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Tech Review: Pixel perfect: Huawei leapfrogs rivals as P20 Pro becomes top cameraphone
What will your next phone be? An Apple, a Samsung or ... a Huawei?
Sony has always made decent smartphones with great cameras. Of late, however, it has been falling behind the competition.
What will your next phone be? An Apple, a Samsung or ... a Huawei?
With most phones now moving away from 3.5mm headphone sockets, wireless headphones are becoming a lot more popular.
If Panasonic wants a new catchphrase for its new Lumix GH5S, let me offer the following: ‘Come for the video, stay for the stills’.
A couple of years ago, phones killed off compact cameras.
If Panasonic wants a new catchphrase for its new Lumix GH5S, let me offer the following: 'Come for the video, stay for the stills'.
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagship smartphones.
Mobile World Congress kicks off next week and, with it, a host of new smartphones from the main manufacturers will be unveiled. Getting in...
Now that smart speakers such as Amazon's Echo and Apple's HomePod (which isn't yet available in the Irish market) are coming on stream, is there a future for 'dumb' standalone speakers?
Talk of 'connected' or 'smart' homes often causes eyes to roll. It's not just the ludicrous cost that such concepts have historically had, with their...
Q: I want to get a wireless speaker for my kitchen but my son told me I should get a 'smart speaker' instead. Is there any advantage to this over a...
Headphones are like speakers: there appears to be an unending supply of them. But Even thinks that it has a distinction of note in a unique feature it...
Q: My mother is going into hospital for a while. Do you have advice on any easy-to-use technology that might help keep her entertained? She can use a smartphone but her eyesight is not great, nor is...
Although Christmas is still four days away, the sales are just five days away. Many people use this period to save a few euro on discounted stock...
Our post-hifi era makes it easier and cheaper to get music - all you need is your phone, a Spotify subscription and a Bluetooth speaker. But there's a catch which comes in the form of a diminution...
Like to leave it late to get the worker bee in your life their Christmas tech gift? We have you covered. Here are eight good choices that will delight any executive on Christmas morning.
Gadgets make great gifts. But not always. Here are eight tech devices you should definitely avoid getting loved ones this Christmas.
Be honest: when is the last time you printed off a photo you really like from your phone or social feed? If you're like me, it's something you're constantly 'about to get around to'. But the day...
A flagship smartphone? Nokia? Yep, you read that right. The king of nineties and noughties mobile phones is back with a device that it hopes will return us to considering it in same conversations...
If you're looking for a budget smartphone that performs beyond its price tag, Vodafone's new Smart V8 is my choice as the best device of the year.
It isn't as flashy looking as rivals from Apple or Samsung. But if you prize battery life highly,...
What’s the gadget of the year? Is it the iconic iPhone X? Or a smartwatch? Or a drone? Or something else entirely? With Black Friday upon us, now is a good time to look at the cream of this...
There are three different audiences for Canon's recently-release M6 mirrorless camera: (i) travellers (ii) video bloggers ('vloggers') and (iii)...
Five years ago, Google was a software and online ad company. Now, it makes hardware such as phones and laptops. It has deliberately gone for...
IS IT time to consider Apple's Watch Series 3? If so, a reminder that Irish customers are limited to...
Much of the attention over the last month may have been around Apple's new iPhones. But Samsung recently launched a beast of a flagship...
Q I recently cleared out my attic and am left with a bunch of old tech stuff I'd forgotten about including a monitor, keyboards, a tablet, a Playstation 2 and even two old mobile phones.
For photography enthusiasts, the Canon 6D Mark ii holds a special position. It is the entry-level 'full frame' camera within Canon's ecosystem, so it will attract more attention than almost any other...
There's nothing quite like a new iPhone to get people's tech cogs moving. This is especially true for work users, as the iPhone is now the dominant business handset in Ireland: it stepped in when...
On the 10th anniversary of its birth, the iPhone is making big bets on smartphones' future. From AR, to facial recognition and a new €1,000 price point, Apple's iconic handset is investing in an upgraded...
Q I promised my child a smartphone when she started secondary school. But I don't have much of a clue what to get. What do you recommend?
Apple MacBooks have bucked the trend among PCs for years, steadily increasing market share...
Canon has unveiled the new 6D Mark ii, a full frame enthusiast camera that replaces its five-year-old 6D model.
Q: I'm getting a new TV. Is it worth spending more for a 4K model? Do networks broadcast in such high resolution?
Q: I have two children going through communions and confirmations this month. While my phone camera is pretty good, I'd like something with a bit more quality to take photos on the day. I don't...
I had very high expectations for Huawei’s new flagship 5.1-inch P10 and 5.5-inch P10 Plus smartphones. By and large, I’m not disappointed: the phones’
Want to pay for things with your iPhone or Apple Watch? Apple Pay has finally arrived in Ireland.
It's a common conundrum. You want a solid new smartphone with a good amount of bells and whistles but are a little shy of the €800 it takes to reach for the top-tier handsets.
For me, vinyl is more about art than music. It is a primary option only for those who are genuinely content to forego choice, spontaneity and quality at an affordable price. As such, it is about...
One of the most novel, most fun little Bluetooth speakers I've come across in a while is Polk's Swimmer Duo. It's a low-wattage waterproof wireless speaker that you can stick up against a...
Fuji continues to scale the camera world with its latest high-end fixed-lens model, the X100F. But at €1,400, is it an overpriced snapper or a droolworthy pocket wonder? I'm a little closer...
Our reviewer tests the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer HD9220.
Our technology editor reviews the Microsoft HoloLens.
Our reviewer tests the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8.
Our reviewer tests out the Fitbit Charge 2.
When buying a camera, many just want something they can pick up, switch on and rely upon to catch any kind of photo (or video) without reaching for lenses or having a master's degree in light-...
Our technology editor reviews the Samsung Gear S3 watch.
Our technology editor reviews the Moto E3 phone
Our technology editor reviews the Apple AirPods.
Most front doors get plenty of visitors from day to day- delivery people, pesky kids selling lines, junk mailers and actual friends.
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