Personal Tech

Smartphone bugbears: even high-tech handsets aren't immune to glitches

Following the newest mobiles being unveiled at Mobile World Congress last week, new research from uSwitch.com, suggests that today's smartphones are still blighted with problems that drive users crazy.

Sony MDR-XB910 headphones: Extra bass, extra style

Teaming serious sound quality with ultimate styling, the new MDR-XB910 headphones from Sony take their cue from latest music trends.

Truckstop finding app for drivers

Truck drivers around the country are now able to find their nearest services at the tap of a finger, following the release of a free iPhone and Android* app by Iveco – to coincide with the UK launch of its International Truck of the Year-winning Stralis Hi-Way.

App helps young children to dream big and believe

Available now, the app, ‘What Will I Be?’ is a colourfully illustrated, interactive storybook app for iOS and Android devices aimed at young children (aged 3+).

Santander launches mobile banking app for Android

Santander has launched a brand new mobile banking app for customers who use Android smartphones and tablets, including the Kindle Fire, as well as updating the iPhone/iPad app the bank originally launched in January 2012.

Nikon introduces a successor to its bestselling COOLPIX camera

Nikon has announced a new entry to the COOLPIX S series of compact cameras. Following the hugely successful S3300, the bestselling camera across all categories in Europe, the colourful S3500 range is as attractive as it is intelligent, with a 7x NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens, 6.7-cm (2.7-in.) LCD screen, Lens-shift vibration reduction, 720p video recording, and in-camera filter effects.

Sony Xperia Z overtakes iPhone 5 and contests Galaxy S3 for 1st place

For an astonishing 10th month in a row since its launch, Samsung's Galaxy S3 continues its reign as the UK's best selling handset, according to the uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, based on live searches, pre-orders and sales.

Top tips for filming a family day out

There’s nothing better than a jaunt in the great outdoors to bring the whole family together. Whether it’s that special Mother’s Day outing or an exciting Easter trip to remember, family days out can provide the perfect opportunity to capture some precious moments on film, to cherish forever.

A virtual coach that helps to reduce and prevent stress

Now available in the iTunes Appstore: My Stress Coach, a self-help training program that teaches you another way of dealing with stress in your life. This iPad application has been developed by a Dutch organization for mental health care.

Pillow talk - Six million sleep with their phone

Six million Brits admit they sleep with their mobile phone, a new study has revealed. Research suggests that one fifth of the nation keep their phone in their bed, or even under their pillow, every single night to ensure they don’t miss a single text message or email.

HP Slate Android tablet

HP announces the HP Slate7, an affordable Android Jelly Bean consumer tablet that provides customers with easy access to Google Mobile services.

Acer Iconia B1 16GB now available

Acer has announced the expansion of the Iconia B1-A71 tablet with a16GB version. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as 8GB version, the Iconia B1-A71 is targeted at young or new users or families looking for an additional tablet for their children.