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Apple Operations International, a subsidiary of Apple Inc, is seen in Hollyhill, Cork. Photograph: Michael MacSweeney/Reuters How Apple first landed in Ireland
  • Technology
  • May 25, 2013, 01:00

The California firm’s tax deals date back to their arrival in Cork in 1980

Twitter has announced  a flurry of partnerships with media companies including Major League Baseball, Time Inc, Vevo and Vice. Photograph: Regis Duvignau/Reuters Twitter launches new tool for TV advertisers
  • Technology
  • May 24, 2013, 01:00

Social media company also improves security of website

 Minister of State for Research and Innovation Seán Sherlock. Photograph: Alan Betson/THE IRISH TIMES. Research projects to share funding of €6.9m
  • Technology
  • May 23, 2013, 10:32

Science Foundation Ireland programme targets projects with commercial potential

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HP raises forecast despite revenue drop
  • Technology
  • May 23, 2013, 07:47

PC-maker to drive profits through cost cuts as desktop and laptop sales fall

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Criticism intensified in April after a fake tweet about a non-existent White House explosion sent from the Associated Press account briefly roiled US financial markets. Twitter tightens security after hacks
  • Technology
  • May 23, 2013, 06:48

Two-factor authentication follows spate of high-profile security breaches

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The Smarter Cities initiative is part of IBM's larger Smarter Planet Programme ‘New era of smart’ focuses on exploiting Big Data to improve the urban living experience
  • Technology
  • Karlin Lillington
  • May 23, 2013, 02:00

Dublin is playing a role in the IBM Smarter Cities initiative which aims to help us better manage our resources

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John Matthew Holt, founder of Waratek Start-up Nation: JVM developers have their heads in the cloud
  • Technology
  • Ruth o'connor
  • May 23, 2013, 02:00

Dublin-based firm has come up with a technology solution to virtualise Java

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Console wars: next generation devices to spark competition
  • Technology
  • Ciara O'Brien
  • May 23, 2013, 01:01

Console makers are pulling out the stops to try to lure consumers as tablets and smartphones eat into sales

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winners Eesha Khare, Ionut Alexandru Budisteanu and Henry Wanjune. Teen invents device that could charge mobile phone in seconds
  • Technology
  • Pamela Newenham
  • May 23, 2013, 01:01

Eesha Karen wins Intel Foundation young scientist award for her work with energy-efficient storage devices

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Checkout ‘Failure’ Can Help Google in PayPal Battle
  • Technology
  • JJ Worrall
  • May 23, 2013, 01:01

Prowlster is the creation of the three McGinn sisters, Grace (22) , Jennie (29) and Sarah (27). Photograph: Anthony Woods FUSION start-ups down to the final 10
  • Technology
  • Johnny Ryan
  • May 23, 2013, 01:01

This week we look at five start-ups that put life and style into lifestyle choices

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€600,000 funding boost for Huggity
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  • Ciara O'Brien
  • May 23, 2013, 01:01

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