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Best Necklace Gift Ideas
Jewellery is a traditional gift used as a symbol of affection and respect, and a necklace is the most meaningful of all jewellery. Worn around the neck, they can demonstrate your interests, remind yourself and others of faith, or simply serve as the centerpiece of an entire outfit. Neck accessories are closer to the heart than others, so choosing them as a gift is a transparent and effective way to express your feelings to another person. But finding the right one may take a while, especially if you do not know where to look.

Assortment Overview

Neck jewellery comes in a variety of designs, and you definitely need an overall picture to make a good choice. F Jewellery offers hundreds of beautiful pieces for men and women to choose from. The catalogue provides you with a detailed description including the most important characteristics and a high-resolution photo for each item to make comparing different necklaces much easier. The selection features a wide selection of styles and materials:
- lockets – touching, sentimental trinkets which contain the image of a loved one or a family portrait inside, this miniature necklace may become a perfect gift for your partner or any family member;
- hearts – another way to show affection and love, heart-shaped neck jewellery are adored by both children and adult women, so be sure to consider this option for someone special in your life;
- crosses – a timeless classic, these little crucifixes are a sign of your firm faith and the perfect gift for true Christians which can be combined with almost any outfit, whether formal or casual;
- initials – necklaces in the form of letters or entire names are extremely popular, a nice and inexpensive
There are many other shapes and styles, so be sure to browse the entire catalog. If you do not like browsing through hundreds of items manually, go directly to the page “Trends”, which lists all the successful purchases. That way, you can find out what other customers prefer. If you are looking for a present, there is a special item on the menu that allows you to recommend which jewellery will be appropriate for a particular event, whether it is a wedding, birthday or christening.

Most neck accessories are aimed at women. Initials are a universal solution: buy the first letter of your beloved’s name covered in diamonds for just £175 and she will love it. If money is tight, buy a zodiac necklace: it costs around £80. Moreover, there are great ideas for men too – present your boyfriend a gold boxing glove that screams masculinity: thanks to the sale, it costs just £360. There is also a cool 9K gold dog tag necklace for £650 – a modest price for such a stylish piece.

Your Choice

Sort items by prices or types – and buy them in a few clicks. If you suddenly feel lost, do not hesitate to contact the F Jewellery team. They will help you choose the right item or tell you about return policies, payment options and any other question about the collection.
15th April 2021
How A Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

By appointing a car accident lawyer who is highly knowledgeable, they will be able to help you out in a number of ways and ensure that you get all of the compensation that you right deserve after being the victim of an incident on the road that was not your fault. However, there are many people out there who are not aware of the many benefits of having a car accident lawyer in their corner and instead, simply accept the settlement amount that is offered to them by the insurance company. In the vast majority of instances, this sum does not accurately reflect the trauma, both physical and mental, that you have been subject to as a result of the car accident. Having a good car accident lawyer representing you acts to send a clear and obvious message to them that you are serious about pursuing your case.

Allowing the likes of Lawrenceville Car Accident Lawyer to look into the finer details of your case, they will be able to provide you with detailed information as to exactly what your options are and how much compensation you should be seeking. By having a car accident lawyer representing you, your chances of a successful outcome are greatly improved and you will not feel so pressured to accept the initial settlement amount that is offered to you by the insurance company. An experience car accident lawyer will be able to do the following things for you:

Identify contributory factors

Identifying the different factors that contributed towards the car accident, is a slow and painstaking process, and is likely to bring up things such as poor or lack of signage, driver fault, road conditions etc. To do this they would work with reconstruction experts who have the knowledge and experience of finding exactly what the contributory factors were.

Prove which parties were responsible

Using their expertise, a car accident lawyer is able to see which party / parties were responsible for the incident and prove this in a court of law should it come to that. In those cases where there is a malfunctioning of a vehicle, it would be the car manufacturer who would be responsible for the accident.

Handle the insurance company

By taking the hassle of dealing with the insurance company out of your hands, it allows you to fully focus on being rehabilitated and recovering from your injuries. Car accident lawyers also know how these insurance companies operate and know exactly how to handle them so that they are unable to use anything against you if the case goes to court.

Work out your expenses / medical costs

At Cain Injury Law, their expert car accident lawyers are able to work out exactly what your medical costs are likely to be in the future by speaking with medical experts, such as doctors and consultants. Without doing this, you are not taking into account all of the costs associated with fully recovering and being rehabilitated from the injuries that you sustained from the incident.

