Month: May 2020
Volvo launches Volvo Valet pick-up service and app
Volvo Cars today launches its new Volvo Valet maintenance pick-up and delivery service across selected European markets, including the UK, following its introduction in the United States. Reflecting the realities of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the premium Volvo Valet service offers customers a safe and contact-free option to have their car serviced or repaired, from…
EE Mobile Network data report – usage shifts from cities to suburbs
EE has released its Mobile Network data report from February to May 2020, tracking the changing trends and habits of the UK’s most used apps and services throughout lockdown. What it found was that in the UK, EE’s network saw a 45% increase in traffic for Apps used primarily to communicate - including WhatsApp, Houseparty,…
We Live in a Time When Our TV Sets Are Hackable
These days, it seems like every device around us is getting smarter. You can have a smart coffee machine brewing coffee 10 minutes before you wake up in the morning. Smart toasters and breakfast makers can whip up pancakes or a full breakfast automatically. Waking up to a hot meal and a nice cup of…
Top 5 Netflix Hacks to Make the Most of Your Subscription
With people across the globe spending more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, we expect many of you have taken to Netflix to help ease the boredom and while away the hours of lockdown monotony. There are indeed some real gems on Netflix, both big hitters such as Stranger Things and Tiger…
Skoda introduces Turn Assist for fourth-gen Octavia
ŠKODA has revealed a raft of technology features, including Turn Assist and Side Assist, for the fourth-generation Octavia, due to be released in UK showrooms this summer. Using the Octavia’s on-board cameras, the Turn Assist feature will be able to monitor oncoming traffic when turning right at a junction as well as identify cyclists and…
What to Look For in the Best Antivirus Software
Though technology is always developing, we haven’t yet gotten to the point where our devices and web browsing can no longer be targets of hacking and malware. The truth is, we likely never will. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s essential to have high-quality antivirus software running at all times on phones, laptops, and…
Rise of the grey pound. How businesses can cater for older internet users
The coronavirus has forced many older shoppers to buy online regularly for the first time. As lockdown loosens, internet retailers must do their best to retain their custom and permanent changes should be made to sites seeking the grey pound.. One positive result of the national lockdown has been that increasing numbers of older shoppers…
Top 10 factors when buying Electric Vehicle
According to the latest research over half of us are still unsure about buying an electric vehicle. But what are the main factors that are stopping us from taking the electric leap? Chris Price reports... Trusting the technology, saving money, convenient and quick charging, and being able to travel a long distance on a single…
Stressed home workers struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown
Stressed home workers are struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown and it’s impacting their mental health, according to the findings of a new study by cloud communications platform provider, 8x8. Almost half (42%) feel more stressed and overwhelmed than when in the office, blaming too many apps, a blurring of the lines between work…
ViaVan launches free on-demand bus service for NHS workers
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ViaVan has announced the launch of the UK’s first on-demand public bus service for exclusive use by essential NHS workers. Powered by a mobile app, Stagecoach Connect will be free for NHS staff, and will be launched at Sherwood Forest Hospital NHS Trust in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire today (May 18),…
