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Apple almost reaches $3trn valuation, but not quite

Apple reached trillionaire status in 2018 before surpassing the $2trn mark in 2020. It became a triple trillionaire for half a day last year. Read more: Apple almost reaches $3trn valuation, but not quite https://bit.ly/3pBPG77

Why are Apple and WhatsApp unhappy with the UK’s online safety bill?

Big Tech and privacy rights activists are putting pressure on the UK to prevent the upcoming Bill from breaking end-to-end encryption in messaging. Read more: Why are Apple and WhatsApp unhappy with the UK’s online safety bill? https://bit.ly/443bbge

Irish-founded regtech MyComplianceOffice snaps up Fairwords

MyComplianceOffice makes office compliance software for its clients around the world. Read more: Irish-founded regtech MyComplianceOffice snaps up Fairwords https://bit.ly/3NrpOCZ

Reptile (re)discovered: Australians spot species thought to be extinct

Scientists are working with a local zoo to help conserve the Victorian grassland earless dragon and grow its population in the wild again. Read more: Reptile (re)discovered: Australians spot species thought to be extinct https://bit.ly/3NObGF3

Dell expands Limerick centre and launches start-up accelerator

Some of the technologies added to the Dell CSC lab in Limerick include edge computing, computer vision and advanced analytics.   Read more: Dell expands Limerick centre and launches start-up accelerator https://bit.ly/3NMvRDj

Whyze Health: Improving patient health with data and clinical trials

Ireland has a poor track record in attracting clinical trials, but Dublin-based Whyze Health is hoping to change that with its data-based healthcare platform. Read more: Whyze Health: Improving patient health with data and clinical trials https://bit.ly/3Js4rA3

Titan submersible: What happens next?

While the rescue operation for those on board has ended in tragedy, there is still work to be done in terms of finding out what happened to the vessel. Read more: Titan submersible: What happens next? https://bit.ly/43X6R1V

What did Sequoia Capital’s interactive tech talent finder say about Dublin?

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital has built an interactive Atlas tool designed to show recruiters whereabouts in Europe they are most likely to find people with specific tech skills. Read more: What did Sequoia Capital’s interactive tech talent finder say about Dublin? https://bit.ly/3NkAy65

Molten Ventures leads €5m raise by wellbeing platform Oliva

UK-based Oliva has had a stellar year, doubling its team and significantly expanding its network of therapists as well as a surge in revenue. Read more: Molten Ventures leads €5m raise by wellbeing platform Oliva https://bit.ly/3JxFW4D

Signify Health opens technology centre in Galway

The tech hub has been purpose-built for hybrid working. More than 60 employees have already been hired for the centre. Read more: Signify Health opens technology centre in Galway https://bit.ly/3qW74E6

‘Continuous learning is fundamental to your automation career’

Personio’s Varuna C Dev spoke to SiliconRepublic.com about her role as a back-end engineer and provided tips for those considering a career in automation. Read more: ‘Continuous learning is fundamental to your automation career’ https://bit.ly/46g2Wij

Cora Systems bags big investment for its SaaS platform

Based in Leitrim’s Carrick-on-Shannon, Cora will use the investment from SEP to fund the next generation of its product development. Read more: Cora Systems bags big investment for its SaaS platform https://bit.ly/46gzx7B

Deloitte to create 300 jobs as it launches tech hub in Cork

The new jobs will see the professional services firm double its presence in the city with the majority of roles in the new hub. Read more: Deloitte to create 300 jobs as it launches tech hub in Cork https://bit.ly/3NyUEea

Noloco: Helping SMEs build internal apps without coding

Founded by Darragh Mc Kay and Simon Curran, the Dublin-based automation start-up has cracked the code to business success without technical expertise. Read more: Noloco: Helping SMEs build internal apps without coding https://bit.ly/42OIIth

AMTCE to offer cybersecurity training programmes from September 2023

AMTCE’s specialism is manufacturing and Industry 4.0 but the programmes will cater to all sectors in an effort to combat the skills shortage in cybersecurity. Read more: AMTCE to offer cybersecurity training programmes from September 2023 https://bit.ly/43KwfrK

Stripe CTO on maintaining small teams in big business

In the latest episode of For Tech’s Sake, we sat down with David Singleton, chief technology officer at Stripe, to examine what disruption really means in the world of tech and how Stripe scales up. Read more: Stripe CTO on maintaining small teams in big business https://bit.ly/3NaIMO6

