# Electronics

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# firemole

This gadget will sound an alarm if your charger overheats

It recently won an innovation award.

23.3k

May 13th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Australia

Woman's face is burned after battery-operated headphones catch fire on airplane

She was listening to music as she dozed, about two hours into the trip from Beijing to Melbourne when it happened.

35.5k

Mar 15th 2017, 3:10 PM

# Naughty naughty

Why some TDs will have their iPhones and iPads taken from them next week

Members of the banking inquiry will be barred from using any electronic devices when they view the draft report next week.

24.6k

Nov 13th 2015, 5:30 PM

# brainwave

Cutting-edge Irish research to help people control objects with their minds

The implications are startling, from a paralysed person controlling a wheelchair to an amputee operating a prosthetic limb.

9.4k

Sep 24th 2015, 6:00 PM

# ripped off

Consumer group warns as woman pays €1600 in Spain for €300 tablet

Such incidents are becoming more and more common according to European Consumer Centre.

30.4k

Jan 9th 2015, 7:15 AM

# Washer Fire

Do you have a Bosch, Siemens or Neff dishwasher made before 2006? You might want to read this

There is a very small chance that your dishwasher might catch fire.

25.7k

Jun 6th 2014, 11:18 AM

Voices

Column: Ireland is excluded from some of the world's most fascinating scientific research

As a non-member of CERN, we are missing out on unique opportunities to collaborate with our European neighbours in cutting-edge work – as well as the revenue opportunities it brings.

Jan 29th 2014, 7:30 PM

# jobs boost

Harvey Norman and Carphone Warehouse to create 80 new jobs

The “store-within-a-store” concept will see 11 new Carphone Warehouse concessions set up within Harvey Norman stores.

7.2k

Sep 10th 2013, 7:00 AM

# you're hired

Twenty new jobs announced at Shannon-based electronics firm

The new jobs at Ei Electronics will bring the total workforce to 500.

6.2k

Aug 27th 2013, 4:00 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Aug 26th 2013, 4:52 PM

# Fakes

Interpol seize fake goods worth more than €100 million

Fake shampoo, cigarettes, beer and counterfeit clothing and DVDs were just a few items discovered in one of the agency’s largest operations ever conducted.

6.1k

Jul 18th 2013, 4:43 PM

# space weather

The sun emitted its biggest flare of 2013 today

NASA has all the science behind the phenomenon.

15.6k

Apr 11th 2013, 8:44 PM

# Dixons

Dixons retail sales up 8% in Ireland and UK

Dixons Retail has posted an 8 per cent rise in sales in Ireland and the United Kingdom over the key Christmas period.

3.3k

Jan 17th 2013, 8:57 AM

# Shortages

Late shoppers may be penalised as stores run low on toys and tablets

This is not a drill. Furbys are heading towards extinction and iPad Minis are all sold out.

12.6k

Dec 12th 2012, 2:01 PM

# Silver Surfers

More seniors embracing technology - and the mobile phone

The rise in ‘silver surfers’ is creating a huge market potential.

3.3k

Aug 7th 2012, 7:00 AM

# recycling

Ireland recycles equivalent weight of three Dublin Spires in batteries in 2011

Recycling of electrical items beat European targets last year.

2.5k

Jun 18th 2012, 8:48 AM

# Read Me

Column: My rollercoaster ride to save the family business

Six weeks ago, Ben Peat thought his 70-year-old family electronics business was going under – but public support helped save his company from becoming another footnote in the story of the recession.

5.3k

May 26th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Good News

It's back: Peats reopens its doors in Dublin

After 78 years in business, the electronics store closed its 11 branches earlier this month – but today it reopened its Parnell Street branch.

6.2k

Apr 28th 2012, 2:12 PM

# Re-Peats

'Wave of goodwill' sees two Peats electronics stores saved

The electronics chain, which had announced plans to go into liquidation, will instead trade under examinership in two outlets.

9.6k

Apr 23rd 2012, 5:00 PM

# peats

Peats to seek liquidator - 11 stores closed

The first Peats store was opened in 1934. Tonight, employees were told that all 11 shops in the chain will close. Staff will receive full redundancy pay and entitlements.

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Apr 2nd 2012, 9:36 PM

# Raids

Israeli military raid Palestinian TV stations over communications concerns

Israeli authorities have also issued demolition orders for solar panels and wind turbines which provide power to Palestinian herders.

1.4k

Feb 29th 2012, 10:45 AM

# 2012

Yay! 12 things that will be cheaper in 2012

2012 will be a year for wine-drinking holidaymakers who love electronics, seemingly.

9.1k

Jan 5th 2012, 12:42 PM

# buy buy buy

It’s Black Friday – so here’s some crazy videos of people shopping

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year in America – but check out the extreme lengths people go to to make sure they get a bargain.

4.5k

Nov 25th 2011, 7:00 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

In today’s Fix: NOTW closes amidst phone hacking investigation; Leinster House blocks premium line calls; and what should you not miss at Oxegen 2011?

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Jul 7th 2011, 8:15 PM