Xiaomi is an interesting company in that they have some very impressive phones for an even more impressive price. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 launched with top-tier specifications at a price half that of competitors, and that’s exactly what the company has always stood for. It’s been absolutely no secret that they intended to launch in […]
Landlords will require planning permission to use Airbnb in Ireland from June 2019
In a move that many have demanded from the government for years, Ireland is finally taking a step forward to place restrictions on landlords renting their homes out temporarily on Airbnb. Irish homes being rented out on Airbnb have been said to have contributed to the ongoing housing crisis, which has seen prices rise by […]
The Future of the LUAS, DART and Dublin Bus
A Need for Improvement There has been a lot of focus recently regarding commuting in Ireland. An outdated Dublin Bus network, insufficient payment schemes and traffic congestion have led to an initiative to reform. Dublin Live reported a potential €1 billion overhaul to the current public transport system by the National Transport Authority. The overhaul […]
Formula Student – What it is and how Irish universities are getting involved
STEM is becoming increasingly relevant in Ireland today, with the government providing massive funding for various STEM-related facilities in Irish universities. There are many opportunities available for university students to get involved in STEM-based activities – even those not enrolled in related courses. One such activity is Formula Student. Formula One’s World Championship is probably the […]
Irish Collegiate Esports Winter Challenge announced – What you need to know
The Irish Collegiate Esports organisation has announced the second season of its inter-university tournament that plays host to a number of games online. Last year’s event proved a success, with both the League of Legends and the Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournaments drawing in a number of the most popular universities from across Ireland. This […]
Ireland is ill-equipped to deal with the energy usage of its tech companies
Trailing the pack Ireland is in a fairly unique situation. Even though we’ve attracted a multitude of top tech companies, our gross use of renewable energy still trails the EU average. Why is it that we still greatly rely on fossil fuels despite huge investment in the technology sector? Can anything be done about it? […]
Dublin Games Festival 2018 – Games, Entertainment and More!
Dublin Games Festival 2018 Since our report last week on the Dublin Games Festival in November 2018, we have received more information from Graeme Moore (COO and Co-Founder of Aeonspark Events). So, here’s what to expect from Dublin Games Festival on the 24th of November. Primarily, it has become quite apparent that DGF has created […]
Microsoft Announce 200 New Jobs in Irish Operation
Microsoft today announced that they are creating 200 new jobs in their Leopardstown complex in Dublin, the European Headquarters of the company. Microsoft has operated in Ireland since 1985 with only 100 employees. Today, the tech supergiants currently hold 2000 jobs across a variety of different skill sets. These new jobs include 100 positions for […]
The Samsung Galaxy S10 in Ireland – What we know
Every year, Samsung without fail releases at least three of its flagship smartphones in Ireland. We typically get two devices in the Samsung Galaxy line, with a third released with similar specifications but in a larger form factor, a.k.a the Samsung Galaxy Note. Like clockwork, we saw the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+ and […]
Apple unveils new iPhone models, along with Irish pricing and preorder info
Earlier on Wednesday, Apple unveiled three new additions to their iPhone X line. Apple also showed off a new Apple watch during the event. Here’s all you need to know about the phones, along with Irish pricing and information on how you can pre-order them here in Ireland. Bigger is better There are now three […]