Microtransactions (MTX) are as viable a payment model for games as paying at the counter – especially as many of the products that rely on them for income are given out free on the App and Play stores. However, abuse of the mechanic in full-priced games (and in a largely unregulated space) has turned public…
Cybercrimes come in different forms: from online scams to cyberbullying, phishing scams, fake pharmaceuticals, investment frauds etc. The good thing is that we can protect ourselves from turning into victims of internet frauds if we pay attention to the main protection methods we have at our disposal. On the other hand, if you are a…
Technology has been a real game-changer in all sorts of ways. From the way in which it has given people the chance to enjoy more choice when it comes to getting around town or the way it aggregates so much information in the form of price comparison sites; all kinds of sectors have changed. This…
The lead up to Christmas is, for many retailers, the busiest and most lucrative time of the year. It’s the period when companies need to be completely on the ball when it comes to managing their inventory, ensuring that there is enough of everything in stock to meet the increased demands of the frantic shopping…
When shopping around for broadband deals, you will see a lot of attention paid to speed. Words like ‘Superfast’, ‘Ultrafast’, ‘Hyperfast’ and others will be highlighted or given prominence on the page. There is no doubt that speed is important when selecting your next broadband contract but what do those terms actually mean? Jamie Kavanaugh,…
Consumers are spending more on event and concert tickets, according to recent survey data from live music trade publication Pollstar. Ticket sales in 2017 were an impressive 10% higher than 2016, making the year one of the best for the live music and events industry. It’s not just overall spending that’s on the rise. With…
According to recent figures, it appears as though UK fleet managers like to replace their vehicles more often than their European counterparts. In fact, UK fleets are retaining individual vehicles two years less than the European average, representing an exceptionally high turnover rate. At the heart of this is the desire of British fleet managers…
Despite its incredible success throughout the world, there’s no doubt that growth in the smartphone industry continues to decline as the market reaches its saturation point. The most recent figures seem to confirm this, with the market’s growth set to decline from 6.5% to just 5% in 2018. With the price of components also on…
If there is one area of technology that’s changing the way we live more than any other, it’s the Internet of Things (IoT). Over recent years it has begun to transform every aspect of our lives: it’s in our homes, offices, places we go to for leisure and even on the streets. IoT devices give…
The processes involved in starting up and maintaining a business is often not as fun as the idea of owning one. When you’re funds are limited – which is often the case – hiring all the hands you need and putting them under a payroll could be too much load on your shoe-string budget. You…
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