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Digital Trends
6 days ago
- Digital Trends
Japan shatters internet speed record, can download entire Netflix library in seconds
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The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My side hustle is so good it pays my mortgage EVERY month – if you shopped on Amazon Prime Day you need to hear about it
A WOMAN has claimed she made £18,000 in 12 months working just ONE hour a week thanks to her Amazon side hustle. Renata Rabuha, from the US, revealed how she uploads 30-60 second videos of the items she has bought from Amazon at home. Hailing it as the 'easy side hustle no one is talking about', she said it's particularly perfect if you've snapped up numerous items on Prime Day. In a clip on her @renatarabuha account, she wrote: '"PSA: If you're buying all that stuff from Amazon on Prime Day, you should learn how to do review videos and make your money back. 'Doing this pays my mortgage every single month and I never post the reviews to social media." She explained how Amazon pays her for making product review videos - but not the ones you see under the regular reviews. Renata added: 'This is totally different. 'Amazon has a program that literally anybody can join. 'It's not an invite—you can apply for it. Literally anybody can do it, and there is a two-step approval process. 'But once you're in, it is so simple. Literally anybody can do it. 'What you do is take products you already have in your house, make a 30 to 60 second video, and post that video directly to Amazon. 'Those videos get shown on product listings. I earn cash by selling 'actual rubbish' on eBay - I flogged a freebie I found on the floor by a bin for £10, it's crazy Whenever somebody clicks on your video and watches it, you do get a commission. 'Last year, I made over $24,000 literally reviewing the stuff that I already had at home.' HOW SHE DOES IT Renata makes cash through the Amazon Influencer Program. This allows content creators to earn commissions by posting video reviews, unboxings and how-to clips. These videos appear directly on Amazon product listings, and if someone watches your video and makes a purchase, you earn a cut. Anyone can apply, and no invite is required, and you get paid per qualifying purchase, not just views. It's different from regular Amazon reviews you see, as the influencers get paid for their videos. To qualify, you typically need an active social media account (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook) and a moderate following, but no huge audience required. 3 You need to be producing 'quality, authentic content' on your page. The two-step verification process includes checking that you're a real content creator with an active presence and real engagement. If you pass the first step, you'll be asked to submit 3 sample videos reviewing items. Once approved, you'll get access to your own Amazon storefront and be able to post videos that appear on actual product listings. From there, you can start earning commissions on qualifying purchases from viewers who watch your videos. 3 IS IT IN THE UK? The Amazon Influencer Program is available in the UK - but it is slightly different. You first need to apply via and create a storefront. Once this is done, you can create content and recommend products to your audience, and then earn a commission. The website states: 'There are multiple ways you can earn. 'You can monetise your social media content by sharing your storefront URL or through affiliate links. 'We may also surface the content you have posted to your storefront to Amazon shoppers, allowing you to gain more followers and earn from new customers.' However, many UK users report that video uploads don't appear on product pages, only in storefronts. To reliably publish shoppable videos and earn commissions, most UK creators join via the US program, using products that are also listed on Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income? MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle. The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income - but you need to know the rules. When you're employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don't have to. But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves. Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: "Caution should be taken if you're earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable. "The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products." You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you'll usually need to pay tax. Stephen added: "You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax. "The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income." If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe - plus extra fees on top.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Shoppable Test Drive Live Channel Launches on FreeCast and Roku
The next-gen shopping channel from FreeCast features live unboxing, demos, and reviews of popular products. ORLANDO, Fla., July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreeCast is announcing the launch of a next-gen shoppable FAST channel, Test Drive Live. The channel will be launching on Roku and FreeCast's own service, before coming to additional FAST channel platforms in the following weeks. Through FreeCast, the channel will be immediately available on Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Xbox, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and most streaming devices. Test Drive Live redefines shopping channels and leverages the latest in streaming technology to pair the information consumers want to know about popular products with an opportunity to purchase those products, often below retail prices, thanks to direct partnerships