Xiaomi launch new E-Scooter range

Today Xiaomi has launched the update to their E-Scooters range with three new models, Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, Mi Electric Scooter 1S and Mi Electric Scooter Essential. These E-Scooters are developments to the previous Mi Electric M365 E-Scooter and bring a lower price point and increased range …

Xiaomi Mi10 5G and Redmi Note 9 now available at 3 stores

The Mi 10 5G  and Redmi Note 9 have been available now for a little while from Xiaomi’s Mi Store, however, if you are not one to buy them from an online store and prefer to get them on your local high street you can do that very …

iD Mobile offers Bank Holiday Bargains

Sitting on the Three network, iD Mobile are rolling out some “Summer of LOADS more data” deals, expanding their normal offerings and adding some rather tasty offers into the mix. The Bank Holiday deals run from August 28th until September 1st – just in time for the new …

When your allowance doesn’t quite keep up

My Vodafone SIM-only plan has been absolutely perfect for my needs over the last few years. I don’t make many calls or send SMS texts, so when I originally took the deal, 500 minutes of calls was fine. I was never going to make 8 hours of calls …

Epic Games forced into Fortnite mobile corner

Epic Games has long disliked the revenue cut taken by smartphone stores. Indeed, Epic tried to dodge the 30% Apple tax recently during an in-game event for Fortnite. Apple then blocked Fortnite from the App Store, with iOS users prevented from downloading future updates. In addition, Android players …

Get the latest iPhone each year without an upgrade fee

If you’re into your iPhone’s and you want to upgrade regularly without the big cost, the new new Apple deal from Vodafone could be just the thing. A new annual upgrade promise gets you the latest iPhone after 12 months. Just buy an iPhone 11 (on any plan) …

I’m Back……..

Hello everybody, after a brief period of time where I was being swamped by the other things going on in my life I have now returned to the site. I have unfortunately been one of the many victims of the unemployment caused by the “virus”. So I have …

Cancer. The bits I now remember.

I mentioned a rather important thing that happened in my life just lately, but parts of it were still a little “fuzzy” in my head when I wrote it. After speaking to my wife on the phone I’ve gathered a bit more info on how I got to …

Cancer.

Just over two weeks ago I was my normal self. I had a bit of bloatedness, but nothing more. A bit more walking, it’s just some constipation. I always eat well, I exercise, I cycle lots and it’s the first time I’ve bought constipation relief. Boy, that worked. …

Hello. Something went wrong.

You guys, some of you, have been reading this site for over 17 years However, our output shuddered so a stop 2 weeks ago. This was not the database code or the backend. This is much more serious. I’ll be in touch adding a bit more detail shortly.

Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. Where to get yours

The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. Both are expensive and I doubt many will be able to buy one of these out-right. However, if you have the money, the base Note20 is the £849 (4G only) or £949 for the 5G model. You can get the Note20 Ultra …

Launched – The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra

Samsung announced today that they would “re-define what’s possible with the most powerful devices”. They announced a smartwatch, earbuds, a tablet and the Galaxy Note20 and 20 Ultra phones. They’ve each been designed “with the next normal in mind” and all wrap into the Samsung eco-system. The Galaxy …

Galaxy Unpacked – Watch live

The new Samsung phones usually get shown off in a huge, expensive launches with thousands sat watching. As an example, in years gone by we’ve been sat at the CCIB exhibition in Barcelona with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg brushing past before donning VR goggles to enjoy an …

Half price on the OnePlus Nord for six months

Head over to the Three website right now and you can bag a very decent OnePlus Nord deal. First of all you get unlimited data, unlimited texts and unlimited calls. You also get Go Binge, Go Roam and you can tether. All that for just £21 per month …

Dixons Carphone to cut 800 jobs

Yet more employees on the high street look to be losing their jobs as Dixons Carphone today announce plans to cut 800 jobs. The losses will be within in-store management of Currys PC World stores in order to “flatten (the) management structure” due to a rise in online …

Trump demands a cut of TikTok deal

In a Mafia-like response, Donald Trump has hit a new low today by suggesting that the US Treasury should get a cut of any TikTok sale after he “facilitated” it. As you remember, businessman Trump has threatened to ban Chinese-owned TikTok in the USA and wants an American …

Without traditional sports, eSports have risen significantly

The global pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives and our livelihoods. Even those businesses that have traditionally been very protected from outside forces have experienced the consequences. Take my previous employers as an example. They’re a big online gambling company and, as the coronavirus lockdown …

Hello, Google Pixel 4a

Ooh now. £349 for your next Google smartphone. I’m liking all these supposed “mid-range” smartphones. It’s clearly bonkers-conkers to pay nearly £1,000 for a smartphone, so phones like the OnePlus Nord are really raising eyebrows. This, the new Google Pixel 4a, is even cheaper at £349, although in …

Meet the Doogee N20 Pro

The smartphone landscape never stands still. It’s cut-throat and fast moving. In the last few days we’ve been contacted by names that you may be getting to hear a lot more of here in Europe soon, and one of those is Doogee. We’ve covered this company for a …