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Season four recap – leadership, talent and AI

The Leaders’ Room Season 4: A Deep Dive into Ireland’s Tech Powerhouse As we approach the final stretch of season four of The Leaders’ Room podcast, the insights gathered from six remarkable episodes reveal a fascinating tapestry of leadership philosophies, technological innovation, and the undeniable magnetism of Ireland’s tech ecosystem. Created in partnership with IDA […]

Meta After Killing the Metaverse: ‘Just Kidding’

Meta Reverses Course on Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown Amid Fan Backlash In a dramatic about-face that underscores the volatile state of Meta’s metaverse ambitions, the tech giant has abruptly reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR headsets. Just two days after confirming the closure, Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth announced on an […]

Consumer-focused privacy company Cloaked raises $375M as it expands to enterprise

Cloaked’s $375M Bet: The Privacy Giant Ready to Shield Consumers and Enterprises from AI-Powered Threats In a world where artificial intelligence is evolving faster than ever, the battle for digital privacy has reached a critical tipping point. Hackers, scammers, and malicious actors are weaponizing AI to craft hyper-targeted phishing schemes, deepfake scams, and sophisticated identity […]

Crypto markets – and the American people – deserve clarity

Crypto Clarity: SEC Unveils Landmark Framework That Could Reshape the Future of Digital Assets In a move that could fundamentally alter the landscape of American cryptocurrency markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission has delivered what industry insiders are calling a “watershed moment” in regulatory clarity. After more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity that left […]

Grab Your Betrayal-Themed Popcorn Buckets, Because Microsoft Is Threatening to Sue OpenAI

Microsoft Considers Legal Action Against OpenAI Over $50 Billion Amazon Deal The AI industry’s most consequential partnership is fracturing under the weight of its own success. In a stunning development that underscores the rapidly evolving dynamics of the artificial intelligence industry, Microsoft is reportedly considering legal action against OpenAI over a contentious $50 billion agreement […]

Google’s AI plans for Fitbit include your medical records

Google’s Fitbit Makeover: AI Coach, Medical Data, and Trust Issues – What You Need to Know In a move that’s as bold as it is controversial, Google has unveiled a major transformation of its Fitbit platform, blending artificial intelligence, medical data integration, and a hefty dose of trust-building rhetoric. For longtime Fitbit users, this overhaul […]

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all

Meta Reverses Course: Horizon Worlds VR Support Stays Alive — But Is the Metaverse Dream Dead? In a surprising turn of events, Meta has announced it will continue supporting Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, reversing an earlier decision to shut down the virtual reality version of its once-hyped metaverse platform. The news, revealed […]