Personal Tech
Single mum creates game app to help children stay safer online
Launching in December 2014, Gooseberry Planet is a new game app created and funded by a single mum who couldn’t find the kind of tool she was looking for to help her children understand about safety online.
Sony's Lemonade Stand: What you can learn from their debacle
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That old expression is intended as an encouragement to find a way to make something good out of the bad things that come our way. Sony has a few lemons to deal with, not just a handful, but an orchard.
Tech Review: How apps are making sports betting better
Online technology has revolutionised the way we all interact with the world. Things that used to take hours of painstaking effort are now infinitely easier thanks to a plethora of desktop and mobile apps on the market today.
Sony launches new lifestyle apparel with ROXY
Sony has unveiled the new SmartBand with ROXY, rolling out now. A collaboration with the iconic women’s outdoor sports lifestyle brand; it represents limited edition, adventure-inspired, purpose-driven fashion that motivates you to live for the moment.
Government secures landmark deal for UK mobile phone users
Consumers and businesses set to benefit from guaranteed £5bn investment into UK’s mobile infrastructure.
2015 trends that will transform how we live, work and shop
Samsung has unveiled five trends that have the potential to transform our lives in 2015 and beyond.
Smartphones ring changes in digital etiquette
Smartphones have transformed modern social etiquette with eight in 10 (80%) users now admitting they check devices when dining out with friends or family.
First Acer 4G LTE tablet with dual-SIM to join Iconia tablet family
Acer has announced the launch of the latest addition to its Iconia tablet family: the Iconia Talk S. It is the very first tablet presented by Acer to support 4G LTE connectivity.
BBC iPlayer gets ready for Christmas
Just in time for the festive season, the BBC has announced the arrival of BBC iPlayer on Xbox One.
Half of today’s youth ‘completely lost’ without an internet connection
A study of 2,000 smartphone users has revealed that the younger demographic struggle the most when without an internet connection, with 50% of 18-24 year olds admitting that they would feel “completely lost” if they are out and about and could not get online.
Superyacht? Sir, there’s an app for that
As a discerning UHNWI (ultra-high net worth individual), you’ll no doubt love your yachts, but isn’t it a pain choosing one?
Tech tension causes home divide
The battle for home ownership in Great Britain isn’t at the estate agents, it’s in our homes as we scuffle for control of devices and gadgets that drive our daily lives, with two thirds of families arguing over technology in the home.
New Kia video app speeds service work approval for customers
Kia dealers can now send videos of service work required directly to owners thanks to a new service using industry-leading technology. Kia Klear-Vision – powered by CitNOW uses apps to advise customers that urgent or important work is needed.
Limited number of Panasonic’s DMC-CM1 to make a welcome arrival to the UK
Due to high demand, Panasonic has announced that it will be launching a limited number of the much anticipated DMC-CM1, premium compact camera with smartphone technology, in the UK.
Top up on tech with Aldi this Christmas
A merry Christmas needn’t be costly; in Aldi’s range of tech gadgets you’ll find the perfect present for each member of the family.