with manufacturers and sellers. Test Drive Live is a new type of shopping channel, featuring an incredible number of cool and trending products that are popular on social media and retail platforms. The innovative shopping TV experience starts with unboxing videos, showing consumers exactly what they get with each product, followed by a live and unfiltered demo, and then an unbiased review from our experts. This format reflects the type of information that consumers are most likely to search for when considering a product, and does so within a shoppable experience that's informative and helpful, not driven by ads or branding. As the media industry shifts from linear TV to web-based streaming, more sophisticated viewing experiences are going to become the norm, and FreeCast is at the forefront of that shift. Test Drive Live is built on the FreeCast FAST platform, demonstrating the ability of the company's technology not only to power FAST channels for wider distribution, but to enable cutting edge advertising and shoppable television. FreeCast CEO William Mobley discussed the reimagined shopping channel: "This isn't your parents' cable shopping channels, instead it's shopper-centric, and designed to inform ready-to-buy viewers on the products they're considering. Unboxing lets you see exactly what you're getting, demos let you see the product in action, and an honest and straightforward review helps you decide. Those are the experiences people actively seek out via Google or YouTube, and that's very different from the infomercial-style programming you'll see on traditional shopping channels." View source version on Contacts pr@ (407) 374-1607http://
Telegraph
08-07-2025
- Telegraph
Why trust Telegraph Recommended? Meet our team of experts
About us Telegraph Recommended helps our readers make informed decisions about their most important purchases. Our rigorous and unbiased product reviews cover seven broad categories: Home & Garden, Sleep, Tech, Health & Fitness, Beauty & Grooming, Parenting and Travel & Outdoors. Each category has its own editor and suite of expert testers. We use consistent, fair and transparent metrics to test and compare products. No manufacturer can ever influence what we test or what we write. Product guides are updated regularly and the most important new products receive their own, in-depth standalone reviews. The 10-strong Recommended team includes experienced Telegraph editors, writers, production journalists and SEO specialists. You can meet them below, as well as finding out how our tests work, how we make money and how we stay independent. JUMP TO: What we test How we test How we make money Meet our experts More about Telegraph Recommended What we test No-one can pay or persuade us to test their products. We only review products our readers are interested in, guided by the Telegraph's community, SEO and I&A (insight and analytics) teams. As well as conducting reader polls, we research trends and keep abreast of all the new releases by attending trade shows and consulting our experts. To dispel a common misconception, we are not sitting on a pile of free goodies. We buy products where necessary to test. Other products are loaned for testing, but it is always on the understanding that they will be returned. Where manufacturers don't want them back, they are auctioned for charity unless it would be unhygienic to reuse them. Loaned products are only reviewed if our testers think they deserve to be. How we test Different products require different testing methods. For example, a fan needs to be tested for efficiency using a power meter and for noise using a decibel meter. A smartphone has to have its battery run flat to test charge duration. Each product type is always tested on the same five consistent metrics, so that tests remain fair over time. The overall score you see is the average of these marks. All products are tested at home in real-life conditions for a minimum of a week. Some long-term tests take up to a year. Testers are obliged to take photos and videos so that you can see the tests are real and consistent. Each review is dated with the last time it received a major update. This can mean new products, new information, new advice or new opinions. How we make money Most of our reviews include a link to a trusted retailer where you can buy the product. If you decide to make a purchase, the retailer may send a small percentage of the payment back to The Telegraph. These are known as affiliate links. They are regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and must always be disclosed. This is why you'll see a disclaimer at the top of every Telegraph Recommended article. Not all retailers use affiliate links and we do not decide what to review based on them. Our testers don't know who we will link to. Links frequently change based on availability and price, because we want to send you to the seller with the best customer experience. If you buy a product but later return it, we do not receive any payment. Our experts We employ dozens of external expert testers in specific fields such as technology, fitness, parenting and gardening. Each has years of experience. Co-ordinating their efforts is a team of 10 in-house journalists. Here's who we are: Zoe Galloway Head of Telegraph Recommended Zoe oversees the editorial operation at Telegraph Recommended, ensuring our reviews remain accurate and independent. With over 10 years' experience in the product review space, Zoe was previously Editorial Ecommerce Director at Hearst UK, managing shopping content across brands including Women's Health, ELLE and Cosmopolitan. Zoe was also Head of Content at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where her team was nominated for Best Affiliate Team at the BSME Talent Awards, and has worked for brands including Which? and