Tag: gadgets
What’s your oldest working household appliance? Woman’s blender going strong after 40 years
Far from being a disposable society as is commonly thought, nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to new research. A study into the nation’s kitchens revealed many old devices are still going strong in the country's homes. A survey of 2,000 adults found…
Gadgets helping to boost relationships in the bedroom, claims survey
New research has revealed how using technology in the bedroom is in fact encouraging couples to spend more quality time together, busting the common suggestion that tech is damaging relationships. Research of 1,153 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology e-tailer, Laptopsdirect.co.uk, found that British couples keep nine gadgets in the bedroom on average – but…
Quarter of Brits STRUGGLE with new gadgets, claims Which?
A quarter of British adults struggle to get their new gadgets to work. New research from Which? shows that just over one in four (27%) adults who received a tech gift this year at Christmas had problems using their gift. And just over in four (28%) of us were still trying to get their tech up…
Brits are sitting on almost £3.5 billion worth of unused gadgets
Brits are sitting on almost £3.5 billion worth of unused gadgets in their home, a study has found. The average household has old phones, computers, games consoles or TVs gathering dust in drawers, cupboards and even under the stairs, worth around £127 each. UK homes are also hoarding 4.4 million unwanted iPhones and 2.6 million…
Children value phones and tablets above holidays, toys and pets, reckon parents
One in three British parents believe their kids value their phones and tablets more than any other possession or activity, while they also believe by the age of eight their children understand the way gadgets work better than they do! These are the key findings from research commissioned by PR company Hotwire as part of…
Brits battle ‘gadget confusion’, baffled by buttons
Busy Brits are suffering ‘gadget confusion’, a study has found. Research revealed millions of us are baffled by the number of buttons, symbols and switches on devices which we are apparently too frightened to use! It also emerged a large percentage claim they don’t have the time to read instructions and three quarters confess to being…
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…
Sleep Awareness Week: Top 6 sleep gadgets to help you get a good night’s rest
March is certainly the month of wellness. Not only is it National Bed Month, next week (11/03-17/03) also marks National Sleep Awareness Week. Chris Price celebrates the importance of a great night’s rest with six sleep gadgets designed specifically to help you get 40 winks The Sleep Council’s 2017 ‘Great British Bedtime Report’ revealed that more than…
Celebrate #NationalPetDay with these latest pet gadgets – including Furbo, a treat tossing dog camera!
With tomorrow (April 11th) marking NationalPetDay in the US, Chris Price looks at some of the gadgets you can buy for your furry loved one, including a smart collar and a treat-dispensing dog camera! Furbo treat tossing dog camera Designed for the guilty, or perhaps curious, dog lover who wants to keep an eye on…
Pure partners with design brand Mini Moderns on ‘Whitby’ range of DAB digital radios
Looking for a digital radio for a beach house or a nautical inspired home? Pure has partnered with design firm Mini Moderns to come up with two new digital radios influenced by the sea. Called 'Whitby', both Pop Max and Midi are inspired by 1950s linocuts and, according to the designers, attempt to capture the majesty…
