TikTok appeals against EU gatekeeper status TikTok has joined Meta in appealing against the "gatekeeper" status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law that brings in tougher rules for … Business • 16 Nov
Games group Embracer tops Q2 profit forecast Swedish games developer Embracer has today topped second-quarter operating profit expectations, aided by its restructuring efforts, strong licensing revenues and solid performance across business units. Business • 16 Nov
Vodafone says 'looking at options' for Italy operations British telecoms group Vodafone said it was considering a range of options for Italy, the last of the "challenging" markets it has vowed to tackle, … Business • 14 Nov
Foxconn's Q3 profit up 11%, much better than forecasts Apple supplier Foxconn has today reported a surprise 11% increase in third-quarter profit, boosted by strong demand for smartphones ahead of the year-end holiday shopping … Business • 14 Nov
Govt approves Irish application for CERN membership Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced that Government approval has been granted for Ireland to apply for membership of CERN. Politics • 14 Nov
B&Q owner Kingfisher's new AI-powered customer helper Home improvements retailer Kingfisher, home to the B&Q and Castorama brands, has launched what it says is the sector's first artificial intelligence-powered assistant to support … Business • 14 Nov
Web Summit kicks off in Lisbon amid ex-CEO controversy Thousands of people have gathered in Lisbon to attend Europe's largest technology conference, the Web Summit, as the event attempts to get back on its … Business • 14 Nov
Microsoft, Google won't challenge EU gatekeeper status Microsoft and Google will not challenge an EU law requiring them to make it easier for users to move between competing services such as social … Business • 14 Nov
Adobe may face EU antitrust warning over Figma deal Adobe's $20 billion bid for cloud-based designer platform Figma is set to face an EU antitrust warning in the coming days, three people familiar with … Business • 14 Nov
Profits up at Irish arm of data centre builder Equinix Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of data centre builder and operator, Equinix last year increased by 5% to €16.23m. Business • 14 Nov
Will Govt asking parents not to buy smartphones work? Inspired by the approach of primary schools in Greystones, where mobile phones are not allowed, the Cabinet this week agreed guidelines it hopes will encourage … Analysis and Comment • 12 Nov
National Broadband reaches 200,000 premises milestone National Broadband Ireland has said broadband connections are now available for more than 200,000 households, farms and businesses across the country Ireland • 13 Nov
Fexco Group's total income for 2022 jumps by 54% Co Kerry-based financial services and technology company Fexco Group has reported a big jump in operating profits and income for 2022. Business • 13 Nov
Meta, Snap to detail child protection measures by Dec 1 Facebook owner Meta Platforms and social media company Snap have been given a December 1 deadline by the EU to give more information on how … Business • 10 Nov
Nintendo to develop 'Zelda' movie in entertainment push Nintendo said today it will develop a live-action film of long running franchise "The Legend of Zelda" in the Kyoto-based firm's latest push beyond its … Business • 08 Nov
EBay forecasts Q4 results below estimates Ebay last night forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates and joined other e-commerce platforms in sounding the alarm on weaker-than-expected consumer spending. Business • 08 Nov
Calls for greater oversight to tackle disinformation A leading expert in Artificial Intelligence has called for greater oversight of social media companies in order to tackle the spread of disinformation. Ireland • 08 Nov
Roblox beats estimates on higher in-game spending Roblox has today beaten quarterly bookings estimates as more people turned to its online gaming platform for titles including "Adopt Me!" and "Murder Mystery 2", … Business • 08 Nov
Nintendo lifts profit forecasts on strong game sales Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has today raised its annual forecasts after strong first-half sales of its new "Zelda" and "Mario" franchise games for the ageing … Business • 08 Nov
Big Tech to face tougher rules on targeted ads in EU Big Tech firms will face new European Union rules to clearly label political advertising on their platforms, who paid for it and how much and … Business • 07 Nov
Telecom Italia approves KKR's €19 billion grid bid Telecom Italia (TIM) has approved the €19 billion sale of its fixed-line network to US private equity firm KKR, becoming the first telecoms group in … Business • 06 Nov
TikTok told to spare no effort to fight disinformation The EU's top tech enforcer told TikTok's CEO today to "spare no effort" to counter disinformation, but recognised the changes already made by the video-sharing … Business • 06 Nov
Apple's forecast disappoints on iPad, wearables demand Apple has given a sales forecast for the key Christmas quarter that missed Wall Street expectations, hurt by weak demand for iPads and wearables, sending … Business • 03 Nov
Musk asks court to reject SEC's bid to make him testify Elon Musk has asked a federal judge not to force him to testify in the US Securities and Exchange Commission's probe into his $44 billion … Business • 03 Nov
Pre-tax profits fall by 43.5% at LinkedIn's Irish unit Pre-tax profits at the main Irish arm of jobs and professional networking social media platform LinkedIn last year decreased by 43.5% to $99.5m (€93.4m) due … Business • 03 Nov
