NAHB explores assistive technologies
In a 12-month study, already half completed, the Northern Area Health Board is exploring the use of assistive technologies for people with dementia in Ireland.
August 16 in HOME & GADGETS

Thinkwell launches Web-based hypnosis
Thinkwell Corp. claims to have revolutionised the self-help industry through its on-line hypnosis application called HypnoSoft.
August 16 in HOME & GADGETS

Missingpersons.ie to launch in September
A new Web site is to be launched in September for the families and friends of missing Irish people.
August 15 in HOME & GADGETS

Epson launches photo sharing site
Epson has launched a new photo sharing Web site that will enable users to exhibit and distribute photos, publicly or privately on-line.
August 13 in HOME & GADGETS

Intel and IBM to build new supercomputer
Intel and IBM announced that they will help to build a new supercomputer, known as "TeraGrid", expected to be the largest of its kind in the world.
August 10 in HOME & GADGETS

3Com launches Wireless Home Gateway
3Com has launched a new device in Ireland that will allow for wireless Internet access in homes and small offices.
August 08 in HOME & GADGETS

New product to help retrieve stolen data
A new product from data protection company Solagent will allow computer users to retrieve data from lost or stolen laptops.
July 17 in HOME & GADGETS

IBM launches hi-tech golf tools
The computer has come to the aid of golfers with a new hi-tech solution to find that perfect, match-winning club.
July 02 in HOME & GADGETS

Ericsson launches bluetooth pen
Old-fashioned handwriting is set to join the digital age with the arrival in the near future of the "digital pen."
June 25 in HOME & GADGETS

The first major upgrade of MP3 commences
The first major upgrade to the hugely popular MP3 music format promises to do the job of downloading and storing tracks even better than before.
June 19 in HOME & GADGETS

SMEs targeted for Internet maps
A new on-line feature that makes interactive maps and driving directions available to businesses and organisations for a monthly or annual fee has been launched by MapQuest.com.
June 08 in HOME & GADGETS

New PC device to create great excitement
A new PC peripheral device, designed for computer game players, is due launch in the coming weeks and expected to generate tremendous excitement in the industry.
May 31 in HOME & GADGETS

Cluas.com fills the gap left by muse.ie
The founder of an Irish music Web site, which has had a ratings boost with the demise of Rondomondo, claims that significant capital is not needed to succeed on the Web.
May 28 in HOME & GADGETS

Irish Web-based filmmaker targets US
As streaming media increases in popularity lack of broadband in Ireland has forced, Ronan Gallagher, a Web-based filmmaker to target audiences in the US.
May 25 in HOME & GADGETS

Irish gardening site grows in cyberspace
A new Irish Web site called www.garden.ie has been launched giving a range of information about Irish gardening.
May 24 in HOME & GADGETS

New subscription music service launched
A new on-line music subscription service, www.vitaminic.ie, has been launched in Ireland and the UK.
May 17 in HOME & GADGETS

NASA prepares its DSN for Mars missions
Space traffic to Mars is set to increase at such a rate in coming years that NASA's deep space communications needs are already being upgraded.
May 10 in HOME & GADGETS

Ireland's young Web designers honoured
Ireland's young Web designers have been recognised in the annual Schools and University Internet Awards, which included a variety of impressive and well-designed entries.
May 09 in HOME & GADGETS

Notes market Web site to help with exams
Help is on-line for the thousands of students about to sit this year's Leaving Certificate examination across Ireland.
May 01 in HOME & GADGETS

IBM looks to develop microscopic chips
A new carbon-based microchip, much faster and smaller than existing silicon chips, is being developed by IBM.
April 27 in HOME & GADGETS

Library site to publish records listing
The National Library of Ireland has updated its Web site and published a listing of parish registers allowing genealogy work.
April 06 in HOME & GADGETS

UCD student develops rental search site
A student at University College Dublin has developed a search database for rented accommodation that can be accessed both on the Internet and on WAP.
April 06 in HOME & GADGETS

Sonic arts centre established in Belfast
Queens University Belfast is to set up a Sonic Arts Research Centre, which will conduct research and experiments in musical technology.
March 27 in HOME & GADGETS

Ericsson unveils new consumer products
Browsing your favourite radio stations over the Net at home has been made possible with the launch of what its creators say is the world's first Internet cordless radio.
March 22 in HOME & GADGETS

Tune in to the end of MIR on-line
Web surfers will be able to watch the final days of Russian space station MIR live on the Web site of Irish company, Parallel Graphics.
March 21 in HOME & GADGETS