This smart plug will make patchy WiFi a thing of the past
Your prayers are answered
10 years ago
Ellen Tannam
Ellen Tannam is uncomfortable writing bios for things but here we are. She is a Dublin girlo whose pastimes includes petting every dog she sees, eating chicken nuggets and trying to guess who celebrity blind items are about. Her favourite emoji is the upside-down smiley face. She likes to write about popular culture, LGBTQ issues, feminism, technology, music and baby animals. Likes include chocolate and cacti. Dislikes - people who are rude to retail staff, cheese, and people telling her McDonald's is bad for her. She knows.
This smart plug will make patchy WiFi a thing of the past
Your prayers are answered
10 years ago
This man’s DIY interpretations of the Met Gala looks are spectacular
The Met Gala is over for another year, but we’re still reeling over some of the more ‘unusual’ looks sported by the attendees. We made some very accurate comparisons yesterday: #MetGala 2016 – Who wore it better? https://t.co/4hGkFL6e2V pic.twitter.com/IlKqmaxLAc — Her.ie (@Herdotie) May 3, 2016 One man has taken the fashion analysis to a whole […]
10 years ago
The body of a newborn baby has been found at a recycling facility in Wicklow
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in a Bray recycling plant. RTÉ News is reporting that the Guards were called to the Greenstar facility in Fassaroe at 11am this morning when the discovery was made. A GP was called before the State Pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau were […]
10 years ago
A ten-year-old boy successfully hacked into Instagram and was awarded $10,000
Instagram is one of the world’s most used apps, so security measures around it are reasonably very tight. Or so we thought. Tech Insider is reporting that 10-year-old boy successfully hacked Instagram by finding a bug in the app that allowed him to make edits to any comment or caption posted. This child was born […]
10 years ago
Up To 600 redundancies expected at Intel Ireland
It was announced last month that technology giant Intel were restructuring the company, and that involved a massive cut in employee numbers around the globe. As Intel’s European headquarters are located in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, many people were wondering if there would be many job losses. Computer firm Intel are to cut 12,000 jobs globally […]
10 years ago
‘Eye Strobing’ is the new beauty trend that was all over the MET Gala
The MET gala took place last night, with the theme Manus x Machina – Fashion in the Age of Technology. The focus is usually on the fashion, but there was also a beauty trend that stood out on the night. We know about non-touring: Forget About Contouring – Now Everyone Is Apparently “Non-Touring” https://t.co/cDQUQdYTTe pic.twitter.com/aRt2SzVnld […]
10 years ago
Bowie fans discovered a beautiful secret hidden in the sleeve of his final album
A final surprise
10 years ago
LISTEN – Radiohead have dropped a new song and it is brilliant
Radiohead are a band with a stunning legacy. Active since 1985, and creators of albums like OK Computer and In Rainbows, the group have maintained their legendary status for decades now. Their most recent album King Of Limbs, was released to great critical acclaim in February 2011, but the band had been relatively quiet in […]
10 years ago
Here’s five new additions to Netflix for your bingewatching needs this week
Looking for a new series to get stuck into?
10 years ago
Comment: Won’t somebody please think of the (gay) children?
The first time I saw a gay character on television I was about seven years old. I was watching Xena: Warrior Princess, and I was intrigued by the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle. It seemed that the two of them were more than just friends, but as a child, I was ill-equipped to understand what […]
10 years ago
Tune Delivery Service – Róisín O’s new video for ‘Give It Up’ is deadly
This video is stunning!
10 years ago
WATCH – This teenager coming off anaesthetic talking about his imaginary trip to Dubai is so gas
‘I BOUGHT A CAMEL, MAN!’
10 years ago
‘Catfish’ Season Two subject Ashley Sawyer has died at 23
Ashley Sawyer, who appeared on season 2 of MTV’s Catfish with the late Michael Fortunato died this weekend in Alabama. MTV News confirmed the sad news today, and Sawyer’s sister Jessica Ross told them “We had a great relationship. I know she knows how much I loved her and she loved me, and I am […]
10 years ago
The Higher Education Authority have revealed the best and worst-paid graduates
The study also revealed emigration levels.
10 years ago
Kit Harington has finally broken his silence about Jon Snow’s fate
Spoiler warning
10 years ago
A sequel to Space Jam may actually be happening
Space Jam, the much-loved cartoon/live action hybrid from 1996, starring Bugs Bunny and co, alongside basketball giant Michael Jordan looks to be getting a sequel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Lin (who directed four of the Fast and Furious films) will be working with writers Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello to come up with […]
10 years ago
PICS – You can now have a princess wedding in Disney World Florida
Many brides dream of a wedding day where they feel like a princess, and now this can actually become a reality at Disney World, Florida. Disney-obsessed brides will now be delighted to hear that you can hitch a ride to your nuptials in Cinderella’s horse-drawn carriage with royal coachmen, and trumpeters will herald your arrival. […]
10 years ago
Buncrana mother Louise James and Davitt Walsh ran the Belfast Marathon in memory of her son
Emotional scenes in Belfast today
10 years ago
This is what happens in your body when you are struggling with a hangover
Hands up who’s in this situation right now?
