Ellis Di Cataldo (MA) has over 9 years experience writing about, and for, some of the world’s biggest tech companies. She's been the lead writer across digital campaigns, always-on content and worldwide product launches, for global brands including Sony, Electrolux, Byrd, The Open University and Barclaycard. Her particular areas of interest are business trends, startup stories and product news.
Meta Launches Ad-Free Plan for Facebook and Instagram in EU
For around $10 per month, Facebook and Instagram users in the EU can wave goodbye to ads for good.
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WeChat and Kaspersky Hit with Fresh Government Ban in Canada
The pair of apps are now persona non grata for government officials in Canada due to security concerns
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Yet Another Successful 4-Day Week Trial Gives Burned-Out Workers Hope
Shorter work weeks could give us less traffic, less stress, and way more fun, and the latest trial shows they work.
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WeWork to File for Bankruptcy “as Early as Next Week”
The NY-based firm has lost almost 98% of its stock market valuation, despite being valued at $47 billion in the past.
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US Government Orders Immediate Stop to Chinese AI Chip Exports
The halt on AI chip exports brings forward a ban that also includes Iran and Russia.
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Ransomware Is Getting Smarter and Harder to Defend Against
Businesses are at risk of quicker and sharper malware strains, a new study warns.
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Google’s Latest AI Feature is All About the Bottom Line
Google is testing new AI-powered ad formats in Search as it looks to shore up one of its key revenue streams.
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Slack Finally Ditches X/Twitter Integration for Good
The Slack tool that notified users of new X/Twitter posts has officially gone.
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Technical Glitch Leads to CIA X/Twitter Account Hijack
A cyber-security researcher was able to redirect CIA contacts to his own Telegram channel.
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AI Chatbots Already Know Everything About You, Like It or Not
A new study has revealed the alarming amount of personal information AI chatbots are able to glean about users.
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Roblox to Employees: Return to Office or Take Severance
Roblox is the latest company to U-turn on pledges to remote workers and has issued a blunt remote to office mandate.
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Elon Musk to Charge New X/Twitter Users $1 a Year
Musk hopes that charging a fee for the social media platform will put an end to bot accounts on X.
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Qualcomm to Cut Over 1,200 Jobs in CaliforniaÂ
One of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers is scaling back its workforce due to market slowdown.
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IBM Ordered to Pay Back Remote Working Expenses, but Staff Only Get 25%
IBM has been ordered to pay staff back remote working expenses from the pandemic, but the state is keeping most of the dough.
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How To Use Google’s New AI Image Generator in Search
Google has begun rolling out a new AI image generator feature that's integrated directly into Search. Here's how to use it.
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Microsoft Finally Cleared to Buy Activision After UK Green Light
The $68.7bn deal is said to be a “game changer” by those who approved it.
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Companies Must Disclose Security Breaches Within Four Days Under New Rule
New rules are intended to increase transparency and encourage firms to increase cyber security protections.
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Reddit Testing Verification Mark And New Accessibility Features
The new feature is currently limited to the app only, and being tested with a small group of users.
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Data of “At Least” 8m US Patients Hacked According To Government Contractor
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer according to a government services contractor.
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Microsoft Teams New Features For August
From all your emojis and GIFs in one handy place to more immersive meetings, here’s everything that’s coming to Teams.
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GitHub’s AI Coding Chatbot Is Available In Public Beta
Those with a business subscription can now get a helping hand in executing complex coding tasks.