Tech Digest daily roundup: WhatsApp could be banned in UK, claims Meta boss
WhatsApp could be banned in the UK, its head has warned. The UK’s upcoming Online Safety Bill could force the app to weaken the end-to-end encryption that currently secures messages on the service, said Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp at parent company Meta. If the government forced the company to weaken that security, WhatsApp…
7 Great Games for Gangland Enthusiasts
From Al Capone to Pablo Escobar, there’s something fascinating about the criminal underworld. If you’re a self-confessed mobster enthusiast, you’ll love our roundup of the best games for gangland enthusiasts. 1. San Quentin xWays The underworld is notoriously cash-fuelled, which makes this casino slot game right on brand. You’ll go behind the bars of a…
Virgin Media O2 creates Connected Playground powered by 5G and broadband
Matt Crossick/PA Wire Virgin Media O2 creates ‘The Connected Playground’, combining traditional play with next-generation connectivity The playground challenges children to create their own musical track by interacting with swings, slides and climbing frames – all powered by Virgin Media O2’s gigabit broadband and 5G mobile networks It comes as new…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Spotify rolls out a big TikTok-style change
It’s the TikTok-ification of Spotify. On Wednesday, Spotify unveiled a massive change to its design which users are not too thrilled about. Now, Spotify’s homepage will include a TikTok-like feed where users can scroll to discover new music, podcasts, books, and more. The homepage will feature vertical videos when possible for music covers and podcasts.…
3 Ways to understand consumer behavior
A customer is the most valuable asset for any business, and investing a reasonable amount of time and energy towards building a good customer base is crucial. Businesses involve identifying leads, converting them into customers, and retaining them. To sustain this cycle, it becomes essential for a company to understand its customer base. It involves…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple launches yellow iPhone 14
I'm a little disappointed that Apple didn't give a name to the yellow it splashed on its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. It's just yellow, or Yellow iPhone 14. At least the really deep blue got 'Midnight' but Apple clearly had no interest in something like "Banana Yellow," "Sunflower Yellow," or "Merengue Yellow." The new color variant,…
Top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones revealed
Mobile phones are essential to our everyday lives, so it makes sense to ensure they are as reliable as possible, but this can sometimes come at a high cost. To help you find an affordable phone that will also last for years to come, we reveal the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones for…
Online retail sales continue to fall in February
In February 2023, UK online retail saw a -4.1% Year-on-Year decline in revenue There was a -7.8% decline in Month-on-Month growth from January February welcomed the first Week-on-Week total market revenue growth of 2023 at +1.4% (for w/c 19th Feb) IMRG reveals two new online retail categories in their index January blues seeped into February,…
Tech Digest daily roundup: British scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with Barbie doll
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and her Barbie doll. Image: Sky News A British scientist known for her work with the largest space telescope ever made has been honoured with her own Barbie doll. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been immortalised as a one-of-a-kind plastic toy in her likeness in recognition of her achievements…
5 tips to avoid distractions when working from home
Working from home can be great for many reasons: wearing comfy clothes, having endless cups of tea, and playing That’s What I Call Disney at full blast without judgement. However, it can also come with a few distractions. Despite the fact that working remotely can encourage productivity for some people, it has its own challenges, in the…
