Ellen Tannam
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Facebook finally removes controversial Onavo VPN from Google Play Store
Facebook has pulled the controversial Onavo app from the Google Play Store for Android, following a string of controversies. → Read More
Researchers abuzz as world’s biggest bee is rediscovered in Indonesia
A team of researchers has rediscovered the world's biggest bee in Indonesia after a decades-long disappearance. → Read More
Inside mathematician Cédric Villani’s plan to make France an AI leader
French mathematician Cédric Villani wants to make France an AI hub, while also nurturing his political ambitions. → Read More
Pinterest blocks vaccine-related searches to battle misinformation
Image-sharing platform Pinterest is taking a tough stance against the proliferation anti-vaxxer content on its platform. → Read More
Nestlé and Disney pull ads from YouTube over child exploitation claims
Video platform YouTube is facing the ire of advertisers over moderation issues around videos featuring children. → Read More
ThousandEyes raises $50m in Series D funding round
ThousandEyes, which recently opened a new office in Dublin, has raised millions in a GV-led Series D funding round. → Read More
Germany says it may not block Huawei from its 5G plans
New reports say Germany may not completely ban Huawei from supplying 5G equipment to providers in the country. → Read More
Microsoft says hackers targeted European think tanks ahead of elections
Microsoft says that hackers have been targeting a wide range of European organisations ahead of the upcoming elections. → Read More
Google researchers say software alone can’t mitigate Spectre chip flaws
A group of researchers have concluded that the Spectre group of bugs may be more difficult to mitigate than previously thought. → Read More
Amazon aims to make 50pc of its shipments carbon-neutral by 2030
Amazon plans to reduce its carbon footprint, while a Greenpeace report claims it must make more of an effort with renewable energy. → Read More
How to make your website more accessible to people with disabilities
Web accessibility is a crucial element for developers to remember in every project, says User1st’s Shawn Pike. → Read More
EU copyright: Crunch time as draft agreement heads to parliament
The EU has agreed on a draft of new copyright changes, including new alterations to controversial Articles 13 and 11. → Read More
Amazon pulls plug on New York headquarters after local backlash
Tech giant Amazon is scrapping plans for a company headquarters in New York City following extensive pushback from protesters. → Read More
From privacy to PIPEDA: Fasken’s Alex Cameron on the issues to note
Expert privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Alex Cameron discusses global legislation and the changing attitudes of the public. → Read More
Activision Blizzard lays off hundreds despite ‘record results’ last year
Major games publisher Activision Blizzard has announced hundreds of layoffs across its staff, due to missed expectations. → Read More
Publishers balk at Apple’s subscription news service terms
Media outlets and publishers are concerned about how Apple will be managing its planned news subscription service. → Read More
French journalists suspended after explosive cyberbullying allegations
Allegations of cyberbullying and social media harassment carried out by prominent French journalists have seen several people suspended. → Read More
Apple and Google criticised for hosting Saudi app that tracks women
Tech giants Apple and Google are being called out for hosting a Saudi government app that allows the movements of women to be tracked. → Read More
How can open data mapping help deal with the global litter crisis?
Cork-born entrepreneur Séan Lynch wants to encourage the growth of a group of citizen scientists to use data in tackling our litter problem. → Read More
Amazon snaps up mesh Wi-Fi router start-up Eero
Amazon is continuing its quest to dominate the smart home market, as it acquires mesh home Wi-Fi router firm, Eero. → Read More