Adrian Weckler
@adrianweckler.bsky.social
Tech editor, Irish & Sunday Independent. Podcaster. Photographer. Dublin, Ireland.
I actually had to look that up (you’re right — but I absolutely wouldn’t have known that!)
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I actually had to look that up (you’re right — but I absolutely wouldn’t have known that!)
Can you tell this is AI?
(A two-sentence prompt in Google’s Gemini app.)
(A two-sentence prompt in Google’s Gemini app.)
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Can you tell this is AI?
(A two-sentence prompt in Google’s Gemini app.)
(A two-sentence prompt in Google’s Gemini app.)
Not saying people stare at their phones like zombies, but there was a pretty life-changing product launch in 2007
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Not saying people stare at their phones like zombies, but there was a pretty life-changing product launch in 2007
Bjork’s 60th birthday was yesterday
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Bjork’s 60th birthday was yesterday
Big one for phones — you can now ‘Airdrop’ (‘Quick Share’) instantly between iPhones and some Androids.
Neither Apple nor Google admits it, but this is likely the result of the EU’s much-slagged DMA regulation, requiring more common standards from tech giants.
Neither Apple nor Google admits it, but this is likely the result of the EU’s much-slagged DMA regulation, requiring more common standards from tech giants.
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Big one for phones — you can now ‘Airdrop’ (‘Quick Share’) instantly between iPhones and some Androids.
Neither Apple nor Google admits it, but this is likely the result of the EU’s much-slagged DMA regulation, requiring more common standards from tech giants.
Neither Apple nor Google admits it, but this is likely the result of the EU’s much-slagged DMA regulation, requiring more common standards from tech giants.
AI and jobs:
Employment of computer programmers in Ireland is down 14% — new official figures
m.independent.ie/business/une...
Employment of computer programmers in Ireland is down 14% — new official figures
m.independent.ie/business/une...
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
AI and jobs:
Employment of computer programmers in Ireland is down 14% — new official figures
m.independent.ie/business/une...
Employment of computer programmers in Ireland is down 14% — new official figures
m.independent.ie/business/une...
So far today. It’s a genuinely common trope.
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
So far today. It’s a genuinely common trope.
As someone who uses an iPad Pro (13-inch, M1, 2021, 1TB, Magic Keyboard) for almost everything at work and non-work, the new M5 model doesn’t have enough for an upgrade.
But someone new to the Pro, eg a basic iPad user, would be blown away by it.
Review: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
But someone new to the Pro, eg a basic iPad user, would be blown away by it.
Review: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
As someone who uses an iPad Pro (13-inch, M1, 2021, 1TB, Magic Keyboard) for almost everything at work and non-work, the new M5 model doesn’t have enough for an upgrade.
But someone new to the Pro, eg a basic iPad user, would be blown away by it.
Review: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
But someone new to the Pro, eg a basic iPad user, would be blown away by it.
Review: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
When they’re gone, they’re gone
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
When they’re gone, they’re gone
AI is making us into morons and subverting democracy, Ireland’s parliamentary (Oireachtas) Committee heard today.
Full story: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Full story: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
AI is making us into morons and subverting democracy, Ireland’s parliamentary (Oireachtas) Committee heard today.
Full story: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Full story: www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Troy Parrott.
“I love where I’m from… This is the first time I’ve cried in years.”
“I love where I’m from… This is the first time I’ve cried in years.”
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Troy Parrott.
“I love where I’m from… This is the first time I’ve cried in years.”
“I love where I’m from… This is the first time I’ve cried in years.”
24 years ago, the iPod was born.
I thought it was the greatest thing ever. But it was also the start of too much choice.
The ‘unlimited everything’ nature of modern life has semi-ruined art enjoyment. Music, movies, other things.
I wrote about this:
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
I thought it was the greatest thing ever. But it was also the start of too much choice.
The ‘unlimited everything’ nature of modern life has semi-ruined art enjoyment. Music, movies, other things.
I wrote about this:
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
24 years ago, the iPod was born.
I thought it was the greatest thing ever. But it was also the start of too much choice.
The ‘unlimited everything’ nature of modern life has semi-ruined art enjoyment. Music, movies, other things.
I wrote about this:
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
I thought it was the greatest thing ever. But it was also the start of too much choice.
The ‘unlimited everything’ nature of modern life has semi-ruined art enjoyment. Music, movies, other things.
I wrote about this:
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Reviewed the new MacBook Pro M5.
Almost nothing new from M4 model, bar a slightly better chip and no charger included (a first).
But it’s €100 cheaper than last year (and €200 less than M3 one). And remains the best laptop you can buy.
Full review: m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Almost nothing new from M4 model, bar a slightly better chip and no charger included (a first).
