2013: micro-managing finances through the mobile

Consumers attempting to stick to a budget have a number of tools available to them through their mobile phones to aid the management of their money. Regular micro-management of finances facilitates saving and keeps track of everyday spending. Third-party providers are currently leading the field but these tools are a clear next step for mainstream banking apps.

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2013: mortgage market enters the new year on an optimistic note

The UK mortgage market is set for its strongest year since the credit crunch began in 2008, as the Funding for Lending Scheme increases mortgage availability and consumer demand rises on the back of historically low rates.

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2013: the year of the cloud

The lackluster performance of NFC-based wallets globally compared to the relative success of cloud-based payment models using bar and QR codes suggests that the latter will continue to see rapid development in the year ahead.

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3D Fast Bus: overtaking more conventional green automotive innovations

According to a recent Datamonitor survey, consumers worldwide are becoming increasingly interested in energy efficient cars. However, congestion remains a concern, and in an attempt to tackle this issue, a revolutionary new type of bus is set to be pilot tested in Beijing, which will address the problem by simply driving above passenger cars, without the need for a separate track.

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3G handsets: Japan will invade Europe

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3G infrastructure: share and share alike

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3G mCommerce: industry insiders warn of lengthy waits

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3G mobile infrastructure: Orange to share Swedish network costs

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3G mobile phones: 31 million European subscribers in 2005

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3G mobile: a booming industry, one day, maybe

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