Are MLM schemes a good way to make money? 

Multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes are booming in lockdown. More people are looking for ways to make money or get an easy income boost.  Those involved in the schemes claim you can be your own... Read more »

Regulator threatens lastminute.com with court action over holiday refunds 

In the last year, millions of consumers have had their holidays canceled because of the pandemic. And, many have faced difficulties when trying to get a refund.  In fact, a report by... Read more »

Companies have increased data security spending during the pandemic 

During the pandemic, individuals and employers have spent a record amount of time online. This has resulted in fresh concerns over how users’ personal data is used and shared and how it... Read more »

GM announces plans for meeting reaching neutrality goals 

Electric vehicles are an important factor in combating climate change. To meet international emissions targets and limit warming to below 2 degrees celsius, environmental groups have, in recent years, been campaigning for... Read more »

Google announces plans to block third-party cookies on Chrome browser 

Online cookies are used by websites to recognize users. They contain information that is transferred to a device, making them a controversial tool used by technology companies.  Amid privacy concerns, many countries... Read more »

Signal faces technical problems after influx of new users 

Following an influx of new users in the last week, Signal, which is a free encrypted messenger service and rival to Facebook, has been experiencing technical difficulties.  Millions of new users have... Read more »

10 ways to make money online during the pandemic 

During the pandemic, there’s been a lot of economic uncertainty. Many people are facing a reduction of income, so it’s more important than ever to find ways to boost your income.  Whatever... Read more »

How to improve your personal finances in 2021 

Managing your personal finances can be a stressful task. In particular, 2020 has been a tough year for many and, despite economic packages, many consumers are hoping to improve their financial situation... 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 »