Apple has closed its retail stores outside of China for an indefinite time until the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control. The company's retail stores in China are now open after they have been closed for a few months and Apple is apparently planning to open some more of their stores next … [Read more...] about Apple plans to reopen retail stores next month
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Disney+ lands on Roku devices in the UK
The new Disney+ streaming service is available in the UK from this week and now Roku has announced that it is available on it range of streaming devices. Disney+ is available on all of the Roku streaming devices and all of the Roku TV models n the UK, the service costs £5.99 a month of £59.99 a … [Read more...] about Disney+ lands on Roku devices in the UK
Revolut bank alternative launches in the US
Bring an alternative to traditional banks, Revolut has launched their service through the US this week offering a service which provides one physical and one virtual card. Revolut is a prepaid MasterCard specifically created for travellers but can also be used for everyday life purchases and money … [Read more...] about Revolut bank alternative launches in the US
Sony slows PlayStation Network downloads throughout Europe
Following streaming companies such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney Plus, Amazon, and Apple, Sony has this week announced it is reducing PlayStation Network download speeds throughout Europe to help reduce the stress on the Internet at this unprecedented time. “Preserving Internet Access for the Entire … [Read more...] about Sony slows PlayStation Network downloads throughout Europe
Mozilla launches Firefox Better Web with Scroll offering privacy and faster access to quality content
Mozilla has today announced the launch of its new Test Pilot initiative called Firefox Better Web with Scroll, created to offer users privacy and faster access. Firefox Better Web combines Mozilla’s work with third-party tracking protection and Scroll’s network to ensure users will receive a “top … [Read more...] about Mozilla launches Firefox Better Web with Scroll offering privacy and faster access to quality content
Dual screen smartphone case easily adds a second screen to your smartphone
Would you like to double your smartphone screen size? castAway is a new case designed to add an extra screen to your smartphone allowing you to benefit from a wide variety of new features. The castAway case allows you to open multiple apps at once, copy/paste, and access files and photos from dual … [Read more...] about Dual screen smartphone case easily adds a second screen to your smartphone
Verizon Wireless is giving its customers an extra 15G of data
Verizon Wireless has announced that it is giving its customers an extra 15GB of data for free during the coronavirus outbreak. The extra data is available for free for both wireless customers and also business customers. Additionally, Verizon is waiving internet and voice service charges for … [Read more...] about Verizon Wireless is giving its customers an extra 15G of data
Valve on the future of VR after successful Half-Life Alyx launch
After the successful launch of Valve’s Half-Life Alyx virtual reality game yesterday, Valve has confirmed that the other three or possibly two VR title left, and first announced by Valve’s Gabe Newell back in 2017 may not be in development. During an interview with Valve’s Greg Coomer, the UploadVR … [Read more...] about Valve on the future of VR after successful Half-Life Alyx launch
Hamilton digital watch first released back in 1970 returning
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company’s legendary Pulsar Time Computer, the first commercially sold digital watch developed back in 1970 and released to consumers in 1972, Hamilton is launching a modern-day replica complete with a modern OLED display. This new release is a tribute to the … [Read more...] about Hamilton digital watch first released back in 1970 returning
Disney+ launched in the UK and some European countries
The new Disney+ streaming service is now available in the UK and some European countries, and the service costs £5.99 a month or £59.99 a year in the UK. In Europe, it costs €6.99 a month or €69.99 a year, and Disney is offering a seven-day free trial of the service in many countries. Disney+ … [Read more...] about Disney+ launched in the UK and some European countries
Contactless payment limit to increase to £45 in the UK from April
The contactless payment limit in the UK at the moment is £30, this will be increased to £45 from the 1st of April 2020. This is to ensure that more contactless payments can be made during the virus outbreak in the UK and less people have to use their card and pin when making a purchase. The … [Read more...] about Contactless payment limit to increase to £45 in the UK from April
Samsung announces new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds
Samsung has announced a new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds, this new chip is designed to help improve battery life and also enable more efficient designs on wireless earbuds. These new chips are designed for both the earbuds and also the charging cases for the devices and they … [Read more...] about Samsung announces new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds
