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# Week in Web

Weird Wide Web: the week in online oddities

The internet’s best offerings in social media, tech and science news.

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Dec 23rd 2012, 10:00 AM

# Murdoch

After just 21 months, Rupert Murdoch closes iPad-only paper 'The Daily'

Analysts say the decision is not surprising as Murdoch’s “bold experiment” did not have enough paying readers to sustain it.

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Dec 3rd 2012, 9:49 PM

# iphone app

New app aims to help those with sight loss navigate the city

“Walk Dublin”, a free iPhone app, has been launched by Dublin City Council in conjunction with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 11:10 AM

# Danske Bank

Danske Bank launches Ireland's first iPad banking app

Latest figures show that the use of online banking in Ireland is up 17 per cent and two million Irish adults own a smart device.

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Nov 21st 2012, 4:32 PM

# gong gong gong

TheJournal.ie and TheScore.ie scoop three awards

eircom Spiders call TheJournal.ie Best Mobile App 2012; Irish Web Awards make us their Best Web-Only Publication and TheScore.ie their Best Sports Site. Aw shucks.

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Nov 2nd 2012, 11:42 AM

# Electricity

Two power outages in Dublin this morning

Plus, did you know you can check if there is a power outage in your area by using a new ESB app?

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Oct 31st 2012, 10:21 AM

# featherheads

Forgetful taxi customers leave phones, keys and even shoes behind

A new survey also revealed 55 per cent of people like their drivers to have the chats with them on topics like the economy, sports and politics.

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Oct 19th 2012, 1:04 PM

# Engage

Brian O'Driscoll: You have to feel those disappointments to appreciate it fully when it comes around

Leinster’s leading try-scorer has won three Heineken Cups but can still vividly recall the semi-final heartache of 2003.

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Oct 13th 2012, 8:15 AM

# samsung

Samsung and Daft.ie launch Smart TV property app

Samsung continues to grow its Smart TV offering with new partnership.

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Oct 4th 2012, 3:39 PM

# mobile merchant

New app allows Chip and PIN processing on your mobile

The app uses a Bluetooth-connected PIN pad to securely process payments through a smartphone.

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Oct 2nd 2012, 4:32 PM

# volta

Stream movies via Facebook with new Volta app

You can even choose a film for a friend over Facebook as a present – now isn’t that nice?

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Sep 17th 2012, 7:15 AM

# pesky gnats

'Pesky Gnats' help children understand therapy

A video game developed by an Irish clinical psychologist is being used to help children in therapy – now it is seeking volunteers to help turn it into an app.

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Sep 15th 2012, 8:45 AM

# sea

New iPhone app from Coast Guard could ‘save lives’

The app will allow anyone going out to sea, whether it is professionally or for leisure or sport, to let the Coast Guard know in advance.

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Aug 24th 2012, 7:30 AM

# potholes

App detects potholes on Boston streets

New app Street Bump allows drivers to automatically report the road hazards like pot holes to the authorities.

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Jul 20th 2012, 1:43 PM

# Taxis

Smartphone taxi service launches in Dublin

The app sends you a picture of your driver, the roof sign number and a real time arrival countdown.

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Jul 12th 2012, 6:00 AM

# Taxis

App for taxi customers monitors route and average fare

Kevin Fagan has created an iPhone app for taxi customers who don’t want to be taken for a ride.

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Jul 11th 2012, 12:25 PM

# Travel

Journey Planner iPhone app released

Have you been using Transport for Ireland online planner or Android app? Did it help you find your way – or send you out of the way?

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Jul 2nd 2012, 3:33 PM

# London

Rioters to be traced through crowdsourcing app

The Metropolitan Police have uploaded thousands of images of people suspected of crimes during the 2011 London riots to a new app – and want the public to help identify them.

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Jun 26th 2012, 2:00 PM

# Bloomsday

What the Blooming hell is going on today?

It’s Bloomsday today, celebrating the work of James Joyce. What’s going on around the country?

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Jun 16th 2012, 7:45 AM

# LinkedIn

Almost 6.5million LinkedIn passwords apparently leaked online

A hacker in Russia claims to have gained access to millions of passwords and is seeking help in removing the encryption.

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Jun 6th 2012, 3:16 PM

# recycle

Over 75,000 disposable BBQs will be used in 2012

Repak wants consumers to think of the ‘forgotten recyclables’ from barbecue season over the June bank holiday.

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Jun 1st 2012, 7:30 AM

# Instagram

What if Instagram was a real camera? It is now...

Would you like the Instagram app to become a real digital camera? One company has made a prototype which brings digital and film together. Now it is trying to raise money to build more.

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May 10th 2012, 12:59 PM

# banking on the go

Bank of Ireland to launch iPhone app tonight

Don’t worry, Android users: an Android app will be launched in the coming weeks.

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May 9th 2012, 9:28 AM

# IEC2012

Hymns and prayers on your iPhone in time for Eucharistic Congress

A Dominican friar has developed the app to enable pilgrims around the world to experience the Congress, which takes place in Dublin in June.

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May 4th 2012, 3:28 PM

# Facebook

Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion

Instagram pointed out that the existing app and accompanying site “is not going away”, while Facebook said the acquisition will help to improve its photo sharing capabilities.

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Apr 9th 2012, 6:57 PM

# Still available

Here's how to access Wikipedia during its 24-hour blackout

How to get around its internet blackout, if you want…

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Jan 18th 2012, 9:52 AM

# best apps ever

Irish company nominated in Best App Ever Awards

A Tipperary company that develops equestrian apps has been shortlisted for the Best App Ever awards.

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Jan 8th 2012, 10:00 AM

# Tech Junkies

Got a new smartphone? Here are 10 sports apps you need to download

If you can’t wait to clog up your shiny new toy with app after app after app, here’s a helping hand.

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Dec 25th 2011, 6:12 AM

# Not Facebook

Here’s the new social networking app that will make you want to delete Facebook

Lightweight social media app which restricts the number of friends a user has offers new way to keep in touch with your closest friends.

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Dec 15th 2011, 8:30 PM

# Starbucks

Starbucks to launch mobile payment app in Ireland

The coffee-chain will launch the one-touch payment app in the new year, allowing customers to pay using their iPhone or iPhone Touch.

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Nov 28th 2011, 4:10 PM

# TG4

TG4 launches free Irish language app

Does anyone know how to say ‘app’ as Gaeilge?

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Nov 3rd 2011, 5:45 PM

# Dublin

Explore Dublin though interactive video map

Young Dublin filmmakers aim to give Dublin tourists – and curious locals – a portable service equivalent to “ten walking tours” to carry in their pockets.

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Sep 23rd 2011, 4:38 PM