Month: March 2016
Survival tools for family gatherings: 7 essential apps for the Easter break
With the long Easter weekend comes many a family gathering. Some of you might skip blithely off to Easter egg hunts, scattering Mini Eggs as a trail of baby chicks follows you. But some of you will be a bit less keen for the full family event. If you’re dreading the hoardes of nieces and…
KitSound works with Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens on headphone range – complete with Bravery playlist
KitSound's products feature a 'Bravery playlist' including the favourite tracks of a young cancer survivor AV accessories company KitSound has produced a special range of products for Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens with £1 from each sale going directly to the charity. These products include the Malibu headphones and the…
Orla Kiely launches complete bike and outdoor range at Halfords
Think Orla Kiely and what comes to mind is probably her distinctive prints for the kitchen or maybe her handbags and accessories ranges. However, the Ireland born designer has worked with a car manufacturer before (Citroen) and has now partnered with retailer Halfords on a new bike and leisure range. Called Olive and Orange (Olive…
Companies led by women are most dynamic in UK says new report from Founders4Schools #PLEDGEFORPARITY
Martha Lane Fox runs Doteveryone - a national organisation aiming to make Britain brilliant in the digital age New analysis based on open-government and LinkedIn data-sets reveals how companies led by women grow, perform and rank - identifying the fastest-growing and most dynamic women-led businesses across the UK. Compiled by Founders4Schools,…
Which are the top female employers in the tech industry? Apple, Sony and HTC top the list
Angela Ahrendts, above, earned over $70 million on joining Apple's team as Senior Vice President of retail stores, far surpassing the earnings of her fellow male executives Tomorrow is International Women's Day (Tuesday March 8th) and to mark the event online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk has revealed some of the most female friendly tech employers. However,…
8 female-fronted podcasts that will enhance your life
The podcast revolution is now well underway, and it's hard to see why it didn't catch on before. Millions of us have enjoyed audio entertainment for decades, but finally it's getting its hour. And why not? Podcasts make a fantastic alternative to music when you're washing up, driving, or travelling long distances on a night…
