RTÉ redundancy programme missed target for staff cuts | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie26 Aug 2026
A voluntary exit programme in RTÉ failed to deliver the scale of departures needed by the broadcaster to meet plans for staff cuts.
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NBC Newsby Steve Kopack26 Aug 2026
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to settle a wide-ranging social media addiction lawsuit with the state of California and a number of other states.
Ads have landed in Apple Maps, and they are as bad as expected - 9to5Mac
9to5Macby Ben Lovejoy26 Aug 2026
When we ran a poll last month, the overwhelming majority of 9to5Mac readers agreed that Apple should exit the ad business.
Back to School: The Best Speakers to Bring to College
Gizmodoby James Pero26 Aug 2026
Lots of gadgets are useful in a college setting—laptops, AI recorders, e-readers—but not all essential college gadgets are about productivity, at least strictly speaking.
Bihar Gambling Act and PROGA conflict: Jay Sayta explains
MediaNamaby Azdhan26 Aug 2026
Reference files: – Bihar Gambling (Prohibition) Act, 2026 — [ PDF ] – Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROG Act): Act [PDF] | Rules [PDF] Bihar has become the first state to...
Rockstar finally break silence on "heartbreaking" GTA 6 leak, say it's "unfortunate that the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers"
Rock, Paper, Shotgunby Mark Warren26 Aug 2026
Rockstar Games have put out a statement publicly acknowledging the ongoing GTA 6 leaks for the first time.
How Liz Plank created her dream job and keeps it real
Mashableby Mark Stetson26 Aug 2026
When it comes to multitasking, Liz Plank (@feministabulous) might just be the poster-child. She is a content creator, journalist (Vox), author (For the Love of Men), podcaster (Boy Problems)...
NTA’s panic-mode reforms: will they prevent leaks— or create new risks?
The Hinduby Rajeev Kumar26 Aug 2026
The term “paper leak” extends far beyond printed papers being compromised during transportation or storage.
In a divided country during troubling times, Dolly Parton was the joy we could all agree on - Poynter
Poynterby Tom Jones26 Aug 2026
Just the other day, for reasons unknown, I started thinking about which older celebrities (those in their 80s) could die and whose deaths would be truly upsetting to the masses.
Zoomcar expands into bike rentals as Q1 loss widens to $5.4 million
MediaNamaby Amit Singh26 Aug 2026
Car rental marketplace Zoomcar saw its net loss widen to $5.4 million in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27), up 29% from $4.2 million in the same quarter last year.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Rock, Paper, Shotgunby Edwin Evans-Thirlwell26 Aug 2026
This week, RPS took the downright heroic step of declining to live report on the latest Geoff Keighley trailer bonanza at Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live.
Cab drivers challenge Maharashtra’s Marathi proficiency rule: Can it decide access to ride-hailing apps? - MEDIANAMA
MediaNamaby Aakriti Bansal26 Aug 2026
Four app-based cab drivers have moved the Bombay High Court against Maharashtra’s rule making working knowledge of Marathi compulsory for taxi, auto and app-based cab drivers, arguing it threatens...
Google is preparing a Liquid Glass redesign for YouTube and YouTube Music
Android Authorityby Chethan Rao26 Aug 2026
Google is preparing a Liquid Glass redesign for YouTube and YouTube Music Aug 26, 2026 — 7:13 AM ET - The YouTube and YouTube Music apps are likely preparing for a Liquid Glass-based design update...
Lawfare Daily: Censorship Incentives with Julia Curlee and Mike Feinberg
Lawfareby Benjamin Wittes, Julia Curlee, Michael Feinberg, Jen Patja26 Aug 2026
Lawfare Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee has written an article on the incentives facing intelligence community members when they are purged from government.
Why Online Reviews Are Now Your Most Valuable SEO Asset
Entrepreneurby Anthony Savino26 Aug 2026
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways - Reviews have become machine-readable reputation data, not just customer feedback.
Rajasthan HC PIL flags AI impact on children’s learning
MediaNamaby Azdhan26 Aug 2026
Read the original order here: [PDF] Rajasthan High Court’s Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand has taken suo moto cognizance of the welfare and future of “Generation Z, Generation Alpha and Generation Beta,”...
‘Seat Audit, Please!’: Mumbai Creator Invented a New Railway Department. The Railways Were Not Amused
Open Magazineby Open Bureau26 Aug 2026
‘Seat Audit, Please!’: Mumbai Creator Invented a New Railway Department. The Railways Were Not Amused If you travel on Mumbai's local trains often enough, you've probably encountered ticket...
Australia excludes AI-generated songs from charts: India next?
MediaNamaby Anjali Tripathi26 Aug 2026
Australia’s official music charts will exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from next week, while allowing recordings that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in a supporting role.
Did Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe target Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn over Vimal ad? He clarifies
Hindustan Timesby Sana Fazili26 Aug 2026
Did Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe target Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn over Vimal ad? He clarifies Tukaram Mundhe said the rules apply to promoters as well as advertisers, while the FDA is also...
Irish Countdown host Colin Murray has famous ex wife and fans will be floored
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Joe Crutchley)26 Aug 2026
Irish Countdown host Colin Murray's famous ex and why they split after years together Countdown host Colin Murray has been a familiar face on our TV screens for years, but what do we know about the...