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Belfast’s Angoka drives further into transport with R4darTech deal

The two firms plan to combine their services to boost drone safety and navigation, while creating safe air and road transport routes. Read more: Belfast’s Angoka drives further into transport with R4darTech deal https://bit.ly/41ujhxA

TikTok banned from Canada and US government devices

The decisions underline growing fears that TikTok may be giving private user data to the Chinese government for surveillance purposes. Read more: TikTok banned from Canada and US government devices https://bit.ly/3KIW8l6

Quantexa acquires Dublin AI start-up Aylien to boost its analytics platform

Quantexa plans to expand its portfolio by utilizing Aylien’s AI offerings in market insights and risk management. Read more: Quantexa acquires Dublin AI start-up Aylien to boost its analytics platform https://bit.ly/3KJaSR4

SpaceX and NASA cancel Crew-6 launch due to last minute technical issue

The mission was scrubbed two minutes before launch, as mission teams couldn't detect if the rocket had a full load of ignition fluid. Read more: SpaceX and NASA cancel Crew-6 launch due to last minute technical issue https://bit.ly/3SxvpK2

Protex AI: Making workplaces safer one CCTV camera at a time

An alumnus of the prestigious Y Combinator, Limerick-based Protex AI is on a mission to revolutionise workplace safety using artificial intelligence. Read more: Protex AI: Making workplaces safer one CCTV camera at a time https://bit.ly/3Z5fCV8

TikTok is coming to car consoles in new Mercedes-Benz deal

The new deal comes amid concerns by US and EU lawmakers that TikTok may be providing private user data from around the world to the Chinese government for surveillance purposes. Read more: TikTok is coming to car consoles in new Mercedes-Benz deal https://bit.ly/3ZjYpHr

EU proposes Gigabit Infrastructure Act and wants Big Tech to chip in

Internal market chief Thierry Breton said ‘everyone, everywhere’ in the EU should have high-speed internet. Read more: EU proposes Gigabit Infrastructure Act and wants Big Tech to chip in https://bit.ly/3m7EfBY

Valve uses ‘honeypot’ trap to ban 40,000 Dota 2 cheaters

Valve said it was able to spot players that read ‘secret’ data not available during normal gameplay, as part of an ongoing campaign to reduce cheating in the game. Read more: Valve uses ‘honeypot’ trap to ban 40,000 Dota 2 cheaters https://bit.ly/3XWYbVv

Refurbed pivots its refurbished tech toward Irish businesses

Irish businesses can now bulk order refurbished electronic devices from Refurbed to save money and reduce their carbon footprints. Read more: Refurbed pivots its refurbished tech toward Irish businesses https://bit.ly/3kkCNfl

Microsoft is changing the tones of its Bing chatbot and re-working limits

With debate raging online around the safety and ethics of the new Microsoft Bing chatbot, the company’s efforts to get in on the AI trend are under scrutiny. Read more: Microsoft is changing the tones of its Bing chatbot and re-working limits https://bit.ly/3xOpBSO

TikTok targets creators with new beta programme launch

The new programme is being offered alongside the platform's other tools for creators including a tips feature and a creator fund. Read more: TikTok targets creators with new beta programme launch https://bit.ly/3ImS0V9

6 red flags to look out for during a job interview

From simple personality clashes to something more serious like inappropriate behaviour, here are some red flags to watch out for during job interviews. Read more: 6 red flags to look out for during a job interview https://bit.ly/3EqK9EF

Revolut is rolling out credit cards for users in Ireland

Credit cards issued by Revolut will have no interest fee for the first three months as long as users make monthly minimum payments. Read more: Revolut is rolling out credit cards for users in Ireland https://bit.ly/418BXmg

Meta is launching a paid service that gives users a verified badge

Following in the footsteps of Twitter, Meta is testing a verified feature to find a more stable way to make money other than ads. Read more: Meta is launching a paid service that gives users a verified badge https://bit.ly/3xBZheM

TA.guru: Using data to help talent teams recruit efficiently

Seán Galligan and Cathal Grogan are on a mission to make the lives of internal talent teams easier by empowering them with data. Read more: TA.guru: Using data to help talent teams recruit efficiently https://bit.ly/3YI7Ssg

