Deezer Coming To More Smart TVs
Online music service Deezer has announced that their apps will soon be available on a broader range of Smart TVs. The Deezer app will be available on Panasonic, Philips, Loewe, TCL Thomson, Sharp and Vestel (some via NetRange). Samsung and LG users will be able to access more features via the app’s latest upgrade, which […]
Twitter Is Filing For An IPO
Twitter is filing for an IPO We’ve confidentially submitted an S-1 to the SEC for a planned IPO. This Tweet does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. — Twitter (@twitter) September 12, 2013 You can expect the tech’ news sites to explode with this one over the next few hours! You can […]
Lá Breithe Sona, Google
Via Laura Czajkowski, here’s a cute video celebrating Google’s 10 years in Ireland. [youtube]http://youtu.be/MxSBXbGTiAY[/youtube] Some might find it too sweet, but it does suggest that Google has absorbed a little Irishness. Go maire tú, Google and please do keep working on the translations – GRMA! KTHKS!
Comreg Reports Increase in Broadband Speeds
Comreg, the Irish Communications Regulator, has issued its latest report which covers Q2 2013 ie. April 1 to June 30. According to the report Irish broadband speeds have increased, mobile phone penetration is up. However, revenue per user (ARPU) is down. Here’s a few figures and quotes from their release: In Q2 approximately 37.5% of […]
Humour: Introducing The New iPhone
A bit of fun at Apple’s expense 🙂
Jimmy Kimmel Trolls The Internet
American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has revealed that he was behind a YouTube video that went viral and that the entire thing was a setup. The “twerking” video, which has been viewed over 9 million times, was released on YouTube without any press releases or any other type of promotion. Here’s the original video: […]
The New Apple iPhone 5s Introduces Touch ID
Apple has been holding an event this evening where they’ve announced several new products including the Apple iPhone 5s. Here’s what it will look like: So what’s under the hood? The new iPhone 5s features an A7 chip and brings 64 bit to the mobile. The biggest new feature leverages biometrics which Apple is calling […]
Want To Win A Radio Controlled Drone?
We’re giving away a radio controlled drone over on the Blacknight blog. You can find details and enter here Want to see it in action? Here’s the official promo video: Best of luck to everyone entering for a chance to win!
Mindreading? Or Something More Sinister
This Belgian video is just over 2 minutes long. Take a look and let us know what you think .. And yes, there is a technology / angle, but you’ll need to watch it all the way through to understand why ..
So Yahoo Have A New Logo ..
Over the last month Yahoo! has been working on a new logo. They’ve now announced the new logo: They’ve also released a video explaining the rationale behind the new look: And the reactions across the web have been quite “interesting” .. We posted about it on Facebook this morning and got some very interesting reactions: […]