But it’s €100 cheaper than last year (and €200 less than M3 one). And remains the best laptop you can buy.
Full review: m.independent.ie/business/tec...
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reviewed the new MacBook Pro M5.
Almost nothing new from M4 model, bar a slightly better chip and no charger included (a first).
But it’s €100 cheaper than last year (and €200 less than M3 one). And remains the best laptop you can buy.
Full review: m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Almost nothing new from M4 model, bar a slightly better chip and no charger included (a first).
But it’s €100 cheaper than last year (and €200 less than M3 one). And remains the best laptop you can buy.
Full review: m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Life moves pretty fast
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Life moves pretty fast
Ireland’s (Europe’s) media regulator launches investigation into X under EU DSA regulation.
Possible big fine.
Complaints made by an NGO (HateAid) and separate user.
Apparently not about what was posted but the lack of ability to appeal X’s decision not to remove the content.
Possible big fine.
Complaints made by an NGO (HateAid) and separate user.
Apparently not about what was posted but the lack of ability to appeal X’s decision not to remove the content.
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ireland’s (Europe’s) media regulator launches investigation into X under EU DSA regulation.
Possible big fine.
Complaints made by an NGO (HateAid) and separate user.
Apparently not about what was posted but the lack of ability to appeal X’s decision not to remove the content.
Possible big fine.
Complaints made by an NGO (HateAid) and separate user.
Apparently not about what was posted but the lack of ability to appeal X’s decision not to remove the content.
That’s some price.
Apple launches ‘iPhone Pocket’ crossbody sock-like phone holder for €160 (short) or €250 (long).
Apple launches ‘iPhone Pocket’ crossbody sock-like phone holder for €160 (short) or €250 (long).
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
That’s some price.
Apple launches ‘iPhone Pocket’ crossbody sock-like phone holder for €160 (short) or €250 (long).
Apple launches ‘iPhone Pocket’ crossbody sock-like phone holder for €160 (short) or €250 (long).
Tesla now selling fewer electric cars than main rivals in Ireland in 2025.
(When hybrid models counted, Tesla now 15th.)
(When hybrid models counted, Tesla now 15th.)
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Tesla now selling fewer electric cars than main rivals in Ireland in 2025.
(When hybrid models counted, Tesla now 15th.)
(When hybrid models counted, Tesla now 15th.)
New podcast mini-series by me on the Masters of the Tech Universe.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
New podcast mini-series by me on the Masters of the Tech Universe.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
Looks like Aer Lingus is getting Starlink next year.
Parent firm IAG announced a group-wide deal.
BA (sister IAG airline) has already come out to say it will be free for all customers.
But no statement from Aer Lingus yet — it makes up to €20 per passenger for wifi access on transatlantic flights
Parent firm IAG announced a group-wide deal.
BA (sister IAG airline) has already come out to say it will be free for all customers.
But no statement from Aer Lingus yet — it makes up to €20 per passenger for wifi access on transatlantic flights
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Looks like Aer Lingus is getting Starlink next year.
Parent firm IAG announced a group-wide deal.
BA (sister IAG airline) has already come out to say it will be free for all customers.
But no statement from Aer Lingus yet — it makes up to €20 per passenger for wifi access on transatlantic flights
Parent firm IAG announced a group-wide deal.
BA (sister IAG airline) has already come out to say it will be free for all customers.
But no statement from Aer Lingus yet — it makes up to €20 per passenger for wifi access on transatlantic flights
AWS global boss says the tech giant remains “concerned” about future energy source in Ireland.
AWS has overlooked/shelved big investment projects in Ireland because of infrastructure.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
AWS has overlooked/shelved big investment projects in Ireland because of infrastructure.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
AWS global boss says the tech giant remains “concerned” about future energy source in Ireland.
AWS has overlooked/shelved big investment projects in Ireland because of infrastructure.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
AWS has overlooked/shelved big investment projects in Ireland because of infrastructure.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Amazon now owns so much of downtown Seattle — around 46 buildings. Almost everything I see around me. (Microsoft is way out of the city, in Redmond.)
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Amazon now owns so much of downtown Seattle — around 46 buildings. Almost everything I see around me. (Microsoft is way out of the city, in Redmond.)
Was in Pennsylvania when Trump won last year — it was the cost of living. An orange cost $1.
His party is being electorally hammered now because of… the cost of living. Oranges still cost (at least) $1
His party is being electorally hammered now because of… the cost of living. Oranges still cost (at least) $1
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Was in Pennsylvania when Trump won last year — it was the cost of living. An orange cost $1.
His party is being electorally hammered now because of… the cost of living. Oranges still cost (at least) $1
His party is being electorally hammered now because of… the cost of living. Oranges still cost (at least) $1