YouTube announced earlier today that they’re finally going to fix video view counts. If you watch videos that are being shared widely across social networks up until today the counter always seemed to be stuck. YouTube would default to displaying “301+” on videos which were getting a lot of traffic. Why? Because a lot of […]
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Didga the Skateboarding Cat GoPro Video
The sign on the wall here in Technology.ie office says ‘More Cat Videos‘. It’s a simple philosophy, but we’re simple people, and we need reminding on a daily basis. This one’s from GoPro, and features Didga, the skateboarding cat from Australia. Go on! One more cat video couldn’t hurt, could it? Did I mention skateboarding? And […]
YouTube Ad-Free Paid Subscription Option is Coming Soon
Tired of ads on YouTube? Soon you may be able to pay to get rid of them. YouTube is preparing to launch a new Paid subscription service which will allow users to pay a monthly fee to use the service without ads. The move follows consultation with users and content creators, beta trials of the YouTube Music Key service, and feedback from […]
Zach King’s Vine Magic [Video]
You might not have heard of Zach King if you’re not a Vine user, but this compilation of his special effects videos will leave you in no doubt as to why Zach is the King of six second video. [youtube]http://youtu.be/E2lNz1LqYyQ[/youtube]
Fifty Shades of Grey – The Lego Trailer [Video]
So Fifty Shades of Grey – the film – is on show this week, while the trailer has been teasing audiences for months. Now enjoy the LEGO version! [youtube]http://youtu.be/S7AvZPTT4kU[/youtube]
Video: Irish Times’ Hugh Linehan on Disrupting Video (from OMiGSummit)
There’s no doubt about the importance of video in the new world of online media, but the precise nature of how it’s going to turn out is still unclear, says Irish Times‘ Digital Development Editor Hugh Linehan. He spoke to Technology.ie at the OMiG Digital Summit in Galway last week. It’s no help looking to other industries for clues, explains […]
Catalpa’s Captivating Theatre Performance brings History to Life [Video]
Donal O’Kelly’s one-man play Catalpa is an amazing theatre experience. In the first place, the true story on which it’s based is fascinating. In 1876, members of the IRB based in the United States bought a whaling ship and sailed to Australia to rescue Fenian prisoners from a prison colony. Secondly, Donal O’Kelly’s inspired play is “a classic […]
Drone Captures Seagull’s View of The Wild Atlantic Way [Video]
Summer comes around each year; we go there and they come here” – Christy Moore, ‘Lisdoonvarna‘ The Wild Atlantic Way has been an impressive success for Irish tourism in the last few years, and Fáilte Ireland have found the perfect way to market its spectacular views and experiences: on YouTube. Their latest video has gone viral, attracting the […]
Just Say No to Vertical Video!
Vertical Video Syndrome threatens life as we know it! OK – no it doesn’t – but it is a pain in the neck! [youtube]http://youtu.be/Bt9zSfinwFA[/youtube] Can we stop it now please?
Annoying Plane Passengers With Patrick Stewart [Video]
Sir Patrick Stewart does a fantastic job playing various airline passenger types in this short piece for Jimmy Kimmel Live: [youtube]http://youtu.be/ObgpFydLOcw[/youtube] If you fly often you’ll probably recognise the various annoying airplane passenger types. Being stuck on a long flight beside someone who talks incessantly, or who keeps kicking the back of your seat is […]