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Sony Ericsson X10 gets miniature mimics »
Sony Ericsson has unveiled two compact phones inspired by its X10 handset at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona today. The X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro boast a similar design to the standard X10 albeit in a far more compact form, with a 2.5" touchscreen instead of a 4" one. The Mini and Mini Pro share much the same spec bar the fact that ...Read On »
Irish company Jivo make biodegradable iPhone case »
Irish company Jivo has unveiled its biodegradable iPhone case - the Jivo Leaf - which is both designed and manufactured in Ireland. The company says it has already secured 1m orders for the case which will retail for €20 in Irish shops. While silicon usually takes a long time to biodegrade, Jivo says its Leaf contains a special resin that ...Read On »
Opera readying browser for iPhone »
Norwegian software firm Opera is to submit a version of its web browser for the iPhone next week. The app will need to be approved by Apple before it becomes available to users but if it does it will be the first major browser alternative available to iPhone users. Opera claims its iPhone software will cut a connection's data traffic by up ...Read On »
New Ghost Recon game announced by Ubisoft »
Ubisoft have confirmed that they are working on a new Ghost Recon game which will hit Irish shelves in time for Christmas. The game is called Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and is being made by the same Paris-based development team that created the successful Advance Warfare games. Much like the previous two games in the series, Ghost Recon: ...Read On »
Apple launches the iPad »
Apple has unveiled its long-awaited tablet device, named the iPad, although Irish users will probably have to wait a few months before they can buy one. The touch-screen computer (pictured right) matched up to much of the industry's rumours in terms of its design and functionality when it was launched by Apple CEO Steve Jobs this ...Read On »
Sony launches new Cyber-shot cameras »
Sony has launched its latest Cyber-shot range with a total of twelve new digital cameras featured. The prices of the new cameras range from €239 to €439 and will be available to Irish consumers by the end of the month. While previously digital cameras have been sold on their megapixel counts the focus of Sony's latest range appears ...Read On »
Broadband providers up top speeds »
Eircom and Vodafone have both launched their own 24mbps home broadband packages today. The high-speed services will be available to new and existing customers of both companies and according to Eircom should be available to about 1/3 of households. Vodafone's 24meg service includes a 100GB monthly download limit and will cost €62 per ...Read On »
Apple’s tablet expected today »
iPhone-maker Apple is expected to unveil its first tablet computer this evening after months of hype and rumour around the device. The company is holding an event in San Francisco where it will show off its 'latest creation' with Apple CEO Steve Jobs expected to take to the stage at 6pm Irish time. As there has been no official confirmation ...Read On »
BBC programmes to be made into games »
The BBC is in talks with developers about creating games based on its most popular programmes, according to industry journal MCV. According to the site, the BBC is looking to turn shows like Top Gear and Doctor Who into games for the likes of the iPhone and Wii. The commercial arm of the company - BBC Worldwide - is speaking to developers ...Read On »
Chorus/NTL plans to move into mobile »
Cable company Chorus/NTL is in the early stages of a planned entry into the mobile phone market in Ireland. The company’s chief executive Robert Dunn said they were still at an “explorative stage” but he saw it as an important market for the company to have a presence in. Mr Dunn also indicated that any launch would be as a mobile ...Read On »
