Category: Gadgets
Half of us say that technology fails at least once a week, new poll reveals
Nearly one in two people say technology fails them once a week or more, a new study commissioned by CRITICAL Software has revealed. The OnePoll survey of 2,000 people also found that only half of people think the tech in their lives is properly tested before being sold, despite 98% stating that the reliability of…
Amazon opens checkout free supermarket in Seattle, Amazon Go
UK supermarkets including Tesco and Sainsbury, not to mention several thousand employees, will be nervously looking over their shoulder as Amazon opens its first supermarket without any checkouts. Called Amazon Go, the self-service supermarket opens its doors in Amazon's home town of Seattle today (22/01/18). In a move that could revolutionise the way we buy…
Over the next few months, we will be supporting The Economist in its drive to get its content in front of a wider audience. During this time we will share access to some of their key articles, usually only available to subscribers and registered users. These articles have been chosen as we believe they will be of interest…
Brits spend 120 hours a year on smartphones during work time
Further proof about how smartphones are taking over every aspect of our lives, as if it were needed. According to a new survey, the average British worker spends as many as 120 hours per year using their smartphones in the workplace. Research of 2,012 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology etailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, has revealed more than…
CES 2018: Wearable that helps blind see scoops top prize
The OrCam MyEye 2.0 artificial vision device has won the Last Gadget Standing competition at CES 2018 after receiving the most online votes ahead of yesterday's live event (11/1/18). The OrCam MyEye 2.0, which will be launched in the UK this month, is a wearable device designed for people who are blind, partially sighted, and…
Open banking – what will it mean for me?
Open banking will inevitably mean greater competition and new types of aggregation services where you can manage your money more effectively in one place. But it also signals the end of high street banking as we know it, predicts Chris Price Just as telecommunications were opened up when third parties were allowed access to BT’s…
CES 2018: Ford announces partnership with Waze navigation app for SYNC3
Ford has just announced that any 2018 vehicle, equipped with SYNC 3 version 3.0 or greater, will be able to run navigation app Waze on its touch screen, thanks to a new integration with Ford SYNC AppLink. The news is especially welcome for iPhone owners, as AppLink will enable iOS users to use Waze with…
CES 2018: BlackBerry announces bronze, dual SIM version of KEYone
Building upon the global launch of the award-winning BlackBerry KEYone and the introduction of BlackBerry Motion more recently to select markets, TCL Communication - which owns the BlackBerry and Alcatel brands - has used CES 2018 to announce additional models in 2018. This begins with an an all-new colour variant and dual SIM version of BlackBerry KEYone – Bronze Edition –…
Sennheiser introduces the GSP 600 – new gaming headphones
Audio specialist Sennheiser is introducing the new GSP 600 gaming headphones. Built on the success of its GAME ZERO gaming headset, the GSP 600 improves on its predecessor in several ways, claims the manufacturer, with even better audio performance, improved microphone performance, as well as increased comfort and durability. No matter how long the gaming session…
Utter Confidence: Top ten tips for successful remote working
By Ally Yates, author of Utter Confidence: How what you say and do influences your effectiveness in business Technology now allows us to work from our living room, conduct meetings in our pyjamas, and make late night calls with colleagues on the other side of the world while tucked up in bed. But just because…
