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Person holding a contactless card above a payment terminal on a store counter with phone and wallet nearby.

Paying by card can increase your spending

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Paying by card is a habit that can have consequences for your spending. For many shoppers, it has become an...

Man watching a performance on a tablet, laptop, and TV while sitting at a table with a bowl of popcorn.

How to watch Samsung Unpacked and the Galaxy Z launch live

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Samsung is holding an Unpacked event for the Galaxy Z range today. Here is how to watch it live. It...

Hands painting a passion fruit flower with bees flying nearby and a botanical sketchbook with magnifying glass on a branch.

Why a Passion Fruit Vine Flowers but Produces Little Fruit

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Anyone growing a passion fruit vine may encounter a puzzling situation: the plant grows strongly, develops plenty of leaves and...

Four young adults socialising on a rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and drinks on a sunny day.

Action garden lounge set for €79.95: the affordable patio upgrade

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

The heating season has put pressure on household budgets, while winter has left its mark on balconies and patios. Even...

Person placing a smartphone on a wireless charger beside a laptop displaying a connected Europe map.

Why buy an iPhone when you can subscribe to one?

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Why buy an iPhone when you could simply subscribe to one? With prices rising and environmental awareness growing, the new...

Person watering soil on a wooden table next to potted snake plant by a window with sunlight.

How to Water a Snake Plant Correctly

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

The snake plant has become a popular choice for homes and offices because it is considered hardy and easy to...

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Revolut reaches a $115 billion valuation

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Revolut has reached a historic milestone, with its valuation rising to $115 billion. Now worth more than banking heavyweights such...

Young woman adjusting a satellite dish on a table outdoors with a laptop and toolbox at sunset.

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to challenge Starlink

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Amazon has announced the acquisition of satellite operator Globalstar for $11.57 billion. The deal is intended to bolster Amazon’s fledgling...

Customer paying with contactless card held by a barista in a cosy coffee shop interior.

Great Britain contactless payment limits: FCA rules from Thursday

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Paying contactlessly at the supermarket till, on the bus or in a café has long been routine. From Thursday, new...

Person cleaning a wooden shed interior with a long-handled broom beside garden tools and DIY equipment.

How to Make a PVC Vertical Holder for Garden Tools

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Whenever Júlia needed pruning shears, a spade or a rake, she would usually start searching around the garden. The tools...

Young man with surprised expression looking at a new smartphone on display in a bright tech store.

Samsung Galaxy A37 retail box leaked ahead of 25 March launch

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

A photograph of the retail box for the as-yet-unannounced Samsung Galaxy A37 has surfaced online. At the same time, reports...

Young man in suit using smartphone with digital financial graphs at outdoor cafe table with coffee and credit card.

Neobanks and online banks: ChatGPT may finish the job in France

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Neobanks and online banks attracted 15 million new customers in France between 2021 and 2025. ChatGPT may now be poised...

Person holding a One UI 5.1 smartphone next to a laptop, notebook, pen, and wireless earbuds on a wooden table.

Samsung One UI 9.0 beta arrives on Galaxy S26

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Samsung has announced the launch of the One UI 9.0 beta for its Galaxy S26 range. Interested users can sign...

Woman in a straw hat tending to tall sunflowers in a garden at sunset with gardening tools nearby.

How to Grow a Tall, Strong Sunflower Full of Flowers

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

A tall, robust sunflower covered in blooms begins with choices made before the first seedling emerges: select a position with...

Professional woman charging electric car at station with laptop and coffee on table nearby.

Powerdot plans €70 million investment in Portugal and €40 million in Spain

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

After cumulative investment of €74 million, Powerdot ended last year with what it described as a “record expansion” of its...

Person using smartphone and laptop at a wooden desk with notebook, pen, speaker, and steaming coffee mug nearby.

Why Productivity Experts Quietly Ignore Popular Planning Apps

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Rain tapped at the window, the kettle clicked off, and I made another sincere vow to become “one of those...

Man harvesting ripe mangoes from a tree into a basket in a sunny orchard.

Mangabeira: the hardy Brazilian fruit tree and its distinctive mangaba

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

The mangabeira is a Brazilian tree recognised for its ability to grow in settings where other fruit trees may struggle....

Person using a black air fryer with steaming cooked vegetables inside on a wooden kitchen countertop.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer: 7 litres, 10 modes and smartphone control

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Xiaomi is bringing its new 7-litre Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer to global markets. The appliance combines several cooking methods,...

Young man in suit examining a holographic digital coin at a desk with laptop and world map behind.

Monetary sovereignty: how the GENIUS Act is reshaping global power

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Since the modern banking system emerged in 1694, the state has always retained control over money. Today, however, the growth...

Young man in denim shirt smiling at his smartphone inside a café by the window with coffee and documents on the table.

NRJ Mobile €7.49 120 GB 5G Plan: A Closer Look

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

As the major operators continue to raise their monthly charges, MVNOs are filling the space with more straightforward, lower-cost tariffs....

Person tending to a large green plant in a grey pot on a sunny balcony with city buildings in the background.

ZZ Plant: the ideal choice for flat balconies

Harriet M. Ashford • October 3, 2026

Living in a flat often means finding the right greenery to enhance an outdoor area without creating day-to-day problems. An...