14th April 2021
Facebook Launches Yet Another Cloned Service

If you’re an internet entrepreneur and you have a good business idea, you’ll eventually hear from Facebook. In the past, it was because the company wanted to buy you out and take your idea. That’s still sometimes true today. Recently, though, it’s more likely that Facebook will learn everything it can from what you’ve done and how you’ve done it, and then attempt to clone or copy your service. Mark Zuckerberg’s social media network has been criticised numerous times in the past few years for releasing carbon copies of other people’s apps and services, and it isn’t done yet.

The prime target for Facebook’s copycat escapades in recent years has been TikTok. The company’s first attempt to replicate TikTok was a standalone app called Lasso, which went nowhere because people who already had TikTok didn’t see a good reason to download another app that did the same thing. When that failed, they tried to clone some of TikTok’s key features within Instagram with a new feature called Reels. That’s been marginally more successful but hasn’t done anything to lessen TikTok’s popularity. They’re probably not done with TikTok yet either, as the latest word from those in the know is that Instagram will soon undertake a full makeover of its various video platforms with a focus on filters and short-form content.

When Facebook isn’t busy trying to replicate what makes TikTok popular, it’s attempting to draw customers from elsewhere. In 2020 they released an app called Hobbi, which was an attempt to clone Pinterest. Pinterest is too big and has been around for too long to be beaten by cloning at this stage, so Hobbi fell on deaf ears. A few years before that, the company even tried to ride the lucrative wave of popularity being experienced by online slots websites. Facebook worked with a big-name American online slots company to provide a Facebook-integrated slots casino in the hope that they’d be able to go toe to toe with professional online slots platforms. Irish Rose Slots and other sites like it weren’t affected. Again, the mission wasn’t a total failure, but nor has it been a resounding success.

The latest recipient of Facebook’s attention is Clubhouse, which you may or may not have heard of depending on whether you’re an iPhone user and whether or not you stay on top of the latest digital trends. For the uninitiated, Clubhouse is a voice-only chat app. Instead of sending your friends text messages and emojis, you send them short voice clips instead. It sounds like a basic idea – and it is – but the allure of Clubhouse is that it’s currently accessible by invitation only. Being part of Clubhouse feels like being part of an exclusive club, and that makes it desirable. Incredibly, the company was valued at $100m barely a month after it launched in April 2020. It’s now worth far more than that and has apparently been the target of a takeover attempt by Twitter. Twitter allegedly offered four billion dollars for the app at the start of 2021. It’s thought that Clubhouse’s owners rejected the offer, and Twitter has since launched Twitter Spaces instead.

It’s probably noteworthy that Twitter – a platform that doesn’t tend to copy ideas from elsewhere – feels the need to try to counter Clubhouse, but it’s Facebook that (theoretically, at least) stands the greater chance of success. The tech giant is believed to have been working on its app for the past several months and finally launched public testing of the proposed service on April 7^th. The app is called “Hotline” and is aimed at creators rather than the general public. It’s presented as a Q&A app, with everyone invited to ask questions and the host of the session free to selectively answer any or all questions as they see fit. In this respect, it appears to be pitched at a different audience than Clubhouse. However, there are features inside the app that will sound familiar to anybody who’s used Clubhouse. The app blends text and audio and a host of additional audio features, including the ability to connect to and host audio chats within the existing Facebook Messenger service. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has used Clubhouse and taken part in chats there in the past, so he’s intimately familiar with the format.

Perhaps it would be better to describe Hotline as a hybrid product – part Clubhouse and part Instagram. Clubhouse does not – as of yet – incorporate any video features. Hotline will allow the host of the “call” to turn their camera on as if they were on Zoom, although attendees won’t be able to share their cameras. There will also be Reddit-style “upvoting” and “downvoting” of questions, so the host of the call can see which questions the audience would like them to answer and behave accordingly. They can even identify individual attendees and bring them into live audio chat if they wish to do so. Emojis can be used as reactions whenever questions are asked or answered – albeit only positive ones. Facebook clearly doesn’t want Hotline to become a space for negativity. All Hotline sessions will automatically be recorded and forwarded to the host after the call comes to an end. This doesn’t happen with Clubhouse unless the host wishes to record the conversation, in which case all participants are notified.

