Baseball is changing forever with robot ump challenges
MLB's new robot ump system lets players challenge ball and strike calls by tapping their heads, with results appearing on …
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The contradiction at the heart of OpenAI
Big changes are happening at OpenAI. On Wednesday, the company announced that it would be shutting down their AI video …
Hey Google, stop trying to write my emails!
I first noticed it when, a few months ago, I opened an email from Ian, my literary agent. Before I’d …
We’re entering dangerous territory with AI
Just how much is AI poised to change our world? Unless you’ve been in hibernation, the flurry of attention surrounding …
What baseball’s “robot umpires” tell us about the future of work
For a sport that’s more than 150 years old, the opening of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is set …
These coders want AI to take their jobs
Just over a year ago, OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding” and it’s exactly what it sounds …
AI could reverse social media’s worst consequence
For more than four decades, technological progress has been undermining expert authority, democratizing public debate, and steering individuals toward ever-more …
4 ways people try to make their lives meaningful — and the one that works best for you
The most unique thing about human beings is this: We are creatures who long to matter. That’s according to Rebecca …
Refurbished might go mainstream thanks to AI-led price hikes
Ireland is making 'smarter consumption choices' when buying electronics, says Refurbed co-founder Kilian Kaminski. Read more: Refurbished might go mainstream …
Tyndall’s Peter O’Brien awarded for contributions to chip sector
Peter O'Brien has received the 2025 Semi European Award, which recognises those who have had an impact on global semiconductor …
Quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard win Turing Award
The pair are considered originators in their field, which blends physics and computer science in treating quantum mechanical phenomena as …
Prof Lynne Taylor and Dr Sarah O’Keeffe awarded 2026 St Patrick’s Day Medal
The Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal honours exceptional academic and industry leaders with strong Irish roots. Read more: Prof …
Using lived experience to address the digital accessibility gap
Patrick Fitzgerald bridges the often unaddressed gap in helping people adopt accessibility tools. Read more: Using lived experience to address …