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‘Rules of the game are different’: The challenge of creating humanoid robots

Elon Musk says a humanoid Tesla bot is the company’s ‘most important product development’, but what are the challenges with bringing this sort of tech to being? Sam Cox asked Irish robotics expert Conor McGinn. The post ‘Rules of the game are different’: The challenge of creating humanoid robots appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/347OZYC

Irish IT company Version 1 to hire 200 as part of UK expansion

The company has secured a £1m investment to expand its new hub to the Newcastle region. The post Irish IT company Version 1 to hire 200 as part of UK expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33Yz1QF

Adaire Fox-Martin appointed as new head of Google Ireland

One of Fortune Magazine’s top 50 most powerful women, she will continue her role as Google's EMEA cloud president. The post Adaire Fox-Martin appointed as new head of Google Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rY42Mo

Carlow cloud start-up Stryve invests €1m in UK expansion

The expansion comes after Stryve made some high-profile tenders in the UK since its founding in 2018. The post Carlow cloud start-up Stryve invests €1m in UK expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Hhk3U6

Spotify responds to Joe Rogan controversy with new podcast rules

New and updated platform rules will attempt to balance creator expression with user safety, said Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. The post Spotify responds to Joe Rogan controversy with new podcast rules appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3re1Scf

Is there a positive side to having imposter syndrome?

We often try to fight against imposter syndrome to prevent it from holding us back. But could a little bit of it actually be a good thing? The post Is there a positive side to having imposter syndrome? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Gfp5ip

Eir stikes deal with InfraVia to speed up fibre roll-out in Ireland

A new Eir subsidiary will be created for its wholesale fibre broadband network, with InfraVia taking a 49pc stake. The post Eir stikes deal with InfraVia to speed up fibre roll-out in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3AHzMJO

Eli Lilly to invest €400m in new Limerick hub, creating 300 jobs

Present in Ireland for more than 40 years, Eli Lilly manufacturers treatments in areas such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes. The post Eli Lilly to invest €400m in new Limerick hub, creating 300 jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3KMPTud

&Open CTO: ‘There’s a move towards headless e-commerce’

&Open CTO Ross Shannon discusses growing trends in the e-commerce space and how gifting has become the new ‘touchpoint’ for customer loyalty. The post &Open CTO: ‘There’s a move towards headless e-commerce’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/32D9L1s

Eight out of 10 Irish start-ups are struggling to find capital, survey finds

Nearly half of the founders and chief executives surveyed by Scale Ireland also said they lost staff over the last 12 months. The post Eight out of 10 Irish start-ups are struggling to find capital, survey finds appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Gc5nEi

Irish physicist elected to prestigious US scientific organisation

Prof JC Séamus Davis was elected as a fellow of AAAS for his work in quantum physics at UCC and the University of Oxford. The post Irish physicist elected to prestigious US scientific organisation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3g5vLoK

7 early-stage start-ups NDRC is accelerating in 2022

The first cohort of the NDRC accelerator by Dogpatch Labs has four female co-founded start-ups and two international ones. The post 7 early-stage start-ups NDRC is accelerating in 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nJzXPb

Irish data centres’ power consumption rose 144pc since 2015, CSO reports

CSO figures found that data centres’ electricity consumption has grown significantly, amid concerns about their growing power demand. The post Irish data centres’ power consumption rose 144pc since 2015, CSO reports appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GMB4p3

TikTok may be eyeing further expansion in Dublin

The social media sensation is said to be in talks for office space that would give it capacity for another 2,500 workers. The post TikTok may be eyeing further expansion in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fHoT0L

War on talent: recruiter roles skyrocket as flexible working demand not abating any time soon

'The war on talent is only set to intensify,' say experts, who warn that employers must ensure their HR teams respect the wishes of workers around hybrid working. The post War on talent: recruiter roles skyrocket as flexible working demand not abating any time soon appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qJH0cB

Macron calls on EU to focus on climate and tech challenges

Emmanuel Macron has called for action on climate and tech challenges, as France takes over presidency of the EU Council. The post Macron calls on EU to focus on climate and tech challenges appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3IkrbPD

