Category: Gadgets
7 Risky But Common Things We Must Stop Doing Online
1. Relying Exclusively on Antivirus Protection Nearly one million malware threats are released online every day. It is practically impossible for an antivirus company to protect you from each and every one of them. That’s not it. A recent study done on 60 cybersecurity companies showed that 100% of ransomware attacks were able to bypass…
Online retail sales up 15%, but growth through smartphones slowing
According to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, UK online retail sales were up 15% year-on-year (YoY) in February, building on solid growth in February 2016 which was up 16% on the previous year. For the second month running, the average basket value was at a seven-year high for the month.…
Top 7 accessories for your iPad/tablet – including iBeani, Omoton Bluetooth keyboard, Zilong tablet stand
So you've got an iPad or an Android tablet but want to do more with it? Chris Price looks at some products which will make your tablet even more useful around the house and outside including several stands, a wireless keyboard, glass screen protector, and even a sturdy car mount. iBeani From £24.99 While other…
YouGov site reveals how people rate each of Trump’s tweets
Heaven help us. As if the guy doesn't get enough publicity for his frankly insane social media activity, YouGov has unveiled a new website – TweetIndex.YouGov.com – showing how people rate each of Donald Trump’s tweets. YouGov TweetIndex is a new site that shows how the public reacts to a tweet’s content. To showcase the service, YouGov…
Could social platforms Altspace and Geekzonia help give VR a shot in the arm?
It's fair to say that the virtual and augmented reality market has grown significantly since 2010 when American teenager Palmer Luckey first created his VR headset prototype, which later evolved into the Oculus Rift. Yet despite the growing fascination with both AR and VR, the number of actual users still remains quite low – an…
Two in five gamers to buy Nintendo Switch in next 3 months?
The launch of the Nintendo Switch has grabbed the attention of UK gamers, prompting more than a third (38%) of those aware of the new console to express an interest in purchasing one in the next three months - at least that's according to a survey by Harris 24. The study, which aimed to gauge public…
Hailo becomes mytaxi in bid to take on Uber
Europe's largest taxi app, mytaxi, launched in London yesterday following the German company's merger with Hailo last summer. Owned by the Daimler Group, the mytaxi app allows passengers across the capital to order a licensed black cab on their Apple or Android smartphones. Features include the option to save your ‘Favourite Driver’ so you are more…
Kickstarter fundraiser for credit card sized Dubleup power bank
Is this the slimmest mobile phone power bank on the market? Certainly it's one of them. Manufactured by Australian company Dubleup it's designed to fit into your purse or wallet and isn't that much thicker than a credit card. Available in a choice of gold, silver and black, it comes with either a built in…
Add-ons you should purchase when getting an iPhone 7
One of the attractions of the iPhone 7 is its versatility and the number of add-ons that complement the handset. Here are some of the most useful: SMART BATTERY CASE This case extends battery life and provides stylish protection for the iPhone 7. Constructed of silicone, the case has a silky feel to the exterior…
UK lags behind Germany in Big Data survey
The UK has much to do to improve its global competitive stance when it comes to data and analytics usage and adoption, at least according to the findings of a study released today by data analytics solutions company Teradata. The company’s Data and Analytics Trends 2017 study compiles findings from over 900 senior business decision makers…