1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (95+ words) A cleaner rear layout and new metal camera housing give the Phone 4a a more premium look. Picture: Noel Campion. I've been using the Nothing Phone 4a for the last few weeks, and it's one of those devices that slowly wins you…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (435+ words) With up to 88 hours of battery life, the Model 3 is built to last through weeks of use. Pictures: QPAD. The QPAD Mark Model 3 is a lightweight wireless mouse that focuses on the basics, but executes them well. It combines a…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (471+ words) The letter argues that big tech companies have growing control over the operating systems of smart TVs and voice assistants. File picture The world's largest broadcasters have pushed for the EU to enforce its toughest regulations against virtual TVs and…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (517+ words) QPAD Flux 65 Model 5. Pictures: QPAD. The QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 is one of those keyboards that feel and look a bit unusual, thanks to its 69-key layout. It's chunky but seriously compact, and clearly aimed at competitive players, but it doesn't…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (990+ words) The Pixel 10a is Google's latest mid-range smartphone. Picture: Noel Campion. The Pixel 10a feels like a modest upgrade over last year's model. It offers improvements in stamina, a slightly cleaner design, and Google's dependable camera tuning. At a glance, you'd be…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (567+ words) Stryker's site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins Taoiseach Miche'l Martin has said cybersecurity threats are a "constant, following a cyberattack at multinational firm Stryker. Last week, the US surgical equipment firm was left at a standstill, after a…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (889+ words) Smarttech247 executive chairman Ronan Murphy says the Iranian Handala group is sophisticated and well-resourced: 'Their sole objective is chaos'. File picture Dan Linehan Stryker may be an early target in a possible kinetic cyber warfare campaign by a sophisticated Iranian hacker…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (911+ words) Starlit Green gives the Xiaomi 17 Ultra a subtle sparkle that stands out from typical flagship finishes. Picture: Xiaomi. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra set a high bar with its 1-inch main sensor delivered striking depth, rich contrast, and, crucially, an unusually short…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (861+ words) With more than 80 hours of battery life, the Audeze Maxwell 2 headphones can easily last through a full week of regular listening without needing a charge. Picture: Noel Campion. I really enjoyed using the original Audeze Maxwell headphones and was delighted…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (756+ words) The abxylute N6 transforms the Nintendo Switch 2 into a far more comfortable handheld for long sessions. Picture: abxylute. I've spent the past few weeks happily lost in my Nintendo Switch 2. It's a brilliant machine. Fast, flexible, and packed with personality. But…...