Between this and a second project aimed at enhancing the audio experience within Messenger, Facebook appears to be launching a two-pronged attack on Clubhouse. The reasons why the company decided to go against the app rather than attempting to buy it are unknown, but the increasing regulatory scrutiny of the company’s size and activities in the United States of America might have something to do with it, as might the rebuffed Twitter bid (if that even happened at all). Will this new app find a space in the market, or will the audience decide that Clubhouse already does everything that they want and need it to do? We’ll find out in the fullness of time, but if you want to get involved with the Facebook project at this early stage, you’re now free to do so. There’s no charge for downloading or using the app at this time.

12th April 2021
A Beginner’s Guide to Forex Trading Sessions and Hours
The currency market is open 24 hours, five days a week. This makes it accessible globally whenever the market is open. However, all forex market hours are not equally suited for trading. The money market fluctuates throughout the day depending on the active trading session at the time.

As a trader, you need to understand which hours are more suitable for you at any time. Primarily, you need to trade when there is high volatility to make profits. Getting into forex trading can be challenging at the beginning. Knowing the best time to trade is vital for your trading success.

The Major Trading Sessions and Hours

The forex market has four major trading sessions. To understand when each session is active, you need to convert local times to a coordinated universal time. In this article, the time is in Green Mean Time (GMT). The major trading sessions are New York, Tokyo, Sydney, and London.

Opening and Closing Hours for Trading Session
- Sydney Open: 10 PM GMT (summer) / 9 PM GMT (winter) Close 7 AM GMT (summer) / 6 AM GMT (winter)
- Tokyo Open: 11 PM GMT (summer) / 11 PM GMT (winter) Close 8 AM GMT (summer) / 8 AM GMT (winter)
- London Open: 7 AM GMT (summer) / 8 AM GMT (winter) Close 4 PM GMT (summer) / 5 PM GMT (winter)
- New York Open: 12 PM GMT (summer) / 1 PM GMT (winter) Close 9 PM GMT (summer) / 10 PM GMT (winter)
The most active trading sessions are London, Tokyo, and New York because they trade high trading volumes in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. While the forex market is open 24 hours a day except on weekends, some hours have low activity. The time between 19:00 GMT to 22:00 GMT has low trade volume.

Some sessions overlap each other, and such times have the highest activity and volatility because of two regions trading concurrently. The London and the New York sessions overlap for four hours all year while London and Tokyo overlap for an hour during summer.

The Best Trading time

The best trading time depends on your region. The general rule of forex trading is that a trader should trade when the market is most liquid. When there are low trade volumes, the market becomes quite volatile. It becomes a challenge to understand market movements.

Look for trading sessions that are most active, like London and New York sessions when there is a time overlap. Trading hours before Sydney opens and when New York has ended is the worst trading time.

Traders in Asia can either trade during the Sydney or Tokyo sessions, while African traders’ best session would be London. New York is the best for the Americas since the currencies pairing with the US Dollar, which constitutes 88% of the FX Exchange globally, will be highly volatile during this session. The UK and Europe’s best trading session in London.

Conclusion

The key to successful trading lies in your knowledge and understanding of trading sessions and hours. Different trading sessions have varied impacts on currency pairs, and they fluctuate throughout the year. In 2019, the USD gained 10.2% against the Russian Ruble. When you are just beginning, you need to find out which session is favorable to you.
12th April 2021
The World of Broadcasting in 2021

2021 is marking a new era for entertainment, with the rise of streaming bringing about huge changes for the future of broadcast TV. With this long-standing and well-known medium now taking a back seat to new entertainment technologies, it’s no surprise that many believe that broadcast TV is becoming a dying art. However, this field has long been known for its ability to adapt and innovate, meaning that rather than accept defeat by streaming TV, broadcast TV is changing and reinventing itself in order to ensure that it stays relevant in a world of in-demand entertainment. With broadcasting changing quite dramatically in order to keep up, here’s what you can expect from the industry in 2021.

OTT Content Platforms

AppleTV, Amazon Fire and Roku are just some of the biggest names in the ever-increasing group of over the top (OTT) content delivery systems which are now commonplace in more and more homes around the world. While this has caused a rise in streaming services such as Netflix, for local broadcasters and television channels, it also means that there is new territory to claim. Many TV channels are now introducing online streaming apps to ensure that they can claim a spot on OTT delivery systems like Red Bee Media. Red Bee Media offers a managed OTT platform with over a million monthly subscribers, allowing TV channels more opportunities to reach audiences by presenting their content in a new, tech-savvy and modern way.

