Month: December 2019
Premier Inn chooses what3words location technology
Premier Inn has adopted what3words location technology to guide guests to the correct entrance. The UK’s largest hotel company will provide guests with a what3words address upon booking. With a recent study showing that over half of travellers (52%) saying they’d spent more than 1 hour getting lost on their last trip, these three…
Brits to spend hours on Christmas Day immersed in tech
Brits will spend at least an hour of their Christmas day scrolling through websites, two hours watching TV and an hour playing on games consoles. A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter will share their festive celebrations on social media as they happen. In comparison, around 91 minutes is spent cooking with 46 minutes…
Over two thirds of Brits now buy Christmas gifts online
Over two thirds of Brits will shop online to find their gifts this Christmas, a new poll reveals today. The new research, commissioned by the Internet Association, shows the huge rise in popularity of the internet for festive shoppers to buy their presents - with 67 per cent of UK adults saying they use online…
Mobile online casinos opening up to Indian players
Lately, most of the worldwide online casino community is turning to mobile casinos. That’s why these casinos are taking more effort in offering both more, as well as better, games for mobile. The Indian players can now enjoy this as well because now they are able to play in a lot more casinos with their…
Bosch AI will help to keep an eye on car drivers and passengers
Bosch has developed an AI system that detects driver drowsiness and distraction and provides driving assistance. The Bosch AI technology will warn inattentive drivers, recommend a break if they are getting tired, and even reduce the speed of vehicles. Scheduled to go into production in 2022, the system comprises a camera integrated in the steering…
Worst password offenders 2019: Google and Facebook top list
Password management company Dashlane has announced its fourth annual list of the "Worst Password Offenders." The list highlights the high-profile individuals and organizations that had the most significant password-related blunders in 2019. Big Tech and regulation have been at the forefront of political and societal conversations, with GDPR and the general election dominating the media.…
Online sales soar in November, claims IMRG Capgemini
Despite forecasts of poor turnouts and a number of retailer boycotts, November’s annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday events set online sales soaring with a growth rate of 16.4% Year-on-Year (YoY), according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers. This was not only the highest…
Ofcom plans to ban selling of locked handsets
Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling 'locked' handsets, under a range of new plans from Ofcom to make switching even simpler. Companies including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that cannot be used on other networks unless they are unlocked, which can cost around £10. Ofcom research has found that more…
Hyundai Kona Electric crowned Which? Product of the Year
The Hyundai Kona electric vehicle (EV) has been crowned Which? product of the year for 2019, in a top 10 dominated by products showcasing innovation, environmental credentials and bargain value. The consumer watchdog’s product researchers nominated and voted for their exceptional products launched and tested over the last year - whittling down 3,500 products to…
How Imagineering Can Impact Your Business Strategy
Technology is to thank for the latest in business development, and here is why. One, the internet has made the world a global village. People from all walks of life can, therefore, interact and discuss matters of business. Second, consumers can access products and services around the clock. However, the success of your venture depends…