Author: Niyati Bajwa

In a significant leap forward for voice-controlled entertainment, Amazon Alexa+ now allows users to seamlessly interact with Prime Video and Fire TV to skip directly to specific scenes in movies and shows. This integration bridges the gap between AI-powered voice assistants and content streaming platforms, offering a smoother, more innovative, and more intuitive viewing experience. Imagine wanting to rewatch your favorite action scene or skip to a romantic moment in a film—all by simply asking Alexa. With this new feature, Amazon combines the power of natural language processing and content metadata to create a more personalized and responsive home theater…

In a digital age where data privacy is a growing concern, consumers are seeking alternatives that offer more control over their personal information. Murena, a company known for developing privacy-centric smartphones, has now taken a bold step by providing a “deGoogled” version of the Pixel Tablet. This means users can enjoy the power and hardware quality of Google’s Pixel Tablet but without the Google software and its associated data collection. This latest move is part of Murena’s broader mission to create an ecosystem that respects user privacy without sacrificing performance. The deGoogled Pixel Tablet runs on /e/OS, an open-source operating…

In a significant move aimed at enhancing its product offering and expanding its technological reach, Mangopay, a European leader in modular payment infrastructure for platforms and marketplaces, has announced its acquisition of the Irish payments technology company, WhenThen. This strategic acquisition comes at a time when the digital payments ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation, with businesses prioritizing automation, flexibility, and end-to-end transaction control. Based in Dublin, WhenThen is a next-generation payment orchestration platform known for enabling businesses to design, manage, and optimize their payments stack with minimal development effort. The acquisition is expected to help Mangopay accelerate its ambition to…

One year after the integration of ChatGPT into mainstream workflows, the Irish business sector stands at a fascinating crossroads. The rapid evolution of generative AI has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism among business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. With ChatGPT’s ability to generate human-like responses, streamline operations, and support creative tasks, many companies have found new ways to engage customers and increase productivity. Yet, with innovation comes uncertainty. Ethical concerns, data privacy risks, and the potential for job displacement have made some cautious. The Irish business ecosystem, known for its adaptability and strong tech culture, now faces the complex…

In the digital age, artificial intelligence is shaping everything—from how we communicate to the way we consume information. But as AI becomes more deeply integrated into our daily lives, important questions arise about its role in preserving human values, empathy, and social wellbeing. At the heart of this discussion is the Dublin Tech Summit, a global technology event that recently focused on exploring how AI can help build not just a more brilliant internet but a more human and humane one. Held annually in Ireland’s innovation capital, the Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) attracts thought leaders, developers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from…

Marketing technology, or MarTech, has evolved rapidly in recent years, and one of the most transformative developments is the emergence of AI-native solutions. These platforms are not merely enhanced by artificial intelligence—they are built entirely around it. As businesses strive to deliver hyper-personalized, efficient, and scalable customer experiences, AI-native MarTech is becoming the strategic backbone for digital marketing teams. Unlike traditional tools retrofitted with AI, AI-native platforms leverage machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics from the ground up. This results in more intelligent automation, real-time insights, and seamless campaign execution. In today’s data-saturated landscape, marketers need more than…

As digital identities become deeply entwined with how we work, connect, and engage online, the question of “proof of personhood” verifying someone is a real, unique human—has emerged as a foundational concept in digital innovation. The need to distinguish between humans and bots, fake profiles, or manipulated identities has become crucial for ensuring trust and integrity in digital systems. At the Dublin Tech Summit (DTS), one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech conferences, the fusion of Proof of Personhood (PoP) and Digital Humanism was a hot topic in 2025. Innovators, ethicists, and technologists gathered to explore how humanity can remain at the…