Tagged: Holidays & News
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Memes kick off St Paddy’s – not St Patty’s – Day weekend News
15.03.2013 It’s the start of St Patrick’s Day weekend and so we’re rolling out memes to get you into the spirit of the day honouring the man said to have driven snakes out of Ireland and... -
FakeTV gadget mimics TV light to fool possible burglars News
12.12.2012 Just in time for the holidays, when many people may be going out a lot or travelling, comes FakeTV, a device designed to emit a TV-like light to fool potential burglars into... -
UK’s Network Rail releases CCTV accidents footage as holiday warning News
11.12.2012 British rail authority Network Rail has released CCTV footage of accidents as a warning to travellers this holiday season to take care while they’re rushing to work, parties and... -
Happy Thanksgiving theme on US Google Doodle News
22.11.2012 Internet search giant Google has decorated its homepage stateside with a Thanksgiving-themed Google Doodle. Today is Thanksgiving Day in the US. -
Shoppers who use smartphones for holiday buys to spend more - survey News
13.11.2012 Shoppers who use their smartphones to help them make holiday purchases are expected to spend 72pc more than shoppers who do not plan to use their smartphones to buy items for... -
Pinterest now allows users to create secret boards News
09.11.2012 Online bulletin board Pinterest is testing out one of its most-requested features, secret boards. -
Tips to keep work data on mobile devices safe while on holiday News
03.07.2012 Summertime means holiday time, and workers may be jetting off to foreign destinations with their mobile devices – and possibly company data and information – in tow. Here’s how... -
Cyber-criminals catch on to online hotel booking craze News
14.05.2012 Cyber-criminals appear to be capitalising onto the trend of people booking their holidays online. Hotline.ie has issued an appeal for people to be aware of fake booking... -
EU mobile data roaming charges to be capped as of 1 July News
10.05.2012 The European Parliament has today passed new roaming regulation, which will come into force as of 1 July. The new mobile roaming regulation will be extended to include price... -
Spammers taking advantage of holidays - Symantec report News
30.01.2012 Spammers are leveraging holidays and major events to make their emails more appealing, findings in the January Symantec Intelligence Report suggest. -
Most SME owners will work over holidays - survey News
22.12.2011 The majority of small business owners (63pc) in the UK will continue working between Christmas and the new year, with 39pc on the job even though their businesses will be... -
Skype offers free Wi-Fi to travellers at US airports News
21.12.2011 Travellers heading to or within the US for the holidays will be able to keep in touch with loved ones back home while on the go, thanks to free Wi-Fi from Skype across select US... -
Plants vs Zombies gets holiday update News
15.12.2011 PopCap Games' hit video game Plants vs Zombies has been decked out for the holidays with a festive update for iPhone. -
Aer Lingus in new online strategy to push package holidays News
01.09.2011 Airliner Aer Lingus has forged a partnership with ClickandGo.com and the Travel Department to offer sun holidays, city breaks, escorted holidays and cruises via aerlingus.com. -
Bookassist launches suite of apps on Facebook News
19.04.2011 In a move that will no doubt delight holidaymakers, technology and online strategy company for hotels Bookassist (bookassist.org) has today launched a suite of apps for hotels... -
Ireland Green Travel app opens up an eco-friendly Emerald Isle News
22.03.2011 Eco-travel writer Catherine Mack has created a new iPhone app called Ireland Green Travel for people who want to locate the best green accommodation, activities and hiking... -
Turn off the tech – how to switch off over the holidays News
23.12.2010 One in four Irish workers can’t switch off during holidays, a survey from IrishJobs.ie suggested, despite the benefits of taking a break. -
Poor communications with bosses top reason for moving on - survey News
19.08.2010 Lack of communication with top management is the No 1 reason Irish professionals would consider quitting their jobs, according to a recent survey by Regus.