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techcentral. ie > new-social-media-platform-eyou-aims-to-serve-as-a-european-alternative-to-tech-giants

New social media platform e You aims to serve as a European alternative to tech giants

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (275+ words) A new social media platform has been launched specifically targeting European users. e You was developed by a Romanian start-up. EYou promises transparency and user control over their feeds, setting it apart from existing platforms that rely on algorithms which…...

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techcentral. ie > court-case-in-new-mexico-could-force-meta-to-make-changes-over-addictive-user-experience

Court case in New Mexico could force Meta to make changes over addictive user experience

23+ hour, 40+ min ago  (349+ words) A trial underway in New Mexico could lead to sweeping changes in how Facebook, Instagram and Whats App operate. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico Attorney General Ra'l Torrez, accuses Meta Platforms of designing its products in such a way…...

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techcentral. ie > european-governments-close-the-door-on-whatsapp-signal

European governments close the door on Whats App, Signal

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (254+ words) Several EU member states are switching to their own messaging apps for government communications. The capitals no longer want to depend on American tech companies for sensitive communication between civil servants and ministers. NATO also now has its own messaging…...

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techcentral. ie > siro-ceo-calls-for-copper-switch-off

Siro CEO calls for copper switch-off

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (202+ words) The CEO of Broadband network operator Siro John Keaney has called for the switching off Ireland's copper broadband network to be fast-tracked. John Keaney made the statement as part of an announcement that Siro's fibre-to-the-premise broadband network has now passed…...

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techcentral. ie > bluesky-helps-with-customised-social-media-feeds

Bluesky helps with customised social media feeds

3+ week, 34+ min ago  (184+ words) The social media platform Bluesky is working on a new AI tool designed to help users create personalised content feeds. This AI assistant, Attie, was announced during the Atmosphere conference in Vancouver. Attie is an artificial intelligence-based app built on…...

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The scroll is over

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (659+ words) Social media use is down, with new research finding just half of users are now actively posting online, while a majority are likely to believe being online is more of a risk than an opportunity." The report by Britain's telecoms…...

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techcentral. ie > equinix-begins-construction-on-92m-data-centre

Equinix begins construction on $92m data centre

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (194+ words) Equinix has begun on a new data center in Dublin. DB7x, which will be located in Blanchardstown, will be sited close to two of Equinix's existing data centres for enhanced connectivity. Equinix anticipates an investment of $78 million into the new high-performance…...

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techcentral. ie > quarter-of-iphones-now-made-in-india

Quarter of i Phones now made in India

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (408+ words) Apple has significantly increased i Phone production in India, aiming to reduce its dependence on China and circumvent trade conflicts. By 2025, Apple assembled about 55 million i Phones in India, up 53% from the previous year, representing about 25% of global i Phone…...

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techcentral. ie > google-to-impose-restriction-on-mobile-apps

Google to impose restriction on mobile apps

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (409+ words) From the very beginning, Google has stood out on smartphones for its open Play Store, offering more freedom to users and developers alike. The contrast with Apple and its App Store has always been stark, but that could soon change....

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techcentral. ie > criteo-begins-offering-display-ads-in-chatgpt-replies

Criteo begins offering display ads in Chat GPT replies

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (266+ words) French display advertising firm Criteo is to deliver advertising for online shops in Chat GPT's search results. The company claims this kind of AI produces conversion rates one and a half times higher than other chanels such as Search and…...