10 years ago
Ryan Reynolds has written a moving tribute to a young fan who passed away
This is so lovely. Star of Deadpool and husband of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds seems like such a nice, funny guy. The pen is mightier than the sword. Also, parking a car in someone’s living room sends a pretty damn clear message too. — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 6, 2016 He’s already known for his […]
10 years ago
JK Rowling has apologised for killing off another well-known Harry Potter character
JK Rowling is not one of those authors that lets go of their work once it’s written. It’s clear from the writer’s Twitter account that her attachment to the universe she created in the Harry Potter books has not decreased in the almost two decades since the first installment was published. Rowling often has lively […]
10 years ago
People are campaigning for Elsa to be Disney’s first LGBTQ princess
Disney’s 2013 film Frozen was one of their most successful releases of all time, and many people appreciated the fact the movie concentrated on a sisterly love story, rather than a romantic one. The relationship between siblings Anna (Kristen Bell), and Elsa (Idina Menzel), was roundly praised by critics and viewers alike, but now it […]
10 years ago
The Rich Parents of Instagram account will make you SICK
There is such a thing as too much money.
10 years ago
Addicted to your iPhone? This tip might help
Do you know someone whose smartphone is an extension of their arm, who gets stressed out when they have to turn their phone off before a movie, or on a plane? Whether this person is a friend or yourself, we’ve all become a little bit dependent on our devices. According to Apple, we unlock our […]
10 years ago
The mother of tragic GAA star Adam Mangan joined his teammates to celebrate a big win
This is lovely.
10 years ago
Amy Schumer had a pretty scary encounter with a fan recently
Celebrity life is a catch 22. You have more money, international recognition, and thousands of fans, but sometimes it’s the fans themselves that make things hard. Privacy for public figures is notoriously difficult to maintain, and many famous people have spoken about how fans forget that they are human beings, invading their personal space, interrupting […]
10 years ago
Old Navy tweeted a photo of a family and it sparked HUNDREDS of racist replies
This is just disgusting.
10 years ago
Urban Outfitters has received a lot of backlash for the name of this shampoo
‘For suicidal hair’
10 years ago
Sian Blake’s partner has admitted to the murder of her and their two children
Earlier this year, the bodies of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two children Zachary and Amon were found at their home in Erith, London in January after being reported missing the previous December. Arthur Simpson Kent, Sian’s partner and father of the two boys, was found in Ghana after fleeing the UK earlier […]
10 years ago
Tonight’s Graham Norton Show lineup has been announced
If you’re planning on having a wild Friday night (aka sitting with your cat and a glass of Pinot Grigio), you’ll be happy to know that the lineup for the Graham Norton show is here. As always, he has a wide array of guests and some great musical talent on board for what should be […]
10 years ago
Even more acts announced for #Longitude 2016
This looks DEADLY.
10 years ago
Phones in India are now to come with panic buttons due to the volume of sexual assaults
This is shocking.
10 years ago
A homeless man has been found dead in St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin
Ireland’s homelessness crisis is worsening, and this latest tragedy is yet another symptom of the worsening situation. The body of a 30-year-old homeless man was discovered by another homeless individual in St. Stephen’s Green park on Monday morning, April 25th. The man has yet to be named, but upon contacting the Garda Press Office a […]
10 years ago
So this is how those airplane toilets are actually emptied
Gross, but interesting.
10 years ago
Nurofen has been given a hefty fine for ‘misleading customers’
Reckitt Benckiser, manufacturers of pain relief medicine Nurofen has been fined $1.7m in Australia for misleading customers. The fine is in relation to their range of pain products that were said to be able to ‘go to the source’ and ‘target different pain areas’. The verdict was delivered by Judge James Edelman in Sydney on […]
10 years ago
The weather for the Bank Holiday Weekend isn’t as bad as expected
Good news!
10 years ago
This iPhone hack can change your icon folders from squares to circles
iPhones are beautiful, but not really that customisable compared to their Android cousins Visually, there’s only so much you can do to change the look of your phone without going through all the hassle of getting it jailbroken, but one YouTube user has figured out a cool way to customise the look of your phone, […]
10 years ago
Tune Delivery Service – Calvin Harris and Rihanna have returned with a brand new song
It’s RATHER GOOD.
10 years ago
Police are now considering an overdose as the cause of Prince’s death
The Associated Press are reporting that investigators are looking into whether Prince died from a drug overdose. Police are also understood to be investigating whether a doctor was involved in terms of prescribing him drugs in the weeks prior to his untimely passing ages 57 last week. They are currently running checks to see whether […]
10 years ago
Tweets – People loved this week’s episode of First Dates Ireland
‘You smell like my grandad’
10 years ago
Police detained a man on crystal meth charges – it turned out to be salt
Quite the mistake
10 years ago
Things could get awkward for Zayn and Perrie this summer
It has been several months since Zayn and Gigi have made their romance public. We’ve seen the bizarre Vogue photoshoot: PICS: Gigi And Zayn Do Their First Photoshoot https://t.co/pTrUEy1RPK pic.twitter.com/SiXDZrNCaP — Her.ie (@Herdotie) April 6, 2016 We’ve seen the Pillow Talk video starring the couple: Well This is It. Zayn Malik Has Released His First […]
10 years ago
Watch – TD Mick Wallace breaks down while speaking about his visit to French refugee camp
He met a 15-year-old who lost his entire family
10 years ago
Listen – Kesha has collaborated with Zedd on a new single
DELIGHTED.
10 years ago
Starbucks USA have created a special Frappuccino for the drink’s 21st birthday
This sounds intense
10 years ago
The story of Paralympian Ellen Keane is nothing short of inspirational
” I was always insecure about being ‘the girl with one arm’ “
10 years ago
PICTURE: Jim and Pam from ‘The Office’ reunited and it’s very cute
Cute as ever
10 years ago
A woman caught a man taking pictures up her skirt, made him eat the memory card
This is inspirational.
10 years ago
Pic – You need to see this gorgeous Prince tribute mural in Dublin
It’s purple, of course.
10 years ago