Changing Broadcast TV with Technology

While broadcast TV faces a huge amount of pressure to adapt to the changing entertainment industry, it’s well-timed with several new technologies that have made it possible for broadcasters to approach their work in a smarter and more effective way. Smartphone technology has forever changed the way that we consume broadcast TV with more mobile-friendly videos, apps, and other tools that are used to keep in touch and connect with the audience, while augmented intelligence has certainly worked well for many broadcasters who need to find the balance between automation and personalisation for viewers.

Connections with Viewers

One key trend that is going to separate the evolving broadcasters from the ones that are lagging behind is how well they are able to make connections both with and for their users. Today’s broadcasters are often churning out even more content than ever before in terms of both variety and volume, but some are having more success than others – and it’s not necessarily down to the type of content that they are producing. Broadcasters that are not only delivering the facts but also connecting the dots and demonstrating a clear understanding of the practical needs of users tend to be more relevant and more popular.

Up-to-Date Information

Today, consumers are able to access real-time information at any time that they like, which has created a new challenge for TV channels. People are no longer waiting around for the evening news to be broadcast on television to find out what has happened during the day, and many will likely already be aware of the stories from social media, news websites, and other channels. Weather forecasts become irrelevant after just a few hours and local news channels are unlikely to capture much interest when covering very broad areas. Because of this, many of the frontrunners in the broadcast TV industry have had to completely shift their focus to ensure that viewers are able to get that up-to-date, immediate information whenever it is needed. Many TV channels have now introduced 24-hour news streaming services, for example, in a bid to better serve the needs and changing expectations of their viewers.

With the entertainment industry constantly changing, 2021 is set to bring about some huge adjustments for broadcast TV.

9th April 2021
The Demographics of Casino Players

In the world of gaming, developers have to understand their market before releasing a new title. Demographics are key in any industry and the world of video games is no different. Those who enjoy an action-packed military title may not want to take some downtime with a word puzzle.

The same principle applies to casino games which make up a huge part of the overall sector. Those who like a spin of the roulette wheel may take those spins in preference to a few hands of poker. Equally, there are those who like slots, keno, blackjack and a host of associated card games.

Experience Levels

Slot games offer perfect examples of how different games are targeted to different players. There are many thousands of titles available and new releases are added to the roster on a weekly basis. A huge range of themes are published including classic slots with nostalgic fruit imagery, right through to games that carry the name of the latest blockbuster movie.

Personal preference naturally plays an important role in terms of the theme. Those who, for example, are animal lovers in the real world might gravitate towards any of the jungle or zoo-based releases.

Statistics show at this point that those who are new to slots tend to be attracted to games with a fun theme. Titles based on board games, TV shows and films also gain attention. Meanwhile, those players with more experience will, in contrast, look more at the mechanics behind the game. What is the jackpot involved and does it pay out more regularly on average than some of the other titles on the schedules?

Ticking the Boxes

One study looked at online casino play in more general terms. It wanted to understand the age brackets and the genders of those who were taking part. As a very general point, the findings revealed that the majority of players were male and they fell into the 25-44 age bracket.

The survey used a small sample of people (less than 800) but it’s a relatively good starting point that could easily be expanded. Gambling has generally been seen as the preserve of younger men and those studies seem to back up the theory. However, they may also be backing up the sort of stereotyping that doesn’t actually exist in the modern online era.

Going Against the Trend

Players at this online casino will be represented by all ages and genders. We’ve seen that the overall gambling sector has a tendency towards males in a small age group but that’s not necessarily the case if we narrow things down.

By looking at specific games, we can get a better understanding of who is actually playing certain titles. In regard to poker, this is one game that is certainly going against that overall trend.

Studies suggest that more and more young people are switching on to high stakes poker tournaments. So called ‘millennials’ are drawn to this type of play but why should that be the case? An obvious conclusion to draw here is that there is the potential for a recreational player to transform into a poker professional who can make a living out of their favourite pastime. It may be rare for an amateur poker player to hit the big time but there are many examples of online players making the step up to the pro tables.

There’s something of a parallel to eSports here and that’s a genre that really is specifically for the younger generation. With six figure sums at stake for the best players of Fortnite, League of Legends and others, eSports can offer a career path for a lucky few and that can also be the case with poker.

