Month: March 2017
London Games Festival gets underway as video games sector given boost
We're used to London Fashion Week. Now hoping to be a regular fixture on the London calendar is the London Games Festival. Backed by the Mayor of London, it returns for a second year on March 30, running for 10 days at various venues across the capital. New figures to be released this week (on March…
Two in five gamers to buy Nintendo Switch in next 3 months?
The launch of the Nintendo Switch has grabbed the attention of UK gamers, prompting more than a third (38%) of those aware of the new console to express an interest in purchasing one in the next three months - at least that's according to a survey by Harris 24. The study, which aimed to gauge public…
Hailo becomes mytaxi in bid to take on Uber
Europe's largest taxi app, mytaxi, launched in London yesterday following the German company's merger with Hailo last summer. Owned by the Daimler Group, the mytaxi app allows passengers across the capital to order a licensed black cab on their Apple or Android smartphones. Features include the option to save your ‘Favourite Driver’ so you are more…
Kickstarter fundraiser for credit card sized Dubleup power bank
Is this the slimmest mobile phone power bank on the market? Certainly it's one of them. Manufactured by Australian company Dubleup it's designed to fit into your purse or wallet and isn't that much thicker than a credit card. Available in a choice of gold, silver and black, it comes with either a built in…
Add-ons you should purchase when getting an iPhone 7
One of the attractions of the iPhone 7 is its versatility and the number of add-ons that complement the handset. Here are some of the most useful: SMART BATTERY CASE This case extends battery life and provides stylish protection for the iPhone 7. Constructed of silicone, the case has a silky feel to the exterior…
UK lags behind Germany in Big Data survey
The UK has much to do to improve its global competitive stance when it comes to data and analytics usage and adoption, at least according to the findings of a study released today by data analytics solutions company Teradata. The company’s Data and Analytics Trends 2017 study compiles findings from over 900 senior business decision makers…
Google, Apple and Snapchat take gongs at Wearable Awards
Zappar (above) won an award for best AR/VR company at the Wearable Awards Google, Apple and Snapchat were just some of the winners announced at the fourth annual Wearable Awards this morning by organisers of the Wearable Technology Show, which is currently taking place at ExCeL in London. Tech giants Google,…
On its 10th Anniversary here’s how the original iPhone compares to the iPhone 7
Apple’s original iteration of its smartphone, the iPhone, is now 10 years old and it’s fair to say a lot of changes have happened to the iconic handset since it first hit the market a decade ago. The launch of the iPhone back in 2007 came off the back of extremely successful sales of Apple's…
Nokia 3310 nostalgia overshadows iPhone and Samsung
It's the most over hyped tech story of the decade so no wonder that the re-launch of the retro Nokia 3310 has boosted consumer engagement and sales potential for the mobile phone brand. At least that's the result of a recently published poll. According to a survey by Harris 24, the handset's launch at Mobile World…
5 of the top Social Media Marketing trends to watch closely
According to InternetWorldStats.com, by the end of 2016 there were 7.3 billion people on the planet and an Internet penetration rate of 50.1 percent. One third of the people on the Internet are active social media users. Social media continues to be more important than ever for businesses. The following are five trends that will…