Category: Gadgets
The Slow Goodbye: Landlines fade as UK marks National Telephone Day
This Friday, April 25th, marks National Telephone Day, commemorating Alexander Graham Bell’s 1876 invention that revolutionized communication. However, as the UK celebrates this milestone, it also stands at the […]
Dangerous ‘eco plugs’ still widely available to buy online, Which? warns
Illegal and potentially dangerous scam ‘energy-saving’ plugs are still widely available to buy on the biggest online marketplaces, despite failing Which? safety tests and being subject to multiple government recalls. So-called […]
How Thermal Imagers Work and How to Hide from Them
In the 1930s, primitive devices were invented to capture heat and make all heated objects visible in the dark. Almost 100 years later, these devices became modern thermal imagers, which […]
Unwanted tech could net Brits £600, says Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2’s new research has found Brits could earn on average £638 per household with their unused tech The findings reveal Brits’ bad habits as almost 8 in 10 […]
CES 2025: HMD OffGrid brings satellite messaging to smartphones
Satellite messaging is becoming an important feature in smartphones, yet many devices lack built-in support for this capability. HMD Global aims to bridge this gap with the HMD OffGrid, a […]
UK households holding unto 880 million unused electrical items, claims Material Focus
Material Focus launches its Electrical Waste: Challenges and Opportunities research to highlight value hidden inside our electricals UK households are holding onto 880 million unused electrical items and throwing away […]
The Next Big Thing in Tech: Transforming Everyday Tasks with Innovative Apps
Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily lives, offering solutions that streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and connect us in ways previously unimaginable. The advent of innovative apps has […]
Global Spending on Consumer Electronics to drop $5.3 Billion in 2024
After record sales during the pandemic, the global consumer electronics market has had a challenging two years. High inflation and gloomy economic outlook cut down consumer budgets and significantly changed […]
Many Over 75s are now tech savvy, report shows
A study of 2,000 adults who have a relative aged 75 and over found 30 per cent claim their homes are brimming with the latest gizmos – bucking the stereotype […]
How to save money on your gadgets in tough times
You can save much-needed cash ahead of Christmas by buying refurbished instead of new. Tech Digest reports… First the bad news. Times are tough and, as we head towards the […]
