News in February 2009
- 19 Feb 2009Is Facebook bad for your health? Social networking sites such as Facebook are causing people to withdraw from real-world contact, which could be damaging their health, says expert
- 19 Feb 2009Independent toy shops see sales soarIndependent toy shops sales have soared, following the collapse of Woolworths.
- 19 Feb 2009Canon launches new Ixus camerasCanon has announced the launch of four new Ixus cameras
- 19 Feb 2009Sky to replace up to 90,000 Sky+ HD boxesFlaw in assembly process may effect future performance of popular Sky+ HD boxes
- 19 Feb 2009Asda posts strong Christmas salesAsda has revealed better than expected sales due to what it says is a growing army of shoppers hunting for low prices.
- 19 Feb 2009Nokia unveils Navigator and Classic GPS phonesNokia has announced the launch of its two latest GPS phones - the Navigator 6710 and the 6720 classic
- 19 Feb 2009Ricoh launches fast-shooting cameraRicoh has just launched the CX1, a new camera with a CMOS sensor and a speedy burst mode.
- 18 Feb 2009Toyota cleans up in tough new Euro NCAP testsTwo of the latest models from Toyota – the Avensis and iQ – scored top marks for overall safety in the tough new Euro NCAP tests.
- 18 Feb 2009Zavvi to close final stores before FridayHome entertainment chain Zavvi will close its final stores by the end of this week, meaning the Zavvi name will disappear from the high street.
- 18 Feb 2009Old meets new in eco-homeOne of the UK’s first zero-carbon houses has been unveiled in Kent.
- 18 Feb 2009Water bills to rise in England and WalesAverage water bills are to rise by 4.1% in England and Wales.
- 18 Feb 2009Plusnet launches cheap broadband internet dealBroadband provider Plusnet has introduced Plusnet Value, a broadband deal which Plusnet claims to be the UK’s cheapest standalone broadband.
- 18 Feb 2009Mobile phone chargers to be standardisedMicro USB will become the standardised connection for future mobile phone chargers, according to an announcement at the Mobile World Congress (WMC) in Barcelona
- 18 Feb 2009Sales of netbook computers soarNetbook computers have proved a big hit with consumers
- 17 Feb 2009Four million could miss out on tax free cashSavers missing out by withdrawing Isa cash instead of transferring the funds
