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Apple has today admitted to slowing down old models of the iPhone as they age - so you have to buy another phone. The lucrative tech brand, which made $8.7 billion profit in the third quarter of this year, confirmed suspicions that they slow down older iPhones to encourage people to upgrade. The latest iPhone 8 costs punters up to £700 to buy new, although some may be discouraged to let go of their money given the latest revelations. The...

With the countdown to Christmas ramping into high gear, it won’t be long before Santa is packing up the sleigh and making his annual trip around the world. If 2017 is anything like last year, technology and mobile devices will be making up the bulk of Santa’s bounty, a trend that is looking certain to continue. Smartphone use continues towards saturation point According to Deloitte’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions for 2018, smartphone use in developed countries will break the...

While there are several popular text and document formats such as DOC, RTF, ODT or TXT – PDF occupies a very special position. It has become one of the most widely-used document formats, especially online. However while PDF is a format that has numerous benefits and advantages – that doesn’t mean it is the best format to use in every situation. Just like all other formats, there are certain circumstances where using PDF is definitely a good idea, and others...

The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines - three Republicans vs two Democrats to end Net Neutrality and the principle of a free internet that everyone can access equally. - A principle that heralded an era of innovation, freedom of speech and new forms of communication and social organisation predicated on everybody’s voice being able to be heard equally online. The Chairman of the FCC Ajit Pai had been appointed by President Trump, an opponent of...

Every year lovers of all things finance and technology gather for FinCon, the largest financial content expo in the world. This expo allows people to talk about all the latest and greatest trends in the industry. Not only that, FinCon topics usually are in line with what the general population cares about. Being up to date on the latest financial trends can help you minimize the risk of fraud and maximize your bank account. You benefit because companies are constantly...

A simple device fitted on to household radiators could be used to prevent devastating fires spreading through high rise blocks such as Grenfell Tower in London. The inventor behind the device, that taps into the water in radiators to douse fires, has unveiled the simple object he believes can help save lives. Chemical engineer Dave Atkinson said the device he invented could help give people vital extra moments in a catastrophic fire. The device fits on to any radiator and...

A mum-of-two says she GAINED weight using a fitness tracker - but has now lost eight stone after ditching it. Fiona Benbow, 39, rewarded herself with huge sugary cakes and family-sized choc bars if the FitBit told her she had burned lots of calories. And in just a month her weight went up a stone to 19 and a half stone and her waistline expanded from a size 20 to 22. Fed-up Fiona stopped using the device and turned to...

Mobile phones have come a long way since their inception, going from unwieldy, brick-like machines to essentially supercomputers in your pocket. They even have security advancements that are comparable to the latest laptop and PC models! With the increased power of mobiles, we’ve seen a rise in the number, and quality, of mobile games, with the platform being one of the most popular ways for casual gamers to get their fix. To help you get an idea of how far...

Whether you are looking to update your current website or creating your first website, one of the top things to keep in mind is how you choose to design that website. It can be easy to dismiss investing time or money into your websites aesthetic – particularly if you are a brick and mortar store – but it’s important to remember that your online destination reflects your business just as much as any employees or physical collateral will, if not...