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Tech Tools: Mini toy that works on your tabletop

Tech Tools: Mini toy that works on your tabletop

Sphero Mini is an app-controlled robot ball you control with facial expressions

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 07:24
Is Xoo the answer to smartphone battery anxiety?

Is Xoo the answer to smartphone battery anxiety?

This charging belt will get you out of the danger zone and keep you connected

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 05:40
Tech Tools: Smartwatch for the visually impaired

Tech Tools: Smartwatch for the visually impaired

The Dot Watch delivers notifications to your wrist, displaying information in braille

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 05:22
Tech review: Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Tech review: Apple iPhone 8 Plus

New chip delivers faster performance in context of modest aesthetic changes

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 07:55
Ultimate Ears adds Alexa to new Blast speaker

Ultimate Ears adds Alexa to new Blast speaker

Tech Tools: Smart portable speaker is waterproof and offers 360-degree sound

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 07:55
Canon G1 X Mark III boasts DSLR quality in a compact camera

Canon G1 X Mark III boasts DSLR quality in a compact camera

Tech Tools: Weather-sealed design makes camera well suited for Ireland’s weather

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 07:38
Get Active: Martial arts

Get Active: Martial arts

Martial arts is about more than learning how to punch and throw fancy kicks; it’s about respect and discipline too

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 06:00
Tech gadgets for frequent travellers

Tech gadgets for frequent travellers

If more of your life is spent on the road than in the office, then these are tools, from cloud storage to tablets and tracking devices, to make your life that bit easier

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 06:00
Review: Invizbox Go provides online privacy with ease

Review: Invizbox Go provides online privacy with ease

Device is a portable VPN service and Tor router but can also charge your smartphone

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 06:55
Star Wars Stormtrooper design may be the speaker you’re looking for

Star Wars Stormtrooper design may be the speaker you’re looking for

Tech Tools: This Stormtrooper manages to hit its target with decent sound

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 13:45
Review: Sony’s mini speaker proves size isn’t everything

Review: Sony’s mini speaker proves size isn’t everything

Tech Tools: The SRS XB2 speaker may be small in size, but it’s mighty on sound

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 07:45
How to . . . upload photos to Instagram without the app (mostly)

How to . . . upload photos to Instagram without the app (mostly)

Want to ditch the Instagram app? Now there’s an option

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 19:53
Watch your house with Panasonic’s smart home monitor

Watch your house with Panasonic’s smart home monitor

Tech Tools: This wifi-connected system has a camera that can talk to your toddler

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 06:53
Tamagotchi that’s actually useful and won’t break your heart

Tamagotchi that’s actually useful and won’t break your heart

Tech Tools: This battery pack for portable electronics inspired by digital pet

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 05:06
How to . . . use your phone to find your car

How to . . . use your phone to find your car

Google and Apple both have handy ways to track down your vehicle via your smartphone

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 17:08
Dash gets Pro upgrade, encourages you to ditch the smartphone

Dash gets Pro upgrade, encourages you to ditch the smartphone

Tech Tools: Dash Pro adds translation for 40 languages to the mix

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:18
Smart compass helps you make a Beeline for your destination

Smart compass helps you make a Beeline for your destination

Tech Tools: Aimed at bike riders, the Beeline keeps things simple

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:17
Keep tabs on your kids with this wearable tracker

Keep tabs on your kids with this wearable tracker

Tech Tools: Tinitell smartwatch with GPS and call capability

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:16
Urban Armor Gear  offers lightweight protection case for iPads

Urban Armor Gear offers lightweight protection case for iPads

Tech Tools: Firm’s Metropolis case series claim to have military standard protection

Thu May 25 2017 - 04:58
Tech Tools: Samsung SmartThings hub

Tech Tools: Samsung SmartThings hub

Easy to set up, Samsung SmartThings hub permits automation of your home devices

Thu May 25 2017 - 04:58
Ikea has a lightbulb moment with new smart lighting system

Ikea has a lightbulb moment with new smart lighting system

Tech Tools: Tradfri kits embrace the Internet of Things, but where’s the remote access?

Thu May 18 2017 - 06:39
Samsung’s new Frame TV the picture of style

Samsung’s new Frame TV the picture of style

Tech Tools: Swiss designer Yves Behar has turned the telly into a work of art

Thu May 11 2017 - 05:47
Mixtape in your hand: Elbow cassette tape player

Mixtape in your hand: Elbow cassette tape player

Tech Tools: It’s still at prototype stage, but a cassette revival is worth waiting for

Thu May 11 2017 - 04:46
Storkbox offers help for expectant mothers

Storkbox offers help for expectant mothers

New company has range of prepacked maternity bags and boxes covering essentials

Mon May 08 2017 - 05:24
Panasonic TZ90’s impressive features come with a price

Panasonic TZ90’s impressive features come with a price

Tech Tools: Camera has 4K photo mode and powerful zoom but costs nearly €500

Thu May 04 2017 - 05:21
Knops ear plugs offer optimal noise levels for any setting

Knops ear plugs offer optimal noise levels for any setting

Tech Tools: Kickstarter product has four steps that filter out different levels of noise

Thu May 04 2017 - 05:20
HTC U Play looks the part but faces tough competition

HTC U Play looks the part but faces tough competition

Tech Tools review: HTC tries to make its mark on the crowded mid-range battleground

Thu May 04 2017 - 05:19
Review: Is the iKettle 2.0 worth the investment?

