Chip giant ASML plans Eindhoven expansion in big win for Dutch tech
In a major win for the Dutch tech industry, chip giant ASML intends to remain and further expand in the Netherlands. The chip machine manufacturer has signed a non-binding letter…
EU threatens to suspend ‘addictive’ TikTok feature by end of today
Yesterday, the EU issued TikTok an ultimatum. The Chinese-owned social media app was given just 24 hours to outline the mental health risks related to its new app TikTok Lite…
Dublin man to cycle to Galway in memory of beloved brother who died of rare disease
Ballyboughal man Kalebh Fynes will be pedalling over 230km from Portmarnock to Galway's Salthill to raise money for charity in tribute to his late brother
Hundreds of users sue Grindr for allegedly selling their HIV data to advertisers
Grindr is being sued. The LGBTQ+ dating app is accused of sharing its users’ medical data with advertisers. This data includes their HIV status. UK law firm Austen Hays filed…
Stardust survivor says State apology is tinged with sadness as parents and Charlie Bird did not live to see justice
Antoinette Keegan, who was 18 at the time of the fire, said the move is another "step forward" following last week's unlawful killing verdicts at the Dublin District Court
Is this the future of coffee? Kaffa Roastery releases AI-conic blend
I am really into (my friends might say somewhat obsessed with) coffee. Not just for the hits of caffeine that fuel our productivity-enthralled capitalist society, but also for the taste,…
3 carbon capture technologies you’ve probably never heard of
We will all face the consequences of runaway climate change. Unless, maybe, you live in one of Elon Musk’s new homes on Mars. But for the rest of us poor…
‘I divorced my wife because she was a stay-at-home mum’
A man has revealed he divorced his wife after she refused to go back to work from maternity leave - and said he did it because he doesn't want to…
Resale tickets for Taylor Swift Eras Tour available right now
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is set to arrive in Europe next month, including three nights in Dublin's Aviva Stadium, and there is still a chance for fans to get their…
Brits to issue their own sick notes via algorithm under plan to save GP time
In an attempt to reduce the workload of GPs, the UK is planning to introduce a new National Health Service (NHS) algorithm that will enable self-issued sick notes. The move…
Earth Day: Ecosia launches world’s first energy-generating browser
Today — on Earth Day — non-profit search engine Ecosia has launched the “greenest browser on Earth” as it seeks to offer customers a more sustainable alternative to Google Chrome…
European startups rejoice — VC investment is on the rise again
New data published today by Dealroom reveal that European VC investment rose 5% year-on-year for the first quarter of 2024. What’s more, the Netherlands is showing a particularly strong comeback.…