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…

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…

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…

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…

News: IRFU & PUBLISH-i trial rugby match app on iTunes

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…

News: Spotify and Nokia strike deal but still no Irish service

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…

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…