Tag: tech
MyQ launches ultimate $3000 pet door at CES 2021
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)…
UK’s top 100 websites of 2020: 4 Key Trends
The UK Domain has revealed the top 100 websites of 2020 in a brand new study that highlights how our internet behaviours have changed over the past year... 2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone as the population was forced to stayed inside their homes and therefore relied on technology more than ever. Businesses…
2020: Record-breaking data year, claims Virgin Media
In 2020, the nation consumed a record-breaking amount of data, tuned into more TV, and spent longer on the phone, based on analysis of more than six million Virgin Media cable and mobile customers. Customers downloaded an extra 2.8GB of data per day on average in 2020, and between them, burnt their way through 26,530…
Adults spends £65,000 on gadgets in lifetime
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…
8 Reasons To Boost Your IT Knowledge And Computer Literacy In 2021
In this world, we only get so much time. Some of us get to have a lot of years; some of us only get a short while. Regardless of the amount, we can all admit that it’s not all that long at all. As the years get on, you find yourself living the days and…
NASA nominated for Diversity in Tech Awards
Multi-nationals Hewlett Packard Enterprise NASA and Ernst & Young are among the finalists for this year’s Diversity in Tech Awards (DITA) which takes place virtually on Tuesday the 10th November 2020 at 5 pm GMT. The ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) - and recognises organisations that have made strides in…
Hyundai cars upcycled for Selfridges fashion range
Hyundai has teamed up with several high-end fashion designers to upcycle the discarded materials from the automotive manufacturing and scrapping process - including seat belts and airbags - for a new Selfridges fashion range. The sustainable garments include jumpsuits made from upcycled denim and leather scraps, and a corset made of recycled airbag fabric. There…
Seven steps of an online purchase – 3.5 hours to complete
The typical online purchase involves seven steps taking just over three hours, according to research from Vision Direct. Shoppers work through several stages before making a significant buy via the internet, which includes spending at least 35 minutes deciding whether a purchase is absolutely necessary. Following that, an online search for a product or service,…
Brits now spend more on tech than on utilities
The average adult will cough up nearly £1million in bills over their lifetime - and now spends more on tech than they do on utilities, a study has found. Research polling 2,000 UK adults found they will spend a total of £926,720 on gas, electricity, water, their phone and other bills during the course of…
4 top tips to become a professional esports player
Many of us love to play video games. But how many of us are actually prepared to take it seriously enough to become professional esports stars? Yet the reality is that there are now people out there who are making a very decent living out of what was once their hobby. According to a recent…