AI start-up Mistral bags €105m after just one month

With a massive funding boost right out of the gate, the AI market could get another competitor in Europe, though the company appears to still be assembling its team. Read more: AI start-up Mistral bags €105m after just one month https://bit.ly/3qJlDL1

Codec to create 65 new jobs in Ireland and open new office in London

Codec aims to have more than 460 Microsoft Cloud professionals employed by the time its London and Irish hiring plans have been completed. Read more: Codec to create 65 new jobs in Ireland and open new office in London https://bit.ly/3JdQRQZ

How to say ‘No’ in the workplace

Accepting too many tasks can be counterintuitive and leads to burnout and difficulty focusing. It’s okay to say no at work sometimes. Read more: How to say ‘No’ in the workplace https://bit.ly/45XuKrI

Dublin’s Tekenable acquires Salesforce specialist firm Tether

Tekenable plans to use the skills of Tether to boost its own services and try to create one of the largest Salesforce practices in Ireland and the UK. Read more: Dublin’s Tekenable acquires Salesforce specialist firm Tether https://bit.ly/3oQNit3

Epicapture: A novel, non-invasive way to detect prostate cancer

Founded by Dr Antoinette Perry and Edward Simons, Epicapture wants to change the way the medical industry detects different types of cancer. Read more: Epicapture: A novel, non-invasive way to detect prostate cancer https://bit.ly/3J7SY8Q

Meta huddle: Zuckerberg unveils AI tools and snubs Apple headset

Employees got a sneak peek into Meta’s generative AI plans, upcoming Twitter rival and Zuckerberg’s not-so-positive thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro. Read more: Meta huddle: Zuckerberg unveils AI tools and snubs Apple headset https://bit.ly/43TP23h

Talent attraction and retention main concern for Irish CFOs, Deloitte survey

The amount of Irish CFOs predicting that they would hire more staff this year increased by 22pc from the previous survey. Read more: Talent attraction and retention main concern for Irish CFOs, Deloitte survey https://bit.ly/43CfBKY

Are we heading towards a future without passwords?

New supports for password alternatives are being rolled out, but there isn’t a clear timeframe for when – or if – passwords will become a thing of the past. Read more: Are we heading towards a future without passwords? https://bit.ly/42t8XoD

Binance sued by SEC and accused of making a ‘web of deception’

The SEC claims Binance and its CEO evaded the law, failed to disclose certain details to investors and have been secretly operating the US trading platform from behind the scenes. Read more: Binance sued by SEC and accused of making a ‘web of deception’ https://bit.ly/3Ph8jYL

Many across Ireland and the UK affected by global data breach

Zellis, a payroll provider with clients in Ireland, said it has informed the Irish DPC and NCSC of the Moveit breach. Read more: Many across Ireland and the UK affected by global data breach https://bit.ly/43nirD7

‘Working on software is working for society’

Dr Irum Inayat, Lero and UCC researcher, discusses the value of interdisciplinary research and industry insights to understand the realities of software development. Read more: ‘Working on software is working for society’ https://bit.ly/3MVsmc2

Climate change first went viral 70 years ago

Dr Marc Hudson, a climate historian from the University of Sussex, discusses the surprisingly long history of scientific consensus about carbon dioxide’s role in climate warming and early media coverage of these findings. Read more: Climate change first went viral 70 years ago https://bit.ly/45LBEA8

New project aims to setup medical drone deliveries in Africa

Wingcopter has teamed up with Siemens Healthineers to transport lab samples and medical supplies, to speed up treatments in rural communities. Read more: New project aims to setup medical drone deliveries in Africa https://bit.ly/3OUCSD2

Infraprint: 3D printing its way to success, one part at a time

Founded by Andrew Dickson and Denis Dowling in January, this UCD spin-out is creating 3D printed parts for high-value industries such as space and energy. Read more: Infraprint: 3D printing its way to success, one part at a time https://bit.ly/3oKsyD4

Stripe launches credit card offering for platforms

Stripe said this programme will let platforms create their own credit cards for customers, providing new revenue streams and giving easier access to capital for smaller businesses. Read more: Stripe launches credit card offering for platforms https://bit.ly/42ml1rG

UCD researcher gets EU grant to study pig-to-human heart transplants

The Xenosim project aims to create 'advanced biomechanical computational models' to learn more about how pig hearts could function in the human body. Read more: UCD researcher gets EU grant to study pig-to-human heart transplants https://bit.ly/3oLwofm

6 reasons to consider a career in IT contracting

Hays’ Adam Shapley examines the advantages of IT contracting and why those working in the sector should consider it full time. Read more: 6 reasons to consider a career in IT contracting https://bit.ly/3N3NkXJ