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One day, just after I had dropped my son off at school, I was sent a horrific video on WhatsApp. It made me question how images and videos of child sex abuse come to be made, and how they can be openly circulated on social media. And I wanted one answer above all - what happened to the boy in the video?

It may sound strange, but the woman who sent

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Self-isolation is nothing new - digital technology is already taking us there
Coronavirus is the first global epidemic in the era of the smartphone and social media. The rallying cry from authorities to concerned citizens is "self-isolate". And how apt a phrase that is for the times we live in.
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Could tracking data stem virus?
We all freak out at stories of how our every move is being tracked by apps such as Google.
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Tech firms in south east need 700 staff
Tech firms in the south east are struggling to fill almost 700 jobs and have begun a campaign to highlight the region's affordability to potential employees.
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Copy and paste to save time, money and effort
Up to a few weeks ago, I had never heard of the name Larry Tesler. However, when I read his obituary to mark his passing on February 17, I realised that you and I benefit enormously from his work.
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This could be the best place for startups - with the right political will
As the Irish creators of software that helps teams in some of the world's biggest businesses to be more organised, efficient and happy, we at Teamwork believe that with a little more organisation, a little more efficiency and a lot more strategic thinking, Ireland could be the startup capital of Europe.
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