Category: Gadgets
UK households holding unto 880 million unused electrical items, claims Material Focus
Material Focus launches its Electrical Waste: Challenges and Opportunities research to highlight value hidden inside our electricals UK households are holding onto 880 million unused electrical items and throwing away 103,000 tonnes of electricals, costing the economy £488 million in raw materials 343,000 tonnes of electricals are being lost through being stolen or illegally exported…
The Next Big Thing in Tech: Transforming Everyday Tasks with Innovative Apps
Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily lives, offering solutions that streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and connect us in ways previously unimaginable. The advent of innovative apps has particularly revolutionized how we approach everyday activities, from managing our homes to staying fit, and even how we work and learn. This transformation is not…
Global Spending on Consumer Electronics to drop $5.3 Billion in 2024
After record sales during the pandemic, the global consumer electronics market has had a challenging two years. High inflation and gloomy economic outlook cut down consumer budgets and significantly changed their spending habits, with many focusing their reduced disposable income on travel and leisure activities rather than tech. This low-demand landscape is expected to continue…
Many Over 75s are now tech savvy, report shows
A study of 2,000 adults who have a relative aged 75 and over found 30 per cent claim their homes are brimming with the latest gizmos – bucking the stereotype that they shy away from technology. The average person in this age bracket is proficient at using smartphones, laptops and streaming services. While 28 per…
How to save money on your gadgets in tough times
You can save much-needed cash ahead of Christmas by buying refurbished instead of new. Tech Digest reports... First the bad news. Times are tough and, as we head towards the festive season, they certainly aren’t going to get any easier. Inflation continues to rise (it’s now at 11.1% in the UK) and wages – both…
Holiday Shopping Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts
With the holiday season fast approaching you will undoubtedly be wondering what gifts you can purchase for family or friends over the next few weeks. If some of the people closest to you happen to be fitness enthusiasts, you will be pleased to know there are vast array of associated products you can buy them.…
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…
Tesco develops umbrella to keep your mobile cool!
Is this the most bizarre gadget ever? With summer holidays in full swing and the kids now off for 6-weeks, Tesco Mobile has created a mini attachable mobile phone umbrella - as you do. Called the Tesco Mobile Parasol it's designed to keep your mobile cool. This fun, summer accessory, couldn’t have come at a…
How to save money on tech during a cost-of-living crisis
According to recent research by the Office for National Statistics, more than three-quarters of adults in Great Britain are worrying about the rising cost of living, with about half of them doing so almost every day. In a survey, over 3 in 4 people (77%) over the age of 16 reported feeling “very or somewhat worried…
How to keep your tech cool during a heatwave
With a heatwave on its way to the UK tomorrow, spirits are high and pub gardens are filling up. Friday temperatures are due to hit 34 degrees in some areas of the UK, which will be a welcome treat for sun worshippers working from home. While joining a Zoom meeting from the comfort of a…
