Month: January 2021
White van man ‘going green’, claims Fiat survey
The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering switching from petrol to electric and 20 per cent ditching fry-ups in favour of a meat-free diet, research has revealed. A survey of 500 van drivers found 91 per cent think it's vital for everyone to be as environmentally friendly as possible.…
Zero-emissions drones airport to launch in Coventry
The world’s first mobile zero-emissions airport for flying cars and autonomous delivery drones is set to launch in Coventry later this year.Air-One has been designed to transform urban transport - allowing air taxis and electric drones to land and recharge, helping to reduce congestion, cut air pollution, and contribute to a zero-carbon future. The zero-emission…
Data Privacy Day: 5 Most Common Data Mistakes
Data Privacy Day: This Thursday January 28th, 2021 sees an international day to mark data protection and privacy We live in a world surrounded by advanced technologies which are emerging every single day, and it has become clear over the past five years that smartphones, computers and tablets have (and will…
Top 5 coffee apps – including Coffee Cup Guru
The world of coffee can be overwhelming, intimidating and complex with dozens of varieties to choose from. But did you know that technology can help you drink better coffee? Coffee apps can tell you how to brew your coffee based on the weight of the bean, help you find the best café near you, and…
What Does a $6.5 Million Classiscam Teach Us About Online Ad Scam Prevention?
A report by Group-IB described a scam that targeted European internet users and outlined that criminals managed to bring in $6.5 million from it in 2020 alone. The Classiscam scheme is an automated scam-as-a-service that mimics actual pages to steal payment information and user information. Each one can be traced to a Telegram bot on…
Over 3 million broadband customers pay £251 million more than they should
Almost three million broadband customers whose deal expired in the past 12 months say they did not receive an End-of-Contract Notification (ECN) — potentially costing them up to £251 million a year in savings, according to a survey of more than 17,000 broadband users by price comparison service Uswitch.com. More than eight million broadband bill-payers…
4 Basic SEO Terminologies You Need to Know About Before Starting a Campaign
The pace of technological improvements experienced by the present reality is essentially incredible. The journey for information keeps on ascending at a faltering rate, with individuals requesting prompt access to data as well as other items. Brands that can promptly fulfil this need remain at the front line to progress, getting a sizable share of…
Technological tips to fight the loneliness of the new year
At the beginning of 2021, many of us were hoping for a brighter year. But in reality, we are still a long way from living socialization. This, combined with a new wave of lockdowns and restrictions across Europe, has turned many of us to the increasing use of technology to stay connected with our loved…
Facebook News to launch in the UK
Facebook News, the social network's dedicated section for news content, is to launch to its 51 million UK users tomorrow afternoon (January 27th, 2021) The UK is the second market to get Facebook News, which launched in the US last year. The new feature is a dedicated tab within the Facebook mobile app, accessible by…
Wind to provide two-thirds of global power by 2030
Last weekend The Guardian reported on how a new reactor in the Essex village of Bradwell could overshadow an area of outstanding natural beauty and a unique Saxon church, writes Ashley Norris of Transition Earth. Do we need nuclear power though? A new report from Rethink Energy predicts that wind power will become ‘the backbone’…