# Laura Varley — RSS Amplifier Everything Laura Varley publishes, across 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sophie-adenot-first-french-woman-spacewalk-esa-nasa-space-exploration) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon conducted the spacewalk with the goal of replacing a failed space-to-ground antenna on the International Space Station. Read more: ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk ## [ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sophie-adenot-first-french-woman-spacewalk-esa-nasa-space-exploration) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Adenot is the second European woman to complete a spacewalk, following the footsteps of Italy’s Samantha Cristoforetti in 2022. Read more: ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk ## [Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/report-only-sectors-aiding-ai-adoption-poised-for-sure-growth) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ ‘Only markets in three categories – infrastructure; data and AI; and identity, access and network security – are broadly positioned for clear growth,’ finds Forrester. Read more: Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it ## [Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/report-only-sectors-aiding-ai-adoption-poised-for-sure-growth) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ ‘Only markets in three categories – infrastructure; data and AI; and identity, access and network security – are broadly positioned for clear growth,’ finds Forrester. Read more: Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it ## [For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/it-program-manager-tech-computers-coding-leadership-productivity) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ Meera Harichan discusses the true potential of technology to bring together communities with a shared vision and how diversity should never be a box-ticking exercise. Read more: For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding ## [For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/it-program-manager-tech-computers-coding-leadership-productivity) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Meera Harichan discusses the true potential of technology to bring together communities with a shared vision and how diversity should never be a box-ticking exercise. Read more: For this IT programme manager, tech is more than just computers and coding ## [Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/whos-leading-irelands-new-chip-advisory-council) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ The new council will provide independent expert advice to the Government on developing the semiconductor sector. Read more: Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council? ## [Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/whos-leading-irelands-new-chip-advisory-council) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ The new council will provide independent expert advice to the Government on developing the semiconductor sector. Read more: Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council? ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ The 2025-founded company aims to demonstrate that not every company requires high-end, powerful graphic processors or AI strategies. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ The company aims to lower AI costs by attaching each task to the model and hardware that best suits it. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5WbM0brdbcYi) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ The 2025-founded company aims to demonstrate that not every company requires high-end, powerful graphic processors or AI strategies. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-verne-croatia-robotaxi-zagreb-autonomous-vehicle) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ Pony and Uber are also expanding their partnership across four additional European cities. Read more: Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia ## [Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-verne-croatia-robotaxi-zagreb-autonomous-vehicle) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Pony and Uber are also expanding their partnership across four additional European cities. Read more: Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia ## [Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-verne-croatia-robotaxi-zagreb-autonomous-vehicle) _2026-08-20 · Business – Silicon Republic_ Pony and Uber are expanding their partnership across four additional European cities. Read more: Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia ## [Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/stripe-agrees-to-buy-openrouter-terms-undisclosed) _2026-08-20 · Silicon Republic_ Real-world economic potential of AI will depend on efficient usage of scarce compute resources, Stripe's Patrick Collison said. Read more: Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed ## [Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/stripe-agrees-to-buy-openrouter-terms-undisclosed) _2026-08-20 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Real-world economic potential of AI will depend on efficient usage of scarce compute resources, Stripe's Patrick Collison said. Read more: Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed ## [Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/stripe-agrees-to-buy-openrouter-terms-undisclosed) _2026-08-20 · Business – Silicon Republic_ Real-world economic potential of AI will depend on efficient usage of scarce compute resources, Stripe's Patrick Collison said. Read more: Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jOwRxgSU538Y) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/eport-explores-hidden-stress-window-experienced-commuting-employees-nurosym) _2026-08-19 · Silicon Republic_ Nurosym’s report highlights how Irish employees may be struggling to let the stress of the workday go, once the day is done. Read more: New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters ## [New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/eport-explores-hidden-stress-window-experienced-commuting-employees-nurosym) _2026-08-19 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Nurosym’s report highlights how Irish employees may be struggling to let the stress of the workday go, once the day is done. Read more: New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters ## [New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/eport-explores-hidden-stress-window-experienced-commuting-employees-nurosym) _2026-08-19 · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Nurosym’s report highlights how Irish employees may be struggling to let the stress of the workday go, once the day is done. Read more: New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters ## [NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nci-to-launch-two-bachelors-courses-in-ai-and-cybersecurity) _2026-08-19 · Silicon Republic_ The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity ## [NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nci-to-launch-two-bachelors-courses-in-ai-and-cybersecurity) _2026-08-19 · Science – Silicon Republic_ The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity ## [NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nci-to-launch-two-bachelors-courses-in-ai-and-cybersecurity) _2026-08-19 · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity ## [NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nci-to-launch-two-bachelors-courses-in-ai-and-cybersecurity) _2026-08-19 · Innovation – Silicon Republic_ The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity ## [Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-cant-be-treated-separately) _2026-08-19 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Magnet Plus’s Patrick Masterson discusses why now is the time to engage in a combined network and security strategy to ensure business continuity and maintain customer trust. Read more: Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately ## [Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-cant-be-treated-separately) _2026-08-19 · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Magnet Plus’s Patrick Masterson discusses why now is the time to engage in a combined network and security strategy to ensure business continuity and maintain customer trust. Read more: Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately ## [Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/surging-unitree-stock-highlights-investor-appetite-for-physical-ai) _2026-08-19 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ China holds more than 97pc of the burgeoning humanoid robotics market despite lacking big budget VC attention. Read more: Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eoN70R3XqxCk) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/surging-unitree-stock-highlights-investor-appetite-for-physical-ai) _2026-08-19 · Business – Silicon Republic_ China holds more than 97pc of the burgeoning humanoid robotics market despite lacking big budget VC attention. Read more: Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI ## [AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-chip-start-up-etched-raises-700m-at-21bn-valuation) _2026-08-19 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen and Chris Zhu, and emerged from stealth in June of this year. Read more: AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation ## [AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-chip-start-up-etched-raises-700m-at-21bn-valuation) _2026-08-19 · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen and Chris Zhu, and emerged from stealth in June of this year. Read more: AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation ## [OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-amid-calls-for-stronger-child-safety-measures-ai-llm) _2026-08-19 · Science – Silicon Republic_ In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – aims to limit access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. Read more: OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety ## [OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-amid-calls-for-stronger-child-safety-measures-ai-llm) _2026-08-19 · Machines – Silicon Republic_ In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – aims to limit access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. Read more: OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety ## [Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-lowers-app-stores-fees-in-eu-in-dma-compliance) _2026-08-19 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ These changes are part of Apple’s efforts to quash disagreements with the EU over its Digital Markets Act. Read more: Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance ## [Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-lowers-app-stores-fees-in-eu-in-dma-compliance) _2026-08-19 · Business – Silicon Republic_ These changes are part of Apple’s efforts to quash disagreements with the EU over its Digital Markets Act. Read more: Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance ## [Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/data-testosterone-levels-women-health-significantly-outdated-report) _2026-08-19 · Science – Silicon Republic_ Hertility’s research assessed data from 30,453 women aged between 18 and 74 who accessed at-home hormone testing in England, Scotland and Wales over five years. Read more: Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study ## [Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/data-testosterone-levels-women-health-significantly-outdated-report) _2026-08-19 · Innovation – Silicon Republic_ Hertility’s research assessed data from 30,453 women aged between 18 and 74 who accessed at-home hormone testing in England, Scotland and Wales over five years. Read more: Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study ## [Report: Availability of support stalling hiring for neurodivergent workers](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/report-availability-of-support-stalling-hiring-neurodivergent-workers-equality) _2026-08-18 · Careers – Silicon Republic_ The growing gap in the hiring of employees with disabilities in Ireland is due in part to a lack of confidence among employers that they can meet the needs of a more diverse workforce. Read more: Report: Availability of support stalling hiring for neurodivergent workers ## [IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/imr-irish-manufacturing-research-annual-report-2025-18m-economic-value) _2026-08-18 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ ‘The debate about whether AI and automation matter is over. Manufacturers can see the opportunity,' IMR's CEO said. Read more: IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses ## [IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/imr-irish-manufacturing-research-annual-report-2025-18m-economic-value) _2026-08-18 · Business – Silicon Republic_ ‘The debate about whether AI and automation matter is over. Manufacturers can see the opportunity,' IMR's CEO said. Read more: IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses ## [How might workplace AI negatively impact older employees?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/workplace-ai-negatively-impact-older-employees-balance-skills) _2026-08-18 · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Memorial University of Newfoundland's Judah Adeniyi explores the pros and cons of introducing AI into an already established working environment. Read more: How might workplace AI negatively impact older employees? ## [US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-social-media-instagram-facebook-legal-children-us) _2026-08-18 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ 'We'll show a jury that Meta concealed what it knew about the harm its products cause young people because looking away was more profitable,’ Kentucky AG Russell Coleman said. Read more: US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media ## [US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-social-media-instagram-facebook-legal-children-us) _2026-08-18 · Business – Silicon Republic_ 'We'll show a jury that Meta concealed what it knew about the harm its products cause young people because looking away was more profitable,’ Kentucky AG Russell Coleman said. Read more: US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media ## [Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-change-rules-governing-app-tracking-transparency-framework) _2026-08-18 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Germany's FCO concluded that Apple is potentially in breach of rules governing competitiveness. Read more: Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency ## [Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-change-rules-governing-app-tracking-transparency-framework) _2026-08-18 · Business – Silicon Republic_ Germany's FCO concluded that Apple is potentially in breach of rules governing competitiveness. Read more: Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency ## [Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/gravis-robotics-becomes-unicorn-after-200m-raise-ai-automation) _2026-08-18 · Technology – Silicon Republic_ EU-Startups reported that a $1bn post-money valuation is the end result of the funding round, in which Japan’s SoftBank was the sole investor. Read more: Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise ## [Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/gravis-robotics-becomes-unicorn-after-200m-raise-ai-automation) _2026-08-18 · Start-ups – Silicon Republic_ EU-Startups reported that a $1bn post-money valuation is the end result of the funding round, in which Japan’s SoftBank was the sole investor. Read more: Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise ## [2027 Stripe YSTE contest open for applications](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/2027-stripe-yste-contest-open-for-applications) _2026-08-18 · Science – Silicon Republic_ The fintech title sponsor has raised its prize pool and travel support for schools, and announced a mentorship programme for top projects. Read more: 2027 Stripe YSTE contest open for applications