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'Instantly recognisable in traffic': What is the new Volkswagen ID.3 and how is it different?
Motoring expert Dave Humphreys explains why the new electric vehicle from Volkswagen is making headlines.
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Aug 27th 2020, 11:31 AM
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Stand front-row at a gig without leaving the house: Would you try the entertainment tech of the future?
Tell us how likely you’d be to try augmented reality headsets, interactive movies and more.
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Feb 7th 2020, 10:04 AM
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WIN: Two tickets for Ireland's Six Nations championship opener against Scotland
It’s Andy Farrell’s first game in charge – and you could be there, courtesy of Volkswagen.
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Jan 30th 2020, 4:28 PM
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'Hey Google, don't forget to tip for that pizza': How ready are you for the payment tech of the future?
Smile-to-pay, biochipping and more.
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Jan 24th 2020, 5:29 PM
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Robot builders and homes on Mars: How ready are you for the high-tech houses of the future?
From an automated mason to a radiation-blocking ice house in space.
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Jan 9th 2020, 4:44 PM
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'Hang on, I'll beam my thoughts to your brain': Would you try the communication tech of the future?
Are you ready for holographic phone calls?
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Dec 13th 2019, 2:47 PM
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Commuting by hoverboard? Rate how likely you would be to use these travel technologies of the future
From driverless busses to ticketless train stations – how ready are you to hop aboard?
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Dec 11th 2019, 4:43 PM
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Rain-responsive windows and sci-fi beds: How ready are you for the home decor of the future?
From the kitchen to the bedroom, tech is rapidly being integrated into our homes. But how ready are you?
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Nov 29th 2019, 1:05 PM
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'Neat details and lots of space': Meet the Volkswagen ID.3 - here's exactly what it's like inside
Motoring journalist Dave Humphreys attended Volkswagen’s ID.3 preview event this week.
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Nov 22nd 2019, 3:43 PM
Volkswagen's long-awaited ID.3 will be on the streets of Dublin this week - here's how you can see it
The electric car already has tens of thousands of pre-orders.
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Nov 19th 2019, 5:29 PM
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Robots that clean the floor (and walk the dog): Are you ready for the smart home of the future?
We’re heading toward an automated future for household chores, but how on board are you?
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Nov 15th 2019, 12:07 PM
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In the market for a new car? 7 buying tips to help you choose the right one, according to an expert
‘Ask for a half-hour test drive if you can,’ says motoring journalist Geraldine Herbert.
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Nov 5th 2019, 9:43 AM
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Self-tying runners and muscle-boosting gym gear: Would you use these fitness technologies of the future?
Personalised fitness is closer than ever. But are you open to change?
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Oct 31st 2019, 2:03 PM
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E-bandages to heal your wounds faster? Rate how likely you'd be to use these futuristic pieces of health tech
Scientists have tested ways to speed up healing using electric fields. But would you be on board?
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Oct 18th 2019, 3:25 PM
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WIN: We're giving away a signed Ireland rugby jersey
Check out our competition ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with the All Blacks.
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Oct 15th 2019, 4:32 PM
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WIN: The ideal Rugby World Cup brunch for you and your friends
With thanks to Volkswagen, we will feed one lucky group of Ireland fans ahead of this Saturday’s Pool A clash against Samoa.
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Oct 9th 2019, 9:39 AM
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Sunday fry with lab-grown rashers? Rate how likely you'd be to eat these foods of the future
How ready are you for insect kebabs and 3D-printed salads?
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Oct 4th 2019, 3:16 PM
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WIN: A luxury golfing weekend in Cork - and a brand new Volkswagen Passat GTE for the drive
Fancy a weekend escape? Here’s how to enter.
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Sep 27th 2019, 2:36 PM
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'The best atmosphere in my 30 years going to Lansdowne Road' - When Ireland beat the All Blacks on home soil
A highly-anticipated meeting between the nations ranked first and second in the world, Ireland produced a near-perfect performance to overcome New Zealand.
