Month: February 2020
How User Generated Content Insights Reveal the Truth About Your Brand
Alex Orap, Founder and CEO, YouScan Visual listening, talks about how brands can use logo recognition software to see how their brand is perceived online With social media ads expected to claim a 13% share of global ad spend this year and overtake print for the first time, the demand for social media analytics tools…
Millions face over paying for broadband as end-of-contract rules introduced
New Which? research has found two-thirds of current broadband deals see customers hit with substantial price hikes when their contract ends, as new rules requiring operators to tell people when their deal runs out come into force today. The consumer watchdog analysed current deals with the major providers and found more than two-thirds (68%) had…
Vauxhall Corsa awarded Connected Car of the Year
Vauxhall has collected a prominent award for its all-new Corsa, receiving the Connected Car Award 2019 in the small and compact car category by German car magazine Auto Bild. Voted for by readers of Auto Bild and its sister technology title, Computer Bild, the Connected Car Award recognises technological innovation within the automotive industry. The fifth-generation Vauxhall…
Bolt teams up with Mayhew for £5 Valentine’s Day ride codes
Ride hailing app Bolt has teamed up with London-based animal welfare charity Mayhew to offer 675 x £5 ride codes this Valentine’s Day. Whether travelling to a date, going home to see your pet, or just getting around town, you can use the Bolt app and receive the ride credit by entering ‘BOLT’ and the…
World Radio Day: Pure announces StreamR Splash
Today sees the celebration of World Radio Day, taking place on the anniversary of the founding of United Nations Radio on February 13th 1946, To mark the occasion, Pure announces the launch of the StreamR Splash, the smaller sibling to the recently launched StreamR– creating a range of smart radios with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth and…
MWC cancelled over coronavirus fears
The world's largest mobile phone showcase, Mobile World Congress (MWC), has been cancelled over coronavirus concerns, organisers have confirmed. Due to be held in Barcelona from 24-27 February, the event is usually attended by 100,000 people, about 6,000 of whom travel from China. Organisers, the GSM Association (GSMA), said it had become "impossible" for the…
Two in five to have digital-only bank account by 2025
Just over 2 in 5 (44%) UK adults will have a digital-only bank account in five years time, equivalent to 23.2 million Brits, according to new research from personal finance comparison website, finder.com. Currently, almost a quarter (23%), or 12 million, Brits have a digital-only bank account, according to, annual digital-only banking adoption report. This…
Nissan creates ‘environmentally friendly’ lullaby for EVs
Scientists have created an ‘environmentally friendly’ lullaby for parents who are forced to take their young children for a drive to get them to sleep. More than half of mums and dads take their little ones out in the car – once a week for many – to help them nod off. Around seven in…
Average UK tech salary now £74K per year
The average UK tech salary increased by 13% in 2019, to £74K per year, according to new research on global software developer salaries from Hired. This was the highest pay increase compared to other tech hubs globally and also means that UK developers now earn twice as much as the average Brit (who earns £37K a year according to the…
Safer Internet Day: online is key to young people’s identity
New research by the UK Safer Internet Centre released today (11th February) reveals the internet is a fundamental part of young people’s identity, helping them find their own voice offline. The research marks Safer Internet Day, which will see millions of young people, schools, and organisations across the UK explore online safety and the theme of…