There’s no denying that the word hipster has almost completely lost its meaning but it can still be used to differentiate parts of New York that you won’t find a tourist or white-collar Wall Streeters frequenting. In fact, we’ve got to give the hipsters of New York some credit (as I have done before) for […]

10 years ago

With Glasgow being the coolest and biggest city in Scotland, there’s no denying they also play host to a huge amount of great places to eat and drink. We’ve already covered the 10 best burger joints so we thought it would be unfair if we didn’t include the best places to get chicken wings in […]

10 years ago

Cork is Ireland’s second largest city, but according to the locals it’s the “real capital”. The River Lee flows in two channels through this incredibly dynamic city, which includes lively pubs, historic buildings and an abundance of things to do and see. So here are 27 excuses for you to pack your bags and come […]

10 years ago

Copenhagen is certainly not short of amazing places to get a coffee, take a break or even have a meeting – in fact there are a couple of hundred places to choose from. There are a few vitally important things when looking for a place with free Wi-Fi to work, which are: A good strong […]

10 years ago

They serve burgers all over the world and even though it is typically just a simple bun with some meat and a couple of toppings in the middle, they can vary massively in quality. Riga has it’s own range of cracking burgers and we thought we’d put them in order and sort the very best […]

10 years ago

Do you ever find yourself away on annual leave and you’re constantly checking your emails, messages or just playing around on social media? The thing is, being logged on when you’re supposed to be logged off can actually be really bad for both your physical and mental health. Sometimes it’s good to just have a […]

10 years ago

If you consider yourself someone who is addicted to travel then you probably like to choose destinations that aren’t over-crowded with tourists. If you want to get ahead of the curve then you should visit these up and coming destinations from across the globe: 1. Bhutan, Asia Bhutan is a mysterious landlocked country in Asia […]

10 years ago

A while back I wrote about how our obsession with food has definitely hit a new level. And now our fvourite fast food chain and household brand McDonald’s have launched their very own Big Mac clothing line. The line has been launched in the design capital of the world Sweden. You can now dress yourself, […]

10 years ago

No one ever thought that man would become so lazy. Wait, that’s a lie. With technology and new inventions, man has become just that. And who’s complaining? Well I’m certainly not. Let’s think about this out loud – Netflix was invented so we could watch our favourite shows and movies when we want, where we […]

10 years ago

If you consider yourself a movie buff and you’ve got 5 minutes to spare today, I suggest you watch this stunning side-by-side comparison of the first and last frames of 55 well-known movies. This is the painstaking work of the talented Jacob T. Swinney who edited this video. Swinney says that we can learn a […]

10 years ago

They serve burgers all over the world and even though it is typically just a simple bun with some meat and a couple of toppings in the middle, they can vary massively in quality. Miami has it’s own range of awesome burgers and we thought we’d put them in order and sort the very best […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of the year when we all start dreaming of where we’re going to go on vacation / holidays. Everyone loves a bit of wanderlust and that’s truly reflected in the most read posts on Lovin Trends this week. So here are the top 10 most popular articles this week: 10. Tech – […]

10 years ago

Home to one of the world’s best football teams, Barcelona is also one of the world’s best culture hubs. It’s packed full of creative people and offers amazing food and architectural masterpieces that you don’t often come across in Europe. So let us help you make up your mind if you had been considering Barcelona […]

10 years ago

They serve burgers all over the world and even though it is typically just a simple bap with some meat and a couple of toppings in the middle, they can vary massively in quality. Glasgow has it’s own range of cracking burgers and we thought we’d put them in order and sort the very best […]

10 years ago

If, like me, you are a busy scatterbrain, then you need Evernote. Founded in 2008, by Stepan Pachikov, by 2011 the service had 11 million users, which rose to 100 million users by the middle of 2014. I’ve been using it since the very early days and I have given this service access to an […]

10 years ago

There’s no denying that a good beard and tidy barnet are all the rage these days, (cue Mad Men references). And I should probably also point out that yes, I am NOT a man and I wouldn’t be gracing my presence in any of these establishments myself, but I do know plenty of lads who […]

10 years ago

We never complain about having a heavy key-set. So what’s the difference if you add another keyring? How about you add another keyring that actually has multiple functions for your smartphone – the WonderCube (which is currently on Indiegogo) is a cubic inch keyring with 8-in-1 functions. The features include: A built-in cable Power boost […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing I have to admit – it’s that I crush over Mustangs big time. So you can imagine the excitement when I heard about the new 2015 Ford Mustang Rocket that has been customised by the famous Galpin Auto Sports. Galphin have taken this beauty up to 725 horsepower by adding a […]

