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'A computer got it wrong' - Fresh warning over Garda facial recognition technology plans
Technology
On the 13th of May, the Dáil concluded debates on a Garda “biometric analysis” bill which was introduced on the last day of the Dáil before it broke for Christmas.
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Facebook outage LIVE updates as users vent frustration as apps go down
Facebook
Users began to experience issues at around 2.30pm
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Irish childminders can get €1,000 grant under little known Government scheme
Childcare
Irish childminders could be eligible for Government grants of up to €1,000 to help pay for toys, outdoor play areas and other childcare essentials under a little known funding scheme.
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Everyone with a mobile phone in Ireland urged to take one important screenshot
Gardai
Everyone with a mobile phone in Ireland is being urged to take one simple step now that could prove invaluable if their device is ever lost or stolen.
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Water flosser that's 'best on market' getting people praise from dentists is €20 off
Teeth
'This is amazing my teeth have never felt cleaner and gums stronger, would 100% recommend'
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Gardai warn all Irish phone users to dial 5 digit code immediately
Smart Phone
Irish mobile users are being urged to take urgent steps to protect their phones amid rising thefts targeting financial information.
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Car factory worker first person to be killed by robot in horror death
Technology
The horrific incident took place in Michigan, USA, when a 25-year-old man was working at the Ford Motor Company casting plant
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Irish drivers warned new NCT change is now live
NCT
Irish drivers have been warned that a major NCT change is now live, affecting how some motorists receive their test results.
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New liquids rules at Dublin Airport explained after 100ml hand luggage change
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport has scrapped the 100ml liquids rule, with new scanners allowing passengers to carry up to two litres in their hand luggage.
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ChatGPT down LIVE: OpenAI users frustrated as thousands report chatbot issues
Technology
Thousands of OpenAI users have complained about issues involving ChatGPT that has left many frustrated amid an outage with the service this morning, according to Downdetector
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Tech expert shares simple way to extend your phone battery's lifespan
Smartphones
The lifespan of phone batteries is measured in charge cycles
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Amazon slashes price of handy Samsung gadget that 'lets me find car keys quickly before work' to under €14
Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 is now available for less than €14
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Gmail account holders told to follow five rules to avoid 'weeks of stress'
Scams
July and August are the riskiest months for online scams
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Fire TV Stick alert: Popular feature suddenly cut off as users warned to check devices
TV
Some Fire TV Stick users in Ireland may need to upgrade their devices this week to continuing watching Netflix.
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All Irish Gmail users 'at risk' and must follow 4 crucial steps to keep email account safe
Google
All Gmail account holders in Ireland are being warned about a sophisticated scam that mimics legitimate Google emails, putting accounts at risk of online fraud.
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Anyone who plays Wordle urged to avoid 'terrible' start word and use NYT's better alternative
Gaming
If you're a fan of the New York Times' daily word puzzle Wordle, you'll know that the word you choose to start with is crucial
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Thousands of Irish Fitbit users risk losing accounts in major update warning
Fitbit
Irish Fitbit users have been issued a deadline to take action or risk losing access to their accounts, as the company undergoes a major shake-up after being acquired by Google.
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Baba Vanga was right again as second chilling 2025 prediction comes true
Baba Vanga
Blind mystic Baba Vanga is believed to have accurately predicted the global economic turmoil and natural disasters unfolding in 2025, with impacts already felt in Ireland and beyond.
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Spotify down: Live updates as music streaming app goes offline for users
Spotify
Spotify have said they are aware of "some issues" with the app and are working to fix them
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Android and iPhone owners urged to check these settings before clocks change
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins this Sunday, March 30, meaning the clocks will go forward by one hour. Here's everything you need to know about the time change and how to prepare
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Dodgy box users warned they are more likely to be victims of crimes like fraud and phone scams
Technology
Non-users lose an average of €382 compared to €2,302 lost by those who stream illegally, it is claimed
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Thousands of Eir customers faced with connection issues after network goes down
Eir
The intermittent outage on Tuesday affected thousands of fixed line and mobile customers around Ireland
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Prime membership available for under €7 as Amazon launches first ever Irish website
Amazon
The online retail giant has finally launched Amazon.ie, offering a wide selection of over 200 million products with prices in Euro
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Google Chromecast users report issues as service suffers huge global outage
Google
Social media users have reported issues with their Chromecast, with website DownDetector showing a surge in people saying they have experienced problems with the Gen 2 device
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