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Is Ubuntu the next big OS for mobiles and tablets?
Today, the four major mobile platforms are Android (Google), iOS (Apple), Windows Phone and Blackberry OS. Now, however, there a new kid on the block – Ubuntu. Ubuntu recently held its Developer Summit. “An application for Ubuntu in the future will have multiple personalities. When it is running on a desktop computer, it will have...
LaunchPad programme for digital entrepreneurs
The NDRC (National Digital Research Centre) says it is now open for applications to the LaunchPad investment programme. Ranked in the ‘Top 10’ EU Accelerator programmes 2011, nominated for Best European Accelerator at The Europas, and producing award winning startups such as Redeem&Get, NDRC LaunchPad has a track record in developing technology entrepreneurs with early...
TheModerns.ie – an interactive, digital exhibition
The Moderns, the largest exhibition to be staged at the Irish Museum of Modern Art to date, will feature over 180 artists, writers, filmmakers, architects, designers and composers. It traces the development of Modernism in Ireland from the 1900s to the 1970s. It is the inaugural event for the Museum’s upcoming 20th Anniversary. To compliment...
Kinect could transform Microsoft
Microsoft. Once a software company, now one of the giants of the new digital age. It hasn’t gone away you know? This week is the first birthday of Microsoft’s Kinect Xbox 360. Only one year in and people from around the world have started re-imagining the potential of Kinect and the platform is now open...
YouTube invites celebrities and publishers to launch video channels
YouTube is to launch 100 new channels in its bid to become a major hub for popular, professional content. It has signed deals with celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher and Madonna to produce video channels for the site. “We’re announcing that even more talented creators and original entertainment will soon join YouTube’s existing channel lineup,...
Datahug lands $1.5 million investment
Datahug, winners of the Dublin Web Summit Spark of Genius Competition in 2010, has received a $1.5 million seed fund investment. The investment is led by Bill McCabe’s Oyster Technology Investments and includes Ron Conway, a high profile Silicon Valley super angel who was an early investor in companies such as Twitter, Google and PayPal....
Microsoft named ‘best company to work for’
Are you happy in work? Many people, it seems, are, and digital companies appear to be the best places to work. Microsoft, which employs over 1,000 people in Ireland, was named the number one global workplace at an awards ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange last night. Great Place to Work revealed its inaugural...
Nokia’s new Windows phones
Nokia and Microsoft’s Windows Phones, the Lumia range launched today at the Nokia World conference. The two new phones, the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 will run on the Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, dubbed Mango. We haven’t played around with one yet, but on the face of things they seem like a good first...
It’s showtime – The Appys 2011
Tonight’s gonna be a good night. The Appys are nearly here. Here’s the shortlist for The Appys 2011 with Carphone Warehouse. Download here: Appys Shortlist 2011. “After the success of last year, 2011 is bigger and better,” says Ed Conmy, event organiser. “Michelle Doherty (Phantom FM) and Dermot Whelan (RTÉ’s, Republic of Telly) are the...
Charities ‘like’ social media more than private businesses
Charities are ahead of their private sector counterparts in utilising social media, with 90.6% of Irish non-profit organisations now using social media, compared to only 64% of businesses, according to new research*. 75% of Irish charities say they either “love” or “like” using social media, 72% report that social media has a positive impact on...
Ireland’s Facebook generation
A new survey has, unsurprisingly, discovered that Irish students spend a lot of time on social networks, Facebook in particular. According to the survey, 32% of third level students spend up to five hours a week on social networking sites while over 1 in 4 (26%) spend between six and ten hours a week. Facebook...
Netflix coming to Ireland
Netflix says it is entering the UK and Irish markets in early 2012. Netflix offers unlimited, streamed TV shows and films over the web to TVs and computers for a monthly subscription. Subscribers will be able to watch their favourite shows and films via any connected devise – PCs, Macs, tablets and phones. Netflix has...
