Darren McCarra, Author at McCarra.co

Google brings 24 new updates to Google+ on Android and iOS Google is the internet's largest advertising network that keeps on giving. The company has released an updated version of its Google+ app for Android and iOS today, packed with 24 "treats" that make "sharing and communication easier and more fun". No responses 14th December 2012
Android is dominating the smartphone market, and closing-in on Apple's tablet dominance The first Android-powered smartphone went to market towards the end of 2008. Now, Android OS dominates the market with 500 million devices activated to date. No responses 13th December 2012
Tablets are killing ebook readers – but nobody cares, right? In November 2007, Amazon launched the Kindle. The first of its kind electronic book reader that was supposed to be the death of printed books. That never quite happened. What has happened though, after four consecutive years of phenomenal growth, sales of ebook readers have finally begun to slump, down 36% in 2012. Tablets, the ebook reader's younger and full-featured sibling, are to blame. No responses 12th December 2012
Thinking of buying a tablet? Read our ultimate tablet buyers’ guide Thinking of buying a tablet this holiday season? We explain some of the most important aspects and choices to consider when purchasing a tablet. No responses 10th December 2012
Tweet to donate to SVP today with Sage Ireland #SageXmasGiving Today, Friday, Sage Ireland is encouraging its social media followers and customers to send a tweet with the hashtag #SageXmasGiving. For every tweet published that includes the hashtag, Sage will donate €1 to St. Vincent de Paul, the largest charitable organisation in Ireland. No responses 7th December 2012
2012 was most socially active year ever, sharing up 23% [Infographic] Spurred on by the London Olympics, the US Election, and Hurricane Sandy, and the proliferation of mobile devices facilitating the ease of sharing, 2012 was the most socially active year on the internet to date. No responses 5th December 2012
Facebook takes aim at SMS with Messenger update As the humble SMS - short message service - celebrated its 20th birthday earlier this week, its future is far from certain. Facebook today released an update to its Messenger app for Android that allows users to message each other without the need for a Facebook account - something that's sure to accelerate SMS's demise. No responses 5th December 2012
PlayStation 3 is number one Netflix streaming device Sony's PlayStation 3 is the number one device for streaming Netflix on a television, the movie streaming service revealed today. No responses 4th December 2012
Google acquires parcel pick-up service BufferBox Google has acquired parcel pick-up service BufferBox for a figure believed to be in the range of $17 million, reports the Financial Post and TechCrunch. No responses 1st December 2012
iTunes 11 available now for download. So what's new? After an atypical delayed release, iTunes 11 is finally here. Today's update to Apple's flagship media player is said to be the biggest overhaul to iTunes in years. No responses 29th November 2012