10 years ago

If there’s something we can all agree on it’s that being hipster is not only a trend that has seemed to stay around a lot longer than we expected, it has actually become a lifestyle choice. These people are trendsetters, eating, drinking and dressing a certain way long before it was considered cool by the […]

10 years ago

I’m completely obsessed with stop-motion at the moment. With all the various tech being used to create videos, it’s nice to see an old method of media rising to the top again. Photographer Ynon Lan visited New York for the first time this year and while he walked about the bustling city, he took hundreds […]

10 years ago

With Netflix being responsible for the vast majority of us being obsessed with staying in and binge-watching for days, it’s time we all thought about improving our viewing experience. While laptops on our laps are grand if it’s just the two of you, or in 100% of my cases just myself, three or more is […]

10 years ago

A lot of people are under the impression that to have a load of slick gadgets you need to have a thick wallet. Well we’re about to bust that myth and prove that some of the most useful ones are the most affordable. Here are 30 of the best gadgets out there at the moment […]

10 years ago

Many of us choose to work this way these days with ties to the physical office not as important as they once were. You might need to check your emails between meetings, tie up a few loose ends online at the end of a day or simple want a change of scenery but finding the […]

10 years ago

St Paddy’s Day is the day to celebrate everything that’s Irish of course and if you’re not heading to a parade or to the pub, why not put your feet up and watch a couple of episodes of Father Ted or films featuring some of Ireland’s greatest actors including Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson, Fionnuala Flanagan […]

10 years ago

I was a mixed bag of emotions when I heard this, and still kind of am to be honest. Did Land Rover just play their biggest trump card on hardcore Defender fans? Earlier this year we reported that Land Rover were ceasing the production of the most loved classical Defender in 2015. But now, this […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it’s hard to focus, and prioritise so that tasks get completed in work and in our personal live. There’s always new fads and suggestions which crop up, with people claiming to have ‘cracked’ how to be productive. One such person is Tim Ferriss who has invented the 4 hour work week, accompanied by the […]

10 years ago

Welcome to Cardiff or Croeso I Caerdydd as we say around these parts! Don’t worry, an understanding of the Welsh language is not something you need to bring with you to Cardiff for a weekend on the ale for the 6 Nations; but a thirst for fun and adventure is something you should definitely pack! […]

10 years ago

Meet your new favourite TV family – the Rayburns, a modern American set who are hard-working pillar of their Florida community. But their eldest son, Danny, the black sheep of the family returns and threatens to unveil a string of dark secrets and shameful past. On March 20th, Netflix audiences around the world will finally […]

10 years ago

Good news for frequent flyers – a brand new €8 million retail area has opened at the futuristic Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport today. The Loop will showcase the best in Irish and international brands giving passengers a huge array of choice and quality before they take off. There’s no more than 18k sq ft […]

10 years ago

Many of us choose to work this way these days with ties to the physical office not as important as they once were. You might need to check your emails between meetings, tie up a few loose ends online at the end of a day or simple want a change of scenery but finding the […]

10 years ago

We Irish are famous for quite a few things – our Guinness, our craic, our pubs, our luscious greenery, our sporting heroes and Liam Neeson but to name a few. The Hollywood actor is one of our most famous exports… and his voice is one of the most distinctive. And what happens when you combine […]

10 years ago

Headline sponsors of this year’s Crufts (you know the really famous dog show), Samsung really dug their teeth into the doggy world and produced this amazing futuristic concept doghouse. The ultra-modern dog shelter costs a cool $30,000 and comes with a treadmill, plunge pool, electronic food feeder and all the mod-cons you’d expect to find […]

10 years ago

Last year we profiled FirstV1sion and how they could change the landscape of sports broadcasting. And now the spanish company backed by Telefonica’s accelerator program, Wayra, is launching its first investment round, starting today. FirstV1sion’s wearable tech combines a full-HD camera with a professional RF transmission system. The tech can provide viewers with broadcast-quality footage […]

10 years ago

There’s something we can all learn from this development in Turin, Italy. Designed by Luciano Pia, this urban treehouse integrates city life with green energy. Residents of the 63 luxury apartments get the benefits of living in the city centre whilst being protected by air and noise pollution. The structure has over 150 tress planted […]