Cork researchers given €3.5m to deliver energy modelling for Ireland

UCC academics at the SFI's MaREI institute have been working with the Irish Government on energy modelling for several years. Read more: Cork researchers given €3.5m to deliver energy modelling for Ireland https://bit.ly/41dlmO7

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of Google’s earliest employees, Wojcicki has had a number of leadership roles within the tech giant and has led YouTube since 2014 through various challenges. Read more: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down https://bit.ly/3YELtf7

James Webb image of Pandora’s Cluster has left scientists star-struck

Showing the cluster in much greater detail than Hubble, the latest James Webb image is proof that we are now in a ‘new era of astronomy’. Read more: James Webb image of Pandora’s Cluster has left scientists star-struck https://bit.ly/3k4UgrP

Ransomware attacks aimed at manufacturing grew by 50pc in 2022

A Kroll report found that cybercriminals have been targeting certain sectors more frequently and are seeking to disrupt supply chains to add further pressure to pay ransom demands. Read more: Ransomware attacks aimed at manufacturing grew by 50pc in 2022 https://bit.ly/3YVOrM2

EU member states back new fund to give high-tech firms a boost

The European Tech Champions Initiative aims to give at least €10bn to high-tech scale-ups in the late-stage of growth, to create more jobs and boost European growth. Read more: EU member states back new fund to give high-tech firms a boost https://bit.ly/419yvbh

Machine learning engineer shares the top skills needed to work in AI

Yahoo’s Zuoyun Jin discusses his work as a machine learning research engineer, the most important programming languages and why almost everything comes back to data. Read more: Machine learning engineer shares the top skills needed to work in AI https://bit.ly/3xrmGPH

Telcos’ joint advertising venture against Big Tech gets EU go-ahead

The telecoms providers said the upcoming platform is designed to give customers control over their data which is currently collected by 'major, non-European players'. Read more: Telcos’ joint advertising venture against Big Tech gets EU go-ahead https://bit.ly/40Oh0wS

Stolen MTU data appears on dark web following IT breach

MTU has secured an interim injunction by the High Court to try prevent the publication of stolen data and reportedly believes Russian cybercriminals are behind the breach. Read more: Stolen MTU data appears on dark web following IT breach https://bit.ly/40O2vZY

Fanify: Using AI to help budding musicians hit the right note with fans

Dundalk-based Fanify, which raised significant funding last month, is on a mission to help musicians find and grow their fanbase using AI-driven machine learning. Read more: Fanify: Using AI to help budding musicians hit the right note with fans https://bit.ly/3jUHDPW

Irish VC funding fell flat in 2022 with a sharp end-of-year decline

The IVCA attributed the decline to a 'flight' from many international investors, due to issues in the global economy. Read more: Irish VC funding fell flat in 2022 with a sharp end-of-year decline https://bit.ly/3jPN5ng

SpaceX successfully test-fires its Starship rocket engines

31 of the 33 engines fired during the test, which Elon Musk says is 'still enough' to reach orbit. Read more: SpaceX successfully test-fires its Starship rocket engines https://bit.ly/3jT9Erd

‘In times of uncertainty, innovation sets organisations apart’

Ciaran McGuinness talks to SiliconRepublic.com about his role as a client partner for NTT Data UK&I, assisting companies in identifying business opportunities. Read more: ‘In times of uncertainty, innovation sets organisations apart’ https://bit.ly/3x8ORTE

SL Controls to create 100 highly skilled jobs in Ireland

The company plans to create these jobs by 2025 and said many of these roles will be ‘location independent’. Read more: SL Controls to create 100 highly skilled jobs in Ireland https://bit.ly/3YuMx5a

Is tech creating more problems for the environment than it’s solving?