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Sep 24th 2019, 11:57 AM
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Could humans ever really relocate to the the moon? We're exploring the likelihood here
From exorbitant costs to extreme conditions, life on the moon would be a tough feat – but will we make it happen?
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Sep 19th 2019, 5:06 PM
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Success Down Under: Remembering Ireland's first Series win in Australia since 1979
Despite losing the first Test, the Six Nations champions defeated the Wallabies 2-1 in June 2018.
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Sep 10th 2019, 10:02 AM
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Will personal robot assistants ever become a reality? Rate the likelihood here
Robot servants are a common sight in visions of “the future”, but could the idea ever come to pass?
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Sep 6th 2019, 12:11 PM
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A key victory over the old enemy that kick-started Ireland's 12-game winning streak
At the end of a disappointing 2017 Six Nations campaign, Joe Schmidt’s side stopped England from claiming the Grand Slam at the Aviva Stadium.
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Sep 5th 2019, 10:02 AM
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'We had to go out and attack them' - How Ireland made history against the All Blacks in Chicago
Joe Schmidt’s side faced down the haka at Soldier Field in 2016.
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Sep 2nd 2019, 2:18 PM
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'Celebrations turned to shrieks' - Remembering the drama as Ireland sealed back-to-back Six Nations titles
2015 witnessed Joe Schmidt’s men secure a second championship thanks to their record win in Murrayfield on the final day.
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Aug 29th 2019, 9:56 AM
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One day in Paris: BOD's farewell, Schmidt's first Six Nations crown and brilliance from Sexton
In the first instalment of ‘Onward’ with Volkswagen, we relive a great occasion for Irish rugby from 2014.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 2:54 PM
Smell-killing clothes and stains that clean themselves: The future of doing your laundry
Jack O’Higgins looks at the technological and other changes shaping the way we do the washing.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:28 AM
From Pokemon Go to augmented-reality Lego: How your kids' toys will change in the next few years
Amanda Connolly looks at the coming technological developments that will shape how children play.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:26 AM
'Hey Google, let my housemates know I'm almost home': The future of personal safety
Sarah Harford on the upcoming tech that’ll give you more peace of mind.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:25 AM
Would you like wallpaper that changes colour with your mood? Here's the future of home decor
Sarah Harford on how technological developments could change the way we think about our homes.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:23 AM
Goodbye midnight texts, hello intercontinental kissing: The future of long-distance relationships
Sarah Harford on the technological innovations that are bringing long-distance loved ones closer together.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:21 AM
Bye-bye guide books, hello virtual tours: The future of going on your holliers
Sarah Harford on the technological shifts that are changing our experience of going away.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:19 AM
No more scrambling for tickets... or listening to commentators? The future of watching sport
Sarah Harford on the technological changes that are set to upend our experience of the big game.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:17 AM
Hello brain implants, goodbye forgetting people's names: The future of your memories
Sarah Harford on the technologies that could change the way we remember things (and mean we’ll never embarrass ourselves at parties again).
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:16 AM
Lock the door and activate the drone guard: The future of keeping your home safe
Sarah Harford looks at how technology could be set to upend our idea of a secure home.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:14 AM
Never struggle for directions to 'la playa' again: The future of speaking other languages
From multilingual earbuds to neural machine learning, barriers between languages are being eroded, writes Sarah Harford.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:12 AM
Goodbye sweat patches, no more 'what to wear' worries: The future of putting on clothes
What does wearable technology mean for the way we get dressed?
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:10 AM
Bye bye large Americano, hello alertness algorithms: The future of your morning coffee
Technology has the potential to replace your caffeine fix, writes Sarah Harford.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:06 AM
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Smell-killing clothes and stains that clean themselves: The future of doing your laundry
Jack O’Higgins looks at the technological and other changes shaping the way we do the washing.
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Aug 9th 2019, 9:11 AM
From Pokemon Go to augmented-reality Lego: How your kids' toys will change in the next few years
Amanda Connolly looks at the coming technological developments that will shape how children play.
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Jul 24th 2019, 5:12 PM
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