Are ‘pay to walk’ apps a good way to make money? 

Is your new year’s resolution to start walking more? Staying active is important for your physical and mental health, and studies show that walking every day can reduce the risk of many... Read more »

How long do smart appliances last before they need replacing? 

Expensive smart appliances, like TVs, washing machines, and dishwashers, are usually expected to last more than a decade. However, new research from the consumer group Which? has found that many stop working... Read more »

Popular dating apps add new features to help protect users 

The Match Group, which owns some of the most popular dating apps, including Hinge, Plenty of Fish, Match, and Tinder, has announced that it will be strengthening protection for users.  Reports show... Read more »

More Facebook users are switching platforms over privacy concerns 

There are privacy risks associated with many popular tech products. However, Facebook is one that keeps being mentioned as putting users at risk of scams and privacy breaches.  Issues like phantom notifications,... Read more »

Amazon announces job cuts amid economic uncertainty 

As Amazon continues to struggle to save costs in the current economic climate, the company has released a statement saying it plans to cut over 18,000 jobs in the coming months.  This... Read more »

Apple extends its self-repair service to European countries 

After successfully launching Apple Self-Service Repair earlier this year, the tech giant will now be extending this service to Apple customers in eight European countries.  As of today, customers in the UK,... Read more »

The privacy risks of some of the most popular tech products 

A new report released by Mozilla has highlighted some of the privacy risks associated with popular tech products, as companies continue to use confusing privacy policies. According to the report, which contains... Read more »

US trade commission bans products from major Chinese tech companies 

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will be banning the sale and import of new products from five major Chinese companies due to security concerns.  In a statement,... Read more »

Twitter sees a surge of fake accounts after changes to policies

Since Elon Musk announced the introduction of the new Twitter Blue subscription service, experts have warned that it could lead to a surge in the number of fake accounts. So far, this... Read more »

Airbnb announces plans to make prices more transparent 

For Airbnb customers, having hidden fees added to the bill is a common complaint. However, the company just announced changes to its policies to address this concern.  Some customers have reported paying... Read more »