Britain nation of control freaks, claims Hive survey

Nine in 10 Brits are self-confessed ‘control freaks’ at home. Research of 2,000 adults found they feel uneasy if they're not in charge of key aspects of their home - including the TV remote, home décor and the thermostat. Three in 10 admit being in control actually make makes them feel happier, 39 per cent…

Review: BT Complete WiFi broadband service from £39.99 per month

Name: BT Complete WiFi Type: Broadband service Specs: Click here for full specs Price: From £39.99 per month Fed up of not being able to get WiFi throughout your home? BT has introduced what it claims to be the only service that guarantees 'wall to wall' coverage in every room of the house. Called Complete…

Brits battle ‘gadget confusion’, baffled by buttons

Busy Brits are suffering ‘gadget confusion’, a study has found. Research revealed millions of us are baffled by the number of buttons, symbols and switches on devices which we are apparently too frightened to use! It also emerged a large percentage claim they don’t have the time to read instructions and three quarters confess to being…

Hive introduces Warm Welcome Home Plan with Amazon Echo Dot voice control

Hive has launched the latest addition to its smart home package. Called the Hive Warm Welcome Home Plan, it brings together a family of Hive devices and an Amazon Echo Dot to help users create their smart home and control it using their voice.  The package features Hive Active Heating with the option to have it professionally installed by a British Gas engineer, plus Hive Lights,…

Hive Hub 360 uses AI for all-round audio detection

Centrica Hive Limited, part of British Gas' parent company, has announced a new addition to its product family. The Hive Hub 360 is a wireless hub that connects Hive devices together and can be used to detect important sounds in the home using artificial intelligence.   Described as the most advanced Hive Hub yet, it combines…