Review: Is the iKettle 2.0 worth the investment?

Tech Tools: Are you really so time-poor you need to save two minutes of boiling?

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 16:23
UrbanX takes your bike from manual to electric in 60 seconds

UrbanX takes your bike from manual to electric in 60 seconds

Tech Tools: One wheel swap and you’re ready to go electric

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 06:09
Sony A9 mirrorless camera will delight professionals

Sony A9 mirrorless camera will delight professionals

Tech Tools: 20 frames a second, dual SD card slots and ethernet port makes for fine shots

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 05:10
How to . . . tighten up your online privacy

How to . . . tighten up your online privacy

From VPNs to OpenDNS, here are a few tips to keep your internet habits a little more private

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 13:00
Canon SX730 puts the power into PowerShot

Canon SX730 puts the power into PowerShot

Tech Tools: New compact camera offers point-and-shoot fans another option

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
How to tune a guitar perfectly, every time

How to tune a guitar perfectly, every time

Tech Tools: Roadie 2 ditches the app – unless you want it – and uses vibration sensor

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
First Circle raises $1.3m to develop technology platform

First Circle raises $1.3m to develop technology platform

Accion Venture and Deep Blue invest in Philippines-based firm

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Irish medtech company Diaceutics to recruit 30 people

Irish medtech company Diaceutics to recruit 30 people

Chief executive of Dundalk-based company expects the market to triple by 2020

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Ikea’s next target? Smart lighting

Ikea’s next target? Smart lighting

Tech Tools: Swedish interiors giant makes smart lighting affordable too

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Salesforce’s Irish arm sees profits surge 1,200%

Salesforce’s Irish arm sees profits surge 1,200%

Firm says increase in reseller fees in EMEA region prompted significant jump in 2016

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37
Review: Amazon’s Echo Dot makes life easier at home

Review: Amazon’s Echo Dot makes life easier at home

Tech Tools: Amazon’s new smart assistant controls all your home devices

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 10:15
Review: Hub Controller takes over

Review: Hub Controller takes over

Tech Tools: Smart homes don’t have to be complicated

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 16:37
Theya Healthcare’s  Ciara Donlon wins Cartier award

Theya Healthcare’s Ciara Donlon wins Cartier award

Irish entrepreneur named among 2017 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards laureates

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 12:55
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 aims to exorcise the Note 7 ghosts

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 aims to exorcise the Note 7 ghosts

Tech Tools: New smartphone with added features seeks to be a ‘one device fits all’

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 05:45
Dublin Airport passenger traffic rises 5% to 5.8m

Dublin Airport passenger traffic rises 5% to 5.8m

New DAA figures show record 2.2 million people used capital’s airport last month

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 18:40
Want to become a mother? Prepare to sacrifice 3% of your wage

Want to become a mother? Prepare to sacrifice 3% of your wage

‘Motherhood penalty’ adds up to 3% per hour per child - but men don’t suffer the same hit

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 16:02
Online shopping drives consumer spending in March

Online shopping drives consumer spending in March

Visa data shows face-to-face expenditure falling for sixth consecutive month

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 09:28
Facebook rolls out new tools for mobile advertisers

Facebook rolls out new tools for mobile advertisers

Social media firm aims to help SMEs create ads for mobile devices in a matter of minutes

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 15:54
Zurich Insurance signs deal with BAE to target fraud

Zurich Insurance signs deal with BAE to target fraud

NetReveal system uses data analytics to uncover hidden links and potential fraud

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 12:30
Samsung to roll out contactless pay in UK, Ireland

Samsung to roll out contactless pay in UK, Ireland

Samsung Pay will allow users make secure payments with mobile phone or smartwatch

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 12:03
GirlCrew founders scoop Junior Chamber award

GirlCrew founders scoop Junior Chamber award

Trio named in list of Dublin branch’s 10 Outstanding Young People 2017

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 21:45
Twitter unveils ‘lite’ version for poor data connections

Twitter unveils ‘lite’ version for poor data connections

New version brings key features of platform but uses less data

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 13:49
Electric Ireland moves into residential solar market

Electric Ireland moves into residential solar market

Renewable energy could save customers an average €250 per year on electricity bills

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 08:02
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