Sky has launched Sky Fibre Ultra in Ireland, utilising the infrastructure of both Eir and SIRO. The company has said that it hopes to increase its availability to over a million homes over the next 3-5 years. The service is already available at over 400,000 homes to new and existing Sky customers, with thousands more […]
Irish smartphones and their call reception – best to worst
Smartphone Network Reception Inequality So it turns out that when it comes to the efficiency of your phone’s cellular connection, there is quite a large variance between some of the most popular phones. In this recent report from the Irish Communications Regulator (ComReg), details have come to light regarding the network performance of popular smartphones. […]
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[Hands-on] Razer Phone 2 launches in Ireland today – here’s what you need to know
Finally — almost two months after its release — the Razer Phone 2 is coming to Ireland after we spotted it only a few days ago on Three’s website. Starting today, the phone will be available to purchase from €249 on bill pay. It sports a number of improvements over its predecessor. Here are the […]
Samsung to open pop-up restaurant in Dublin, connecting you to loved ones in Sydney
The Irish have a long history of emigration, going from as far as back as the famine to as recently as the crash in 2008. As a result, people in Ireland have friends and family living across the globe, most notably in Australia in recent years. Following the last economic crash we faced, many people […]
Razer Phone 2 to launch in Ireland soon through Three
For those of you who may have been excited by the prospect of the Razer Phone 2 coming to Ireland, we have some good news for you. The device has just popped up on Three’s website where you can pre-register your interest. While that in itself is not confirmation of a launch anytime soon, the […]
Apple’s Tim Cook says tech industry regulation is “inevitable”
In what may seem like a surprising statement from one of the world’s largest tech companies, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has said that he believes tech industry regulation to be “inevitable” in an interview with Axios. His statement follows a trail of scandals from some of the world’s largest tech companies, including not […]
Eir set to invest €150 million into their mobile network
Eir is one of the largest mobile network providers in Ireland, and the company aims to claim the top spot in the market in the coming years. In an announcement two days ago, the company claimed that they would invest €150 million into their mobile network over the next two years, increasing their 4G voice […]
DCU Institute for Future Media and Journalism set to lead EU project to tackle “fake news” in modern media
A new EU project called “PROVENANCE”, has been proposed to track down and mark fake news online. The aim is to create a verification system for actual original news, to help the less informed to see the difference between a fake or misleading news article, and an original, factual one. It is a three-year project […]
Here’s what Xiaomi is going to launch in Ireland – Pricing
We’ve covered Xiaomi’s launch in Ireland extensively, following an invitation to Three’s launch event in Dublin. All of us at IrishTech have been looking forward to their launch here, given that the company is known for having killer hardware at a great price. It’s not just their phones; their accessories are also revered for their price to […]
[Update: Pricing and Availability] Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Redmi 6 and Redmi Note 5 launched in Ireland at Three event
Update: If you missed Xiaomi’s official launch tonight, you can still be in with a chance to get some free goodies at the Three store on Grafton Street! Read the bottom of this post for more information. Update 2: We have the list of products Xiaomi intends to launch in Ireland, complete with pricing. Check […]