Irish data protection watchdog defends handling of social media investigations
Ireland’s data protection watchdog has defended its stance and the pace of its investigations into breaches by social media giants. Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon said the long-running criticisms are “becoming old news”. Ireland’s regulator of
EU wants to toughen cybersecurity rules for smart devices
The European Union’s executive arm has proposed new legislation that would force manufacturers to ensure devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards, making the 27-nation bloc less vulnerable to attacks. The EU said a ransomware
Adobe buying Figma in €19.98 billion cash-and-stock deal
Software company Adobe is buying online design company Figma in a cash-and-stock deal worth 20 billion US dollars (€19.98 billion). Figma, founded in 2012, allows those who design interactive mobile and web applications to collaborate through
Professional tennis tours launch joint app to make sport more ‘unified’
News and score updates from the men’s and women’s tennis tours are to be combined into a single mobile app for the first time as part of efforts to make the sport more “unified”. Currently, the
Netflix shares drop 22% after it loses 200,000 subscribers
Netflix’s video streaming service suffered the first loss in worldwide subscribers in its history, deepening troubles that have been mounting since enjoying a surge from a captive audience locked down during the pandemic’s early stages. The
Funky Pigeon suspends orders after cyber attack
Funky Pigeon has stopped taking orders after being hit by a cyber attack last week. The online greetings card and gifts business said it is writing to all customers from the past 12 months to inform
Potential for shallow liquid water on Jupiter’s moon Europa, study suggests
Shallow liquid water may be present on Jupiter’s moon Europa, data based on the Greenland ice sheet suggests. Europa is a prime candidate for life in the Solar System, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated
