‘News’ Archives
Government should change law on illegal downloads, say »
The Irish Government should consider legislation that forces the disconnection of persistent illegal music downloaders, the chief executive of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has said. Frances Moore praised Eircom for the “tremendous leadership” it had shown in the area and encouraged others to follow. ...Read On »
Microsoft tackle Apple’s ‘app store’ »
Microsoft is attempting to end Apple's exclusive ownership of the 'app store' trademark, claiming it is a generic term. Apple applied for the trademark in 2008 through the US Patent and Trademark Office and has been the only company able to use it since then, forcing rivals like Microsoft and Google to give their own app outlets different ...Read On »
Gran Turismo 5 finally hits the shelves »
After a wait that would rival Duke Nukem himself, Sony's Gran Turismo 5 has finally arrived in Irish shops. The much anticipated racer, which has been promised at various times since the launch of the Playstation 3 itself, promises over 1,000 vehicles, 26 tracks and 70 track layouts. Its standard edition has a recommended retail price of ...Read On »
The Beatles come to iTunes »
The Beatles' back catalogue is now available to download on iTunes, effectively ending a decades-long legal dispute between the band and Apple. The deal means that each of the legendary band's albums are available to download from the online music shop for between €13 and €20, with a box set of all the albums also available for ...Read On »
Xbox Kinect launches in Ireland »
After months of hype Microsoft's Kinect has finally launched in Ireland. The motion-sensing peripheral went on sale across Europe today and is likely to be in high demand in the run up to Christmas. The Kinect, which requires an Xbox 360 to work, tracks the full-body movements of users allowing them to play games without anything in their ...Read On »
Apple cuts Mac Mini price »
The price of the entry-level Mac Mini in the Irish Apple Store has been cut by €80, bringing it down to €719. According to Engadget this cut has been replicated internationally, except in the US. The mini computer was upgraded back in June and boasts a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive for that price. There’s ...Read On »
White iPhone 4 delayed again »
Having missed its July release and a further promise to arrive in late 2010 the white iPhone 4 has been pushed back yet again to at least Spring 2011. The company had previously said the version of the device was "more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected" and has apologised to those still waiting for it. Assuming this ...Read On »
Carphone Warehouse price Samsung Galaxy Tab at €600 »
The Carphone Warehouse's UK site has put up a pre-order page for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, pricing it at the equivalent of €600 for the device outside of a contract. Samsung's Android-based rival to the iPad is due to launch in Europe on the 1st November and so far there has been no clear confirmation of a price. At €600 the 7" tablet ...Read On »
Gran Turismo 5 delayed again »
The much-anticipated racing sim for the Playstation 3 - Gran Turismo 5 - has been delayed yet again. The title was due to be released in the US on 2nd November with an Irish launch within days of that but a blog post on the official Playstation site has confirmed that will now not happen. The post goes on to promise the title in time for ...Read On »
Apple to hold media event on 20th October »
Apple has sent out a teaser to the media inviting them to an event on 20th October; next Wednesday. As always the company is keeping tight-lipped about the details, however the invite itself gives some clues on the topics due to be discussed. Trailed as 'Back to the Mac' with a picture of a lion visible behind the Apple logo it is clear ...Read On »
