The full schedule for Web Summit was published earlier today. The event will be held across several stages in the RDS with each stage being devoted to a different theme (well, sort of): Center Stage (sic) – keynotes etc Enterprise Builders Machine Marketing Music Sport Library Food Cinema According to Web Summit head man Paddy Cosgrave […]
#455597934 / gettyimages.com Shares in Amazon Inc fell 11% in after-hours trading last night after the company reported a net loss of $437 million or 95c per share for the third quarter of 2014, up from $41 million or 9c per share for the same period last year. Net sales continued to grow, increasing 20% to $20.58 billion […]
Ello, the social network which promises to “never sell your data” has moved to reassure users of its bona fides by incorporating as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). A Public Benefit Corporation has a charter which commits it to specific goals and values beyond mere profit. The charter is binding on the company, and remains in effect, even […]
Independent University Senator Rónán Mullen has called on the Minister for Justice to introduce an online system for victims of crime to follow the progress of Garda investigations. Speaking in the Seanad today, Senator Mullen asked for a progress report on the implementation of the EU Crime Victims directive and urged the Minister for Justice, […]
Galway’s first Startup Weekend will be held from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2014. Co-organiser John Breslin of NUI Galway has been in touch with the details: Startup Weekend is a non-profit, community-building event that brings together entrepreneurs of different backgrounds, including software developers, marketers, designers, and other enthusiasts. They gather to to pitch ideas, form […]
With just under two weeks to go to Web Summit 2014, ticket prices are set to double tomorrow. Some tickets are still available for €658 ex VAT, but late booking charges will apply from Friday. The schedule of speakers and events has been published Meanwhile, organisers have confirmed that the Nasdaq Bell will be rung at the Summit again this […]
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is officially launched in Ireland today, but it went on show yesterday at Carphone Warehouse Samsung Experience Stores in Dublin and Cork. The Note 4 is squarely aimed at the increasingly popular ‘phablet’ market. While the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Alpha offer a more mainstream smartphone setup, […]
The Realex Fire Web Awards was held last night at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin. Prizes were awarded in 32 categories with the overall Best Website in Ireland title going to Firefly Friends, which also took the honours in the “Most Beautiful”, “Most Responsive” and “eCommerce Trading International” categories. Organised by Damien Mulley, the event was presented by […]
Netflix is teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio to release the documentary Virunga. The film from director Orlando von Einsiedel centres on the conflict between park rangers striving to protect endangered gorillas from poachers and industry encroaching on their habitats in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The documentary will premiere exclusively on […]
The Slo Mo Guys is a YouTube series that’s fun. Not in that stupid prankster Jackass way: this is fun in the way science is fun! Ever ask yourself, what would that look like in slow motion? These guys do that all the time – and the result makes me laugh out loud. Here’s popcorn popping […]
