Monthly Archives: November 2011
‘Squeezed Middle’ Voted Word of the Year
We like to think of ourselves as champions of the ‘squeezed middle’ here at Incahoot, so you can imagine our interest when we read that yesterday academics at Oxford University Press will name it as the global Word of the … Continue reading
Geo Quits UK Fibre-Funding Process
The government’s plans to spark a competitive bidding process to bring superfast broadband to regions around the UK, has today been dealt its first blow as fibre broadband company, Geo Networks, has pulled out. Geo has revealed that this is … Continue reading
Incahoot Video Vox Pop
Community is communication! Here at Incahoot we’re always keen to hear what you have to say. This month we hit the streets to ask the public, what is a smart meter?
O2 to Begin Mobile Data Trial in London
There’s been yet more news from the on-going saga that is the next generation 4G network. Network provider O2 has started a nine month trial of the new mobile data service in London. Using an LTE network (Long Term Evolution … Continue reading
Winter Fuel Allowance Campaign
It was encouraging to read that Saga and the Community Foundation Network are encouraging better-off pensioners to donate their winter fuel allowances to charity, so that those who struggle with their fuel bills are directly helped. The payment, which is … Continue reading
1/4 of iPad Owners use their Apple Tablets just Once a Week
Here’s an interesting stat for you! A new study has found that a quarter of iPad users admit to using their iPads just once a week, with less than half using it on a daily basis. There is no denying … Continue reading
The Rising Cost of Running a Car
Running a car is a growing problem. Nine out of ten British motorists are currently feeling the cost of keeping a car on the road as prices increase. With fuel prices around 20% more expensive than this time last year, … Continue reading
Online Banking: The Most Popular way to Manage your Money
I don’t know about you, but I find banking a real inconvenience sometimes! For most of us visiting the bank during the week is close to impossible, we work during the week and the horror of lunchtime banking queues doesn’t … Continue reading
Be Energy Smart
To launch Incahoot’s Energy Month, I thought I would get our readers in the spirit by offering some top tips on how to switch your energy provider. With many people baffled by the whole process of switching suppliers, with recent … Continue reading
Weak Wi-Fi Signal? Grab a Baking Tray!
Photo: Peter Cochrane/silicon.com Tomorrow marks the start of our energy focus month, and we’ve got some great content and polls for you to get involved with (with the recent price hikes I’m expecting some strong opinions!). Today, however, I thought … Continue reading