A Social Affair

Online casinos have worked hard to mimic the offerings that have traditionally been provided in the physical world for decades. Real life dealers and croupiers have been introduced into an online setting to replicate that true ‘live’ experience.

Other companies have looked to introduce a social element to their games and this is where another demographic has been targeted. Casinos do attract a female audience and there are indications that the most popular online game in this respect is bingo. A night at the bingo hall was traditionally a great social occasion and one that made a regular appearance in the diaries of many women across the country.

The rise of online play has unfortunately led to the closure of some bingo halls and this social gap is an element that operators have been anxious to maintain. With chat rooms attached to many games, it is possible to keep in touch with old friends and to potentially make some new ones.

Keeping it Real

This community factor is generally associated with bingo, but it can also extend to card games as well. The typical demographic for this would be women between the ages of 25 and 54 but it’s a phenomenon that can attract players of all ages and genders.

Once again, that same 25-54 age group has appeared, and statistics do back up the fact that the majority of casino revenue comes from this demographic. However, online operators attract a broad spectrum of customers and the casinos that outperform the competition are the ones that cater for a wider range of players.

A diverse set of games is one key path to success and that’s why casinos will always look to offer the best possible all-round package.

9th April 2021
How Software Development Improves Enterprise Customer Service
The first priority for any company is the customer. Without them, there’s no business or reason to invest.

So you’d probably agree with me that customer service needs to be top notch. Not only does your team need to be accessible, but your software does too.

Working with a development company to create custom software is the best measure.

You have algorithms and mechanisms all tailored to your specific business.

How Does It Work?

The process is simple but tedious. It requires looking over lots of different company data.

First off, you need to figure out what your customers want. Are they requesting an FAQ? Fewer redirects? Asking if any mobile app development is possible?

Looking at feedback and various web analytics will help you narrow down what your custom software needs to be capable of.

Where The Software Development Firm Steps In

After creating a proper plan for building on your customer services, the developers take charge.

Try to be as clear as possible so you get the exact outcome you want.

Once they’ve been briefed, you can step back. They begin looking over your current digital setup and see what they need to create and what can be easily redesigned.

Don’t Step Back Too Much

While you can afford to step back, you shouldn’t be completely hands off either.

Make sure to ask for documentation every so often, so that you know how well the software development is going. Also make sure the budget is supervised to prevent poor allocation of resources.

Now It Begins

With the development company hard at work, they look over some of the data and information you’ve provided. This is usually:
- Customer habits
- Common feedback
- What kind of customer services are missing
This information goes a long way in helping them fit all the pieces together and focus their efforts on software development that benefits you.

By having professionals handle your data, you save time. Since they understand the best way to analyse it and put into action.

Some of the processes they can introduce or build on include:
- Using AI technology to automate processes
- Organize large amount of data quickly
- Collect data based on various metrics
- Consolidating tickets and requests so they run on the same channel
- Database security to prevent hackers from getting customer data
- Self service through setting up forums
Why Software Development Matters

The utility of software development goes above and beyond. Modern day businesses are lucky that such progress exists.

Virtually every metric ever can be converted into usable data. Using this method to improve your customer services is the best way to ensure return business.

You’re immediately showing that you value your customers feedback and understand their needs. With custom software on your side you can continuously introduce all kinds of services and measures to keep customers happy. And who doesn’t love a happy customer?

Conclusion

Custom software development companies are the unsung heroes of customer service. Their expertise and knowledge allows businesses to act on feedback in the most productive way.

By putting in effort with this area of your company, you end up with a lot of interesting technology you could possibly adapt to other processes.

So the time and money you invest here pays ten-fold. Especially in the long term.

With all that being said, don’t you think it’s time to start looking for an agency?
9th April 2021
Gambling Sites Not on GamStop – Risky or Liberating?
These days, you have an endless amount of casino sites to choose from. For many years, UK players would have only focused on those sites which were licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). However, people are now realizing the great benefits that that can be had when you explore non-UK options.

These platforms are often stacked with a lot more games, have fewer restrictions on game features and bet sizes, as well as providing you with a lot more payment options. This article will take you through the extensive freedom that is associated with casinos not on GamStop.

How does GamStop Work?

Responsible gambling is a hot topic these days and for good reason. If a player loses control of their gambling, it can have disastrous consequences on their lives. With gambling never having been so accessible before, the UKGC is trying to restrict the sector as much as possible to protect problem gamblers.