10 years ago

This is the most exciting app that has emerged in 2015. Meerkat is the app that’s making live streaming accessible to everyone – not just to premium productions (that are extremely costly and time consuming). In fact it is the single best thing to happen to the internet since Twitter. Meerkat is in its infancy- […]

10 years ago

With a month to launch, Netflix and Marvel have released the trailer for the much anticipated Daredevil today. Marvel’s Daredevil like many superheroes leads a double life – lawyer by day, street-level hero by night. Charlie Cox plays Matt Murdock who was blinded as a young boy. Murdock is on a mission to make New […]

10 years ago

In this video, people are ignoring a very random growing lump on the street. But why? Are they too busy to notice? Well apparently so. Cancer Research UK have released this clever ad to showcase just how bad we are at seeing exactly what’s in front of us. AMV BBDO are the brains behind this […]

10 years ago

I love these design concepts – and they’re getting more and more popular too. The VIPP Shelter is a product that can be placed anywhere. The arhitecutral feat comes from VIPP and AY Architectural Advisors. VIPP has been specially designed to let users ‘plug and play’ away from their hectic urban lifestyles in a 55m2 […]

10 years ago

In case you missed the Apple Keynote today – here are all of the slick promotional videos for each announcement. The New MacBook First up is my favourite, the new MacBook which has a brand new keyboard, battery design and is the the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced Mac yet. The new laptop only weighs […]

10 years ago

Unless you’re living under a rock you’ll all be well aware that the big Apple Keynote happened today – 90 minutes of pure concentration with millions of us dual-screening between desktop and mobile (MacBook and iPhone). As per usual, Twitter blew up with #AppleWatch trending globally. And my favourite part? The part when everyone starts […]

10 years ago

Adidas have just released their awesome limited edition Adizero F50 Tattoo Pack “Love Hate” football boots. Both the left and right boot feature intricate designs in the themes of “love” and “hate”. The limited edition boots are supposed to represent the creativity and passion of world-class footballers through tattoos. “Love” is represented with bright and […]

10 years ago

It has been a nice start to March – the weather is getting noticeably warmer, the days are getting longer and people are much happier overall. Last week was a huge week for the motoring industry with all the buzz in Geneva and there were plenty of gadget announcements coming out of the Mobile World […]

10 years ago

If there’s something we Irish are told on repeat growing up it’s “Don’t touch the good Waterford Crystal”. We wouldn’t dare have contact with our parents’ precious crystal. It’s a luxury house accessory (that usually gathers dust on the top shelf) that’s given as a fancy wedding gift or won down the local football club […]

10 years ago

To honour a show that is critically acclaimed for historical authenticity, Waterford Crystal have released this stunning special edition glassware. The Mixology Mad Men Edition has been designed with big bands of gold and platinum to mimic the wide lapels of Don Draper’s tailored suits. The collection inlcudes old fashioned glassware, pitchers, decanters and hiballs. […]

10 years ago

With the Mobile World Congress finishing up today in Barcelona we’ve rounded up the best of the best announcements from the week. 10. IEEE’s Mind-Controlled Racing Game Now this is mind-blowing technology. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers who are based in NYC demonstrated their incredible mind-controlled racing game. Players can move the model […]

10 years ago

I don’t know about you, but I’ll be taking it pretty handy this weekend – I plan on having a serious weekend in bed with my other half Netflix. And while most of you have probably watched all of season three of House Of Cards, I’m only starting it. So if you’ve run out of […]

10 years ago

Alex Goad, an Australian designer has created these modular structures to help repair damaged coral reefs. The modular components are made using ceramics that act like (LEGO) building bricks to restore diminishing marine environments. The concept known as MARS (Modular Artificial Reef Structure) are an affordable way of installing aids to support the living organisms […]

10 years ago

The 85th Geneva Motor Show is underway at the moment and luxury car makers Rolls-Royce have unveiled their most “opulent” interior ever. The company worked alongside a couple of textiles students to redesign the interior of their Phantom model. They used silk and bamboo to create the Japanese inspired wood panelling, seat covers and colour […]

10 years ago

So every time there is a serious political debate, or announcement in the UK, Sky News always seem to be at the top of their game in the ‘making funnies’ department. And they’ve just released the latest Sky News Rap Battle to promote their coverage of the Budget on Wednesday 18th March. Go watch it […]

10 years ago

If you’re a parent and you’re into tech then the latest announcement to come out of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today is right up your street. MediaTek’s 361 Smart Shoe is a children’s sneaker with a difference. The smart shoe has a built in tracker which will allow parents to see their children’s […]

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