Tech and the web win big at Eircom Spider Awards – including TheEffect.Net founder Chris Jones

The Eircom Spider Awards were held last night in Dublin and it’s clear that web and tech were the big winners.

Paddy Cosgrave was given an “Outstanding Achievement” award for his part in bringing the Web Summit to Ireland last … Read More

Ryse: Son of Rome Review

Ryse: Son of Rome is brutally violent, desperately short and stunningly beautiful – but is this Xbox One launch title worth your cash?

Being one of the titles to launch a new console is always a double edged sword for … Read More

The next generation is now the current generation

The clock has passed midnight and the PlayStation 4 is now on sale in Europe, meaning that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo now all have their latest and greatest consoles available for gamers here to enjoy.

This means that calling the Xbox … Read More

HTC announce the launch of the HTC One in gold

HTC have just announced the release of their multi-award winning phone in gold. Will it resembles more of a champagne gold colour it still looks extremely slick in this new skin. The HTC One has been the most successful phone … Read More

Playstation 4 launches at Midnight tonight and the Liffey is lit up to celebrate

To celebrate the much anticipated arrival of the PS4 in Ireland, PlayStation Ireland have lit up the Liffey with its iconic symbols and are holding. an on-street competition unlike any other to give away the first five PS4 consoles in Ireland. There … Read More

Football Manager 2014 Review

The next instalment in the cult football management simulator, Football Manager 2014, has finally landed on PC, Mac and Linux.

Football Manager 2014 includes over 1,000 new features and enhancements, some of which can be seen from the … Read More

Google Transit Launched in Ireland by Minister Alan Kelly

Ireland has had its entire public transport system mapped on Google Maps, meaning commuters and tourists can now easily plan trips and journeys anywhere in Ireland, from door-to-door.

Google Maps Transit is now live in Ireland as a result … Read More

GTA: San Andreas is coming to iOS, Android & Windows Phone in December

Yes folks, you read that right, the much beloved GTA instalment is making it’s way to mobile this December. Rockstar have said it will have improved graphics and shadows, better draw distances and character and car models, contextual controls so … Read More

Netflix Competition Winner

First off, thanks to all who entered our competition to win a years subscription to Netflix. For those who didn’t win this time, fret  not, we’ll be kicking off another chance to win a years subscription to Netflix in a … Read More

Competition: Win a Sony Xperia Z1

** Competition is now CLOSED ** Thanks to all who entered **

The smartphone market is a busy one lately and there is a lot to choose from your HTC and Samsung but fear not a new player is in … Read More