Saving money reported as the most common goal for consumers in 2021 

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic saw a significant increase in budgeting and other financial concerns. And, following this, a survey has shown that saving money is the most popular New Year’s resolution... Read more »

Regulators issue complaint against stock-trading app Robinhood 

Robinhood is a stock-trading app with over 13 million subscribers. It offers tools to invest in stocks, ETFs and crypto currency via Apple, android, and other mobile platforms.  However, the company is... Read more »

Apple introduces new privacy feature on App Store 

In order to provide greater transparency to users, Apple has announced the launch of its new privacy feature, “App Privacy labels”. The new system was announced in June as part of a... Read more »

Are online platforms doing enough to protect consumers from fraud? 

Fake adverts on social media and search engines are a huge problem. It’s an issue that’s causing a real lack of trust, as many don’t know how to tell if an ad... Read more »

5 ways to cope with loneliness when working from home 

Remote working has been a rising trend in the last few years. However, in the current health crisis, more and more employees have been forced to work from home for an extended... Read more »

DOJ files lawsuit against Facebook for discrimination

Following a complaint, the Department of Justice is suing internet giant Facebook over allegations that it discriminates against US citizens in its recruitment process. The complaint is over Facebook’s recruitment systems, which,... Read more »

3 Ways to Thrive as a Freelancer during COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has upended the worldwide economy and just about every industry. With millions of people suddenly jobless and forced to find new ways to make a living, the gig economy... Read more »

Is COVID-19 Transforming Our Society into a Technocracy?

Every government operates differently when there’s a country-wide or state-wide emergency. In cases when a public health emergency strikes, it calls for an entirely different response plan. The novel coronavirus outbreak took... Read more »

Researchers create global map of bees to help conservation efforts 

Bee populations are currently facing a lot of pressure due to pesticide use and loss of habitats. Now, to try and address this important issue, scientists have created a global map to... Read more »

Study investigates the use of prescription drugs 

The US has an ageing population, with the average age of adults steadily rising. In 2019, the median age was 39.4 years. This is over 10 years higher than figures from 1970.... Read more »