Huge rise in contactless card payments
One in eight purchases made on UK cards in December used contactless technology, marking a surge in the use of the alternative to loose change.…
EU accuses Google of search abuse
The European Union has filed a complaint against Google over its alleged anti competitive behaviour. The competition commissioner said she had issued a “statement of…
Online shopping increases van sales
The increase of online shopping has helped van sales in the UK to a record high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said a…
Amazon shuts paid review websites
Amazon is suing four sites that pay people to produce reviews on the retailer’s site. The company alleges that the paid opinions “undermine” its review…
Minecraft- good or evil?
Minecraft the computer game occupies millions of children- in homes as well as classrooms. Minecraft is “digital Lego” – a computer game in which you…
Budget gives extra funds for UK digital research
UK research into digital cash could get a £10 million boost from government according to a statement in the budget yesterday. The plan to invest…
Did GCHQ spy on you- how to check
A recent UK tribunal that GCHQ illegally spied on UK citizens means that you can now try and find out if they spied on you.…
Google dominates search traffic
Google accounts for over 90% of global organic search traffic-according to new research. The search engine world will continue to focus heavily on Google this…
New number spoofing scam warning by fraudsters
A new smartphone scam – known as number spoofing – is getting millions of pounds for fraudsters consumers are being warned. Financial Fraud Action UK…
Bank of England probes payment system crash
The Bank of England has launched an official probe after a key payment system that transfers billions of pounds between banks was suspended. The technical…