Tagged: Media
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Apple plans to disrupt media … again! This time it should be social News
03.01.2012 The tech world is buzzing with speculation about what Apple is planning to announce at a special media event in New York later this month. One thing everyone agrees on, it does... -
Gadget gifting ideas for world tech leaders News
24.12.2011 What do you buy the tech trailblazers of this world for Christmas? It's rather difficult to wrap a Tesla Roadster up in Christmas paper. And in these lean economic times, would...Categories: Science, Jobs, IT Organisation, Global CIO, Games/Entertainment, eCommerce, Digital Media, CIO, Apps -
Alwaleed’s US$300m stake in Twitter is belief in media’s future News
19.12.2011 The decision by Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and Kingdom Holding to make a US$300m strategic investment in Twitter is based on the prince’s instinct that social media... -
Facebook confirms 'Subscribe' plug-in for all websites News
07.12.2011 Following the success of its ‘Like’ button and the recent introduction of ‘Subscribe’ for profiles, Facebook is going to launch a ‘Subscribe’ plug-in for web publishers. -
Use an iPhone, BlackBerry or Gmail? You’re all screwed - Assange News
02.12.2011 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has claimed that intelligence contractors are selling mass surveillance systems for smartphones and email as WikiLeaks launches new documents... -
YouTube Analytics to give video producers more details on audiences News
30.11.2011 Google has replaced YouTube Insight with YouTube Analytics, giving online video producers much more detailed statistics on how their content is watched. -
Irish Times removes price for its smartphone app News
25.11.2011 The Irish Times is removing the price of its news app on iPhones and Android smartphones, letting readers download the app for free. -
Microsoft acquires VideoSurf to enhance entertainment on Xbox LIVE News
24.11.2011 Microsoft has acquired video discovery technology company VideoSurf. The video firm's offerings will be integrated into Xbox LIVE which plans to roll out new entertainment from... -
RTÉ looks to new digital content models for its future News
17.11.2011 RTÉ director general Noel Curran said the broadcaster will not be “timid, defensive or conservative” as it aims to grow its digital services. -
AF asks Government to extend film tax break, stop online piracy News
17.11.2011 The Audiovisual Federation (AF) has called on the Government to extend the film tax break until 2020 and to implement measures to protect the industry from online piracy. -
The week in gadgets News
14.11.2011 A look at gadget happenings, as Nintendo may sell more 3DS consoles than DS consoles in its first year, Netflix signs a content deal with Lionsgate UK, and LG plans a Google TV.Tags: LG, Google TV, Google, Media, Week in gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo DS, Ireland, Nintendo, Netflix -
Google+ pages for businesses – approach with caution News
09.11.2011 Five months after the official launch of Google+, businesses are finally allowed to create their own pages on the social networking tool. In less than two days, the scramble to... -
Netflix UK and Ireland users to get access to MGM Studios’ films News
07.11.2011 Netflix and MGM Studios have signed a multi-year licensing agreement which will make Netflix the exclusive subscription streaming service in the UK and Ireland for many... -
Dublin: European City of Science 2012 News
01.11.2011 Next year, Dublin will have the honour of being the European City of Science. Hosting the European City of Science in 2012 will provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish... -
RTÉ launches Radio Player web service and mobile app News
17.10.2011 RTÉ has launched the RTÉ Radio Player, which will offer all eleven RTÉ Radio stations as a flash-based live service available online and as a mobile app. -
The Guardian’s long-awaited iPad app is coming soon News
10.10.2011 The much-anticipated Guardian newspaper app is about to be launched and editor Alan Rusbridger says the new app will recreate the sense of editorial hierarchy that readers... -
Sony looking to take full control of Sony Ericsson? News
07.10.2011 Sony is rumoured to be close to a deal to gain full control of Sony Ericsson, 10 years after Sony and Ericsson created the 50-50 mobile phone joint venture.Tags: Sony, Sony Ericsson, Ericsson, Media, Gaming, Mobile Gaming, Smartphones, Smartphone, OS, deals -
MUZU.TV joins almost 40 new entertainment providers on Xbox LIVE News
06.10.2011 Dublin-based online media site MUZU.TV will arrive on Xbox LIVE at Christmas, along with numerous other media partners. -
Apple iPhone event confirmed for 4 October News
27.09.2011 Apple has just sent out invites for an event on 4 October where it will reveal the next iPhone. -
Tweet Jesus! Twitter hits 100m active users News
09.09.2011 Twitter has revealed it now has 100m active users around the world, just five years after co-founder Jack Dorsey (aka @Jack) sent the first tweet to his seven followers at the...