The innovative biotech company plans to hire 60 people over the next five years.

Read more: Mayo biotech Ovagen raises €2m and plans to hire 60

BioBuzz CEO and founder Chris Frew discusses the complex biotech sector and the hopeful signs that it is getting ready to blossom once again.

Read more: Are new hiring models helping thaw the biotech winter?

Instagram is integrating some useful new functionalities into the app.

Read more: Instagram expands new features including polls and shoppable photos

Wireless pairing is about to become a lot less frustrating for Android device users.

Read more: Android makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices with new technology

From creating comic strips to selfie photoshoots, Google’s new apps show the capabilities of our smartphone cameras.

Read more: Google launches three new photography apps for iOS and Android

Google has launched its new router – Google Wifi – in Ireland, with the promise of ending the dreaded reception blackspots found in some people’s homes.

Read more: Google’s new Wi-Fi router promises to end reception ‘blackspots’

Users can find if an image has been altered with AI in the photo details, under file name and size.

Read more: Google Photos increases transparency with new AI label

The Geotab research also shows that only five out of the 27 local authorities that were surveyed have electrified more than 8pc of their fleets.

Read more: Cork City Council leads the EV fleet charge while others lag behind

The Microsoft-owned platform is going multimodel for its Copilot code completion and programming tool.

Read more: GitHub Copilot brings in AI models from OpenAI rivals

People have long dreamed of self-driving cars and humanoid robots, but the revolution has been slow. Why is that? Founder of robotic therapy equipment start-up RoboSculptor, Dennis Ledenkof talks about factors that hinder the development of robotics.

Read more: 5 challenges for robotic development

Robot developers keep making it seem like housebots are imminent when they’re decades away, argue Dr Carl Strathearn and Dr Dimitra Gkatzia from Edinburgh Napier University.

Read more: How soon will robots be doing our household chores?

The announcement from Perplexity comes ahead of this year’s highly contentious US presidential election.

Read more: AI start-up launches election hub for US voters

The piece draws 'heavily' from Pablo Picasso, George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, according to art broker Sotheby's.

Read more: AI artwork made by robot Ai-Da sells for more than $1m

The funding is part of a total of €380m and falls under the Chips Joint Undertaking.

Read more: EU invests €133m in Dutch photonic chip plants

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MRSA is an antibiotic resistant superbug that causes 120,000 deaths annually.

Read more: UCD research offers potential for new ways to fight MRSA superbug

Caitlin Kalinowski oversaw the development of Meta's augmented reality glasses that were announced five years ago.

Read more: Former Meta AR glasses hardware lead joins OpenAI to lead robotics

The CEO of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had faced accusations that he had ignored and downplayed internal concerns raised about young users.

Read more: Zuckerberg not liable in social media harm lawsuits, judge rules

Over the summer, the Banff Lodging Company proudly debuted the newly-constructed Moose Hotel & Suites in beautiful Banff, Alberta.

To upgrade a facility's 145,300 square foot roof with metal and solar while dealing with COVID delays, a contractor turned to S-5! to shrink the project timeline.

The roofing contracting market is hot, but high volume can create sloppy practices that can haunt you when the market slows.

When deciding how to run your roofing business, you need to balance items like raising prices, managing costs and tracking jobs.

Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.

Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase and installation by local roofers. 

Roofing innovation: NanoTech Inc, a material science company pioneering a category of climate-resilient materials that enable environmental responsibility without sacrificing financial return, brings on multiple investors in an oversubscribed funding round to combat peak heat in the last weeks of summer.  

NanoTech Materials has partnered with Tesson Roofing to form a joint venture called Cool Roof Coating Systems LLC, which plans to combat Arizona's summer heat.

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.

NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.

A new University College London study found that white or reflective roofs, also known as “cool roofs,” reduce urban temperatures by up to 1.2 C (2.2 F), suggesting better relief than green roofs, especially during the hottest days.

Philadelphia is set to receive a $1.3M federal grant from the Department of Energy to boost energy efficiency, including cool roof tests in areas most prone to the urban heat island effect.

The original Cougar Paws became the only boots I wear while roofing or conducting elevated training exercises.

Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.

OSHA’s "Beat the Heat" photo contest returns, inviting employers and workers to share images of safe practices in extreme heat; submit entries by July 19 for a chance to be featured and win prizes.

Zonda Tools has unveiled its Diablo Automatic Hot Air Welder, which runs at 4200 watts and can weld at temperatures up to 1,150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Owens Corning spotlights its shingle performance, technologies and contractor education in its virtual booth during the International Roofing Expo's Virtual Edition.

The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style.

Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?

2019 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year Ken Kelly talks openly about his roofing career's roots and the key steps he took to become a top-performing contractor.

The 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year shares how his company converted from a retail roofing outfit in a storm market, to a full-service storm response company in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Check out some of the images we captured during the 2023 Best of Success conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Frisco, Texas.

Keen Utility introduces the Evanston work boot, blending work boot protection with sneaker comfort; features include KEEN.ReGEN cushioning, carbon-fiber safety toes, and KEEN.DRY waterproofing.

NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.

GAF has introduced the EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, enhancing contractor efficiency on single-ply TPO systems by eliminating welding; the product is also eligible for 20-year coverage under specific conditions. 

Ergodyne's expanded head protection caters to workers facing hazards from worker-generated and object-generated impacts, as well as reflective sticker kits for enhanced visibility for those working in hard-hat zones.

The International Roofing Expo returns to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8, 2024. Take a sneak peek into what's in store for attendees returning to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.

The co-branded instant estimating tool from Owens Corning and Roofle can enhance the homeowner experience on the contractor’s website, resulting in higher conversion.