News in November 2008
- 19 Nov 2008USB 3.0 gives Superspeed boost The USB 3.0 Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced the final spec for the next generation of USB connections, backed by industry heavyweights including HP, Intel and Microsoft.
- 19 Nov 2008New help for Scots struggling with debtNational Debtline promoted under Scottish Government scheme to help consumers struggling with debt
- 19 Nov 2008Employees in the dark over pension fund44% of workers within 5 years of retirement are unaware how much pension they'll get from their annuity. Which? advises employees plan their pensions in advance
- 19 Nov 2008Ikea tops energy saving light bulb testIn the latest Which? report on energy saving light bulbs, Ikea tops the table of 25 models
- 19 Nov 2008Power companies set to to cut pricesGas and electricity bills could be set to fall following a meeting between energy ministers and power giants.
- 18 Nov 2008Vauxhall Insignia: Car of the YearThe Vauxhall Insignia scoops the 2009 Car of the Year award. It's not a cheap car, and it fought off stiff competition from the Ford Fiesta.
- 18 Nov 2008Honda offers diesel auto for first timeFor the first time ever, Honda is offering a diesel car with an automatic gearbox - the new Accord saloon and estate.
- 18 Nov 2008Rents fall as letting market grows Rents fell during the last three months as the lettings market was flooded with property that had failed to sell, figures showed today.
- 18 Nov 2008Nissan announces winter discountsNissan has a selection of offers on right now, designed to tempt you into a new car before Christmas.
- 18 Nov 2008Save on your Christmas shopping The pound may have plunged against the dollar but canny consumers can still get good Christmas bargains on trips to the United States, it was disclosed today.
- 18 Nov 2008Google SketchUp 7 free 3D software releasedGoogle has announced the launch of SketchUp 7, the latest version of its free 3D modelling software that is free to download.
- 18 Nov 2008Black & Decker Dustbuster chalks up 30 yearsNext year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Black & Decker Dustbuster handheld vacuum cleaner.
- 18 Nov 2008Identity theft victims lose an average of £14,500Victims of identity theft are worth an average of £14,500 per fraud attempt to online criminals, according to research conducted by internet safety organisation GetSafeOnline.org.
- 17 Nov 2008More commuters cycling to workCommuters are swapping their cars for pedal power in a bid to beat the recession, a new survey shows.
- 17 Nov 2008Most expensive homes in London boroughThe average house price may be falling but for the super-rich house prices keep rising.
