Tag: ebay
eBay snaps up Gen Z fashion app Depop in $1.2 billion deal
Online marketplace giant eBay is buying second-hand clothing app Depop for $1.2 billion (£890 million). The cash deal marks a significant shift in the competitive “pre-loved” fashion market. Etsy is […]
Hundreds of dangerous items still being sold online, Which? claims
A damning report from consumer watchdog Which? has exposed a severe lapse in product safety across major online marketplaces, with hundreds of potentially dangerous products still being sold long after […]
UK motorists prefer parking sensors and connectivity over driver assistance systems
New research from eBay reveals that UK motorists prefer convenience and connectivity features to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). A study of 2,000 UK drivers found that parking sensors, USB […]
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 […]
Scam ads slipping through net too easily on second-hand marketplaces, Which? warns
Scammers are avoiding detection on second-hand marketplaces, Which? is warning, after its investigation found Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor failed to pick up quickly on suspicious listings. Second-hand marketplaces can […]
Jeep owners most likely to carry out DIY on car, research claims
eBay has identified the UK motorists who are most inclined to roll up their sleeves and handle car maintenance themselves, with Jeep owners leading the pack. According to eBay’s research, […]
Brits can make average of £150 selling unwanted items before Christmas, claims eBay
With the cost of living crisis affecting everyone, new research from eBay UK finds that more than 3 in 4 people (77%) would like to make extra money ahead of […]
Brain aneurysms treated with AI, Kia Concept EV4 unveiled
The treatment of brain aneurysms could be transformed by a software platform powered by artificial intelligence. Researchers found the programme, called PreSize, was more accurate placing a stent than experienced […]
Dangerous carbon monoxide alarms sold on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish, Which? warns
Dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are being sold on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish. Yet the government is failing to take the urgent action needed to give online marketplaces more […]
eBay pushes buying ‘refurbished’ as cost of living crisis hits consumers
The average household has 49 pieces of tech, with 25% of the nation looking to upgrade their home technology this year, in spite of the cost of living crisis This […]
