Owned-social networks are replacing Facebook as a way for brands to market to their communities November 27, 2018 Two months ago, I helped Blewbury in Oxfordshire become the first village in the UK to launch its own social network. We were inspired by the MP Matt Hancock, who during his tenure as digital minister launched a social network for his constituency. His decision to call it “Matt Hancock” attracted much media attention. But [...]
Five reasons why tech stocks are in trouble November 27, 2018 For months, technology stocks have been the holy grail for growth, with valuations reaching dizzying heights. So, considering that what goes up must come down, perhaps it’s not surprising that stocks started tumbling last week. Share prices for each of the five tech giants – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (the so-called Faangs) – [...]
Black Friday weekend: How to find the best deals and avoid the worst November 23, 2018 British shoppers are set to drop £7bn on products this Black Friday weekend, as they surf the web and hit the high streets in search of the most generous deals. But as price comparison site Finder.com predicts bargain hunters will spend an average of £220 each, with everybody discounting products it’s hard to know where [...]
UK tech firm Aircharge launches wireless charging on London Waterloo’s South Western trains November 22, 2018 Trains on London Waterloo's South Western railway network have become the first in the world to debut wireless charging points for smartphones and tablets, helping commuters to grab that extra bit of power on their travels. Aircharge, the UK tech firm behind wireless charging points in Starbucks, Mcdonald's and Costa Coffee, has teamed up with train [...]
DEBATE: As shares continue to tumble, could this be the beginning of the end for Apple? November 22, 2018 As shares continue to tumble, could this be the beginning of the end for Apple? Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index, says YES. The easy money momentum trade on Apple looks to be well and truly over. As Apple heads into bear market territory and innovations are lacking, the future is looking less rosy for [...]
US tech sell off continues to cause carnage to global markets as Apple shares slide November 20, 2018 A continuing US tech sell off has sparked carnage across global stock markets this afternoon. Apple shares continued to slide falling more than four per cent to six-month lows before recovering slightly and Microsoft shares also fell 2.4 per cent. The Dow Jones lost 500 points on opening before rebounding to sit 1.6 per cent [...]
European tech stocks slump in worst fall for seven years on Apple woes November 20, 2018 European technology stocks have been hit by their biggest quarterly drop since 2011, after production worries for Apple caused a global industry wobble. Stocks on the pan-European stoxx 600 tech index fell more than 1.8 per cent in trading this morning, hitting its lowest level since February 2017 and charting a quarterly loss of more than 14 [...]
Apple cuts production on all three new iPhone models November 19, 2018 Apple suppliers are yet again feeling the squeeze, after the tech giant is said to have cut production orders for a third time in recent weeks. Lower-than-expected demand for Apple's three new iPhone models, the XS, XS Max and XR, has made it difficult for the company to accurately anticipate how many phones to produce, according [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Mister Whitaker looks all Gold back at Cheltenham November 15, 2018 EVEN though it supposedly kicked-off last month, the real start of the National Hunt season for many is at Cheltenham this weekend. The feature race of their three-day November meeting is tomorrow’s BetVictor Gold Cup (2.25pm) which looks as competitive as ever. A maximum field of 20 were declared yesterday, with the weights headed by [...]
New iPad Pro 12.9 inch review: The best tablet money can buy but can it replace your laptop? November 15, 2018 I’ve been writing about iPads for years, and each iteration comes with the promise that this is the one that will replace your laptop or desktop PC. And it’s always been true… for a small number of people. The iPad has been the only connected device my mother has used since she picked one up [...]