3 Genius Hacks to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is that sweet spot where you feel fulfilled by your career and energized by your personal life. But achieving this balance can feel impossible between overflowing inboxes and the constant lure of our smartphones. Work can easily creep into every corner of our lives. This article is here to help. Read on to…
Tougher laws for UK’s internet-enabled smart devices
Manufacturers will have to follow stricter rules if they want to sell internet-enabled 'smart' gadgets such as smart speakers and security cameras as a new law comes into force. From today, manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals from accessing devices with internet or network connectivity - from smartphones…
How UK Companies Use Technology to Be More Green
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, companies in the UK are increasingly interested in using technology to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more sustainably. A recent study showed that 8 out of 10 British small businesses want to be greener but don’t know how. Businesses are finding innovative ways to cut energy use,…
How Tech Companies Using Credit Scoring To Determine Eligibility
In the UK, tech companies are increasingly venturing into the financial sector, offering products like loans, credit cards, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services such as Klarna. A critical component of determining eligibility for these financial products is credit scoring. This system assesses a customer's creditworthiness and risk level, allowing companies to make informed lending decisions. Here's…
TikTok owner refuses to sell, Freely to come to British TV
TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance says it has no intention of selling the business after the US passed a law to force it to sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in America. "ByteDance doesn't have any plans to sell TikTok," the company posted on its official account on Toutiao, a social media…
How to Keep Your Company Data Safe When Employees Are Working in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
With 40% of Britons now working in some kind of remote or hybrid working environment, it is now the preferred way to work for many people. However, employers have to be aware of the increased risks of data breaches and cyber attacks when people are no longer working in secure office environments. With laptops and…
Mazda cuts price of MX-30 electric SUV to £28,000
Mazda has cut the price of its MX-30 electric SUV by more than £3,000, making it one of the cheapest new electric models on sale. Pricing for the MX-30 EV now starts at £27,995, for the entry-level Prime Line variant. The Exclusive Line costs from £29,995, while the range-topping Makoto is available for £32,395. All…
UK car production falls 27% in March, says SMMT
UK car production declined in March, down -27.1% year on year to 59,467 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the first fall since August last year and is in line with expectations for a variable year, as manufacturers adjust factories to produce…
UK online traders warn of ‘potentially devastating impact’ of TikTok ban
A TikTok ban in the US could have a "potentially devastating" impact on some UK businesses, online traders are warning. President Biden has signed into law a bill that gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake in the app or it will be blocked in the US. TikTok has said it will challenge…
TikTok ban could have big impact on some UK businesses, Pixel 8 prices down again
A TikTok ban in the US could have a "potentially devastating" impact on some UK businesses, online traders are warning. President Biden has signed into law a bill that gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake in the app or it will be blocked in the US. TikTok has said it will…
