Technology
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#Agriculture: An interview with agricultural TikToker John Halton
By Dylan Kerrigan Dylan Kerrigan talks with John Halton, a local dairy farmer from Co. Meath, about the rise of his TikTok page. Initially launched in 2016, the TikTok app has only recently grown into one of the most popular applications used both…
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A different challenge: how people with disabilities cope with the pandemic
People living with disabilities face challenges on a daily basis and with the current global pandemic they have been tested once more as we all adapt to a new way of living. Last Thursday marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Ciaron Noble spoke…
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Not yours to share: the reality of image based sexual abuse
Image based sexual abuse is the act of sharing and distributing intimate photos or videos without the owner’s consent. Currently in Ireland there’s no legislation or criminal liability associated with sharing images, meaning people are completely unprotected in the eyes of the law.…
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How digital technology impacts those living abroad
In 2020, digital technology is almost an essential part of modern life. In particular, for those living half way around the world. Paul Doyle and Lauren O’Reilly spoke about the importance of technology as a means of communicating with those back home in…
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Mobile Cash Transfers are changing how we donate to disadvantaged communities
Mobile cash transfers have proven to be one of Concern’s most modern, innovative methods of giving those most in need, a foundation to build better lives in what are the most challenging of situations. Gavin Dalton explores this modern way of helping those…
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Ag-Tech is at the forefront of digital developments
We’re living the digital technological revolution and every day we experience the impact of it but there is still so much more potential to create change with technology. Megan O’Brien explains how the food and agriculture industry is at the forefront of this…
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Technological changes in Italian agriculture
Digital agriculture is at a turning point and the expanding market for technological and organisational aspects is constantly growing. Although the digitisation of the agricultural sector has many advantages, there are still obstacles to the development of its full potential in Europe. Abderrahmen…
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How is digital technology changing the way homeless services work in 2020
Digital Technology has changed virtually everything in the world today. One such thing is homeless services. With Covid-19 restrictions pushing services online, Amber Baxter spoke to Brian O’Loughlin about how Inner City Helping Homeless is adapting to these changes.
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Smartwatches are changing how we exercise
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, fitness resources like trainers and gyms are harder to access. Nathan Davies explores how technology makes it easier than ever to get fit at home. Never before has the topic of health been as important as…
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Managing cybersecurity in a time of the pandemic
As the pandemic threatens to overload the global economy, the healthcare system, it’s also having a powerful impact on the security of business and people.
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