Tag: gadgets
2 in 3 Brits don’t know how to recycle tech items, claims survey
As the August bank holiday approaches, Currys PC World is asking Brits to think before they bin, as the nation gets set for a bank holiday weekend clear out. New research from the electricals retailer highlights the UK’s e-waste issue and growing customer confusion around what to do with old and broken tech items. It…
Brits now upgrading phones every 2 to 3 years, claims study
Gadget-loving Brits are most likely to upgrade their phone every two to three years, their games console every five years and their car every six to 10 years, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults examined how we keep up with technology as it develops at an increasingly rapid pace. The kettle is…
Smart pet gadget lets you monitor cat’s water intake
Want to monitor how much your feline is drinking? Sure Petcare has announced its latest smart pet product - Felaqua Connect. Designed in collaboration with leading veterinary behaviourists, it allows cat owners to keep track of their cats’ daily water intake via the Sure Petcare app. Each cat at the property can be registered to…
Latest Fax Advancements in 2021
Most people have heard of a fax machine. However, they are not as prevalent or popular as they once were. While this is true, there are still many businesses, organizations, and individuals who rely on these machines for communication every day. Through the years, innovative fax companies like mFax have continually worked to improve the…
Tekkiepix promises gadget photography through the ages
Remember when 'gadgets' were virtually the size of your living room and you needed to spend the equivalent of several months wages just to record some rubbish TV show on to a tape that invariably got caught in your machine. Now thanks to new website Tekkiepix you can cheer yourself up looking at pictures of…
CES 2021: Samsung launches solar remote control
Samsung solar remote The Consumer Electronics Show, known colloquially as CES, is upon us, writes Ashley Norris. One area we will be looking for this year is the rise of the eco-gadgets that are designed not to guzzle up as much power and help reduce an individual’s carbon footprint. A…
CES 2021: Is the MyQ Pet Door the ultimate cat/dog flap?
MyQ Pet Door Annual technology show CES is famous for its often wacky pet gadgets and this year's event is no exception - even though it's being held virtually, rather than in the exhibition halls of Las Vegas. Perhaps one of the most bizarre gadgets so far is the $3,000 (£2,220)…
Affordable Tech Necessities for Travel
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to travel comfortably. Most people in the modern world use electronics daily, even when traveling. You may already own some of the items you need to travel with electronics. Think about your priorities when you choose tech travel items. You may need upgraded headphones if you…
Over £65,000 spent on gadgets in lifetime, claims survey
The average adult will spend £65,000 over their lifetime - on gadgets. A study of 2,000 consumers revealed we will each fork out £4,742 on mobile phones, as well as £3,625 on televisions and £11,774 on kitchen appliances. Laptops will total £4,074, while gaming enthusiasts will spend £2,804 on consoles. Other everyday technology such…
Is the Time Right for a VHS Comeback?
"Halloween Horror Nights VHS Player" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by pokemonprime When a world seems obsessed with the new and innovative, it seems to defy logic that we continue to worship the old ways of doing things. But there’s no denying that we have a fascination with the retro and no format seems to be immune from this attraction.…