Tag: internet
What are Some of the Coolest Things That the Internet Has Brought Back into Fashion?
The days before the internet and the current time are two vastly different ages, with the online world opening up so many more possibilities than before. The World Wide Web has changed the way we do almost everything, but it has also helped to keep a few pre-internet things alive. Indeed, some pastimes and pieces…
Over half of British parents don’t restrict who kids talk to online
With children more connected than ever, a new study from Tesco Mobile and Internet Matters has revealed insights into the lack of current controls parents have in place to protect their kids. Over half (61%) admit to not having any rules about who their child communicates with online, while only a third (32%) have controls…
National Internet Day: Most baffling text abbreviations explained
SMH (Shake my head) tops the list as the most searched for text abbreviation, with nearly 900,000 average monthly global searches. Search interest for GOAT (Greatest of all time) has seen a 300% surge in the past 12 months on Google Trends. 35 out of 100 abbreviations analysed have amassed more than 100,000 average monthly searches worldwide. Millennials and Gen Z are continually…
Three in five parents never check child’s devices
Over three in five parents admit to never having checked their child’s devices and most think they are spending less than two hours less on their smartphones every day than they really are. RS Components asked parents in the UK, with children aged 16 and under, their views when it comes to kids and technology.…
8 out of 10 Brits rely on online reviews for Holidays
Online reviews were more important than ever for Brits planning their holidays this summer with a new poll from the Internet Association showing that eight out ten holidaymakers relied on them before booking. As well as using reviews to plan where to stay, 70 per cent of UK adults use the internet to book their…
The Downsides Of Using The Internet (And What You Can Do To Avoid Them)
The internet; possibly the mother of all inventions, and one that can afford us many benefits. We can easily stay in touch with friends and family on social media. We can access information at the click of a button, be it for work or personal purposes. We can play video games, watch cookery videos, read…
The Internet saves every British family £780 a year, claims survey
The Internet saves UK consumers a total of almost £21.5 billion - equivalent to £780 for every British family per year - according to a new survey by the Internet Association. This significant contribution for UK families is found by adding together money UK households save through online shopping prices, internet banking, price comparison websites,…
Control your family’s internet access with plug in haandle device
Looking to control your family's access to the internet? With today's kids having more access to the web than ever before (with an incredible 8.3 connected devices now being found in the average home) there are several dangers for them online including obsessive usage, cyber bullying and access to explicit content. Enter a new device…