IndyBest, as well as launching i Newspaper's product review vertical, ibuys. Simon Lewis As reviews editor, Simon is dedicated to helping The Telegraph's readers choose the best products, the best services and in particular the best gifts and deals. Simon has been at the Telegraph since 2015 and in 2021 took on the task of making Recommended the most trusted British source of product reviews. He previously edited at the Mail On Sunday, Maxim and Loaded, amassing 20 years' experience in consumer journalism. Hannah Mendelsohn Hannah is a commissioning editor for Recommended, specialising in home, garden and sleep product reviews, buying guides and deals advice. Hannah was previously homes editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she co-ordinated product testing and reviewed hundreds of different products, from mattresses to vacuum cleaners to online florists. She launched the magazine's annual Sleep Awards and appeared in Channel 4's documentary 'Air Fryers: Are They Worth It?'. Nathan Spendelow Commissioning Editor, Technology Nathan is a commissioning editor for Recommended, specialising in tech product reviews, buying guides and deals advice. Previously deputy editor at Expert Reviews, where he hosted the website's annual Product of the Year Awards, Nathan has a decade of experience testing and writing about smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, games consoles and everything in between. He is an NCTJ-accredited journalist and has flown around the world covering the biggest tech launches, taking him as far from home as San Francisco, Taiwan, Hawaii, Seoul and more. See Nathan's work Rebecca Astill Commissioning Editor, Health, Fitness, Travel, Beauty and Parenting Rebecca is a commissioning editor for Recommended, specialising in health, fitness, travel, beauty and parenting product reviews, buying guides and deals advice. Rebecca's guide on the best dating sites and apps won Best Evergreen Article at the 2025 Commerce Awards for Publishers. Rebecca was previously reviews and affiliates writer at Reach Plc, where she tested new products and recommended the best value buys. See Rebecca's work Emilia Hitching Home and Garden Reviews Writer Emilia is a reviews writer for Recommended, specialising in home, garden and sleep product reviews, buying guides and deals advice. Previously sleep and wellness Editor at Homes & Gardens, Emilia led a team of testers to find the world's best sleep products and travelled everywhere from mattress factories in Glendale, Arizona, to development labs in Älmhult, Sweden. Adam Hamdani Adam works closely with the Recommended team to ensure our content reaches the widest possible audience. With over eight years of industry experience, he brings strategic insight to content planning and performance. Adam previously held roles at LADbible and The Independent, where his team was nominated for Audience Team of the Year. Simon Wiley Senior SEO Executive Simon has over five years' experience in optimising online content to ensure maximum reach and efficiency. With previous roles in Cape Town and London, his international experience offers a unique perspective on SEO strategies. He is a speaker at brightonSEO, the world's biggest SEO event. Keira Clarke Keira is a production journalist for Recommended, working across all areas to sub-edit and publish content for print and online publication. Keira has over four years of industry experience, previously working as a consumer reporter and lifestyle digital writer for The Sun. See Keira's work Sonakshi Khosla Sonakshi works across all categories to format our content for publication. Having previously worked at Expert Reviews as a sub-editor, Sonakshi has four years of industry experience and is skilled in everything from testing and proofreading, to video editing and HTML coding. How we find deals During annual sales events, such as Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, we want to guide readers towards the best deals on products we have tested and approved. Unlike other publishers, we don't recommend deals on things we haven't tested and we take great care to calculate savings against the average price, rather than the price temporarily inflated before the sale or the recommended retail price (RRP). To do this, we use independent services such as CamelCamelCamel and PriceRunner to track the price history of any product. Having discovered the highest, lowest and average price, we only recommend deals that are at least 10 percent below the average. For more detail, see our guide to how to find the best deals. Journalistic ethics The Telegraph is a trusted media brand, responsible to its readers and wider society and committed to providing journalism of the highest quality and integrity. All product reviews must be fair, accurate and impartial. All staff observe the Editor's Code Of Practice as administered by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) and the Advertising Code as administered by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP). Where articles contain affiliate links, they are also governed by the ASA. The clear rule is that advertisers and commercial staff can not influence editorial judgements. The final decision on all editorial content is the editor's. Contact us You can speak directly to the Recommended team at telegraphrecommended@ If your product has featured in a review, you can license the Telegraph Recommended logo by emailing syndication@
Entrepreneur
23-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
How InMyExpertOpinion Is Battling AI Product Reviews
