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Web Summit returns in-person with more than 40,000 expected

More than 700 speakers to address at global technology event in Lisbon

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 12:48

Tim Berners-Lee sells NFT of original web source code for €4.5m

Inventor previously defended his choice to sell NFT, comparing it to an autographed book

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 07:39

Code that formed basis of worldwide web for sale as non-fungible token

Proceeds of sale by Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the internet, to go to charity

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Original world wide web files to be sold as NFT

Tim Berners-Lee’s digitally-signed source code documents to be auctioned by Sotheby’s

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 13:55

Co Mayo-based machine learning start-up Peroptyx raises €1.7m

Company is chaired by Dennis Jennings, who played a role in development of the internet

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 12:38

Stripe’s $95bn price tag heralds internet shift from ads to commerce

Irish-founded company is now the most valuable private company in Silicon Valley

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 08:09

Facebook’s flounce down under may give other nations some backbone

Social media giant fancies its chances against ‘very friendly’ Australia, but at what cost?

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 13:25

Using technology for positive social change

This global community offers free, tailored solutions to social and health problems

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:01

Web Foundation marks 10th anniversary by launching ‘protect the web’ initiative

Web Log: Global plan aims to make internet affordable and accessible to everyone

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 16:00

Web Log: Internet shutdowns are ‘violation of human rights’

Shutdowns in Ethiopia have cost the government $4.5 million each day

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:33

Can the inventor of the web save its future?

On system’s 30th birthday, Tim Berners-Lee hopes to ensure it stays safe and open

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 03:15

Blue jeans, plastic waste and 30 years of the web

Planet Business: Why the hot ticket of the future may be a seat on the Oceania Express

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 05:01

Fight for the web is ‘one of the most important causes of our time’

Worldwide web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee writes impassioned open letter marking 30th anniversary of web

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 21:00

Ikea’s plans, GoCar expands, Ryanair’s US legal case, and the dark side of tech

Business Today: best news, analysis and comment from ‘Irish Times’ business desk

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 06:36

Have we reached a tipping point towards a better internet?

Tim Berners-Lee may feel he created a monster, but there are grounds for optimism

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 05:00

Web Summit’s tone changes as tech industry comes under scrutiny

There was a sense of realisation that perhaps the good guys aren’t really good guys after all

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 02:45

EU digital sales tax, online freedoms at Web Summit and how to ‘house hack’

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:30

Web Summit: Big tech threatens online freedoms, warns Berners-Lee

Inventor of World Wide Web calls for 'contract for the web' requiring tech firms to respect data privacy

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 20:08

Enterprise Ireland rejects claim it asked companies to stay away from Web Summit

Paddy Cosgrave claimed via Twitter Enterprise Ireland would not be sending delegation to conference

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 05:55

Web Summit 2018: 70,000 attendees to descend on Lisbon

Some 1,200 speakers expected, including World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 06:41

Inside the dark web: ‘The truth is there is a lot of evil out there’

Conor Pope on the Irish people fighting crime on the internet, and how to protect yourself

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

European copyright overhaul rejected by MEPs

Partial win for internet companies after halt to update intended for digital age

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 21:23

EU’s attempt at internet copyright reform is a ridiculous own goal

Net Results: Two draconian measures will lead to mass surveillance and curb content

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:15

EU Parliament committee votes for tougher EU copyright rules to rein in tech giants

Publishers cheer but Green MEP says measures would break the internet

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 12:56

Sean Moncrieff: The dark side of artificial intelligence is doomsday scary

Advanced AI with god-like powers could regard us as annoying bugs. Now that’s a terrifying thought

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 05:00

We need to think hard about how to regulate the internet

Net Results: Regulation and legislation vital when we do not own our data as default

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 06:15

Twenty-nine ways World Wide Web has changed our lives in 29 years

British computer scientist’s proposal led to transformation of services and data access

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 06:00

Tweet mysteries of life: How quaint 1997 seems

Pricewatch: Things we take completely for granted today would have been unimaginable to consumers 20 years ago

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 00:00

The Internet

Protecting the user

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 00:01

World wide web creator Tim Berners-Lee targets ‘fake news’

Web inventor says online political advertising a sophisticated and targeted industry

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 15:49

UK Investigatory Powers Act sparks major privacy fears

Net Results: Data surveillance provisions spell more post-Brexit bad news for Irish businesses

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 05:00

‘One Click’ buying: Tim Berners-Lee wants it to be new global standard

Inventor of web says online payment systems are cumbersome so it is time for a solution

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 14:33

Web Log: World wide web founder wants EU citizens to save the internet from telcos’ demands

Tim Berners-Lee criticises ‘manipulative tactics’ on net neutrality

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 04:00

Europe needs to keep up with US on net neutrality issue

Many proponents believe Europe’s rules are just semi-net neutral and full of loopholes

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00