EU orders ‘hey Google’ to be opened to rivals
The European Commission has ordered Google to allow competitors to be able to offer voice commands on Android apps so that consumers can choose alternative AI assistants if they want…
Experts advise EU-wide social media and websites banned for children
Experts have advised the EU to put in place a Europe-wide ban on children accessing social media and other websites that may contain inappropriate content. The President of the European…
Waves could meet all of Ireland electricity needs and more
Ireland’s coastline could meet our electricity needs four times over, that’s according to a new report. Ocean Energy Europe, which represents the offshore power industry, says that Ireland is better…
EU court upholds Google fine
The EU’s highest court has upheld a multi-billion Euro fine against Google for abusing its dominating position. Google and its parent company Alphabet have been fighting the fine since it…
Trump threatens revenge against European digital taxes
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose “100 percent tariffs” on any country with a digital services tax. The EU is currently considering new ways to raise money. An…
Silicon Island a Europe leader but SMEs being left behind
The EU has hailed Ireland as a European tech leader, but warns small businesses and public services are falling behind. The European Commission’s latest Digital Decade report scores every member…
EU pledges to break dependency on foreign tech
The EU should end its dependence on the US and China for technology, the European Commission has announced. Under the European Commission proposals, Europe will try to get ahead on…
EU fines Temu for selling ‘illegal items’
The EU has imposed a fine of €200 million on shopping platform, Temu, for selling what the European Commission says are “illegal items”. The European Commission said it was “very…
EU chief tells tech ‘children are not commodities’
Ursula von der Leyen has promised to push back against big tech and social media firms and protect children from online harm. Speaking at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence…
Can Ireland ramp-up green hydrogen?
It is often touted as part of the solution to Europe’s energy future, but is Ireland really on track to be part of a green hydrogen ‘revolution’? Hydrogen is a…