The AI boom has caused as much carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere in 2025 as emitted by the whole of New York City, it has been claimed. The global environmental impact of the rapidly spreading technology has been estimated in research published on Wednesday which also found that AI-related water use now…
Apple’s AirPods have become the default choice for many people, whether you want simple wireless earbuds that work without fuss or premium options with features like noise cancellation and spatial audio. The lineup has grown over the years, so there is now a model for almost every type of listener. Some pairs are built for…
OpenAI established its Dublin presence in 2023, and Anthropic, a year later in 2024. AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are exploring options to expand their office footprints in Dublin, reports Bloomberg news. Sources have told the publication that the two companies could be leasing around 25,000 sq ft of office space each in the city….
With the merger of both companies Coursera aims to leverage the skills needed in the AI age. Online education platform Coursera has announced plans to acquire its rival, edtech company Udemy, in an all-stock transaction. The combined equity of which would stand at approximately $2.5bn. According to Coursera, the acquisition will enable the organisation to…
Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it drops, everyone’s on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choice got you just a few years ago…
A third of UK citizens have used artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship or social interaction, according to the government’s AI security body. The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in 10 people used systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, and 4% daily. AISI called for further research, citing the…
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, sharing the same Orion core architecture found in the true flagship variant, albeit clocked slightly lower at 3. After using the OnePlus 15R extensively for a week, it becomes evident that OnePlus has tuned this phone for users who value speed, gaming performance, and…
Toast provides its tech to Irish businesses including Bewley’s, Kicky’s, Oakberry and the Eclective Hospitality Group. Restaurant technology provider Toast is creating 120 new jobs at its Dublin headquarters resulting from a three year R&D investment into the country. The multi-year investment is supported by IDA Ireland. The jobs will allow the US company to…
There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space. There are dozens of these…
Parents should lead by example this Christmas and turn their phones off during family time, the children’s commissioner for England has said. Dame Rachel de Souza told the Press Association children were “crying out” for engagement with their relatives over the festive break, and urged them to have “phone-free time”. Nearly half of parents with…