Ello Locks In its Ad-Free Promise to Users
Ello, the social network which promises to "never sell your data" has moved to reassure users of its bona fides by incorporating as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). A Public Benefit Corporation has a charter which commits
Mullen calls for ‘Track-my-Crime’ service in Ireland
Independent University Senator Rónán Mullen has called on the Minister for Justice to introduce an online system for victims of crime to follow the progress of Garda investigations. Speaking in the Seanad today, Senator Mullen asked
Galway Startup Weekend is November 14-16
Galway's first Startup Weekend will be held from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2014. Co-organiser John Breslin of NUI Galway has been in touch with the details: Startup Weekend is a non-profit, community-building event that brings together
Tableaux Lego: The Irish Online
Over at Forbairt.com, James Larkin appears to have kicked off a project with a life of its own. Take a community of online personas - each with their own idiosyncrasies and traits - and create a scene
Irish Government Considering Banning Anonymous Sites?
From the "only in Ireland" department .. In common with many governments, the Irish government allows citizens to submit petitions online. While many other governments would expect a petition to have some backing before they'd consider
Michele Shares the Secrets of Social Media for Business [Audio]
For our first audio podcast of 2014, Michele Neylon spills the beans on social media success for business. Blacknight is Ireland's largest provider of hosting and domains - but it's also a leader in the use
The First ‘Honest’ Spam in the Irish Language?
Spam Gaeilge. Screen capture courtesy of @pdscott It's not the first piece of spam as Gaeilge - although previous efforts have been more phishing than spam. (Fioscaireacht!) So, it may well be the first