However, these limits can often negatively impact the playing experience for the vast majority of gamblers who do not have any issue controlling their wagering. Some of the limits now in place include a ban on using credit cards, strict stake sizes, and banning game certain game features.

GamStop is a non-profit organization that works alongside the UKGC to help deliver upon its goals of protecting gamblers. GamStop offers a self-exclusion scheme for six months, one year, and five years. This allows people to block themselves from every UKGC-licensed gambling site in one go. Once you are committed to GamStop self-exclusion, you will have to deal with the block until the time finally elapses, as there is no way to get out of it early.

How Sites Not on GamStop are Regulated

One of the main questions that people ask when they are learning about gambling sites not on GamStop is how are they regulated. Some people presume that they do not adhere to any rules and regulations. However, this is not the case for the most part. Nearly every major non-UK casino will hold a license from some authority, whether it is in Malta, Curaçao, or Cyprus.

These platforms will also make sure that they have extensive security measures in place to protect players. This includes top-tier encryption to protect sensitive data. They also make sure that games have been tested in an independent manner to showcase their fairness. Finally, non-GamStop casinos will often have a range of responsible gambling tools, including deposit limits, cool-off periods, and their own self-exclusion schemes.

Are Casinos not on GamStop legal to play at?

You have no issues as a UK player when it comes to using non-UK gambling sites. It is completely legal for you to use whatever gambling site that you want to use. If a gambling site runs into some issue with the authorities, the players will not feel the brunt of this issue. Any penalties or regulatory actions will be levied on the operator itself.

Players are usually insulated in these cases as most operators will keep the player funds segregated in separate bank accounts for the platform’s operational funds. Therefore, creditors will often not be able to go after player funds if they are trying to recoup the money.

What to Expect at Non-UK Casinos

If you are not familiar with what to expect when it comes to non-UK casinos, then you might get a surprise when you first log into your new account. In general, you have more freedom across the board. Game libraries are filled with thousands of games from dozens of developers.

While a couple of big-name developers won’t provide titles to non-GamStop sites, the bulk of them do. You also get access to innovative titles from exciting new studios on the scene. The games themselves are not curtailed by game feature bans and slower spin speeds like those in the UK. Bet sizes are usually a lot greater and you have access to many unique promotions that have better wagering requirements.

For making transactions, credit cards are an option, as well as cryptocurrencies now being a very popular option on these sites. Finally, you will also usually have to deal with a lot less red tape when playing. Fewer verification checks are usually needed, allowing you to focus on the playing experience more than anything else.

GamStop Sites vs Casinos Not on GamStop

If you are on the fence about what type of casino sites you are going to use, then it can be a useful exercise to compare the pros and cons of each option. Here is a look at the main pros and cons of these two categories of casinos:

GamStop Casinos

Pros
- UKGC is a greatly respected gambling regulator
- Plenty of consumer protection in place
- Option for problem gamblers to self-exclude through GamStop
- GBP always an option
- Leading game studios provide games
Cons
- Bans on certain game features and credit cards
- Strict limits on bet sizes
Non-GamStop Casinos

Pros
- Massive game libraries with games from countless studios
- Offers credit card transactions
- No strict limits on bet sizes or game features
- Bonus offers are often bigger and easier to cash out
- Often licensed by a respected regulator
Cons
- Allow gamblers to avoid GamStop self-exclusion
- Not all operators are legit
Conclusion

The freedom that you can get through non-GamStop casinos is clear for everyone to see. You do not have to deal with low bet sizes, boring game libraries, or limited transaction options. However, GamStop casinos do have their benefits as being extremely safe environments for UK players.

Ultimately, the choice is up to you. For those players looking to maximize their enjoyment levels, then you can’t go wrong with non-GamStop gambling sites.
8th April 2021
4 Great Phone Apps For People With Mobility Issues

If you are one of the many people with mobility issues in the UK, you’ll know that getting round in your everyday life can be complicated, difficult and downright frustrating. We all know the UK needs to do far more to improve disabled access; but in the meantime, there are some great apps for smartphones which can help. They might not make the problems go away, but they can make tackling them a little easier. Here are 4 of the best ones.

