In time for this Valentine’s Day, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, shares new research[1] revealing that food and tech are the items we are most willing to share with a romantic partner, with food topping the list at 58% (Joey Tribbiani should take notes) followed by a phone charger at 48%.
It comes as no surprise that the majority of people (65%) are more likely to share essential and everyday items with loved ones due to the cost-of-living crisis. This rises to 74% for millennials who are the most likely to share overall and drops to 45% for baby boomers who are the least likely to share. Even 9% of millennials would share their toothbrush. Baby boomers would also sooner share with their family, with 60% saying so.
It looks like hogging the covers is a bigger bugbear between couples than taking a charger, as people are more willing to share a phone charger than their duvet, at 48% and 35% respectively. Interestingly, tablets enter the top three items people are most willing to share with their children (26%), before sharing a tablet with family (25%) and a romantic partner (22%).
Adam Ferguson, Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, said: “It’s unsurprising that tech such as phones chargers are commonly shared items given their everyday use. Tablets in particular are made with shareability in mind, just like the Nokia T21, ideal for the whole family – whether it’s for work, learning or play, it’s made to adapt. Multiple years of software upgrades on smart devices also means that they can be shared for longer or passed down when you are looking to upgrade.”
Valentine’s Day is going to be a bit different this year. If you’re planning a Zoom date and don’t want to be let down by your device, treat yourself and your date to a Stand & Grip! These cases offer you a unique way to enhance your media and virtual chat experiences.
CLCKR Phone case is integrated with a patented universal and multi-functional phone stand and grip. CLCKR’s grip enables a firmer hold and safer use of your device and its stylish ultra-strong design is compatible with most wireless chargers. Made using TPU, this ultra-slim case has a smooth minimalistic finish available in various colours. There are numerous uses for a CLCKR case including positioning your mobile phone in portrait, landscape or conference call mode. Check our reviews HERE
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand Urbanista, announces an attractive deal. This year, purchases of Urbanista London – Urbanista’s latest true wireless earphones with Active Noise Cancellation – will include a free Urbanista Sydney wireless speaker, ensuring that you can share all of your favourite music with your loved ones.
The discount will be automatically applied at checkout when both items are added to the shopping cart. The package is available for £129 / $149USD / SEK1499 / EUR149 MSRP and will be available from now until 14th February at www.urbanista.com/valentinesday
Looking for a different way to say ‘Be mine’ this Valentine’s Day? Forget chocolates and roses – Sennheiser makes it easy to show that special someone just how much you love them by giving the gift of sweet sound.
Fall in love all over again with Sennheiser’s gift ideas. Unlock the key to your Valentine’s heart by pairing incredible headphones with the perfect symphony of love songs – a match made in heaven. Steal their heart with something they’ll adore – and they are sure to have eyes (and ears) only for you.
Share the love with True Wireless earbuds – CX 400BT (£125 / €139)
Astonishing sound thanks to Sennheiser’s 7mm dynamic drivers
Personalised listening experience with built-in equaliser
Customisable touch controls
7-hour battery life (+13 hours via the case)
Available to purchase in black or white from Sennheiser, John Lewis, Currys, Selfridges, Amazon, Harvey Norman and Arnotts
Fall in love at first sight with the MOMENTUM 3 Wireless headphones (£349 / €399)
Outstanding sound performance
17-hour battery life – so you can listen to love songs for longer
Three ANC modes and Transparent Hearing function
Auto On/Off and Smart Pause
Luxurious design with soft leather on the earpads and headband
Tile Bluetooth tracker makes them almost impossible to misplace
Available in black or sandy white from Sennheiser, John Lewis, Currys, Amazon, Richer Sounds, Harvey Norman and Arnotts
Whisper sweet nothings in their ears with the HD 450BT (£159.99 / €179)
Active noise cancellation
Great sound with deep dynamic bass to get their heart beating
Intuitive controls including voice assistant button
Impressive 30-hour battery life
Available to purchase black or white from Sennheiser, John Lewis, Currys, Amazon, Richer Sounds and Harvey Norman
Never miss a (heart)beat with the HD 560S (£169 / €199)
Exceptionally natural and detailed sound quality for the audiophile in your life
Transducers specifically tuned for accuracy – so your loved one hears every beat
Open-back, comfortable design
Wide-open soundstage
Available in black from Sennheiser, Amazon, Very, Sevenoaks Sound and Vision, Richer Sounds and Littlewoods
With just over two weeks until Valentine’s Day, the challenge is on for lovers across the UK and Ireland to find the perfect gift for their partners. Here is a selection of tech gadget and accessory gift suggestions for shoppers searching for the perfect presents – no matter who you are buying for. Ranging from £9.99 to £54.99, including stylish cases for mobile devices and headphones, there’s a special gift for everyone.
This stylish and fashionable case is the perfect gift for romantics on Valentine’s Day with its heart shape design. With precision cut outs for ports and buttons, this stylish case also offers scratch protection plus it also supports wireless charging (iPhone 8 Plus only).
These fun stereo earphones with their cute heart emoji’s design are perfect if you are looking for a small token gift for your loved one. With a comfortable fit, they are ideal for use with smartphones or tablets. There’s also six great designs to choose from including ‘heart eyes’ and ‘kissing face’.
The sleek Groov-e Ultra Bluetooth headphones would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for music lovers. Available in black or gold, the Ultra headphones are affordable at just £34.99 yet feature the latest technology. Bluetooth 5.0 and 40mm drivers deliver high quality sound with dynamic bass making them perfect for listening to music or watching videos. Completely free from cables, they also support wireless charging.
A premium leather case accessory designed to protect Apple’s AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earbuds while offering convenient carrying and charging options. The stylish AirSnap Pro is the ideal gift for those wanting to protect their shiny white AirPods Pro wireless charging case from scratches and scuffs. Offering more than just protection, it also allows users to charge the earbuds and case wirelessly using their favourite Qi-certified wireless charger or via a Lightning cable.
Help your loved one start their day a little easier with the Groov-e Light Curve wake-up light, alarm and radio. The light, which mimics natural daylight, will come on at the selected time, starting off gently and gradually getting brighter until it’s at the optimum level to help rouse sleepy-heads up – better than a Valentine’s breakfast in bed.
Additionally, for those who have trouble going to sleep, the sunset stimulation mimics the end of the daylight, helping users ease into a relaxing light as they head into slumber.
If your other half likes to read or you need the light on darker mornings to get ready without waking anyone else, the Light Curve has 10 levels of brightness using its LED lamp. And for those who want to create more of an atmosphere, one of the seven coloured mood lighting options can be selected.
The BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite is a vintage inspired, one-of-a-kind case designed to protect Amazon’s latest e-reader. Enhancing the joy of reading, BookBook transforms the Kindle Paperwhite into what looks and feels like an elegant, leather-bound hardcover book. Made from hand-distressed, genuine leather which is different and unique on every BookBook, the case even features an integrated folding kickstand that props up the Kindle Paperwhite for hands-free reading, perfect for those bookworms who want to finish a chapter over breakfast or lunch. The BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite is the ideal gift for anyone who takes their personal library everywhere.
The perfect Valentine’s gift for him or her, the PowerPic is a beautiful picture frame and Qi wireless charger in one. Modern and stylish and crafted from the finest New Zealand pine, the frame blends seamlessly into any home or office décor, making it ideal to display favorite photos on a desk, bedside table or shelf. Getting rid of ugly cables or docks, the PowerPic doubles up as a Qi wireless charger – just set any Qi-compatible phone inside the frame to start charging. PowerPic holds any 5” x 7” photo and is available in black or white.
