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iPhone maker, which has European HQ in Cork, previously warned of ‘aggressive competition’ from countries trying to lure multinationals
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Netflix levy: Amazon warned Government that Trump administration could consider charge as a ‘further tax’ on US firms
Expert advice commissioned by Coimisiún na Meán argued in favour of introducing such a levy on a sliding scale
Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?
Ultra-simple, ultra-customisable, and ultra-cheap – the EV pick-up intends to upend the car industry
Let’s halt this creeping evil that is attention-harvesting: a pedestrian could be naked, or on fire, and the zombies on their phones wouldn’t blink
You wouldn’t send your child out on the M50 to play, so how does it seem appropriate to hand anyone under 16 a smartphone?
Tech earnings defy expectations but the future is uncertain
Tech bosses’ public display of loyalty to Trump should have earned them more than being cannon fodder
Jeff Bezos to sell up to $4.75bn in Amazon stock
Disclosure comes hours after Amazon warned of impact of Donald Trump’s global trade war
‘The threat of the US kneecapping itself is real’: tech insiders voice fears over global AI race
Tariffs and threat of new duties on chips and computing infrastructure could frustrate American ambitions
Alphabet’s sales beat estimates on Google search ad business
AI changes to search decimate traffic to independent websites
Irish arm of Oracle pays €730m in dividends to US parent in 18 months
Directors consider impact of US and EU tariff and non-tariff trade measures as ‘minimal’
How Irish booksellers feel about the arrival of Amazon.ie: ‘It’s a very real danger to the industry’
Bookshops offer something that an exclusively online retailer cannot, but they may need support to compete against a corporate giant
Netflix levy: A boost for homegrown television or a blow to consumers?
We already have a TV licence fee, says Conor Pope, the Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent. But with a well-designed levy, the consumer wouldn’t pay, argues independent producer Larry Bass
Hazard notice for Irish airspace as Amazon launches satellites
Aviation officials warn airlines of possible explosion debris - but say risk is ‘extremely low’
Anthropic AI group to add 100 new jobs in Europe
Man who led Stripe’s European rollout comes on board start-up led by disaffected OpenAI employees which has backing from Google and Amazon
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit
April 5th deadline will ban Chinese app in America unless sold
Amazon security expert claims terrorist plot to blow up data centre
Louth-based whistleblower believes he was dismissed for highlighting security shortfalls
Magnificent seven stocks are cheaper, but are they cheap enough?
Might the worst be over for Big Tech?
Debate: Should Ireland build more data centres?
Providing IT infrastructure for the likes of Amazon and Meta is key for our economy, but environmental costs worry opponents
Retail sales rise with more spend in cosmetics and department stores
Data only covers Irish-registered retailers and excludes Amazon
Amazon appoints new chief for Irish cloud services
Arrival of Niamh Gallagher means women hold two of Amazon’s main leadership roles in Ireland
Retailers that innovate and embrace ecommerce have no need to fear Amazon’s Irish website
Amazon.ie lacks discounted Prime offer for students nor is the family plan available and does not have as big inventory as UK version
Why does the arrival of retail giants like Amazon whip the Irish into a frenzy?
Part of the lure is the deals. But I think it’s more existential. Call it postcolonial status anxiety
Yes, Amazon.ie will give Irish shoppers choice. But no, it’s not ‘good news for all’
Retailers face challenge of working with online platform or going head-to-head with it for business
Amazon.ie opens for business as a dedicated website for Irish shoppers
Company is also launching ‘brands of Ireland’ section to help promote retailers
Ireland ‘incredibly important’ to Apple, Tim Cook tells Taoiseach
Letter from tech giant’s chief executive to Micheál Martin came against backdrop of concerns raised with in recent months about infrastructure
Never mind the shamrocks: White House showroom opens for business amid ‘Tesla Chainsaw Massacre’
Planet Business: Prime Video’s Apprentice nostalgia, Porsche executives’ sleepless nights and the EU’s proposed counter-tariffs. It’s another week on Planet Trump
‘I need a westerner to pose as a model,’ my enterprising friend tells me
Whether it uses imagination or not, Chinese manufacturing is the most successful in the world
Could boycotts be an effective way of protesting against the Trump administration?
The allure of America has already dimmed since the first Trump administration. As calls for boycotts grow in Europe, the second Trump administration may break the spell entirely
Deepseek fears recede as Wall Street eyes Nvidia earnings
Chipmaker now looks cheaper than many of its tech peers, despite boasting stronger growth projections
What next for James Bond under Amazon? Marvel-style TV spinoffs on Prime or Miss Moneypenny specials?
Jeff Bezos-controlled Amazon has taken creative control of the James Bond franchise under a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson
James Bond: Amazon to take over creative control of 007 franchise
Deal will involve new joint venture between Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon and rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
Ireland’s EU commissioner snubs offer to meet top Meta executive
Michael McGrath dodged request to sit down with Facebook executive Nick Clegg, records show
How will Elon Musk’s business empire benefit from his relationship with Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
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