Category: Interesting

July 30, 2014

The strangest crowdsourced projects

Being money-conscious can sometimes be fun – as well as using Qmee you can always get others involved to raise the money you need – crowdsourced  projects have proved to be a great hit over the past few years, here are some of the weirdest and most wonderful examples!   After Detroit’s Mayor declined the […]

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July 16, 2014

Ordinary household items made extraordinary

Making the most of your household items not only saves you cash (which here at Qmee we’re always aiming to do!) but it also makes your household work more productive and easier to manage – and sometimes it can even be fun. Here are some of the top tips we’ve collated from the internet-sphere!   […]

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July 8, 2014

Online in 60 seconds [Infographic] – A Year Later

We all know activity on the internet on a daily basis moves at lightning speed, but there’s something about having the numbers in front of you that makes it just a little more fascinating. In 2013 and 2014, we published the infographic “Online in 60 Seconds” and we thought it would be great to take […]

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June 24, 2014

Useful apps for holidays

Going on holiday – for all it’s relaxing purposes – can sometimes be quite stressful. We’ve discovered 5 apps that can really help you plan and enjoy your time away. Read on to find out more… JetLag Genie The truth is that, unfortunately, the more exotic the trip the worse the jetlag. Thankfully, there is […]

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June 10, 2014

Baby boom gadgets

It seems that newborns and babies are the next big target market for inventors and creative companies. There has been a barrage of new gadgets added to the market targeted to the parents of newborns – but are these just a gimic or can they actually benefit your parenting? We’ve taken a look at some […]

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June 3, 2014

Smartphones – how they have changed our lives [infographic]

Has your battery ever died on your smartphone in the middle of the day? Then you’ll know how amazing it is that we ever existed before smartphones were around – how did you check what you were having for your dinner, or what the weather was like in the next town, or how to walk to […]

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May 30, 2014

Unclaimed loyalty card points

It has been revealed that loyalty card owners in Britain are holding over £1.3 billion (around ¢2.2 billion) in unclaimed loyalty points in their wallets and purses! Around 9/10 people subscribe to a loyalty card scheme and about 1/7 of these people have an average amount of £28.60 (¢47.84) left unclaimed. At Qmee we make claiming […]

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May 20, 2014

New technology on the way

At Qmee we’re always keeping up with new technology and latest advancements so we’ve collated the best and most recent new inventions that could become part of your everyday life very soon… RealSense Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2hkOByTdAw A new 3D interface that lets users touch the air to make selections has been developed. A 3D camera and glass […]

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April 29, 2014

Giving makes us happier

It’s been proven that giving to others can make us feel happier and more fulfilled as a person! Luckily Qmee are on hand to make you feel just that – donate your rewards for the ultimate giving high! The “International Journal of Happiness and Development” first showed how when humans are socially connected their generous […]

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April 9, 2014

The weirdest cars ever made

It’s the New York motors show next week so out of curiosity we’ve been looking at some of the weirdest cars ever made. Read on to find out more:   Batman Tumbler 2013 Gumball 3000   This custom and street-legal Batmobile replica was created by A Middle-Eastern group called Team Galag. It does only have a […]

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March 24, 2014

Online activity predictions for 2014

There is always some weird and wonderful trends in the online world – and we think 2014 will be no different! Check out some of the top predictions for this year’s online activity, some of them are coming true already…     Do you have anymore to add?

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March 4, 2014

Top technology from SXSW

With South by South West (SXSW) festival launching this week with the interactive side of the programme, we’ve been looking back at the most memorable technology launches at the festival… Leap Motion Controller Leap Motion introduced a new controller in 2013 that uses three LED sensors to track all 10 fingers, which means more interactivity […]

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February 25, 2014

Most expensive award show outfits

Who is looking forward to the Oscars? With award season in full swing we’ve been looking at the red carpet, award show outfits that have cost a small fortune, literally. Cate Blanchett – $200,000 Cate Blanchett wore a $200,000 Armani dress to the 2008 Academy awards for which she was up for two awards. Cameron […]

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February 4, 2014

The evolution of the smartphone

With the recent release of the new iPhones and the constant barrage of new smartphones we’ve been looking back at the age of the smartphone and how it has evolved over the years. Did you own any of these models? 1993 – IBM Simon – part phone, part PDA, part pager, part fax machine – […]

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January 21, 2014

The most expensive cities in the world

    We’re always on the look out for ways to save money – both for ourselves and our lovely users! It’s been a cold and dreary January so a lot of people are thinking about holidays for the summer already. We’ve been busy discovering which are the most expensive cities to pay a visit to, […]

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January 7, 2014

Top electronics from over the years

With the Consumer Electronics Show starting today, we’ve been looking back at some of the electronic goods that debuted at the show in the past. We bet there are a fair few people that can’t remember some of these! VCR – 1970 It may now be obsolete but who can forget having to actually REWIND […]

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December 9, 2013

Tips for small businesses from Brandwatch

Brandwatch is a social media monitoring tool that allows brands to mine data from social platforms. We recently spoke to Joel Windels, Marketing Manager at the company, about the development of social media and best practise for start-ups. Brandwatch were once a start up, similar to Qmee. At which point did growth start to accelerate, was […]

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December 4, 2013

Top gadgets for Christmas

It’s hard to keep up with the latest technology these days – especially if you have gadget queens and kings to buy for this Christmas! We’ve pulled together the next big gadgets for this year to make your Christmas shopping that little bit easier…   The Olloclip – a device that you can connect to […]

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November 19, 2013

What are people really buying online?

We’ve all done impulse buys online – it’s just so tempting when your card details are already stored in your favourite shop’s system! In fact, a lot of our shopping is now done online and more than ever on devices. We’ve found out how much we’re all really spending online in our latest infographic – […]

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October 22, 2013

Most expensive items ever sold on eBay

We are all in agreement that if you’re looking for something very specific, or a bit on the strange side, that you’re not even sure exists, chances are you will be able to find it on eBay. We’ve rounded up the most expensive deals that have ever gone down on the site.   Ian Usher’s […]

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