A new mobile GeoEnergy Discovery Centre has been launched to help inform the public and key stakeholders about the potential for geothermal energy in Northern Ireland as a renewable and sustainable energy source. Funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), the innovative visitor centre was unveiled at the annual Science and Stormont event organised …
Lisburn-based, North Time & Data has invested £300,000 and created two new jobs to develop an industry leading, cloud-based time-management system designed to ease operational business challenges. The new programme called Workflow Infinity launched to market and saw 100 of North Time & Data’s legacy customers switch over to the new programme almost immediately. With …
Families today face numerous responsibilities that must be managed, from maintaining finances to creating delicious family meals. Kitchen gadgets have become an indispensable part of today’s family kitchens to make cooking experiences both efficient and enjoyable. In this blog post, we explore some of the top kitchen tools specifically tailored for modern families to provide …
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As companies struggle to manage their energy costs data solution experts Izon has developed unique systems to better understand how to reduce costs and improve returns on investment. The Belfast-based tech firm has software that helps monitor, manage, and control assets that support businesses in turning information into knowledge which is actionable to produce real …
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As electric vehicles are growing in popularity in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council has developed an online guidefor those considering a more environmentally friendly option for their next car. The guide supports the ongoing work of the Department for Infrastructure’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Task-force. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council outlines what …
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New research published today by the Consumer Council investigates the issues that Northern Ireland (NI) consumers are experiencing as a result of the reintroduction of mobile roaming charges. The publication of ‘Mobile Roaming Experiences of Northern Ireland Consumers’ is timely as we head into the summer holiday season. The Consumer Council is using the publication …
A business that has been monitoring stock efficiencies, shortages and discrepancies in the hospitality trade is celebrating 40 years in business this month. Harris Stocktaking Systems, one of the best-known stock takers for the wet trade and retail industry in Ireland, has thrived over its lifetime thanks to investment in the most advanced computerised …
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Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service. The multi-million pound investment will significantly increase freight capacity on the route. Each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane …
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Online gaming is a wonderful thing, but to an outsider it may seem..arbitrary, and irrelevant. If you’re a parent/guardian, you’ve likely had it explained that you cannot pause online games, and so on. So today, we’re going over some easy ways to relate to your child and understand this hobby of theirs, a primer on …
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If you’ve used the internet at any point since the last quarter of 2021, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of NFTs, the latest sensation sweeping the web like the ten plagues of Egypt. I’d also put good money on you not really understanding what they are, and I can’t even fault you for that. If …
Owning a fancy car and watch are the top signs of making it. One in seven people says an Aga cooker helps to stay ahead of the Joneses, as a fifth think a personal trainer makes a statement. Nearly half of us feel good about owning something others envy. Hear more news and showbiz …
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The Supreme Court will hand down a judgment today in what has been described as one of the most significant cases in recent legal history. Richard Lloyd is suing Google for collecting web browsing data from iPhone users between 2011 and 2012, despite the company claiming at the time that it was prevented from doing …
Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company said it would better “encompass” what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality. The change does not apply to its individual platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, only the parent …
Libraries NI has announced its commitment to a scams protection initiative, designed to empower adults learning computer and internet skills for the first time to stay safe from scams and know how to report them. The ‘Scamwise Champion’ scheme is an initiative that was initially developed by ScamwiseNI in conjunction with youth organisations. It has …
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Belfast Bikes is expanding its network across the city with the announcement of four new docking stations. The proposed locations for the additional docking stations include Antrim Road/ Waterworks, Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Olympia Leisure Centre and the Kennedy Centre. Funding has been provided through the DfI Sustainable and Active Travel elements of the DfC Covid-19 …
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Samsung KX announced the launch of ‘Wild Writing’, a series that focuses on how to elevate your creative writing skills using the great outdoors as your creative muse, all via the new Samsung Galaxy Book Pro. New research commissioned by Samsung KX found that nearly a third of Brits named ‘creative writing’ as one of …
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Northern Ireland, 15 June, 2021: Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the 51 talented finalists, from across the UK, for the 11th nationwide BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) competition. Holly Wright and Rachel Houston (17) from Kilkeel have been selected for their game entitled ‘Space Palette.’ Their innovative game …
A new ‘Civic Dollars’ mobile phone app, developed with support from Belfast City Council and the Department of Justice means that people can now earn rewards for the time they spend in their local parks and open spaces. The Connswater Community Greenway will be the first area to go live in the free pilot scheme, …
Leaving lights on, putting recycling in general waste, and leaving clothes in the washing machine are among the biggest gripes for the UK’s rental households, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 private renters found they have an average of two fallings out per week with those they live with. These issues have been intensified …
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A nationwide survey suggests those who still use the “thumbs up” emoji in their texts and messages are officially over the hill, as it was voted the single uncoolest emoji by 16- to 29-year-olds. (24%). Sending a red heart (22%), an “OK hand” (20%, or a “crying face” (16%), is also deeply old-fashioned and something …