FuelService

Finding assistance refueling cars can make any sort of journey stressful. This clever and helpful app helps disabled drivers find petrol stations with attendants who will refuel your car. Drivers can use the app to search for petrol stations on their route, the app then contacts the outlet to ask if they can help. Drivers can then tell pump attendants they’re on their way, and the app notifies them when the driver arrives. The app even tells the driver how many minutes they will wait before being served. It also has a ratings section where you can see which stations provide great service and of course, you can also leave your own reviews.

TripTripHurray

TripTripHurray is an app designed to make planning and booking a holiday far easier for people with mobility issues. Essentially, it is a brilliantly helpful and targeted TripAdvisor-style platform, where disabled people can find information on which hotels, restaurants, venues and transport offer the best access. You can customise the search to your individual requirements, allowing you to plan ahead with no anxiety, and concentrate on enjoying yourself on a wonderful holiday.

WheelMate

Finding parking spaces and public toilets can be a tricky job for anyone in the UK; the situation is far harder for those who need disabled access. WheelMate is an innovative and useful free app that helps people find the most accessible spaces and restrooms. The information on the app is all provided by users with disabilities who add, verify and rate every single location, so you’ll know which amenities are good and which should be avoided. You can also add your own ratings too. It can also be used outside the UK – more than 35,000 locations across 45 countries are mapped.

Wheelmap

This free app maps and locates accessible places all around the world – hotels, restaurants, cafes, museums, shops and so much more. Wherever you are or wherever you plan to go, you can look up places and view how accessible they are, see pictures and read ratings and reviews. Like WheelMate, it’s user-powered, so all the information on there is supplied by people with physical disabilities. You can also add your own images and reviews to help others. It is available in over 30 languages and there are even in-app communities where events are organised for users to contact and meet each other.

Final Thoughts

There are many types of mobility issues and they can all make life difficult. All the above apps can help make everyday life easier. Phone technology is improving all the time, and that’s true for the apps, the smartphones they’re found on and the home broadband and WiFi we need to get the best from them. Make sure you’ve got the best fibre-optic broadband deal by heading online.

8th April 2021
Drop in energy tariff switchers sees homeowners miss out on £180 saving

New figures have revealed that UK homeowners are missing out on an average saving of over £180 after a slowdown in energy supplier switching caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

For the first time in six years, the number of homeowners changing their energy supplier to a more competitive tariff has actually gone down.

Figures from Free Price Compare, the comparison website, show that between March and December 2020, 436,000 fewer UK consumers compared to 2019 opted to switch to a lower tariff.

That’s despite the uncertainty of Covid-19 leading many consumers to look at ways of cutting costs in all areas of everyday spending.

It means that more than half of UK consumers are still currently on an unnecessarily expensive variable energy tariff, missing out collectively on an incredible £2.6billion in savings.

A full breakdown of potential savings for each region can be found here: https://freepricecompare.com/home-energy/covid-19-impact-on-uk-energy-market/

Shailesh Ramani, Director at Free Price Compare, said: “Switching energy provider to obtain a competitive fixed rate is a quick and hassle-free process, which can save most individuals an average of £318 if they are switching with us from a standard variable tariff.

“However, in the UK, so many homeowners are seemingly hesitant or reluctant to change supplier. It’s incredible to think that approximately £2.6 billion could be saved, if as a nation we were all aware of just how easy it is to switch and save.

“2020 was certainly a very difficult year for many, with COVID-19 having a negative impact on many household incomes. Although you would think this might mean more consumers reviewing their regular spending and monthly direct debits, when it comes to switching to cheaper energy tariffs with an alternative supplier, fewer people were doing so last year – in fact over 436,000 less than in 2019.

“This trend seems to be continuing into 2021, and could be purely because consumers have more important things on their minds than energy bills – despite the fact that savings could be considerable during such uncertain times when many of us are also working from home using more gas and electricity.

“With the recently announced price cap rise for default tariff customers now coming in as of the beginning of April, consumers are being urged to switch from a variable to a fixed tariff as soon as possible to avoid the higher rates and yet more costly bills.

“Currently some of the best deals on the market are dual fuel tariffs with E.ON, and I would encourage any homeowner to spend the five minutes it takes to look into, with no obligation, what they could be saving on a fixed tariff via Free Price Compare – the site that compares more energy suppliers than any other comparison website in the UK.”

To find out more about how to switch energy provider in order to secure a more competitive tariff, go to www.freepricecompare.com.

7th April 2021