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Nokia offer free sat-nav to customers »
Nokia has announced it will offer free sat-nav software to customers who own one of their compatible smartphones. Users with GPS-enabled Nokia devices will be able to download the full 'turn by turn' navigation software for 74 countries for free via the company's Ovi Store. GPS technology has become more common in mobile phones lately ...Read On »
Sony delay PS3 motion controller »
Sony has delayed the launch of its motion-sensing controller for the PS3, pushing it back to Autumn 2010 at the earliest. The company says it has done so to ensure there are good titles available for the device at launch. The as-yet-unnamed device, which is Sony's response to the successful 'Wiimote' controller on the Nintendo Wii, uses a ...Read On »
Vodafone restore broadband connections after outages »
Vodafone has said it has restored broadband to all regions after an outage disconnected customers across the country. The problems were announced earlier today by Vodafone staff using the company's Twitter page, who posted regular updates on the matter through the account. The outage only affected broadband users connecting through their ...Read On »
News: Google officially reveals Nexus One »
Search giant Google has officially unveiled the Nexus One phone after weeks of intense speculation. The touchscreen device was manufactured by Taiwanese company HTC and is available to buy from Google.com/phone from a limited number of countries. At present customers in the US, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong will be able to buy the device ...Read On »
Decision reached on Tesco / Three Mobile dispute »
The communications regulator has issued a judgement on the dispute between Tesco and Three Mobile, which has seen Three customers blocked from calling those on the Tesco network. The regulator found that the revised call disconnection charges Tesco Mobile proposed it would levy against Three were "consistent with the price necessary to ...Read On »
News: Samsung to debut bada phone OS in April 2010 »
Samsung has announced that its smartphone operating system 'bada' will launch across Europe in April 2010. The OS is based around Samsung's existing 'TouchWiz' user interface but promises to integrate social media applications and other functionality from the ground up. Bada will also allow for third party applications through its own ...Read On »
Sky to launch 3D service in 2010 »
Sky Ireland will launch a 3D TV service within the next year according to Brian Lotz, the company's director of product design & development. The pay TV company will roll out a 3D channel on its Sky Digital platform during 2010, with the initial focus being on getting the service into pubs. 3D video has become popular again in recent ...Read On »
News: Dell unveil portable business laptop »
Computing giant Dell have announced a new portable laptop - this one aimed specifically at business users. The Dell Vostro V13 is slightly larger than its 'netbook' equivalent with a 13.3" screen, however Dell is describing it as "ultra-portable" due to its thin form and light weight. At its thinnest point the laptop is 16.5mm, while it ...Read On »
News: Facebook to make privacy settings changes »
Facebook will remove regional networks in what founder Mark Zuckerberg says is an attempt to strengthen users' privacy on the site. In an open letter which appeared on users' home pages today, Zuckerberg outlined a number of changes which will be implemented on the site in the coming weeks. At present members can join networks based on ...Read On »
News: Sale of Samsung Watchphone delayed until 14th »
The Irish launch of Samsung's Watchphone has been delayed until 14th December, two weeks later than originally planned by the company. The novel device - also known as the S9110 - squeezes a mobile phone into a wrist-watch and will be available SIM-free in The Carphone Warehouse from €399. Samsung Ireland had announced earlier today ...Read On »
