Month: February 2021
Brits aim to own dream car by ‘age of 47’
Brits won't own their dream car until they are 47 but it must be a black sports car - preferably an Audi or Aston Martin. A study of 2,000 drivers found many know what they want, but most will have to wait before making the dream a reality, owning more practical or affordable alternatives in…
FIBA partners with Twitch to stream basketball content
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and Twitch have announced a multi-year collaboration to bring more basketball content to the interactive live streaming service. The strategic agreement with FIBA is the first such deal that Twitch has struck with an International Federation. FIBA will not just stream sports content but also, together with Twitch, will tailor…
Brits spent average of £3,379 online in 2020 – too late to save the High Street?
England’s eagerly awaited non-essential stores’ reopening date of 12 April may come too late to stop a permanent change in the way Brits shop, according to home delivery expert ParcelHero. It says UK shoppers spent an average £3,379 online last year, more than consumers in any other country. ParcelHero’s figures are supported by research from…
Virgin TV adds Sky shows and movies in Ultra High Definition
Sky's Seal Team is now available in Ultra High Definition on Virgin Virgin TV is adding thousands of hours of Sky TV shows and films in Ultra High Definition (UHD), which it claims boasts four times the clarity of standard HD content. From today (Thursday 25 February), all Virgin TV customers…
5G connections to triple by 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people across to globe to change their daily lives and, in many cases, work or study from home. The surge in internet use placed enormous demands on communication networks and increased the need for more robust solutions like 5G technology. According to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, the number of 5G subscriptions…
Wearable sales to increase 24% in 2021
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company CCS Insight. CCS Insight's report indicates an impressive 22% growth in unit sales for smartwatches and fitness trackers in 2020, with 193 million units sold,…
Londoners big cryptocurrency fans, Scots more cautious
Londoners are huge cryptocurrency fans, having bought more of the digital asset than any other region in the UK according to a new national survey, while cautious Scots have bought the least. The survey of 2,000 Brits, commissioned by money app Ziglu and conducted by OnePoll, found that three in ten Londoners (30 percent) had already bought…
UK 4G smartphone owners could be entitled to £480 million payout
Around 29 million Britons could be entitled to a payout after being overcharged for their smartphones, if a landmark claim by consumer watchdog Which? is successful. According to Which?, consumers could be owed a collective £482.5 million in damages from multi-billion-dollar tech giant Qualcomm. Which? believes Qualcomm has breached UK competition law by taking advantage…
Five Employment Management System Recommendations
Best Software For Managing Your Employees Having a good employee management system is the key to running a successful HR department. This is especially so if the company you’re working for has multiple branches and many employees. Keeping track of employee work history, records, and other sets of data can be a pain if you’re…
How to tell whether a given betting offer is worth it?
One of the big reasons why the iGaming industry became so successful in such a short period of time is because of the bonuses. Even though going to land-based casinos and betting shops might be fun, these places usually do not have any rewards. However, once you decide to visit a specific online bookie or…