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Michael Foster is a 32year old Filmmaker from Holywood. In 2014 Michael quit his office job in finance after 8 years to pursue his dream. He knew he wanted to do something creative and always had a passion for the moving image and film. He returned to study full time as a mature student, sold his …
When the lockdown presented itself most took up new hobbies, learned a little, exercised a bit or binge watched boxsets. Not DJ and music producer James Mountstephens. Instead he set about creating an alter ego in the shape of Synyx. Originally from Birmingham, where he deejayed at some of the midlands top clubs, James has …
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Francine Montgomery is a 25 year old photographer and videographer from Ballinderry. Francine studied Moving Image Arts in secondary school for A Level and she’s always been a movie buff. Francine took her love for film further and studied a HND in Creative Media and finished off her degree in Ulster University. Francine now runs …
It’s been a difficult few months for businesses all over the country and now more than ever local and small businesses need the help and support of the community to make sure that their business is still thriving after the impact of lockdown. That’s why we thought it would be a great idea to help …
The 2020 Capture Conference has produced a packed online programme featuring Disney animators, Academy Award nominated cinematographers, and photographers kicking off on November 6. Capture Conference aims to explore the space between creativity & technology. VR, film, gaming, animation & immersive. The first event is a live Q&A with Lawrence Sher, winner of a BAFTA …
Whilst working with influencers is not a new concept in marketing, working with digital influencers on platforms such as Instagram is still very much unchartered territory for a lot of small businesses. And although it’s easy to get it wrong and waste a lot of time and money on “fake” accounts or the wrong type …
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In these difficult times, with more and more people working from home, many people want to learn how to deliver training, staff support and business information through online webinars. For those nervous about delivering their first webinar for their online business publicist, journalist and commentator Tina Calder has designed a unique series of webinars, with …
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Trying to work from home with the kids screaming and wanting your attention twenty-four seven is hard work. Trying to keep yourself motivated and on top of your daily routine can be a struggle. We’re not in normal circumstances and with the lockdown being extended for another 3 weeks, we all deserve a …
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People organise events for a variety of reasons: training, networking and bringing people together, to name but a few, and the number of organisers doing so for these grounds has increased in recent years. Choosing the right venue and location are stressful enough, but on top of those concerns there are the challenges of running …
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Glenn Reid is the Chief Executive Officer of Deals in Places, (DIP) a free voucher app established in Summer 2018. He works alongside the DIP Team; Francesca Morelli, Chloe Henning, Jonathan Graham and Patrick Dallat (Pictured above). DIP recently showcased their startup in a pod at Digital DNA, where we caught up with them. What …
Matt Reuben is the Founder, CEO and Editor of Gigebyte, a business and technology online magazine that looks to report on the ever-growing digital gig economy. We spoke to him about his business recently at Digital DNA. Tell us a bit about your business? Gigebyte is a business and technology online magazine that looks to report …
Blogging, vlogging and podcasting are ways to share stories and compelling content, and recently 12 Northern Ireland bloggers received certificates for completing a six-week course at Lisburn City Library. Delivered by TrainingMatchmaker.com and backed by Libraries NI the course (#GetBloggingNI) introduced new and intermediate bloggers to the tools and techniques necessary to become a successful …
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A number of bloggers and aspiring bloggers from across Northern Ireland will be kick starting a new 6-week blogging course at Lisburn City Library tonight (Thursday 1st November). The course comes hot on the heels of Libraries NI’s first ever Blogging Inspiration Session at Ormeau Road Library, Belfast last month where ten established bloggers revealed …
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Ten bloggers in Northern Ireland will reveal the secrets of their success at Libraries NI’s first ever Blogging Inspiration Session at Ormeau Road Library, Belfast, this Thursday, 18 October. Presented by TrainingMatchmaker.com the bloggers, vloggers and podcasters will reveal their motivation, why they started and share top tips on what has helped them become successful. The event …
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Millions of people across the UK are “addicted” to their screens according to a new study. According to the University College London screen time is believed to be affecting everything from behaviour within relationships and concentration levels to people losing touch completely with the real world. The research found that on a typical weekday the …
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A tech event taking place in Titanic Belfast next month was the brainchild of a 16-year-old entrepreneur. Innovative teen tech event Future Summits on March 10 will bring together the future of technology under one roof. It’s the first established tech summit and hackathon event provider in Northern Ireland exclusively for teenagers and organised by …
A new study has revealed that playing video games is a stress buster. According to researchers gaming has become a key strategy for coping with stress amongst millennial gamers. The survey of 1,000 gamers by Dave TV channel found that 55% of gamers played games because it helps them unwind and relieve stress. And despite …
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BELFAST app design company, 360 Production, has produced a ground-breaking app that will be used by the BBC in a massive citizen science project to track how deadly a deadly pandemic could be spread across the UK. BBC Four’s documentary ‘Contagion: BBC 4 Pandemic’ will use the app to collect over 24 hours, showing app …
UP to a third of all jobs could be taken by robots and automation by the mid-2030s according to a report by PwC. More than 5,500 workers in the UK were part of a global study of 200,000 over 29 countries were involved, with women amongst those likely to be hardest hit in the job …
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