Category: Features
How Technology Will Change How We Live in the Future
Technology is moving forward at such a rapid rate that it is hard to get your head around one concept before a bigger and better version of it is released. Nowadays, advances in tech are not only changing how we live but also laying the groundwork for what our world will look like in the…
8 ways to get cheaper insurance
The cost of living crisis is increasing prices across the board and insurance is no exception, with premiums going up by substantial sums. For instance, after years of falling, a report by Consumer Intelligence found that across the year to November 2022, the most competitive car insurance quotes rose by 17.4 per cent. In conjunction…
Back to School Tech Tips
Catherine Hiley, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com shares some advice on how to keep children safe as they gain more digital independence, as well as some suggestions for the best teen and tween-friendly handsets. Millions of children will be gearing up to start a new school year in the next few days, with many making the move to…
Holiday Hacks: 10 Tips to Cut Home Bills while on Vacation
As millions of Brits take to the skies, roads and seas for a summer break, thoughts of chores and bills will be left far behind. Yet just before a holiday is the time when a few quick home hacks can ensure you are keeping household costs as low as possible while you soak up the…
7 Best Apps for Video Calling During Lockdown
Video calling has seen an explosion in popularity since lockdown, becoming the preferred option for staying in touch with friends and family. According to the latest research from price comparison company Uswitch.com, 19 million UK households are currently using video calling to stay in touch with one another during the Coronavirus pandemic, with 3.6 million…
4 Reasons to invest in custom decals for your airpods
Often employed for window displays or artwork, cut vinyl is a fantastic and economical way to advertise. We've numerous diverse uses for vinyl decals, and usually, the application is merely stripping off the back of your sticker. The cut vinyl or custom decals, available on wraps studio decals are adhesive-backed and can be printed for…
Elon Musk’s Tesla unveils Powerwall – batteries to power the home
Want to be able to power your home in the event of a blackout? US electric carmaker Tesla Motors has unveiled batteries that can power homes and businesses as it attempts to expand its business beyond electric cars. Chief executive Elon Musk announced the firm would build batteries that store solar energy and serve as…
‘How Old Do I Look’ goes viral – Microsoft’s age and gender tool
It seems quite a while since anyone got excited by anything that Microsoft has done. But here's a clever little website that is not surprisingly going viral on social media. Called How Old, it allows you to take a picture from your photo library and 'find out' from the #HowOldRobot how old it thinks you…
EE lights up Wembley to showcase super fast network
Last night, EE and Wembley transformed the iconic arch with a unique light show, to mark their aim to make Wembley the most connected stadium in the world. As the next stage of EE’s partnership deal, new technology is being rolled out to provide all visitors access to consistently fast speeds on their mobile devices.…
Will laser projection see 3D films finally be a success?
One of the most common complaints about 3D films is that they tend to be too dark - partly due to having to wear those glasses. One solution being worked on is a glasses-free 3D system - which, for most filmgoers, is the preferred option. But in the meantime, a new system from projector maker…
