Month: October 2020
Social media analysis reveals Britain’s broadband stress levels
Brits are not shy of taking to social media to vent their frustrations, and it would appear that angry broadband customers are no exception. Examining the 305,568 tweets aimed at the UK's major broadband providers, comparison site Broadband Genie used TensiStrength tool to assign a stress score from 1 (not stressed) to 5 (very high stress).…
ICO fines Marriott £18.4million for data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep millions of customers’ personal data secure. Marriott estimates that 339 million guest records worldwide were affected following a cyber-attack in 2014 on Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. The attack, from an unknown source, remained undetected until September 2018, by…
Mazda MX-30 EV customers to receive free home charger wall box
Mazda has announced that all customers placing an order for a Mazda MX-30 First Edition registered by 31st March 2021 will receive the offer of a free home wall box charger with standard installation. Supplied by Mazda’s charging infrastructure partner - smart charging solutions provider NewMotion - the home charger is also available with a…
Parents gaming with children to stay more connected
Parents are spending an additional five hours a week playing video games with their kids as a way to stay connected. A study of 2,000 Mums and Dads found six in 10 have enjoyed gaming sessions with their children, playing the likes of Fortnite and FIFA, becoming closer as a result. A tenth have actually…
Sound Asleep album helps nation nod off
As a third (29%) of the nation reveals they are exhausted and struggling to sleep amid the stresses of 2020, Currys PC World has teamed up with music producers, Obelisk, and sleep expert, Hope Bastine, to create the Sound Asleep album. Made with technology to help the nation sleep better, it is available to stream…
Technology predictions for 2021 and beyond
Together with ABI Research, we highlight the main technology predictions and stats for 2021 and beyond... The world is faced with major instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the US presidential election, Brexit, global trade wars, and many other societal currents. These headwinds are forcing companies and industry sectors to accelerate their digital transformations in…
Accessorise with these latest gadgets – including iPhone 12 cases
Thinking of buying one of the many new iPhone 12 cases on the market or maybe investing in a cheap 4K camera. Here we take a look at the some of the accessories available in time for Christmas... Catalyst Total Protection Case for AirPods Pro $49.99 How about this for a tough-looking AirPods Pro case?…
Ericsson announces BT/EE 5G partnership
Ericsson will be a key BT partner for 5G deployment in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and other major cities, managing around 50 percent of its total 5G traffic Ericsson will also modernize BT’s existing 2G and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure enhancing customer experience and network performance for BT and EE customers This…
AirCar completes flight tests
AirCar, a fifth-generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein, has completed two flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia this week. The model safely achieved two full airport patterns, including two takeoffs and landings. Capable of transforming from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes, AirCar is designed for leisure and self-driving journeys,…
How To Get More Instagram Followers
With more than 200 million active members and 60 million images shared plus 1.6 billion likes in a day, Instagram is undoubtedly one of the largest social media platforms. This social networking site has outgrown its previous impression as a platform for fun-loving children and young adults. Instead, it has become the go-to destination for…