Tech will often tout the sustainability credentials of digitisation, but with levels of e-waste rising, data centres spreading and even paper seeing increased use, how green can it be? Read more: Is tech creating more problems for the environment than it’s solving? https://bit.ly/3JSr9T6

Alpha Wireless teams up with smart waste firm to discreetly scale up 5G

The two companies worked together on a proof-of-concept project last year to deploy a concealed 5G cell in Dublin. Read more: Alpha Wireless teams up with smart waste firm to discreetly scale up 5G https://bit.ly/3I6ndNo

Zoom to cut 1,300 jobs as part of post-pandemic ‘reset’

The losses are set to impact every part of the company, while the executive team plans to take pay cuts for the next fiscal year. Read more: Zoom to cut 1,300 jobs as part of post-pandemic ‘reset’ https://bit.ly/40CapWe

Microsoft unveils new Bing powered by ChatGPT to take on Google

Microsoft's announcement comes days after Google revealed its own AI chatbot, along with plans to incorporate AI into its search engine, Read more: Microsoft unveils new Bing powered by ChatGPT to take on Google https://bit.ly/3jGMTql

‘A graceful exit’: How to improve the consumer offboarding experience

We often think about the start and middle points of the consumer experience but how often do we think about the end? In this article, adapted from his book Endineering, Joe Macleod, veteran product developer, explains how businesses can productively and meaningfully disengage with consumers. Read more: ‘A graceful exit’: How to improve the consumer offboarding experience https://bit.ly/3I986CX

Ireland shares new guide to keep Microsoft 365 services secure

The Secure Configuration Framework has been launched to show both public and private organisations how to optimally configure these Microsoft services, with a focus on cybersecurity. Read more: Ireland shares new guide to keep Microsoft 365 services secure https://bit.ly/3x67IhW

Getty Images sues Stability AI in US for copyright infringement

London-based Stability AI allegedly used more than 12m photos from Getty Images without permission for its AI image generation tool, Stable Diffusion. Read more: Getty Images sues Stability AI in US for copyright infringement https://bit.ly/3RCmaI5

FinTru to create 300 new jobs in Northern Ireland

The regtech company announced the jobs as part of plans to invest more than £20m in the region by 2027. Read more: FinTru to create 300 new jobs in Northern Ireland https://bit.ly/3HyovyY

Dell to cut 6,650 jobs worldwide amid PC sales slump

The company - which employs around 5,000 people in Ireland - said market conditions have created an 'uncertain future' and previous measures have not been sufficient. Read more: Dell to cut 6,650 jobs worldwide amid PC sales slump https://bit.ly/3X9FXzG

What you need to know about visualisation skills for business intelligence

Visualisation and a familiarity with the technology used in business intelligence to achieve this is essential for company analysts nowadays. Read more: What you need to know about visualisation skills for business intelligence https://bit.ly/3HEng1s

Update, collaborate and invest: Advice for tackling rising cybercrime

Cybersecurity expert, Will Dixon, argues for major investment in cybersecurity organisations and skills development to protect critical national infrastructure. Read more: Update, collaborate and invest: Advice for tackling rising cybercrime https://bit.ly/3Y950Es

Time for a reality check: Decentralised identities in AR and VR

Excitement about the immersive, mixed medium capabilities of augmented and virtual realities should be tempered with concern about the potential data and privacy risks of the technology, cautions blockchain expert Li Jun. Read more: Time for a reality check: Decentralised identities in AR and VR https://bit.ly/3JIa668

MedoSync: Making medical billing easy so hospitals can focus on patients

After winning a prestigious German accelerator in November, Dublin-based MedoSync has some big plans for 2023. Read more: MedoSync: Making medical billing easy so hospitals can focus on patients https://bit.ly/3jugROr

Microsoft Teams launches a new AI-powered premium version

With features such as intelligent recap, timeline markers and live translations, Teams Premium will cost $10 per month. Read more: Microsoft Teams launches a new AI-powered premium version https://bit.ly/3JGwWv2

SFI Insight centre gets €650,000 cloud computing credits to boost research

These credits will help Insight researchers utilise the power of commercial cloud computing to expand two projects, potentially opening up new research avenues. Read more: SFI Insight centre gets €650,000 cloud computing credits to boost research https://bit.ly/3l5ZKCW

EU moves to monitor Big Tech GDPR cases more closely

ICCL senior fellow Dr Johnny Ryan said the new measures herald the beginning of 'true enforcement' of the GDPR in the EU. Read more: EU moves to monitor Big Tech GDPR cases more closely https://bit.ly/3kVJm7L

New analogue quantum device could solve previously unsolvable problems

The researchers believe this new device can be scaled up to solve specific problems that are too complex for digital computers to solve, such as simulating room-temperature superconductors. Read more: New analogue quantum device could solve previously unsolvable problems https://bit.ly/40ihnzv