Colin Ryan

3 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

Founded last year, this Dublin-based start-up wants to help SMEs understand the story behind their finances using an AI-powered service. When it comes to AI integration, there’s plenty to talk about. At this point, artificial intelligence has made its way into nearly every sector, industry and discipline. From automating tedious processes to supporting core business activities, this topical technology has popped up in various functions of modern society. Banking is no exception.

6 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

The new Cork-based facility features dedicated spaces for systems prototyping, extended reality research and cybersecurity. Munster Technological University (MTU) and the Nimbus Research Centre have launched a new Research and Innovation Facility designed to accelerate advances in human-centred digital technologies. The facility, which is based at MTU’s Bishopstown campus in Cork, is designed to enable collaboration between researchers, students and industry partners.

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

A spin-out of TU Dublin, this agritech start-up wants to enable faster, smarter animal health decisions through rapid diagnostics and data analytics. When it comes to animal health, keeping an eye out for parasites is of utmost importance. Parasites can latch onto our furry friends both internally and externally, and regular checks are highly recommended by veterinarians.

1 week ago | kbb.com | Colin Ryan

I’ve just driven the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. I’m going to tell you everything I like about it. And then we’re going to play a game. Starting at Square One, the Tonale is a subcompact luxury SUV. When it first came out, the only drivetrain was a plug-in hybrid. This variant dispenses with electric motors and hybrid batteries, and comes solely with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. It makes a perfectly acceptable 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

As well as the administrative fines, TikTok has been ordered to bring its data processing practices into compliance with the GDPR within six months. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a €530m fine to TikTok over transfers of European user data to China. In an announcement today (2 May), the DPC declared that the social media giant’s data transfers had breached the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).