Chime Sharp was launched thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, which managed to strike a chord with fans of the original released in 2010.

Work balance and holiday vacation rights are compared in Germany and the U.S. as Mreike Graepel and Sheila Langan, who live in these different parts of the world describe their working culture.

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The iblazr 2 promises to transform the way you take photos with your smartphone by giving you the gift of extra light

Smartphone displays have come a long way in the last few years and are now good enough to enjoy TV shows and movies on. But they could get even better in the near future.

Doctors and nurses should use less jargon when talking to patients, according to a survey that reveals one in five patients have taken the wrong amount of medication at least once.

UDG Healthcare is actively looking at further bolt-on acquisition prospects to boost its contract sales outsourcing business in the US.

Sony is bringing back the Walkman, with a new model of the music player pioneer that comes with high-resolution playback and Bluetooth-connected headphones.

Irish-based diversified healthcare services group UDG Healthcare will continue its acquisition-led growth strategy, after seeing recent purchases contribute to a bumper set of annual results.

Apple is to release its new iPhone in September, with higher resolution and bigger screen, in its latest salvo in the smartphone wars, where it has lost global market share to rivals Samsung.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average has dived more than 4% as weakness in US and Chinese manufacturing sent Asian markets sharply lower.

Samsung is to invest 10.4 billion yen (€84.4m) in Sharp to secure a supply of large-size LCD panels.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone today revealed it was losing out to rivals offering “unlimited” deals as it posted a fall in UK revenues.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell today amid a stronger yen and signs of a slowing US economy, while other key Asian stock indexes were closed for a public holiday.

Asian stock markets fell today, dragged down by reports of a manufacturing slowdown in China and a deepening economic malaise in Europe.

IT’S heart-lifting to see so many people back in their vegetable gardens again.

World stock markets were mostly lower today despite European leaders finally clinching a deal to prevent Greece going bankrupt.

TONIGHT’S Curraheen Park card is a really difficult one for punters and finding the best bet of the night was no easy task.

THE devastating news that almost 1,000 people are to lose their jobs in the Aviva insurance company over the next two years has left the workforce in a state of shock matched only by a deep sense of confusion.

Asian stocks markets were thrown into a tailspin today as flustered investors fearing a possible global recession continued to flee stocks.

Japan’s Nikkei stock index nosedived nearly 11% today as the earthquake-shattered country faced an unfolding nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at a crippled power plant and residents were warned to stay indoors. Other Asian markets also tumbled.

A 29-year-old man towed a trailer full of explosives into a suburban Dallas police station’s parking lot, then set fire to his pick-up truck and began shooting at the building, authorities said today.

TOUGH trading conditions resulted in a 5% fall in pre tax profits in the year to end September 2009 for healthcare services group United Drug.

Big television sets that use massive amounts of electricity could be banned from sale in part of the US under pioneering new laws.

Leading airline company AirAsia are the latest organisation to have talks with Manchester United over becoming their next shirt sponsors.

United Drug today announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Sharp Corporation for a total consideration of $99m (€62.3m).

EUROPEAN living rooms are filling up with ever-bigger television screens, figures suggest.

Tom Tate feels talented 3lb claimer William Buick could hold the key to another big Cesarewitch run from Dr Sharp.

Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson toasted a record year today after enjoying success with a machine specifically designed for the Japanese market.

Manchester United are searching for a new shirt sponsor after Vodafone ended their current £36m (€52m) deal two years early.

MERCK Sharp and Dohme is seeking 60 voluntary redundancies from its 400 employees in Ballydine, Tipperary.

The giant pharmaceutical company Merck, Sharp, and Dohme is to shed 60 jobs at its south Tipperary plant at Ballydine.

Sony Corporation today said it will cut 10,000 jobs globally, slash the number of factories and cut costs by 200 billion yen (€1.46bn) in an ambitious restructuring bid to revive its stumbling electronics business.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone unveiled details of 15 new handsets today as it began a push to stimulate take-up of its 3G services this Christmas.

MEP Kathy Sinnott today welcomed the decision by a Co Tipperary-based drug firm to co-operate with a new inquiry into animal health problems on a local farm.

VIDEO calling, movie clips, Premiership goals, music videos, and 3-D games are set to make new 3G mobile phones one of the hottest gifts on the market this Christmas.

Vodafone today announced the launch of Vodafone live! with 3G for Irish consumers.

Mobile operator Vodafone has unveiled its new range of third generation (3G) handsets that will go on sale in time for Christmas.

ANOTHER 150 jobs are to be announced for the south-east today in an expected boom for Waterford to be confirmed by Health Minister, Micheál Martin.

BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan last night denied doctoring his computer notes of his meeting with the Government weapons expert David Kelly.

Reporter Andrew Gilligan was back in the hot seat today to explain a series of discrepancies in his computer notes as the full glare of the Hutton Inquiry turned on him for a third time.

BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan tonight denied doctoring his computer notes of his meeting with the UK government weapons expert David Kelly.

Vodafone CEO Chris Gent has told a Finnish newspaper that while 40% of Vodafone’s customers currently use Nokia phones, he sees that percentage being reduced over the next four years.

FOLLOWERS of Galapiat Du Mesnil in the feature event at Cheltenham today look virtually assured of a good run for their money.