Tag: eBay
3 in 5 coffee drinkers spend over £10 in cafés every week
The UK is a nation of coffee lovers with over half (51%) of people admitting to enjoying a cup every single day. This comes as new research from eBay reveals that over three-fifths of coffee drinkers (63%) estimate they spend up to £10 per week on buying coffee out of the house, equating to a…
Rabbit AI assistant sells out, Tesla halts car production
AI start-up Rabbit is having startling early success with its new Rabbit R1 AI hardware-based assistant. The device made a splash following its unveiling at CES earlier in the week and the initial batch of 10,000 units sold out on day one. The second batch of 10,000 units sold out almost immediately with the third…
Top 10 Tips for running a side hustle in the UK from 2024
Running a side hustle, whether it's selling products on eBay or renting out your home via Airbnb, can be a great way of ensuring extra income, but users need to ensure they pay their taxes with the introduction of stricter new rules from 2024.. While starting a side hustle is a great way…
Brain aneurysms treated with AI, Kia Concept EV4 unveiled
Image: Sky News The treatment of brain aneurysms could be transformed by a software platform powered by artificial intelligence. Researchers found the programme, called PreSize, was more accurate placing a stent than experienced neurosurgeons. An aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a vessel wall in the brain that…
10 Tips for Selling Preloved Clothing During ‘Second Hand September’
Second Hand September is Oxfam's campaign to raise awareness of sustainable fashion, with thousands of people committing to purchasing only second-hand items for the entire month. If you are thinking about selling some of your preloved clothing and accessories, September is the time to do it. With growing consumer interest in buying and selling pre-loved…
Global smartphone sales down 6%, ChatGPT shows left-wing bias
Global smartphone sales are set to hit their lowest point since 2013 as China’s economic headwinds weakened consumer spending worldwide. Total shipments of smartphones are expected to decline 6pc this year to 1.15bn units, according to figures from Counterpoint Research. Economic pressures in China have hit consumers’ spending on electronics, the consultancy said, triggering a slowdown…
13 Tips for Saving Money on Clothes and Shoes
With the cost of living crisis putting pressure on household budgets - and the cost of clothes and shoes rising even faster than some other consumer goods - many are looking to be more budget-savvy when shopping for wardrobe-essentials.... Some popular brands have already raised prices to offset inflation, with Dr Martens announcing earlier this…
Only 1 in 3 directors in top companies are female, claims study
A new study that analysed the board of directors in technology, entertainment and e-commerce companies has revealed only 1 in 3 board members (34%) worldwide are women, with Zoom the worst for gender diversity. Small Business Prices analysed the board of directors for 15 major companies across the technology, entertainment and e-commerce sectors. What it…
8 out of 10 think retailers use too much packaging – Amazon worst offender
The vast majority of British consumers still think companies use too much packaging despite industry evidence showing a slight reduction in materials used to deliver products. This figure (85 per cent) is slightly down from research commissioned 12 months ago, which found 88 per cent believed their shopping came with excessive wrapping. Household appliances and…
Roald Dahl Day: Matilda tops eBay list
Searches on eBay for Roald Dahl’s Matilda have risen 69 per cent Over the last six months, eBay UK reports that one shopper every minute has searched for the book on the online marketplace Roald Dahl’s much-loved character has been searched on eBay 48 per cent more times than Willy Wonka, the online marketplace’s second most…
