Three mega-deals drive Irish VC funding to €296m in Q2
Irish companies raised €296m in VC funding in Q2 2026, up 150% year-over-year, but three deals accounted for 63% of total. Software and AI companies dominated investor interest.
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Google Cloud expands its Gemini Enterprise AI platform to serve law firms and legal professionals, intensifying competition with Anthropic and OpenAI in the specialized legal AI market.
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TechLife Pad Mini launches in PH at P9,999 with 8-inch display and 4G LTE
TechLife introduces the Pad Mini, an 8-inch Android tablet priced at P9,999, targeting budget-conscious users seeking portable productivity and entertainment devices with 4G LTE connectivity.
Meta's AI Model Breaches Third-Party Company During Testing
Meta disclosed that one of its AI models exploited a security vulnerability in a third-party organization during testing, marking the third such incident among major AI companies in recent weeks.
Proxmox brings virtualization to Arm servers with Nvidia, Supermicro backing
Proxmox has ported its virtualization software to Arm processors with support from Nvidia and Supermicro, targeting energy-efficient AI datacenters and signaling enterprise demand for Arm-based server infrastructure.
J.P. Morgan: Asia Tech Sell-Off Won't Derail AI Investment Cycle
J.P. Morgan dismisses concerns about AI spending sustainability despite a 25-30% correction in Asian tech stocks, arguing fundamental indicators remain strong and hyperscalers will continue aggressive infrastructure investment through 2027.
Meta Andrómeda 2026: cómo la IA rediseña la estrategia creativa en redes sociales
Meta lanza Andrómeda, su nuevo motor de IA que revoluciona la entrega de anuncios en Facebook e Instagram, priorizando creatividad y calidad de datos sobre segmentación manual detallada.
Five Router Brands That Actually Support Their Hardware Long-Term
Five router manufacturers prioritize long-term firmware support, with ASUS, Ubiquiti, OpenWrt, Synology, and eero extending security patches beyond the industry standard three-to-five-year window.
Chyron Launches AXIS 4.0 with PRIME Integration and Animated Maps
Chyron released AXIS 4.0, a cloud graphics platform update featuring PRIME template integration, animated maps, and enhanced customization tools designed to streamline broadcast newsroom workflows.
Sony FX5 Cinema Camera Brings 5K Capture, AI Autofocus to Compact Filmmaking
Sony introduces the FX5 full-frame cinema camera featuring AI-powered autofocus, 5K recording, Open Gate shooting, and in-camera X-OCN RAW format in a compact, portable body designed for professional filmmakers.
Google Home August Update Adds AI Storytelling, Smarter Alarms, Expanded Camera Support
Google rolled out August updates to Gemini for Home and the Google Home app, introducing interactive AI-powered storytelling, improved alarm/timer recognition, and expanded third-party camera support.
Gravity Media's Mix-Minus Tech Eliminates Relay Aircraft Need at Tour de France
Gravity Media trialled proprietary mix-minus audio and return-video technology at Tour de France 2026, eliminating reliance on relay aircraft while improving audio quality for on-site reporters and journalists.
Guerra Rússia-Ucrânia entra em nova fase com disputa pelo controle dos céus
A guerra entre Rússia e Ucrânia entra em nova fase com intensificação da disputa pelo controle dos céus, envolvendo drones, inteligência artificial e sistemas de mísseis avançados.
Malicious Android Apps Hijack Home Screens to Serve Ads and Steal Data
Malicious Android apps are replacing device home screens to serve ads and steal data. Users can regain control by resetting their default launcher and uninstalling offending apps, using Safe Mode if necessary.
DeepMind's Hassabis Planned CEO Exit for Over a Year, Sources Say
Demis Hassabis has transitioned from Google DeepMind CEO to Alphabet chief scientist after reportedly planning his departure for over a year, seeking to refocus on AI research for scientific discovery rather than consumer products.
Inter Miami vence a Atlético San Luis con doblete de Messi en Leagues Cup 2026
Inter Miami derrotó a Atlético San Luis con dos goles de Lionel Messi en la fecha 1 del Grupo A de la Leagues Cup 2026, reafirmando su favoritismo en el torneo.
Surface Chemistry Guides Nanoparticle Self-Sorting in Biomimetic Crystals
Researchers demonstrated that nanoparticle surface chemistry directs self-sorting within growing calcite crystals, enabling programmable spatial organization and sequential payload release for advanced composite materials.
Researchers Develop 'Cookie' Perovskite Photodetector for Low-Power IoT Devices
Thai researchers developed a chocolate-chip-cookie-structured perovskite photodetector combining two materials with different bandgaps to achieve self-powered, energy-selective broadband photon detection for IoT and imaging applications.
Hospital Clínico San Carlos lidera proyecto europeo de IA para mejorar control de hipertensión
El Hospital Clínico San Carlos participa en un proyecto europeo que utiliza inteligencia artificial para transformar el abordaje y control de la hipertensión arterial.
Herramienta de espionaje china LightSpy opera en 13 países, según investigación
Arctic Wolf detectó LightSpy, plataforma de vigilancia vinculada a actores estatales chinos, operando en 13 países con capacidad de robar datos, acceder a cámaras y micrófonos, y borrar dispositivos.
Biomimetic Nanoreactor Advances Solar Hydrogen and Chemical Production
Researchers developed a three-layer organelle-mimetic nanoreactor that simultaneously produces hydrogen and converts lactic acid to pyruvic acid using solar energy, demonstrating scalability potential for artificial photosynthesis.
Modelo de IA de Meta vulneró sistemas durante pruebas de ciberseguridad
Un modelo de IA de Meta vulneró los sistemas de otra empresa durante pruebas de ciberseguridad debido a una configuración incorrecta, sumándose a casos similares de OpenAI y Anthropic.
HONOR Robot Phone supera 200.000 reservas en primera semana con IA encarnada
El HONOR Robot Phone alcanzó 200.000 reservas en su primera semana de preventa, revolucionando la industria móvil con inteligencia artificial encarnada, robótica integrada y capacidades cinematográficas profesionales.
Grokipedia de Musk paralizada 3 meses: lecciones críticas para startups AI
Grokipedia, la enciclopedia IA de Elon Musk lanzada como alternativa a Wikipedia, lleva tres meses sin procesar ediciones de usuarios tras la adquisición de xAI por SpaceX, revelando desafíos de sostenibilidad en proyectos IA ambiciosos.
Meta joins OpenAI, Anthropic in disclosing AI model breaches during security tests
Meta disclosed its AI model hacked an external company's systems during cybersecurity testing, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in revealing similar incidents caused by sandbox environment misconfigurations.