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Peloton briefly became the hottest topic in fitness - but a series of issues has seen its valuation plummet

Hype Cycle: The 'game changer' products that fizzled out

Sometimes a company looks like it's going to change the world - until reality hits and it all falls apart, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Sep 24

We're generating so much data and, with little incentive to delete anything, it's leading to a digital clutter crisis

Cloud Clutter: Why you need a digital spring clean

Multiple devices and countless clouds have made it easy for digital clutter to accumulate – which can stress us out, slow us down, and harm the environment, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 01 Feb 24

Time Square got its first electronic billboard 27 years ago - but now they're a common site at any Irish high street or shopping centre

Ad Nauseam: 'Invasive' ads popping up in more places

Advertisers are constantly looking to find new ways to get their message in front of consumers – with their methods becoming increasingly invasive, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 11 Jan 23

Google's latest flagship device puts the 'smart' into smartphone

Review: Google Pixel 7 Pro

Google's latest flagship phone represents a relatively modest upgrade to last year's offering, but price and 'smart' features make it a compelling device, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 16 Oct 22

Blackberry lost favour with users with the advent of Apple's touchscreen iPhones and rival Android devices

BlackBerry pulls life support for business smartphone

BlackBerry is pulling the plug on service for its once ubiquitous business smartphones, which were toted by executives, politicians and legions of fans in the early 2000s.

Business • 05 Jan 22

Many newer smartphones have eSIM technology built in

Comreg to consult on use of eSIMs in mobile devices

Smartphone users may be able to switch networks faster and more easily in the future here through the use of eSIMs.

Business • 08 Nov 21

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the company's latest attempt at a smartphone with a folding screen

Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung's second swing at a foldable-screen phone is a far more refined device than its predecessor - and one that's somewhat easier on the wallet too - but it still doesn't make a particularly persuasive case for the form factor.

Business • 11 Sep 21

Many - including Intel's CEO - think it will take years for the processor shortage to be overcome, which will impact many products and industries

Chip shortage being felt beyond PCs and phones

A shortage of computer chips threatens to disrupt the world's supply of smartphones, games consoles and cars - and even the data centres that they rely on, writes Adam Maguire. Worst of all, it's a problem with no quick or easy solution.

Business • 20 Jun 21

The Emporia Smart 4 tries to bridge the gap between less tech savvy users and a feature-heavy smartphone

Review: Emporia Smart 4

Pitched as a 'simple' smartphone, the Emporia Smart 4 is an attractive option for less tech-savvy users that are nonetheless looking to do more with their handset.

Business • 08 May 21

Nokia unveils new range of entry and mid-tier phones

Nokia has unveiled six new smartphones in one of the firm's largest launches to date, including an entry-level smartphone costing just €89.

Business • 09 Apr 21

Review: OPPO Find X3 Pro

The Find X3 Pro is Oppo's newest flagship device, boasting a strong camera set up and plenty of power, although at very much a premium price.

Business • 27 Mar 21

The Pixel 5 has a dual main camera system

Review: Google Pixel 5

The Google smartphone offering has grown bigger and better in recent years. The latest flagship release – the Pixel 5 – brings 5G and some other new gizmos to the lineup.

Business • 21 Nov 20

The Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G has a triple main camera

Review: Oppo Reno 4 Pro 5G

Chinese manufacturer Oppo has just launched three handsets here – the Reno4 Pro 5G, Reno 4Z and the lower range A53. We've been trying out the mid-range Reno4 Pro 5G, to see whether it can live up to its premium level price.

Business • 07 Nov 20

Google unveils first 5G ready smartphones

Google is entering the world of 5G with new smartphones set to launch this October.

Business • 30 Sep 20

Review: Google Pixel 4a

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' seems to be the mantra Google has followed with the successor to its Pixel 3a. By taking what worked with the 3a, further refining it and adding an attractive price point, the 4a hopes to build upon the groundwork that its predecessor set, writes Quinton O'Reilly.

Business • 03 Sep 20

Review: Samsung Galaxy S20+

There's a lot to like about the Samsung Galaxy S20+ Will Goodbody found when he tried the new smartphone out.

Business • 08 Mar 20

32% of respondents said they check their phone within five minutes of waking for purposes other than silencing the alarm

Irish people check their phones 50 times a day

Irish people check their phones on average 50 times a day - down from 55 times a day last year - according to a survey by Deloitte.

Ireland • 04 Dec 19

New ComReg research finds that almost everyone in the country now has a phone

More time spent on social media than calls - ComReg

New research shows that consumers here are using our phones less and less for phone calls and more for messaging and social media.

Business • 19 Nov 19

The Pixel 4 is smart, modern and has a hint of fun in its styling

Review: Google Pixel 4

Will Goodbody road tests Google's new flagship and finds it has a lot to offer, but is let down by some fundamentals.

Business • 08 Nov 19

Huawei said it shipped more than 185 million smartphones in the first three quarters of this year

Huawei revenue up 24.4% in first three quarters of 2019

Huawei Technologies' third-quarter revenue jumped 27%, driven by a surge in shipments of smartphones launched before a trade blacklisting by the US expected to hammer its business.

Business • 16 Oct 19

Samsung was boosted by strong sales of its new Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series

Samsung's Q3 profit estimate exceeds expectations

Samsung Electronics has today flagged slightly better than expected third quarter profits.

Business • 08 Oct 19

Samsung's Galaxy Fold phone took eight years to develop

Samsung to launch foldable smartphone after major delay

Tech giant Samsung has said it will launch its hotly anticipated first foldable smartphone tomorrow, months after faulty screens forced an embarrassing delay of its release.

Business • 05 Sep 19

High speed mobile comes to Ireland: 5G explained

After a lot of talk - and much hype - Irish consumers will today be able to try out high-speed mobile connectivity for themselves; but its benefits may not be apparent for some time.

Business • 13 Aug 19

The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in a 5G capable version

OnePlus unveils next generation of flagship smartphones

OnePlus has revealed a range of new flagship smartphones as it bids to grow its market share in the face of stiff competition from bigger rivals.

Business • 15 May 19

Google has used some of the main features of its flagship Pixel 3 in the new device

Google widens smartphone offering with cheaper options

Google has unveiled two new mid-range versions of its Pixel smartphones as the technology giant attempts to broaden its appeal.

Business • 08 May 19