Amazing: Rovio branches out
There’s not an angry bird in sight, nor an egg-thieving pig, but Amazing Alex is worth a look if you’re a fan of Rovio’s games. A few things to note: 1. It’s not like Casey’s Contraptions; it is...
View ArticleThe digital challenge begins!
In today’s media industry, you can’t stand still for too long, or you risk getting left behind. We could all benefit from a bit of innovation, and who better to bring that to the Irish Times than...
View ArticleGoogle’s Olympic doodles
We all know that Google is a dab hand at producing some timely – and interesting – doodles for its home page. But this Olympics themed one is probably one of its best in the recent run. It’s a fully...
View ArticleDigital challenge: week 2
If you’ve been following our digital challenge start-ups and their progress, here’s the second instalment: Click here to view the embedded video....
View ArticleLast night in a London Apple Store
Any ideas as to why they’re removing the iPhone 4S posters?
View ArticleStartup Grind comes to Dublin
Ever heard of Startup Grind? It’s an event that started in Silicon Valley in 2010, but it has now spread to 20 cities around the world, and Dublin just happens to be one of them. So put September 19th...
View ArticleAnd the verdict is in…
Apple has scored a victory against Samsung in a US court case over patent infringements. If you’ve been following this, you’ll know that Samsung and Apple have been suing and counter-suing each other...
View ArticleRyanair unveils its mobile app
Rushing headlong into the brave new (!) world of mobile apps is Ryanair, the budget airline that gets everyone talking. And it’s managed to do it again. The airline has unveiled its new app for iPhone...
View ArticleWhat do you expect from the new iPhone?
It’s only a day to go until Apple reveals what we’re all assuming will be the next iPhone. So what are we all expecting from the new handset? Apple isn’t giving anything away, but there is plenty of...
View ArticleApple event: live
7.58pm: And we’re done. I’m off to go elbow my way to an iPhone. 7.44pm: Cook has been back, and left us with the Foo Fighters. For one horrible moment, we though it might have been Coldplay. 7.38pm:...
View ArticleRTE content makes its way to Netflix
Netflix is bringing more Irish content to its lineup, announcing today that it has done a deal with RTE Digital to bring a number of the broadcaster’s shows to the streaming service. From September...
View ArticleSome Assassin’s Creed 3 video…
If you’re a fan of the Assassin’s Creed series, check out the video series that is currently being released – a behind the scenes look at developing the new game. It’s a four part series; episode three...
View ArticleSix degrees of Kevin Bacon, Google style
You have to admire Google. It makes the boring business of search just a little more interesting at time, with interactive Google Doodles and screens that have snowed, barrel rolled and tilted on...
View ArticleLive: Microsoft launches Windows 8
This morning in New York, Microsoft is unveiled Windows 8 and the products it hopes is going to tap into the trend for tablets that has hit the PC industry hard. 2.11pm: Sinofsky is back – Surface is...
View ArticlePatrick Moore, the Games Master
If you ask people who Sir Patrick Moore was, many will confirm that he was a famous astronomer. Others will identify him as the presenter of BBC show The Sky at Night, a show he fronted in an...
View ArticleGoogle Maps returns to iOS
Google’s iOS-compatible Maps app has finally hit the iTunes store. Beta navigation included. Download it. Download it now.
View ArticleCES!
Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, the home of gambling, giant frozen cocktails, and for this week at least, a good chunk of the tech industry. Stay tuned for CES stuff.
View ArticleAnd so, to the show
The press conferences are done and now we can get down to the business we came here for: getting some hands – and eyes – on with the newest products. First up: the new I’m Watch. The smart watch that...
View ArticleCES: Kube
Meet the New Kube, a tiny MP3 player. It’s just big enough to take a micro SD card and plug your headphones into. Plus some mini buttons for controls. I stopped because it looked like mini building...
View ArticleCES: Protecting your phone
Now this is something useful. You know when you try to put one of those plastic screen protectors on your iPhone, it immediately attracts fluff, develops one stubborn air bubble that wont go away and...
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