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REVEALED: How many people have traded in items in the past six months?

Nearly a fifth (19%) of people have traded in items for upgrades or cash in the past six months, as households look for ways to stretch their money further, a survey has found. Nearly a third (31%) of people trading in items, such as mobile phones, ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:16

National News

WARNING: Gardai and An Post urge people to be 'scam aware' in lead up to Christmas

In the lead up to Christmas and the typically far greater volume of post, gardai and An Post are urging people to be vigilant about scam messages. "We are aware of fraudsters sending fake emails and texts to customers pretending to be from An Post....

30 Nov 2021 at 16:08

National News

'Not to click the link' - Staying informed on scam text messages

As scam text messages become more widespread, it is important to be aware of scams that exist to keep yourself informed and to ensure you are protected from digital danger. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly spoke about a scam text ...

01 Nov 2021 at 16:29

EU proposes to have standard charger for all phones and devices

National News

EU proposes to have standard charging port for all devices

The European Union plans to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal announced on Thursday. The move is expected to impact iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. The change ...

23 Sept 2021 at 17:00

National News

'Mobile phone use while driving getting worse' finds AA survey

A new survey from insurance agency AA, found that nearly half of motorists (48.2%) said the problem of phone use while driving has gotten worse in the last 2 years. Nearly four in every five motorists (79%) said they see other drivers ...

15 Sept 2021 at 12:26

National News

Gardaí issue penalty points to learner motorcyclist using phone while driving

Penalty points have been issued to a learner motorcyclist found driving while using a phone. According to An Garda Síochána, Naas Roads Policing Unit were on patrol in Caragh Village when they spotted the driver, who was subsequently ...

09 May 2023 at 17:18

Arts & Entertainment

Coronation Street star accused of being 'mole' during phone hacking scandal, UK court hears

Coronation Street star Michael Turner was accused by fellow cast members of being “a mole” amid alleged phone hacking by journalists, the High Court has been told. The actor, who has appeared in the role of Kevin Webster in the ...

11 May 2023 at 15:05

National News

WATCH: Essential steps to ensure you can find a lost phone at music festivals

These simple steps could help a lost phone be returned to you, particularly if you lose it at an upcoming music festival or anywhere outside your home. Garda crime prevention officer Graham Kavanagh outlined the important ...

16 Jul 2023 at 14:54

National News

Warning not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as Gardaí

An Garda Síochána has issued a warning about a new phone scam. According to Gardaí, a call will appear as a legitimate number but when answered you will hear an automated voice claiming to be from the Financial ...

29 Mar 2023 at 17:35

National News

People shoving camera phones at gardai while hurling abuse has to end – minister

Incidents involving people shoving camera phones in the faces of gardai and hurling abuse at them must end, the justice minister said, as she vowed to tackle “insidious” behaviour against members of the force. ...

26 Mar 2024 at 13:09

National News

SCAM ALERT: An Garda Síochána warns phone owners as fraudsters pretend to be Gardaí

An Garda Síochána are warning Irish communities contacted by people claiming to be Gardaí to be cautious. The warning was published online yesterday (March 21), with Gardaí urging anyone who has received a ...

22 Mar 2024 at 13:13

National News

Almost a third of Irish drivers admit to using phone while driving

Almost a third of drivers have admitted to using their mobile phones while driving, new research from Aviva has found. ‌A recent survey from the insurance company found that checking maps and directions ...

04 Apr 2024 at 15:59

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