Fitbit recalls smartwatches over reports of skin burns
Fitbit has announced that it is now recalling nearly 1.7 million of its fitness-tracking smartwatches over reports of overheating that could pose a burn risk […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
Twitter plans expansion of its “Safety Mode” feature
Twitter has been struggling for years to deal with abuse and harassment on its platform. After close scrutiny from regulators, the company now plans to […]
Consumers warned about new scam on social media
The internet is now the primary source of communication, entertainment, and shopping for many consumers. And social media is one of the biggest channels available. […]
The physical health effects of watching too much TV
It’s well known that having a sedentary lifestyle has health risks. Now, a study by researchers from the European Society of Cardiology has warned about […]
5 Ways To Support Your Immune System
During the winter months, it’s important to support your immune system so you can fight off infections and viruses. Here are five ways to build […]
Over half of consumers don’t have enough emergency savings
Personal finance experts recommend each household has an emergency savings fund in case they run into unexpected or difficult circumstances. This should be separate from […]
Study finds that many consumers are drink driving without realizing
According to a study by researchers at the University of Cambridge, many consumers are underestimating how much alcohol they have consumed, meaning there may be […]
Investigation launched into Instagram’s effects on teenagers
Just weeks after Instagram announced it would be pausing its “Instagram for Kids” project, an investigation has been launched in several US states into how […]
Why are Lyft and Uber fares still so high?
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers using Uber and Lyft saw a sharp rise in fares. But, despite predictions that prices would return […]
UK regulator fines Facebook £50 million for breaking competition rules
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Facebook £50.5 million ($70 million) after accusing the digital giant of deliberately breaking competition rules. Facebook […]