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. […]
The curious case of smartphone pricing in Ireland and how not to get ripped off
Ireland’s smartphone market is poor, with little options for anything more than an assortment of the top five or so brands in Europe. There’s very little actual choice, and the prices are astronomical. Why is our selection so poor, and what can we do about it? Consumers are getting ripped off left, right, and centre. […]
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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 […]
Purchase the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, Xiaomi Mi A2, and more in Ireland for less
This post is sponsored by The Solution Shop, an online retailer where you can purchase Xiaomi and Honor devices within the EU without import taxes. Sponsored posts will always be marked as such. I’m sure you’ve seen our recent coverage of Xiaomi’s launch in Ireland, complete with our reviews of their other products too. Xiaomi […]
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 […]