The Google Pixel 8 series is expected to launch on October 4th, 2023, and Irish users are eagerly awaiting the arrival of these new flagship smartphones. While Google has not yet officially announced any details about the Pixel 8 series, there have been a number of leaks and rumors that give us a good idea […]
TikTok fined €345 million over children’s data privacy
TikTok has been fined €345 million for breaking EU data law on children’s accounts. The Irish Data Protection Commission found that TikTok violated GDPR rules by making children’s accounts public by default. TikTok has since changed this practice. The fine is one of the largest ever issued under GDPR legislation, and it is a sign […]
Three Ireland opens pre-order registration for Google Pixel 8 series
Google has not yet officially announced the Pixel 8 series, but Three Ireland has already opened up pre-order interest registration for the devices. This suggests that the launch is not too far away, with Three’s own page stating that consumers will get devices by October 12th if they purchase them by 3 PM on the […]
Amazon secures planning permission for three new data centres in Dublin
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has secured planning permission for three new data centres in north Dublin. The development will be located on a 65-acre land holding at Cruiserath Road, Dublin 15 and will have a combined power load of 73MW. The project has been met with opposition from environmental groups, who are concerned about the […]
Google Bard gets new features update with App Extensions and Double-Checking
Google Bard, unveiled a few months before this year’s Google I/O, has received a new update in September 2023, adding new features like app extensions and the ability to double-check Bard’s responses. Bard can now access information from other Google apps like Gmail and Maps, making it easier to do things like plan a trip […]
Google’s Pixel 8 series set to launch in Ireland October 4th
Google has announced that it will be holding a launch event for its Pixel 8 series of smartphones on October 4th, 2023. The event will be held at 10 AM PT, or 6 PM Irish time, and will be live-streamed on Google’s website. While it hasn’t been confirmed to launch in Ireland, we expect that […]
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google may be forced to work with EU firms to handle European data
The European Union is proposing tougher cybersecurity labeling rules for non-European Union cloud service providers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The rules would require these companies to obtain a cybersecurity label through a joint venture with an EU-based company while also requiring the companies to store and process all customer data in the EU and […]
Google’s Pixel Fold is exciting, but Irish consumers will be disappointed
Google I/O took place on the 10th of May, and the company brought with it a number of goodies, including the Google Pixel 7a and the Google Pixel Tablet. One such device that also launched is the Google Pixel Fold, and it’s the company’s first foray into the world of foldables. There’s a catch though: […]
Google Pixel 7a launches in Ireland, starting at €509
Google’s long-awaited Google Pixel 7a is finally here, having been unveiled at this year’s Google I/O. While the company hasn’t shared any availability information just yet, we expect that this device will be shipping very soon. As for pricing, it starts at €509 from the official Google store. The Google Pixel 7a packs the company’s […]
Google I/O 2023 is just around the corner, and here’s how you can watch it live
Google I/O is set to be the biggest Google event in a long time. With rumors of a Google Pixel Fold and a Google Pixel 7a set to launch at the event, alongside the Google Pixel Tablet, it’s likely to be the biggest hardware event the company has had in a while. Other news typically […]