Posts Tagged ‘news’
Intel buys up McAfee for €5.97bn »
Chip-maker Intel has snapped up security software specialist McAfee for a tasty €5.97bn ($7.68bn). The unexpected deal will see McAfee operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel, though the latter will clearly seek to use the expertise to improve its growing portfolio of products. Intel has been on the acquisition path lately, buying ...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 »
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: IRFU & PUBLISH-i trial rugby match app on »
A digital version of the match programme for this Saturday's rugby test match between Ireland and South Africa will be available to purchase on the iPhone as part of a trial being run by the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and PUBLISH-i. The application, which can be found by searching the App Store for 'IRFU' or 'MatchApp', costs €2.39 ...Read On »
News: Spotify and Nokia strike deal but still no Irish »
Music streaming service Spotify has struck a deal with Nokia that will allow users to access its catalogue through any Symbian-based handsets. The agreement means that a Spotify application will be available to owners of most Nokia phones as well as a handful made by other companies. Only premium subscribers will be able to access the ...Read On »
Pricing plans of first Vodafone 360 phone announced »
Vodafone Ireland have announced price plans for its first official Vodafone 360 phones, which launches tomorrow. The Samsung H1 & M1, which Vodafone says have been tailor-made for its new social application suite, will cost between €99 and €149 for post-pay customers on an 18 month contract. The most basic contract available ...Read On »
