Somewhere in Ireland right now, a family is learning to live in a house with one fewer person in it. They are setting a table for the wrong number of people. They are still reaching for a phone to send a message that will never be read. Someone keeps thinking they will hear that door. Since 1 January, 35 people have been killed on Irish roads. We are 11 weeks into the … [Read more...] about 35 People have not come home
Are London’s streets ready for a ghost behind the wheel?
Walking down the Strand in 2026, you might notice something that feels like a glitch in the matrix. Nestled between the iconic red double deckers and the black cabs is a sleek, electric Jaguar I-PACE. It looks normal enough until you realise the driver’s seat is empty. Following a high-velocity expansion in the United States, Waymo has officially confirmed it will launch its … [Read more...] about Are London’s streets ready for a ghost behind the wheel?
How many more names must we remember?
The University of Galway’s new library is set to become a state-of-the-art hub for study, innovation and community, rising visibly along the Corrib and expected to open in 2027. With thousands of new study spaces, public acces, and facilities designed for modern research, it represents the university’s future. But its name ensures it will also stand as a memorial to Ireland’s … [Read more...] about How many more names must we remember?
When your apps know your year better than you do
Spotify Wrapped used to feel like a mirror. A harmless end-of-year recap that told us what we already knew: we listened to the same three songs on repeat and apparently spent an alarming amount of time sad. It felt personal, funny and, crucially, finite. The year ends, the slideshow plays, we move on. Now, almost every app wants to do the same thing. Fitness apps, … [Read more...] about When your apps know your year better than you do
Why 2026 could change Formula One more than people expect
Formula One fans have heard plenty about 2026 already, but with the new technical regulations now officially published, the scale of what is coming is clearer than ever. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the organisation overseeing motor racing, is undergoing one of the biggest resets the sport has attempted in a long time. In Formula One, rule changes decide who … [Read more...] about Why 2026 could change Formula One more than people expect