From being able to find directions to a new location in seconds, to checking the weather forecast with just one tap, technology has revolutionised our daily lives. But sometimes, it can improve lives in a more in a more meaningful capacity. Over recent years, there's been a surge of tech…
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Spot The Smartphone (Can You Solve These Brainteasers?)
Love challenging your brain? Think you've got a keen eye and a knack for tech? If so, then we have the perfect puzzle for you. We've created a series of smartphone brainteasers to challenge your puzzle-solving skills and tech knowledge all in one. Do you think you could spot the…
What's Your Tech IQ? (Take The Test Here)
You may think you’re a tech-spert, but would you know the duration of the longest phone call ever made? Or how to boost signal on your smartphone? We recently collated a list of common myths and misconceptions about tech, along with a combination of facts and stats (some true…
The Weirdest Tech of 2018 (so far!)
Every year, the world's brightest and most creative gather at tech expos to showcase their latest inventions. With Computex in Taiwan finishing recently on June 9th, and CES in Las Vegas kicking off the year back in January, it's safe to say 2018 has already seen its fair share of…
What is Nintendo Labo?
If you're a fan of the playful and popular Nintendo Switch, you're sure to love Nintendo Labo. Taking the fun up a notch, this quirky and creative addition to the console is sure to make your imagination run wild. Created "for kids and those who are kids at heart&…
Ask Me Anything - The Strangest Things People Ask Google
On average, Google processes over 40,000 searches every second[1], and with the web now at our fingertips everywhere we go, there’s always somewhere to go to find the answers to life’s most pressing questions. Our research looked to discover out how the UK smartphone owners use…
Hidden Smartphone Easter Eggs
Think you know your smartphone inside out? Think again. Whether you own an Android or iOS device, there are plenty of hidden features - also known as Easter Eggs - to discover. Let's get started. Grab your phone and keep on reading to discover everything from built-in games to a…
How is Journalism Embracing VR?
Every new medium opens up new vistas of potential for artists and journalists, and virtual reality is no different. While the main focus of VR often seems to be gaming, the technology offers exciting possibilities to educate, inform and inspire people about the world around them. Mobile VR is ripe…
There's An App For That! (The Most Bizarre Things There's An App For)
Unique and bizarre apps have always existed, even way back in 2008 when both the App Store and Google Play first launched. From popping virtual pimples to unrolling digital toilet roll, smartphone users have certainly seen (and probably downloaded) their fair share of weird apps in the past ten years.…
The Best Female-Founded Startups (That Everyone Should Know About)
Startups making the most of an ever-evolving digital world are popping up everywhere, but only the very best make it. Finding funding, however, appears to be more difficult for women - with venture capitalists investing just $1.46 billion in 2016 for female-founded startups. If that figure sounds like a…
The Best Google Doodles of 2017
Google has a brilliant and fun way of paying tribute to special events, notable occasions and important historical figures. If you've ever used the search engine, you've probably noticed changes to the iconic logo from time to time - these alterations are known as Google Doodles. From interactive games to…
Movies That Wouldn’t Work With Smartphones
Sometimes we forget how old our favourite films are. That is, of course, until you reach the plot point that could easily be rectified by the main character whipping out their smartphone and calling/texting/sat-naving their way to safety. You bounce up and down on the sofa, spraying snacks…