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EXPLAINED: How technology helps people combat the rising cost of living

The rising cost of living is placing increasing pressure on household budgets, but there are a number of pieces of technology which could help people make some vital savings. Here is a look at some of the tech which could make a difference. – Smart ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:58

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Kildare director rejects smartphone bans

The Kildare based executive director of the Digital Youth Council of Ireland has rejected calls for a ban on smartphones and restrictions. Harry McCann (19) is a key figures in the Digital Youth Council, a youth led, non-for-profit organization ...

29 Jan 2018 at 13:51

National News

'It's not us' - An Garda Síochána issues warning as scammers pretend to be Gardaí

An Garda Síochána are warning Irish communities contacted by people claiming to be Gardaí to be cautious. The warning was published online yesterday (March 21), with Gardaí urging anyone who has received a phone call, text or email from ...

22 Mar 2024 at 13:12

Business

Tech firm unveils its smartphone to rival Apple and Samsung

UK-based tech start-up Nothing has unveiled its first smartphone, which the company says “marks the start of change in a stagnant industry” as it looks to challenge Apple and Samsung. The Nothing Phone (1) will go on sale on July 21, ...

13 Jul 2022 at 10:25

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Kildare Senator says she welcomes new supports to help restrict smartphone use in primary schools

Kildare Senator Fiona O'Loughlin has said that she welcomes supports for parents and teachers in order to help restrict smartphone use in primary schools. The Fianna Fáil politician, who is also a former teacher, made the comments ...

08 Nov 2023 at 11:30

National News

Nine million euro plan to spend on phone pouches branded ‘pet project’

The Government’s proposal to spend nine million euros on locked phone pouches for secondary schools has been branded “grotesque, inexcusable” and a “pet project” by opposition parties. The Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free ...

03 Oct 2024 at 13:16

Guidance urges parents not to buy smartphones for primary school children

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Guidance set to urge parents not to buy smartphones for primary school children

New guidance urging parents not to buy smartphones for their primary school age children has been introduced The Cabinet has approved a memo outlining the proposal which was brought by education minister Norma Foley. The ...

07 Nov 2023 at 20:17

National News

'Big six' mobile phone firms to stop selling smartphones to children under 13

The Minister for Education has welcomed the announced that six of the leading mobile phone operators in Ireland are to support a government initiative to restrict the use of smartphones by young children Norma Foley met ...

23 May 2024 at 12:16

Arts & Entertainment

New Samsung foldable smartphone expected to be unveiled

Samsung is expected to use a virtual event on Wednesday to unveil a new generation of its foldable smartphone ranges. The technology giant launched its first foldable in 2019 and has introduced several generations and ...

10 Aug 2022 at 10:52

Arts & Entertainment

Google unveils latest smartphone range and new smartwatch

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 7 range of flagship smartphones promising better cameras, performance and battery life for users, alongside its first Pixel Watch. The technology giant said the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 ...

07 Oct 2022 at 10:35

National News

Smartphone companies to develop devices which will be easier for people to repair

Steps being taken by smartphone developers to produce devices that are easier to repair have been welcomed. Samsung has become the latest big tech company to announce plans to help owners to fix their phones, ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:19

National News

Irish Medical Organisation welcomes proposed ban on smartphones for under 16s

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has welcomed the proposed ban on smartphones among young people following calls made by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to ban smartphone usage for under 16s. This ...

27 Aug 2024 at 16:47

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