Sun-powered phone charger gives migrants in Greece free electricity

For refugees and migrants stuck in Greece, a smartphone is a lifeline -- as long as its battery lasts. But access to electricity can be har...

Facebook Messenger overhaul planned

Facebook Messenger has changed quite significantly since David Marcus took over the lead role two years ago. And more changes are planned. ...

Pinterest Hires Talent Behind Fleksy Keyboard App

Pinterest has announced that it is acquiring the team responsible for Fleksy. The photo sharing company has only acqui-hired the developers...

Facebook Tackles Suicide Prevention Worldwide

Facebook on Tuesday said it will roll out its suicide prevention tools and resources around the world. Already available in the U.S., the re...

Zuckerberg's philanthropy project makes first major investment

Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy venture has made its first major investment, leading a funding round in a startup t...

The world's most expensive tyres just sold for $600,000

If you're want to make a style statement with your car, there's nothing quite like a set of shiny wheels. Someone certainly thinks s...

Iran to build oil terminal with China

New terminal taking western Iranian oil will be positioned in the Strait of Hormuz. A $550 million contract with a Chinese partner envision...

Orlando shooter used Facebook before, during massacre to threaten 'vengeance'

The FBI said Omar Mateen posted messages on Facebook threatening more attacks on the United States before and during the massacre in which ...

The UK is getting its first 24-hour esports TV channel

The Ginx eSports TV channel will be available on Sky with investment from ITV The UK's first esports channel, broadcasting competitive v...

Half of children watch porn before the age of 16

Most young people surveyed said porn was a "poor model for consent or safe sex" A new study has examined the impact of online por...

Hacker who aided IS faces lengthy jail term

A hacker who passed a list of American military personnel to the so-called Islamic State group could face up to 25 years in jail. Kosovan A...

40 new jobs announced for Dublin and Sligo

Forty new jobs have been announced at companies in Dublin and Sligo this morning. Salad chain Chopped is opening a new outlet in Rathmines ...

Google and the Birth of the People-Delivery Drone

Larry Page is rumored to be building a flying car, apparently dropping a whopping US$100M into the effort. Surprisingly, this actually make...

Hillary Clinton vows to stop 'lone wolf' terrorists

Hillary Clinton has vowed to make stopping "lone wolf" terrorists a top priority if elected president. The Democratic presumptive...

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26bn

Microsoft is buying the professional networking website LinkedIn for just over $26bn (£18bn) in cash. The software giant will pay $196 a sh...

Microsoft E3 2016 live stream - watch it here

Microsoft is ready to go big for E3 2016 and their press conference starts at 5.30pm Irish time on Monday the 13th of June, 2016. There...

WikiLeaks to publish more Hillary Clinton emails - Julian Assange

Julian Assange , the founder of WikiLeaks, has said his organisation is preparing to publish more emails Hillary Clinton sent and received w...

President Obama admits his new phone is an embarrassment

Technically Incorrect: Finally, he doesn't have a BlackBerry. The new one, however, isn't a smartphone as we know it. As president, ...

Alibaba founder buys two more French vineyards

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has purchased two vineyards in the famed Bordeaux winegrowing region in France – the Chateau Guerry and the Cha...

Orlando nightclub shooting

Orlando nightclub shooting: Facebook safety check activated after deadliest mass shooting in US history Facebook has activated its safety c...