William F. Smyth


Originally coming from a mathematics and technology background, William has been involved in the media business since 2010.

His engineering and technical knowledge helped him migrate from the telecommunications industry to online editing and software development.

As founder of The Munich Eye, he has spent the last few years working on technologies in the online and print news business.

William hails originally from Ireland, but currently resides in Munich.


Role: Admin, News
Email: Please use the contact form to contact William F. Smyth.

The Crucial Role of Foreign Software Engineers in Germany's Economic Growth

In the digital age, the backbone of economic innovation and development lies increasingly in the hands of software...

TUM Launches Munich Data Science Institute to Drive Collaboration in Data Science and AI

Opening ceremony of the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM, on September 14th, 2023 in the Galileo Congress Center Garching; in the picture: TUM President
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is proud to announce the official inauguration of the Munich Data Science...

From Wild River to Urban Oasis: Munich's Isar Renaturation Project Unveiled

Isar Muellersches Volksbad, © München Tourismus, Luis Gervasi
The Isar River, once a wild and untamed waterway in the 18th century, later tamed into a corseted canal, is now an urban...

Exploring Munich's 10 Best Small Theatres

Munich, a city renowned for its cultural richness, offers an array of theatre experiences that extend beyond the grand...

XRP Price Forecast for July: Analyzing Potential Factors and Projected Trends

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, has garnered significant attention from investors and traders around...

A play on perspectives rejuvenates the harp

Image copyright Anaëlle Tourret (https://www.anaelletourret.com/)
There can be few instruments as universally identifable as the harp, either by sight or more pertinently, sound. Indeed,...

Changes in the German healthcare system 2020

The year 2020 will bring some changes in the German health care system. We have briefly summarized the most important...

The Ukrainian mentality or why so poor if so smart?

Whenever Ukraine finds itself in the headlines of world news due to political scandals, or because of the actions or...

Unpacking the Complexities of Tourism and Resident Discontent in South Tenerife

In recent months, phrases like "Tourists go home!" and "Your paradise, our hell!" have appeared on walls and buildings...
Photo © Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: Bernhard Ludewig

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Munich Researcher and Colleagues

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three researchers, including Ferenc Krausz, the Director of the Max...
Credits: Artist's impression illustration: NASA, CSA, ESA, J. Olmsted (STScI), Science: N. Madhusudhan (Cambridge University)

NASA's Webb Telescope Reveals Carbon-Bearing Molecules on Exoplanet K2-18 b

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery on the exoplanet K2-18 b, a celestial body 8.6 times...
Antonia Wachter-Zeh, Professor of Coding and Cryptography; Facr-Zeh was photographed in the chair building on the TUM campus downtown Norgdelaende N3, on September 17th, 2021; Photo: Astrid Eckert, TU

Quantum-Safe Data Encryption: Researchers at TUM Take on NIST Challenge

As the world advances technologically, our reliance on the internet for daily tasks grows stronger. From online shopping...
Image Copyright, Deutsches Museum

Transport Center of the Deutsches Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary

For two decades, visitors to the Transport Center of the DeutschesMuseum have delved into everything related to movement...

Where to Savor Munich's Finest Weisswürste

Munich stands as a culinary capital that boasts an array of delectable offerings. Among the culinary gems that grace the...

Exploring the Enchanting Beauty: The 5 Best Parks in Munich

Munich, the vibrant capital of Bavaria, is not only known for its rich history and cultural attractions but also for its...

The Hidden Risks of Ticks in Munich: Protecting Yourself Against Tick-Borne Diseases

Munich, a beautiful city known for its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes, offers residents and tourists...

A Seasonal Calendar for Fresh Delights: Fruits and Vegetables in Germany

Embracing seasonal produce not only supports local farmers and reduces environmental impact but also ensures that you...
Image copyright, Stefano Ferrario

Cure for age-related blindness on horizon

Life Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing innovative cellular rejuvenation techniques to reverse aging and...

Transarterial chemoembolization treatment and benefits

Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is one of the best methods of cancer treatment in terms of effectiveness and...

Why Trump won in 2016 and not 2020

Two loaded ideologies, "identify politics" and "feminism". Trump won in 2016 because the Democrats, much like most...

Extinction Rebellion, more hindrance than help

As Extinction Rebellion (XR) takes to the streets of various capital cities around the world, one can't help but wonder on...

How Dangerous is a Headline?

In the golden age of printed newspapers, the headline was designed to capture the reader's attention and promise something...