Three Irish agritech start-ups win big at UCD accelerator

Cotter Agritech, ProvEye and Izario have emerged victorious at the first AgTechUCD accelerator programme for start-ups. The post Three Irish agritech start-ups win big at UCD accelerator appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tHvyjS

Two Irish start-ups get EU funding for breakthrough tech projects

In the first ever EIC Transition call, 42 projects from across Europe have been selected for a total of €99m in EU funding. The post Two Irish start-ups get EU funding for breakthrough tech projects appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ruWRv0

Under the sea: What it’s like working as a marine scientist

Prof Louise Allcock shares her experience exploring deep-sea habitats and discusses her research in squid DNA. The post Under the sea: What it’s like working as a marine scientist appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33oS2LP

Betty White and other Google Easter eggs waiting to be found

A surprise for those googling Betty White is Google's latest Easter egg. Here are some more you may have missed. The post Betty White and other Google Easter eggs waiting to be found appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FFrz9R

Amazon reverses Visa credit card ban in the UK

Customers using Visa credit cards can continue shopping on the Amazon UK website for now. The post Amazon reverses Visa credit card ban in the UK appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rr4T7V

Advantio to create 40 jobs at new cybersecurity HQ in Sligo

The cybersecurity company will be hiring for a range of roles and is also hoping to attract graduates in the north-west. The post Advantio to create 40 jobs at new cybersecurity HQ in Sligo appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rvmbkm

New year, new job: 5 interview tips for the new way of working

Looking for a new job this year? Interviews have changed a lot due to the pandemic so here are some tips to help you succeed. The post New year, new job: 5 interview tips for the new way of working appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nV2Fgr

Gaeltacht regions enjoyed major STEM jobs boost in 2021

Thanks to Gteic digital hubs and Government investment, Údarás na Gaeltachta reported that 825 new jobs were created by its client companies in 2021. The post Gaeltacht regions enjoyed major STEM jobs boost in 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nywuTF

Udemy to create 120 new jobs at Dublin hub in 2022

Established in 2014, the Dublin hub is crucial for the company’s corporate offering with Irish customers such as TG4 and ESW. The post Udemy to create 120 new jobs at Dublin hub in 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FClhrs

Zipp Mobility: Irish micromobility start-up poised for speedy growth

With all the energy of a new start-up with a young founder, Zipp Mobility is gearing up to launch its shared e-bikes and e-scooters in Ireland, and beyond. The post Zipp Mobility: Irish micromobility start-up poised for speedy growth appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fxGwzW

Ukraine hit by massive cyberattack impacting government websites

‘Be afraid and prepare for the worst’ was one of the messages shown on hacked screens, in an attack suspected to be carried out by Russia. The post Ukraine hit by massive cyberattack impacting government websites appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33Apv5s

Eir sells majority stake in comms provider Tetra Ireland for €76m

Tetra Ireland offers a secure communications network that is used by Ireland’s emergency services. The post Eir sells majority stake in comms provider Tetra Ireland for €76m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FtCcMw

Google, GitHub want to make open-source software more secure

Recent cybersecurity threats such as Log4Shell have sparked interest in public-private partnerships and other initiatives to secure open-source software. The post Google, GitHub want to make open-source software more secure appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3zZWwEv

Estonia’s CIO on how the country remains a digital leader in Europe

Siim Sikkut believes leaders should embrace AI and digitalisation in order to give citizens a better user experience with their governments. The post Estonia’s CIO on how the country remains a digital leader in Europe appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ts8Mwi

5 career skills you should work on this year

Looking for ways to upskill in your career this year? Start with some of these soft skills before moving on to something more specific. The post 5 career skills you should work on this year appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ton5lj

Scientists call out Spotify for Joe Rogan episode with vaccine misinformation

Doctors, scientists and fact-checkers are calling on media companies such as Spotify and YouTube to update misinformation policies around Covid-19. The post Scientists call out Spotify for Joe Rogan episode with vaccine misinformation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3r88Uhy

IT skills shortage is ‘long in the making’ – but tech firms can help flip the script

Ensono’s Hannah Birch discusses the challenges of skills shortages and a lack of diversity in tech – and how a group of women peers has helped in her own career. The post IT skills shortage is ‘long in the making’ – but tech firms can help flip the script appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FnQkaj

