Beach Lifeguards Test Rescue Drones in Chile [Video]
Check out this video from AP showing 'lifeguard drones' being tested on the beaches of Algarrobo in Chile. The machines are fitted with a float, camera, microphone and speaker to allow lifeguards to communicate with bathers in difficulty. The
West is Best as Irish Eclipse Viewing is Marred by Cloudy Skies
Eclipse 2015 provided some tantalising glimpses through the clouds, but for most people in Ireland it was just a 'slightly darker' cloudy morning. Blacknight's attempt to stream the event online was described as "a washout": the skies only cleared
Mars One – Why Ireland Should be Proud of Joseph Roche
I've written about Mars One before. In principle it's a reasonable idea. Sensationalist headlines have focused on the one-way, lifetime commitment required of the participants but, under the right circumstances, it doesn't seem like an unreasonable sacrifice in order to make
Hailo’s got a Patrick’s Day Discount if your Driver’s a Paddy
Hailo Ireland, the taxi app, has come up with a nice way to wish their customers a Happy St Patrick's Day: a Hailo credit if your driver's called Patrick, Paddy, Patricia, Pádraig or some variation thereof. The
Jeremy Godfrey is Appointed Chairperson of ComReg
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White TD, has appointed Mr. Jeremy Godfrey as Chairperson of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Mr Godfrey has been one of the 3-member commission since 2013 and replaces Mr
ICS Calls for Volunteers to Judge National Scratch Competition
The Irish Computer Society is looking for members to volunteer as judges for the National Scratch Competition. The Scratch competition run by the Irish Computer Society aims to raise students interest in software development, and related career
