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Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and the likes, will not be subject to strict rules under the EU’s upcoming Digital Networks Act.

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Reuters: New EU networks regulation will go easy on Big Tech ↗

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Galway neurotech Segotia, which specialises in hearables, has been acquired by US-based sleep technology company Ozlo.

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US firm Ozlo buys Galway’s Segotia to innovate sleep wearables ↗

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The much-awaited annual Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition kicks off today with Stripe as title sponsor for the first time.

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Thousands expected to attend as YSTE’26 kicks off with Stripe at helm ↗

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OpenAI-backed legal AI start-up Harvey is planning 20 hires in Dublin alongside the launch of its first office in the city this March.

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Legal AI start-up Harvey to open Dublin office with 20 jobs ↗

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The new funding will help Ireland's EDIHs improve enterprise competitiveness in the country by offering technology and financing support.

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€23m boost for Irish innovation hubs as EU programme enters second leg ↗

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Want something to pore over on your Christmas break? Take a look at our list of books as recommended from start-up leaders.

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12 reads of Christmas: Book recommendations from sci-tech founders ↗

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Alphabet caps the year off with a new data centre business acquisition, as global investment into the market hits $61bn.

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Alphabet acquires Intersect as global data centre deals soar to $61bn ↗

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Italian competition authority has fined Apple after finding that the company abused its position in the app distribution market.

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Italian regulator fines Apple €98.6m for market dominance ‘abuse’ ↗

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