Frustrated by AI-generated product reviews flooding platforms and confusing consumers, four former colleagues came together to build and launch InMyExpertOpinion, a site devoted to providing "trustworthy, insightful, and authentically human advice." Here's how co-founders Avi Buchbinder, Brie Dyas, Will Kenton, and Nick Leftley created the site and are planning for its growth. Please give the elevator pitch of your business. Will Kenton: InMyExpertOpinion, or IMEO, is a new kind of review platform — built by humans, for humans. At a time when AI slop and fake reviews flood the internet, IMEO offers something rare: honest, first-hand product reviews from real experts. Founded by veteran journalists and trusted reviewers from major outlets like TIME, AP, and HuffPost, IMEO emerged after the 2024 Google update pushed credible content out of sight. We're reclaiming the web for quality, transparency, and trust — one expert opinion at a time. Related: 'I Got the Feeling I Was Hitting the Glass Ceiling': This Entrepreneur Quit Her Corporate Job to Start Her Own Agency. It's Projected to Make $31.5 Million in Revenue This Year. What inspired you to create this business? Avi Buchbinder: The inspiration for this business struck me as I observed two significant shifts happening simultaneously. Firstly, after Google's policy changes led to layoffs for many talented journalists, and with the rapid rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and AI Overviews, I was wondering if people actually wanted to learn about products from people, or if the information slapped together by AI is enough. So, I started to dig into that question. It became pretty clear from talking to coworkers, friends, and seeing posts on Reddit that a lot of people were skeptical of AI-generated content when it came to product reviews. They were really searching for authentic takes from real people they could trust. That's when it clicked. Brie Dyas: I have the unique perspective of having been an editor who has worked in shopping-related content since 2012, and also a consultant who has worked with ecommerce brands and startups. I strongly believe in a consumer-first perspective because the purchases we choose to make with our hard-earned money (at any income level) impact our lives. No one wants to spend thousands on a mattress that keeps you up at night or an e-bike with a faulty battery, a hundred on running shoes that contribute to foot problems or fall apart on your workout, or even a $15 moisturizer that could give you a rash. Consumers are frustrated. So am I. Nick Leftley: Google's AI updates were a moment of brutal clarity for all of us: Not only had our already sickly industry been further decimated by these updates, but the millions of people who rely on Google daily to find helpful buying information were being screwed over en masse, all, supposedly, in the name of making a "better" user experience. We're tackling both issues at the same time: Firstly, providing a reliable, unbiased platform for well-written, useful reviews written by real journalists. Secondly, making sure those journalists get fairly compensated for once! That's why we came up with the revenue-sharing model we've built, where the revenue every article makes is split 50/50 on a monthly basis, with half going to the writer and the other half being invested back into the business itself. Related: 'We Didn't Know We Could Do That!' These Co-Founders Built a Unique Photography Business That Tapped an Unexpected Need — And Now Is Found in 60 Cities What advice would you give entrepreneurs looking for funding? Avi Buchbinder: If you don't 100% believe in your product, no one else will. What does the word "entrepreneur" mean to you? Avi Buchbinder: To me, it means a person with a vision whose passion and self-starter mentality fuel the drive to actually make it happen. Brie Dyas: I think of someone who isn't happy with the status quo. What is something many aspiring business owners think they need that they really don't? Avi Buchbinder: A perfect product. In the world of business, you don't need perfect — you need good enough for now. Brie Dyas: Second, third, and fourth opinions. There is comfort in consensus, but I've often found (when working alongside founders, VPs, and CEOs) that their gut feeling is usually right. Don't overthink things. Is there a particular quote or saying that you use as personal motivation? Brie Dyas: As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Jalen Hurts is an endless supply of motivation. I always loved his quote, "I didn't walk through fire just to smell smoke." To me, it's a reminder that no matter the challenges you face, remind yourself of your purpose and keep going. Related: He Started His Business in the Corner of His Apartment, Asking His Roommates to Pretend They Worked There. Now His Company Is Worth 9 Figures: 'Hard Work Makes Anything Possible.' Nick Leftley: This is going to sound super basic, but mine comes from a Tarantino movie. There's a scene in Reservoir Dogs where Joe says, "You knew how to handle that situation: S*** your pants, dive in, and swim." It's a quote that pops unbidden into my head any time I'm about to do something scary. (As someone who's been set on fire, wrestled an alligator, dangled under a flying helicopter, and worse, all for various magazine stories, I can speak with authority on doing scary stuff.) I still think it holds water. Sometimes, you just have to embrace the fear and do it. Avi Buchbinder: A saying that I hold as a strong personal motivator is, "A day that you learned something new is a day not wasted." This simple yet profound idea is something I actively use to drive me to grow and improve. It serves as a powerful daily reminder that progress, in any form, really hinges on continuous learning. Will Kenton: For me, it's a quote from Walt Disney: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." This has been our philosophy from the start. We conceived of IMEO as a place for people who will do, instead of letting their opinions get outsourced.
