The Google Pixel 6a has now hit the shelves in Ireland. Google’s latest device release, the Google Pixel 6a is the mid-range entry in the latest generation of Pixel phones. The Pixel costs €459 in Ireland on pre-order after it became available on the 21st of July. Devices are expected to begin shipping on the […]
N26 provides instant top-up facility thanks to partnership with Stripe
N26 has partnered with Stripe to provide their customers with instant top-up of their digital bank accounts. Stripe’s payment processing software will now facilitate credit and debit card top-up options in the N26 app. N26 previously allowed its customers to top-up accounts through traditional bank transfers, however, the company said it has “decided to turn […]
EU agrees on USB-C and Power Delivery for fast charging in all smartphones by 2024
The EU will require all smartphones to use the USB Type-C charging port from 2024, a move that will force Apple to transition away from its proprietary Lightning charging port in its iPhones. In an effort to address the “fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar devices”, the European Parliament […]
Ericsson to create 250 new jobs at R&D Campus
Ericsson has announced plans to create more than 250 jobs at its Athlone-based R&D Centre to support the company’s ongoing 5G network development. Currently employing more than 1,200 people in its Athlone base, Ericsson is seeking to hire highly-skilled workers in the spheres of software development, engineering, and data science over the next three years. […]
Dublin Tech Summit will take place at the RDS on June 15 & 16
Dublin Tech Summit will take place in the Ballsbridge-based RDS on the 15th and 16th of June. Self-labeled as “Europe’s fastest-growing tech conference”, tickets to Dublin Tech Summit cost €389 for those who are hoping to attend. The conference this year will focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability through technology, and future trends within the tech […]
All GoMo customers can now use Wi-Fi calling
If you have any dead zones for signal coverage in your home, workplace, or anywhere else you may be, then you’ll love Wi-Fi calling. The premise is simple — rather than a phone call being routed over your connection to a cell tower, it gets routed over your internet connection instead. GoMo previously had the […]
Get an alert when a HSE PCR test appointment opens up using Telegram
It can be hard to get a HSE PCR test appointment at the moment. With case numbers at their highest ever, the Irish health service’s testing infrastructure has been getting bombarded at midnight every night. However, test appointments are also added throughout the day, and if you get lucky, you can sometimes manage to grab […]
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch in Ireland, starting at €649.99 on Vodafone
The Google Pixel 6 series is finally here. Following months of leaks and rumours, the company’s flagship smartphone series is making its way to Ireland. This is the first smartphone from Google to feature the company’s own chipset, which allows for it to pack it full of AI features which are part of what made […]
Watch Google’s “Search On” 2021 live stream tonight
Every year, Google has a live stream dedicated to new features being announced in its search engine. It’s the first place you’ll hear about a lot of cool new tricks that you’ll be able to do and will be rolling out globally, and it’s likely to be no different this year. The company’s launch event […]
Thanks to the global chip shortage, you should probably buy your Christmas presents early
There’s an ongoing global chip shortage, and there has been for a long time now. Have you noticed the rising prices of technology over the last year, or how difficult it has been to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or an Xbox? It has been a perfect storm of high demand […]