, the settlement represent
