Category: social media
Parents slam video sharing sites for inappropriate content
Half of parents in the UK have criticised video sharing platforms, including Snapchat and Youtube, for failing to prevent children from accessing distressing, violent or adult-only content. A survey of 1,500 UK parents, conducted by AgeChecked, found that 58% of parents believe that video sharing sites and apps aren’t doing enough to keep young people safe.…
Are social media companies doing enough? 1 in 8 kids under 10s spend 4 hours a day on there
The latest research in support of Safer Internet Day which took place earlier this month, reveals that while 16 year olds spend the most time on social media each day, kids as young as 8 are sharing images and chatting online. That's despite 13 being the age limit to own a social media account. According…
Safe dating: Top ten tips to avoid ‘catfishing’ this Valentine’s Day
Digital identity phishing has hit the again this month. Particularly in the online dating sphere, with increasingly frightening and bizarre tales of ‘catfishing’ - where women are finding out their online dates are very far from who they claim to be. Here we give our top 10 tips on safer dating this Valentine's Day. 1.…
Don’t ask your parents, just ask Google for careers advice!
New research reveals that teenagers are most likely to turn to Google (52%) for career inspiration, ahead of their parents (41%) and teachers (37%) The research, carried out by the Royal Academy of Engineering, explores the relationship between teens aged 13 to 18 and their parents when thinking about the future, and found that search…
Is our love of social media over? New survey shows only 1 in 4 trust it for news
Seems our love affair with social media, at least as the provider of reliable, trustworthy news could finally be over. At least that it is according to a new survey by PR firm Edelman that claims that when it comes to news, more of us are returning to 'traditional media' outlets. The survey found that social…
REVIEW: BBC’s Augmented Reality for Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series. Is this the future of TV?
If, like me, you watched the first episode of the Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series on the BBC and enjoyed finding out about what makes us humans truly unique, then you may be intrigued to check out the accompanying augmented reality experience. Created by the Open University and BBC Studios, it uses the latest Augmented…
4 benefits of having pets in the office this #BringYourDogToWorkDay
Today (Friday 23rd June 2017) marks national Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Obviously if you work as a bus driver or in a hospital that might not be particularly practical. But for a lot of office workers taking a dog into work can add to the positivity and productivity of your workplace. Personally I've always…
How to sharpen your gambling skills
The gaming industry has taken gambling to another level. Gaming is becoming very competitive since almost everyone is playing. It is, therefore, important to ensure that you are better than others for a chance to hit the jackpot. Establish your favorite game and build your skills on it. As people say, it is possible to…
Appy-pets! Pet tech market explodes as SureFlap announces app-enabled pet door
Seems a day doesn't go by without the unveiling of a new pet gadget. According to Euromonitor, spending on pets in the UK reached a record high of $7.16bn in 2015; a 3 per cent increase on $6.92bn in 2014 and a growth of 25 per cent since 2010. And with the rise of IoT…
Create your own online money pot as Leetchi.com launches in UK
With money collection services like Leetchi, friends can put their funds together for everything from baby showers to wedding gifts According to a recent YouGov study, 1 in 3 Brits agree that money causes frequent issues between their friends and family. What's more, 36% of people say that discussing money…
