Conversations from: May 2012

Should tech giants get tough on global warming?

Microsoft has announced its ‘commitment to environmental leadership’, pledging to be carbon neutral by July 2012. But does this pledge lead us anywhere greener than the garden path? (more about carbon neutrality...)

Are drivers still flouting the law by using their mobiles?

Should the authorities come down harder on drivers using mobile phones? The penalties might be severe, but do you think they are being sufficiently enforced? (more about mobiles and driving...)

Alternative saving options – which one takes your fancy?

Trying to find a decent interest rate for your savings is like looking for the perfect partner. I think the rates on mainstream savings accounts and cash Isas are about as appealing as a date with an elephant in a dress. (more about peer-to-peer lending...)

Are small payments a big problem for contactless cards?

Contactless cards have yet to take off in a big way. But is that because people are reluctant to use the technology? Or is it due to retailers setting arbitrary 'minimum payment' limits that clearly defeat the point? (more about contactless cards...)

Holographic supermarket assistants? Err no

Do you like to be greeted when you go to a supermarket? Perhaps by a friendly shop assistant handing you a basket? How about by a hologram who informs you of the store’s special offers? (more about Asda's hologram...)

This week in comments – bread, bikes and Boeing

Do you settle for supermarket loaves or crave the real thing? Are you a fan of Boris bikes or do you prefer your own bicycle? Would you pay extra to fly on the Boeing Dreamliner? Here are your best comments this week. (this week in comments...)

Toyota Aygo’s stability is back under control – at what cost?

So Toyota has done a u-turn and reinstated electronic stability control for its Aygo city car. Like everyone here at Which? I’m delighted that Aygo buyers are once again being offered this vital safety item. (more about Toyota Aygo safety...)

Are spending cuts making driving a car more dangerous?

Austerity measures mean stricter spending by local councils. And a new report has revealed road safety has been the victim of tightening purse strings. So is driving a car now less safe? (more about road safety cuts...)

The Big Switch – the results are in!

After months of excitement, we can finally announce it – The Big Switch auction has finished! And the winner is Co-operative Energy! It’s delivered savings of around £123 per year. Great news, so what happens now? (more on The Big Switch winner...)

Would you give to charity when you draw out cash?

Soon you'll be able to donate to charity from thousands of cash machines across the UK. The government wants to make charitable giving a 'social norm', but will it tempt you to part with your hard-earned cash? (more about charity donations...)

Real bread versus the other stuff

It’s Real Bread Maker Week - we’re joined by Real Bread Campaign’s coordinator Chris Young who shares his thoughts about our daily bread. Do you enjoy real bread or are you happy to settle for a supermarket loaf? (more about real bread...)

I’m not scared to commit, but I don’t want an annual train ticket

Are you weighing up the cost of an annual season ticket? Me too. But committing to a whole year… that’s a long time. So why is there no such thing as a three or six-month season ticket? (more about season train tickets...)

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