Month: November 2016
Will virtual reality finally become mainstream in 2017?
Google Cardboard is one of the cheapest ways of getting into virtual reality with your mobile phone Everyone has heard the term ‘virtual reality’, but for those who are not particularly tech-minded it essentially means a computer-created simulation of reality that you can interact with in an immersive way. For a…
Blink launches affordable home security set up for UK homes
Measuring just 7cm x 7cm, the camera is capable of recording up to 60 seconds of high quality video After a successful Kickstarter campaign and US Amazon launch, Blink has thrown its hat into the home security ring over here with a new affordable camera system for UK homes. Announced yesterday…
Smanos UFO camera controllable via iPhone/Android smart phone
Smart home security experts, smanos, has launched the flying saucer shaped UFO Panoramic Wi-Fi HD Camera as a new addition to its range of smart home security products. Available separately or as an add-on to existing smanos home security systems, the new UFO Panoramic WiFi HD Camera uses surveillance-grade fisheye lens technology, superior night vision and accurate…
Retailers need to respond quickly to social media enquiries or risk losing customers
Responding quickly to customers' enquiries is the key to brand loyalty, according to research by Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers revealed nearly 8 out of 10 Brits (79 per cent) will use a different retailer if they don’t receive a timely response from customer service. The research also found that…
Add 360 degree video/images to Android smartphone with Insta360Air camera
This looks like fun. It's a 360 degree camera that clips onto your Android smartphone. Called the Insta360Air, the camera can shoot 360 degree images and video that can either be livestreamed or shared instantly on social media. The device can also be used as a 360 webcam which users connect to their laptops via…
Top 10 #running accessories for 2017, including Garmin Vivoactive and TomTom cardio watches
Whether you're regular runner pounding the pavements or you just want to get fit for 2017 after eating too much turkey, Xmas is a perfect time to invest in running gear. Loads of accessories are available for the humble jogger through to the budding Mo Farah, with prices ranging from £10 to over £200.…
Black Friday’s best year ever, reckons HookLogic
It may have started as a US import, but it seems that the Brits are finally embracing the Christmas shopping phenomenon. Black Friday 2016 saw more shoppers than ever before make purchases on major retail sites according to insights from performance marketing company HookLogic. Black Friday shoppers and purchasers were up 13.9% and 11.9% respectively,…
Yes it’s Cyber Monday. Currys PC World offers deals on JVC and LG TVs
This 32inch JVC LED TV is now just £119 The Christmas shopping season continues. Hot on the heels of the imported Black Friday bonanza comes Cyber Monday - another marketing invention, this one supposed to represent the biggest day of the year for online sales. Like most retailers, Currys PC World…
Christmas 2016: Top 10 #swimming gifts including Misfit Speedo Shine activity tracker
Swimming is a great sport, but when it comes to accessories to improve and monitor your performance - or even just to keep you entertained - there hasn't been that much on the market, compared to other popular sports such as cycling or running. That is until now. Here Chris Price looks at just some…
Currys PC World reports Black Friday sales up 40% on last year
Seems that Black Friday is working for some electrical retailers (what you mean it's Black Friday today, you should've mentioned it!). At least it seems to be working well for Currys PC World which his reporting its highest ever number of orders, up 40% on 2015, with over half a million visitors to the website pre-6am…
