You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta
With the latest iOS 27 developer beta, Apple is giving testers an early look at one of the upcoming improvements to its AI-powered Siri: the ability to adjust how quickly…
Irish Premiership: Will Irish League clubs make more European history?
After winning their third league title in four years, Larne kick-start their European campaign with a trip to San Marino to face Tre Fiori in the first round of the…
The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
Microsoft said Monday that it has eliminated about 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, adding to the string of AI-related layoffs hitting the tech world. The company said…
World Cup 2026: England’s Reece James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST).Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah's red card in…
If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.
Consider this a belated PSA: A recent change to Google’s privacy settings is allowing the company to store more of your data, including media such as “images, files, and audio…
Wimbledon 2026 highlights: Jasmine Paolini vs Alexandra Eala
Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Philippines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The 13th seed books her place in the last…
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has begun restoring card payments for Apple Account purchases in India more than four years after withdrawing the option, the latest sign of how the iPhone maker is adapting…
Irish stakeholders hail progress on ‘sex for rent’ legal crackdown
The Civil Society Coalition for the Implementation of Sex for Rent Legislation – which incudes the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) – praised the progress of Criminal Law, Civil…
Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears
The inquest heard Morgan had given an account of his relationship with Cusack to the FA as part of the investigation following her death. In response to Dean Armstrong KC,…
Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears that AI will replace people at…
