Category: Smartphones
Three quarters of Brits fed up with ‘unnecessary’ security measures
Last week we wrote about a survey from Kaspersky which found that nearly half of us don't bother password protecting our phones. Now it's the turn of another survey that shows - perhaps not surprisingly - Brits are ‘fed-up’ with what they consider ‘overly complicated’ web and phone security measures. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK…
9 tips for keeping your home secure when you are out
With summer holidays fast approaching, and the country in the grips of a heatwave, homes are often left empty for long periods of time. With the unrelenting heat, windows can inadvertently be left open when people are out, posing an increased security risk, and holidays also mean homes are left vacant for long periods of…
Nearly half of us still not password-protecting mobiles, claims Kaspersky Lab
With nearly half (42%) of us still failing to password-protect our mobile devices, and only 20% using anti-theft solutions, pick pocketers who get their hands on a smartphone could be in for more of a treat than even they hope for. That's one of the latest concerns raised by cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, which…
Take control of your finances with App Paye
Let’s face it, dealing with finances isn’t fun, especially if you are a self-employed publisher. The last thing you want to be doing rather than writing or uploading content is working out how much tax you need to put by for the lovely people at HMRC. So when I was contacted by App Paye to…
Fifth of parents think children addicted to technology
Over a fifth of parents (21.1%) think their child has a technology addiction, according to a survey by gadget insurance provider, Protect Your Bubble. The research looked into tech consumption among children and found that the majority of parents long for more family time, with nine in 10 (86%) wishing non-tech activities were a regular feature…
US owners want smartphones with better battery life, claims YouGov poll
Perhaps no surprise, but research company YouGov has released a new report today that shows that over 2 in 5 people the US want smartphones with a better battery life, making it more important than any other feature. Asked which one, if any, of the following features would you MOST like your current smartphone to have…
Scan the stars’ outfits at EE British Academy Film Awards with Rochelle Humes
Want to buy the clothes - or close to them - which film stars are wearing on the red carpet? This Sunday (February 18th) at the EE British Academy Film Awards 2018 the mobile phone operator will be using the latest image recognition technology so that you can shop for their outfits in real time…
Is our love of social media over? New survey shows only 1 in 4 trust it for news
Seems our love affair with social media, at least as the provider of reliable, trustworthy news could finally be over. At least that it is according to a new survey by PR firm Edelman that claims that when it comes to news, more of us are returning to 'traditional media' outlets. The survey found that social…
Christmas Gift Guide: stylish smartphone cases for the mobile phone addict
When it comes to Christmas presents, let's face it you can't go wrong with smartphone accessories, right? Wrong. While we all love our smartphones these days, there's so much choice you can easily end up getting the wrong one. We're here to help with this little guide that matches the type of person with the…
Smartphones ‘the most life-changing technology of last 25 years’
Personally I would argue that healthcare tech that actually saves people's lives is perhaps the most life-changing tech around, but it's perhaps no surprise that for the vast majority the smartphone is seen as the most life-changing tech of the past 25 years. The launch of the smartphone and wider “connectivity” are seen as the…