http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/ Ireland's top source for gadget news and reviews - GadgetRepublic en Copyright 2010 Whitespace Publishing Ltd. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:35:48 +0000 30 http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/img/gadget-republic-logo-144px.gif http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/ 144 39 Are we still sharing news? Why yes, more than ever before. Through services like Facebook, YouTube, Google Reader and in particular Digg.com, we swap, vote for and comment on the news that interests us. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1775/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1775/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:55:00 +0000 Digital Life Veterans of the PC and even the Xbox 360's Live network at this stage, the crazy dog and rabbit crime-solving duo Sam & Max are about to confuse and entertain the hell out of PlayStation fans with their latest adventure, The Devil's Playhouse. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1774/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1774/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:21:00 +0000 Gaming A record number of 237 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize and sitting proudly amongst them is the internet. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1773/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1773/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000 Digital Life Whether you're gearing up for the arrival of the iPad or you have a short attention span, the beta version of Google Reader Play, as a highly visual RSS slideshow, is a perfect choice. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1772/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1772/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:19:00 +0000 Personal Tech You've probably already planned what seat in the pub you'll be occupying for the Ireland vs Wales match this Saturday or maybe you've got the beers and Doritos in already. But what about your iPhone - is it all kitted out for the 6 Nations? http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1771/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1771/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:56:00 +0000 Mobile Software company Opera has released a version of its speedy mobile web browser for the Android phone and Opera Mini 5 is now available for download in Android Market. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1770/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1770/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:06:00 +0000 Mobile Some close-up shots of the upcoming PS3 Move motion controller. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1769/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1769/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:04:00 +0000 Gaming LG slips into the social networking cum power messaging market with this nicely designed and slick looking QWERTY number - the GW300. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1768/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1768/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:35:00 +0000 Mobile Sony's PlayStation motion controller has been named and tagged with a release date: the Move controller will be released this Autumn and goes hand in hand with the Eye camera and a second sub-controller for a complete game experience that looks as though it will provide PS3 fans with a serious Natal alternative. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1767/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1767/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:54:00 +0000 Gaming You don't have to buy a potato sack full of orange wigs, inflatable Guinnesses and stuffed toy leprechauns to show your appreciation for Irish culture on St Patrick's Day. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1766/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1766/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Mobile MySpace is looking at a big relaunch that will take place in stages over the coming year. Yes, another relaunch, but this time without Owen Van Natta at the helm and with a big focus on turning the troubled networking site into an entertainment hub. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1765/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1765/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Digital Life Not only is Tiger Woods sharing the cover art for his new Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 game that's coming out on 8 June, but he's nowhere to be seen in the preview screenshots but the saving grace is that it is quite high tech and supports both the PS3 and Wii-enhanced motion controllers. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1764/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1764/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 Gaming Google's recent emphasis on software and services in the cloud for businesses has evolved one step further with the launch of Google Apps Marketplace - an online store for integrated applications and a place where it hopes software vendors will begin to flock as we get deeper into cloudland. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1762/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1762/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:00 +0000 Personal Tech A recent study by Stanford students has revealed a very worrying rise in iPhone addiction, highlighting impulsive behaviour inspired by Apple's celebrated iPhone. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1763/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1763/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Mobile Canon has a reputation for doing great high-end SLR but you can add budget-friendly point-and-clicks to the list, too, with the new PowerShot A495. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1761/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1761/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:30:00 +0000 Imaging One hundred new maps, three new countries and more than 1,000 kilometres of new road have been added to the TomTom map shop for its sat-nav devices. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1760/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1760/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:00 +0000 Personal Tech Working in conjunction with Dish Network, Google has begun testing a search-engine service for custom TV set top boxes, reports the Wall Street Journal. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1759/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1759/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:28:00 +0000 Home Tech It looks as though Apple's decision to launch the iBookstore later this year is spot-on because according to mobile analytics firm Mobclix, books now outnumber games as the biggest category on the App Store. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1758/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1758/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0000 Mobile HP has really thrown down the gauntlet to Apple with the Slate tablet PC. In fact it was more of a glove slap with the gauntlet as HP's Phil McKinney (VP and chief technology officer) promised that the Slate will not cut any corners: "No watered-down internet, no sacrifices." http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1756/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1756/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:18:00 +0000 Computing In a tragic accident in the US, a three-year-old girl mistakenly picked up a handgun, thinking it was a gun-like Wii controller, and was fatally wounded after shooting herself in the abdomen. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1755/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1755/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:38:00 +0000 Digital Life The most fun you can have with zombies on your iPhone. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1754/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1754/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:55:00 +0000 Gaming I was quite surprised when I learned that PC manufacturer Acer, which is best known for its netbooks, also makes smart phones, and it was a pleasant surprise as the Acer Liquid handset takes a minimalist approach while showcasing the best of the Android mobile OS. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1753/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1753/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:00 +0000 Mobile Get ready for high-tech weapons of war: both simulated and on the big screen, as R.U.S.E and Iron Man 2 make their entrances. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1752/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1752/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:42:00 +0000 Digital Life Electronics firm Panasonic has just added two new models to its Lumix range of digital cameras, including the DMC-G2; the successor to its popular ultra-compact DSLR, the G1. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1751/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1751/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Imaging Online recruitment service txtAjob.ie, which already does straight-to-phone SMS alerts for job seekers, has launched the country's first recruitment app for the iPhone, for both recruitment agencies and job seekers. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1750/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1750/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:07:00 +0000 Mobile I was quite surprised when I learned that PC manufacturer Acer, which is best known for its netbooks, also makes smart phones, and it is was a pleasant surprise as the Acer Liquid handset takes a minimalist approach while showcasing the best of the Android mobile OS. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/reviews/item/271/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/reviews/item/271/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:59:00 +0000 Mobile Despite the Courier having been pitched merely as a concept device last September complete with 3D-rendered video, new images of Microsoft's own lightweight tablet device that would go head to head with the iPad have been circulating on the web, courtesy of Engadget. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1749/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1749/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0000 Computing Apple has given a date for the launch of its iPad: it will go on sale from 3 April in the US with availability in Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan in late April. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1748/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1748/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000 Computing Video sharing site YouTube is introducing closed captions with many videos, including speeches by US President Barack Obama already featuring this option. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1747/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1747/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 Digital Life Announced last July, the Rock Band Network is a platform to encourage bands, studios and record labels to get their music up onto the Xbox 360 and PS3. Today, MTV Networks has opened up the online music store so that fans can discover and download new music this way. http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1746/ http://www.gadgetrepublic.com/news/item/1746/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:11:00 +0000 Gaming