How competitive is the Irish broadband market? We should consider such factors as ease of movement between providers, increasing broadband speed and falling prices Broadband • 01 Jul
Are connected cars the future of transportation? Connected cars would allow for the fast and efficient exchange of data about traffic, weather, parking and other issues Transport • 24 Jun
The rise of the all-seeing smart doorbell in our towns and cities A smart doorbell is a means of securitisation that heightens surveillance and may lead to unintended consequences Society • 20 Jun
Be careful what you type: is your boss watching your keyboard? As the recent Wells Fargo case shows, employer surveillance of workers raises many important questions Work and careers • 18 Jun
Why do so many films show AI taking over the world? Both Atlas and The Creator stick to the plot of AI films and are dominated by a fear of AI taking control of our world Film • 12 Jun
Does LinkedIn make you feel like an imposter at work? LinkedIn can make you start worrying about your own career when you see colleagues boasting about promotions, awards and other wins Work and careers • 21 May
How companies make it hard to cancel online subscriptions It's all down to dark patterns, those design tricks used to convince you to do things you may not have originally planned technology • 09 May
How to spot fake online reviews Being able to differentiate between genuine feedback and deceptive endorsements is vital for making informed decisions Consumer Affairs • 08 May
How rise of zero-day brokers is causing worldwide security risks Zero-day hackers exploit security vulnerabilities in software that the developers of that software are often completely oblivious about technology • 18 Apr
Should governments ban TikTok - and can they really ban an app? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it Brainstorm • 15 Mar
How 19th century invention helps produce powerful computer chips Increasing the computational power of microchips means using a process rooted in an early version of film photography technology • 06 Mar
10 ways to keep your electronic devices in top working condition There are potential cost-savings and benefits from taking good care of your electronic products technology • 01 Mar
High stakes: how technology has transformed poker Winning at poker use to be about reading people, but it's now a game of advanced strategic concepts and complex computer simulations poker • 07 Feb
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 11 Jan
Will anyone actually want to read AI generated stories? While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwards Media • 17 Nov 23
What jobs won't disappear due to AI? 'The introduction of every major disruptive technology has had an influence on jobs, but it also changes the nature of those jobs' Work and careers • 13 Sep 23
How Apple's move to USB-C chargers shows power of EU regulators The 'Brussels effect' means lawmakers representing Europe's 400 million people often end up deciding standards for rest of the world technology • 13 Sep 23
Who's going to win the Rugby World Cup? Let's ask an algorithm New Zealand have a 33.5% chance of winning followed by South Africa (26.2%), France (20.6%) and Ireland (11.9%) Rugby World Cup • 08 Sep 23
How food delivery apps represent a potential health opportunity Changing the design of food delivery apps could help nudge us towards rather than impede healthier choices Health • 23 Aug 23
How drones have changed the conflict in Ukraine war Drones are now used extensively by both sides on the frontline - and far beyond Military • 18 Aug 23
ChatGPT or CheatGPT? Irish students weigh in on the latest AI New research shows Irish students are in the midst of deciding whether it's ethical or not to use the new AI tools Education • 14 Jun 23
What are Twitter's legal obligations on stopping disinformation? While Elon Musk's platform still has obligations to combat disinformation under EU law, the true extent of these remains uncertain law • 07 Jun 23
5 fashioneering outfits you may be wearing in the future Here are some garments that combine fashion and engineering to create interactive clothing with purpose Fashion • 06 Jun 23
5 tips to stop spending all your time on technology this summer Watch out for the time thieves, ignore the time confetti and other ways to make the most of your technology use this summer Psychology • 30 May 23
A robot walks into a bar: would you order a pint from a robot? Despite the challenges and potential pitfalls, the possibility of a social robot working in your local may be closer than you think technology • 03 May 23
