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‘Waking the Feminists’ social media campaign sees theatres commit to change

Ellen Tannam — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:59:16 +0000

10 Irish theatre organisations have adopted new policies to boost opportunities for women in the performing arts.

Why is Ireland sweeping digital education under the carpet?

John Kennedy — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:45:43 +0000

The debate over the age of consent for access to digital services distracts from the fact that we all need a balanced education on technology, argues John Kennedy.

Dylan Collins: Why is Ireland going for lowest age for digital consent?

John Kennedy — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:06:04 +0000

Is 13 too low for the age of digital consent? CEO of kidtech company SuperAwesome rows in on debate.

Digital safety: Why society needs to get smarter about smartphones

John Kennedy — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:45:41 +0000

Smartphones are here to stay, we just need to make sure people have the smarts to use them safely, says John Kennedy.

Safer Internet Day 2018: Tips for parents and teachers

Ellen Tannam — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:30:25 +0000

The internet can seem like a bit of a minefield for parents, guardians and educators, but there are some useful tips you can try out.

Are Irish people becoming addicted to their smartphones?

Ellen Tannam — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:48:53 +0000

3m people in Ireland now own or have access to a smartphone.

WhatsApp debuts feature that allows users to delete accidental messages

Ellen Tannam — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:23:22 +0000

A new WhatsApp feature could put a stop to awkward situations caused by accidental messages.

Inspirefest: The Podcast makes its debut with stellar first episode

Ellen Tannam — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:31:50 +0000

Inspirefest: The Podcast chronicles the exciting space where science and technology meet art and design.

Irish teachers and parents don’t feel equipped to discuss online safety

Ellen Tannam — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:00:42 +0000

A survey from CyberSafeIreland highlights some key issues for parents and educators alike.

Rents in Dublin have ballooned by 37pc since 2012, report shows

Ellen Tannam — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:31:50 +0000

Rental figures all over the country are rising in what is described as a 'volatile' market.

Game of Thrones fans can now plan trips to Northern Irish filming locations with new digital map

Ellen Tannam — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:55:32 +0000

Planning a weekend trip? You can now do a whistle-stop tour of Westeros.

Google starting to prompt users with a quiz if it thinks they’re depressed

Colm Gorey — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:01:03 +0000

Google users in the US will now be prompted with a questionnaire if they search for the term ‘clinical depression’.

New survey finds millennials are leading the digital finance charge

Ellen Tannam — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:22:58 +0000

A new survey released by Bank of America shows some notable differences in how generations have embraced digital technology.

Switching off: 17pc of under-30s have stopped buying TV licences

John Kennedy — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:05:18 +0000

TV licence fee is a turn-off for a generation weaned on internet streaming.

Tweet success: Twitter says action against trolls is working

John Kennedy — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:00:53 +0000

People are now experiencing significantly less online abuse, Twitter claims.

Facebook will soon put up paywalls and free limits for certain articles

Colm Gorey — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:22:59 +0000

After somewhat failing to monetise Facebook Instant Articles, the social network is now offering a potentially more profitable answer.

Check out all 66 winning images from international photo awards

Gordon Hunt — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:00:09 +0000

A dozen photographers from all over the world have been named winners at the 2017 Magnum and LensCulture Photography Awards.

New Twitter tweaks make it easier for you to shut out the trolls

Colm Gorey — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:49:23 +0000

Twitter has once again issued tools to try shut out online trolls, including blocking new accounts from messaging you.

Leaving cert exam ‘not compromised’ after paper appears online

Gordon Hunt — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:32:50 +0000

This year’s Irish Leaving Certificate saw a confusing security concern develop after exam papers emerged online.

Is it a case of more funding, fewer women in the arts?

Gordon Hunt — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:52:58 +0000

A report from Waking the Feminists suggests the theatres with the highest levels of state funding have some of the lowest female representation in the country.