Scientists create word’s smallest nanoantenna using DNA

This development could help scientists learn more about proteins to identify new drugs or develop new nanotechnologies. The post Scientists create word’s smallest nanoantenna using DNA appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/34AMKwI

Climate and health apps take centre stage at BT Young Scientist 2022

A website to predict the value of crypto and measuring lycopene content in tomatoes are just some of the stellar projects at this year’s BT Young Scientist. The post Climate and health apps take centre stage at BT Young Scientist 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nk98km

Teen hacker claims to have control of 25 Tesla vehicles worldwide

The 19-year-old hacker said he can control various functions on these vehicles and has informed Tesla's security team. The post Teen hacker claims to have control of 25 Tesla vehicles worldwide appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3r7VmCN

Recruitment 2022: salaries to rise as 82pc of people consider career move

Morgan McKinley's latest report says global employers will continue to face recruitment challenges in 2022. Ireland will offer many STEM opportunities across a variety of industries. The post Recruitment 2022: salaries to rise as 82pc of people consider career move appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rdy3Y6

Medical start-up ProVerum receives €30m in Series A funding

The Irish start-up has received FDA approval to trial its medical product after promising results in an Australian study. The post Medical start-up ProVerum receives €30m in Series A funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3to1AkN

Y Combinator now offers $500,000 investment to batch start-ups

The new standard deal grants additional funding to start-ups while offering equity opportunities for Y Combinator. The post Y Combinator now offers $500,000 investment to batch start-ups appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3K11h5i

Enterprise Ireland sets target for 20pc more high-potential start-ups

A new three-year strategy from Enterprise Ireland is going for growth across Ireland and building a strong regional pipeline with the help of Local Enterprise Offices. The post Enterprise Ireland sets target for 20pc more high-potential start-ups appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qhYMUl

Eir CEO Carolan Lennon to step down after four years in top job

Diageo Ireland boss Oliver Loomes will be taking over at the telecoms company. The post Eir CEO Carolan Lennon to step down after four years in top job appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3JSm7Ua

Dublin’s LIS company Gamma will add new hires to aid Irish growth

Gamma is hiring three people for its data science and development teams as it rolls out its location intelligence service, AddressLink. The post Dublin’s LIS company Gamma will add new hires to aid Irish growth appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3n9krMw

Take-Two to acquire mobile game developer Zynga in $12.7bn deal

The New-York headquartered company said the deal will make it one of the largest and most diversified mobile game publishers in the industry. The post Take-Two to acquire mobile game developer Zynga in $12.7bn deal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nbXXtY

Meta’s head of communications John Pinette leaves company

Meta's vice president of international communications will cover the role on an interim basis as it faces a former employee speaking out. The post Meta’s head of communications John Pinette leaves company appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tbNeUk

Danalto: The IoT start-up with precise positioning intelligence

Trinity spin-out Danalto promises highly accurate global positioning allowing organisations to track assets anywhere. The post Danalto: The IoT start-up with precise positioning intelligence appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31GdUkI

Up in the air: Why US airlines are scared of 5G

Airlines in the US have been at loggerheads with mobile networks over the deployment of 5G and its potential impact on flight safety. The post Up in the air: Why US airlines are scared of 5G appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3n6GMKy

Engineers Ireland shares wish list for the country’s digital future

Investment in education, energy and the National Broadband Plan are some of the engineering body’s big suggestions for the year ahead. The post Engineers Ireland shares wish list for the country’s digital future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3n5XdXw

LinkedIn to launch new Clubhouse-style audio events feature

The audio feature will be rolled out to LinkedIn creators initially, with plans to also introduce a video version. The post LinkedIn to launch new Clubhouse-style audio events feature appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3JL5slD

Irish IT services firm Ergo snaps up Asystec in €25m deal

Ergo’s CEO said it will be a ‘transformative deal for the Irish market’, bringing together two IT players with combined revenues of €150m. The post Irish IT services firm Ergo snaps up Asystec in €25m deal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31y8tEo

Why mainframe modernisation should be in your IT strategy for 2022

Ensono’s Claire Connor explores mainframe modernisation and why IT leaders shouldn’t neglect this tech in their long-term strategy. The post Why mainframe modernisation should be in your IT strategy for 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sYa0z0