Neuron-sized brain implant could help blind people see again
A team of researchers have built a vision implant with tiny electrodes the size of a neuron, seeking to help blind people see again. The development of vision implants first…
Swiss startup unveils post-quantum cryptography library for devs
Terra Quantum has today revealed its TQ42 Cryptography library — an open-source suite of quantum-resistant algorithms designed to help developers and businesses protect data from current and future cybersecurity threats.…
French AI scene toasts $200M for Holistic as Sonio sale shows risks of success
France’s budding AI scene has received another boost from a big investment in the startup Holistic. Amid the celebrations, however, the sale of medtech firm Sonio has added a warning…
Over €3million worth of drugs seized in joint operations spanning two counties
Two separate consignments of herbal cannabis were discovered as part of two operations involving the Gardai and Revenue
Eurovision 2024 RECAP updates as Bambie Thug takes the stage for Ireland in first semi-final
The Cork native will perform Doomsday Blue in Malmo, Sweden during the first semi-final tonight
UK fintech raises £800M for AI that determines how much money you can borrow
An AI scanning your bank transaction data entails a level of invasiveness that I find difficult to accept — let alone embrace for my own transaction information. But the technology…
Dublin traffic RECAP: Car on fire on M1 causes delays
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Bottoms up: This German beer is made from recycled wastewater
Reuse Brew is a classic German lager with a twist — it’s made from recycled wastewater. The beer is the result of a tie-up between the south German city of…
German chip giant lowers 2024 forecast as electronics slowdown bites
Infineon, one of the biggest chip makers in Europe, has lowered its revenue outlook for the year, citing “weak” demand from its major target markets. The German company is now…
Met Eireann issues high pollen alert as expert says children worst affected by hay fever
Allergic Rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever, is a nasal or sinus allergic condition that affects about a quarter of all Irish people
UK’s Wayve raises $1B in Europe’s largest ever AI funding round
Wayve, a London-based startup working on AI systems for autonomous vehicles, has raised $1bn. The colossal funding round marks the largest single investment in a European AI startup. Japanese conglomerate…
Swiss startup to advance collaborative robots with GenAI humanoid hand
The power of generative AI has further ignited the race for advanced humanoid robots, promising more capable machines that can learn and deal with unknown environments and challenges. Amid increasing…