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Google fixes Chrome flaw exploited by spyware vendor

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:48:44 +0000

Google said it is aware that an exploit for this vulnerability exists and that it will take days or weeks to roll out the patch to all users.

UK start-up Setmixer wins Global MediaTech Pitch Day in Berlin

Vish Gain — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:33:28 +0000

Irish start-up Legitimate, co-founded by Caoimhe and Gerard Donnelly, was one of 10 finalists chosen from a pool of 400 start-ups at the competition.

Epic Games lays off 16pc of staff, sells Bandcamp

Rebecca Graham — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:32:35 +0000

The Fortnite maker is also spinning off most of SuperAwesome, the Irish-founded maker of a consent tool to create safe online gaming spaces for children.

Nvidia reportedly raided by French antitrust authorities

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:21:48 +0000

Nvidia has seen a massive surge in growth this year from its AI focus, which may have gained the attention of French authorities.

Deloitte Ireland revenue grew by 12pc over past year

Vish Gain — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:50:22 +0000

CEO Harry Goddard said that the past 12 months have been ‘unique’ for the firm’s clients because of the emergence of ‘transformational’ generative AI.

How this cyber leader is addressing cyber talent shortages

silicon — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:01:56 +0000

EY's Puneet Kukreja discusses his role as UK and Ireland cyber leader as well as his thoughts on digital transformation, sustainability data and cyber talent shortages.

Bank of America invests in Impact Ireland fund for Irish start-ups

Vish Gain — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:38:05 +0000

As part of the deal, Paul Donofrio of Bank of America will join VentureWave Impact Ireland’s Global Advisory Council chaired by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

TikTok tackles disinformation network targeting Irish users

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:10:24 +0000

The social media company claims this network had more than 94,700 users and was deliberately attempting to 'intensify social conflict'.

Sony’s Playstation boss Jim Ryan is retiring

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:30:41 +0000

Ryan has been with Sony's PlayStation division since 1994, holding various senior roles and leading it during the PlayStation 5 launch amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

A lifetime of software and seeing the bigger picture

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:07:22 +0000

Ronald Binkofski discusses his software career with Microsoft, his plans for STX Next and the importance of taking a calm and balanced approach to work.

Unity altered its pricing model, but can it win back trust?

Leigh Mc Gowran — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:14:45 +0000

The disastrous announcement of a new pricing model appears to have eroded trust among many Unity users, even after changes were made.

Manna in LinkedIn top Irish start-ups list for third year in a row

Vish Gain — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:01:43 +0000

While Tines is this year’s highest ranked tech start-up, others on the annual list now in its third year include Outmin, &Open, Deciphex and ICS Medical Devices.

Let’s look at the deal that ended the Hollywood writers’ strike

Leigh Mc Gowran — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:33:14 +0000

The proposed contract deals with many concerns, including the use of AI in Hollywood, along with new transparency rules for streaming services.

Dublin fintech NoFrixion bags EMI status from Central Bank

Vish Gain — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:12:38 +0000

Following recognition as a VASP earlier this year, NoFrixion can now further deploy its MoneyMoov platform to make payments instant.

FTC calls Amazon a monopolist in massive antitrust case

Leigh Mc Gowran — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:25:16 +0000

The US commission claims Amazon uses anticompetitive and unfair strategies to maintain monopoly power and is seeking to permanently stop those practices.

Former head of Meta Ireland becomes CEO of Medihive

Vish Gain — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:30:09 +0000

During his tenure as the head of Meta Ireland, Lambe saw employee headcount grow from 300 to 3,000.

The rising risk of AI scams and disinformation

Leigh Mc Gowran — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:48:02 +0000

Wasim Khaled of Blackbird.AI discusses the threat that AI poses in destroying trust online, flooding discussions with fake content and spreading disinformation to influence politics.

EU asks ComReg to switch off copper wire networks quicker

Vish Gain — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:37:59 +0000

In a letter to ComReg last week, the EU said it needs to phase out copper networks faster to make way for highspeed broadband.

New programme to help start-ups in Ireland’s west scale abroad

Vish Gain — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:05:27 +0000

Platform94, previously the Galway Technology Centre, is inviting applications for its international scale-up programme with Enterprise Ireland.

Cork’s ePower secures €2m to boost its EV charging tech

Leigh Mc Gowran — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:05:02 +0000

The company secured fresh funding from new and existing investors to develop its various charging products.