As the launch of the OnePlus 6T draws ever nearer, we’ve got a pretty good picture of what it will be like. It’s going to be the company’s most advanced phone to date, and thanks to some new network and retail partnerships in the UK, it should also be easier to buy than its past […]
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UK Deals of the Week: Google Pixel 2 XL for just £489, killer Galaxy Note 9, LG G7 offers
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick Where to buy Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Home Hub, and all Google’s new devices in the UK […]
Read MoreWhere to buy Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Home Hub, and all Google’s new devices in the UK
Google The Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL are finally here! The search giant unveiled the third-generation Pixel phones at an event in New York on October 9, 2018, alongside a few other exciting new products that join the growing Made by Google family. If you watched the livestream you’ll already know all […]
Read MoreThe new Chromecast is already up for sale at a UK retailer
Google is expected to announce a refreshed Chromecast at its hardware event in New York today, but it seems a UK retailer got its timing a little off. Very, online purveyor of clothes, furniture, and electronics, is already selling the new model. This is a little different from Best Buy, which let a few third-generation […]
Read MoreUK judge throws out $4.3 billion civil case against Google
A U.K. judge threw out a civil case against Google that could have cost the company 3.3 billion pounds (~$4.4 billion). The case — started by a campaign called “Google You Owe Us” — alleged Google violated U.K. privacy laws in 2011 through 2012. The dismissal of the case is a big win for Google, […]
Read MoreThe first woman Doctor Who to be commemorated with a limited-edition Barbie
Tonight marks the world premiere of the first Doctor Who series in which the Doctor is portrayed by a woman. The limited-edition commemorative Barbie available for pre-order starting tomorrow, exclusively through Forbidden Planet. <!– Cory Doctorow I write books. My latest are: a YA graphic novel called In Real Life (with Jen […]
Read MoreApp for UK Conservative Party conference exposes all attendees’ private info
The UK Conservative Party’s annual conference is about to kick off in Birmingham, and the Tories have distributed an app ahead of time to all attendees: senior ministers, government officials, members of the press, party members, and others. The app has a fatal design-flaw: anyone could login as any attendee, provided that you […]
Read MoreUK Deals of the Week: Xiaomi Pocophone F1 for £254 (15% off), Nokia 7 Plus deals
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick Pocophone F1 specs: It has flagship power, but is that it? Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 is finally official, […]
Read MoreUK Deals of the Week: Huawei P20 Pro refurbished for just £404 (50% off)
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick The best Huawei Honor phones in 2018 – budget, mid-range and flagship models Honor has a number […]
Read MoreUK Deals of the Week: 35% off Google Home Mini, Honor 10 for £319
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick Top 5 Honor 10 features Honor has unveiled the latest device in its N-series range, the Honor […]
Read MoreGoogle Assistant routines are rolling out in more languages in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, and the UK
Google Assistant’s routines rolled out in March, then gained customization and scheduling a few months later, but in the time since, routines have always been an English (US) feature. If your Google Home or Assistant on your phone was set to any other language, or any other variant of English, you had to make do […]
Read MoreGoogle Home Max available in UK, France, and Germany starting today
This might come as a surprise to some of you, but Google’s Home products aren’t available in very many countries. In fact, availability is actually fairly restricted, especially on the Home Max. Until May, the biggest Home speaker was only available in the US, though Canada and Australia have since joined the list. Now, the […]
Read MoreUK Deals of the Week: Up to £180 off Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick Google Pixel 2 cases – here are some of the best you can buy The Google Pixel […]
Read MoreGoogle Photos photo books are launching in the UK and France today
Google announced its Photos photo books back in 2017, but the service was initially only available in the US. Canada was added later in the year, and no other countries joined the list for about nine months. Earlier this week, photo books arrived in Germany, and today they’re hitting the UK and France as well. […]
Read MoreUK Deals of the Week: OnePlus 6 with free Survival Kit bundle, Nokia 7 Plus for £299
Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile! Editor’s Pick OnePlus 6 camera review In our OnePlus 6 review we described the phone as a possible spiritual […]
Read MoreStreets – Upfest (2018) Bristol
Upfest returned to celebrate its 10th anniversary recently with approximately 350 artists from across the globe leaving their mark on the streets of Bristol. A central theme across the whole weekend was the 100 years which have passed since some women first got the right to vote in the UK. For example, Jody Thomas‘ gold-masked figure […]
Read MoreUK visitors wait 2.5 hours to get through immigration at Heathrow
Official UK government statistics reveal that on 30 days in July the Border Force agency at Heathrow failed to meet its target of processing visitors within 45 minutes; on July 5, visitors had to wait 2.5 hours. The wait times are for non-European visitors — that is, the people whom the UK hopes […]
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Artist Spotlight: Tracey Meek
Love these little ceramic people by UK-based artist Tracey Meek (especially the ones with the noodley legs). See more below. Each week our members share their work with us and we highlight the best of these submissions as Editors’ Picks. You can learn more about becoming a member.
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ISPs’ listed speeds drop up to 41% after UK requires accurate advertising
reader comments 5 Share this story Most broadband providers in the UK “have been forced to cut the headline speeds they advertise when selling deals” because of new UK rules requiring accurate speed claims, according to a consumer advocacy group. “Eleven major suppliers have had to cut the advertised speed of some of their deals, […]
Read MoreBritain 2018: Record Knife Crime Rates Straining NHS, Depleting Blood Supplies
Trauma surgeons have warned that Britain’s knife crime “epidemic” is putting the National Health Service (NHS) under strain, as figures revealed the number of incidents reached a record high of more than 40,000 last year. The Daily Telegraph reported the 40,147 knife offences recorded in England and Wales — the highest figure since records began […]
Read MoreBuskers are the only performers making money at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here’s how.
By Mat Ricardo <!– By Mat Ricardo –> So. You’re trudging down the Royal Mile taking it all in. The World’s largest festival of the performing arts, and in such a beautiful city, too. Detestably young actors with a dream in their heart and Starbucks in their veins approach from every angle, lunging flyers at […]
Read MoreThe UK’s largest estate agency is on the verge of bankruptcy
Countrywide is the UK’s largest property agents (they own estate agencies like Hamptons International, Bairstow Eves and Bridgfords), with 900 locations and 10,000 employees, and they’re selling off shares at fire-sale prices in a desperate bid to raise £140 million to service their massive debts; the sum is 300% of the company’s market cap, […]
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