Tech companies are apparently a lot more interested in our digital well-being these days, with both Android P and iOS 12 showing off features that tell you how much time you’re spending glued to your smartphone’s screen. Now it would appear that Facebook is getting in on the act too.
TechCrunch discovered a page hidden away in the Facebook app for Android called “Your Time on Facebook” – as the name suggests, it tells you how much time you’re spending each day scrolling through updates from your friends.
There’s also the option to set daily usage reminders, so if you don’t want to use up too many hours liking and commenting, Facebook will step in with an alert. Again, this is similar to the app time limit features that Apple and Google are readying for the updates to their mobile OSes later in the year.
There’s an app for that
Facebook confirmed to TechCrunch that it is working on the feature, but there’s no guarantee it will ever appear to users – Facebook likes to experiment with changes and tweaks to its apps, but if they don’t sit well with the people testing them out, they can quickly get removed from the roadmap.
The timing would certainly be right if Facebook did introduce something like this. Instagram, which is of course owned by Facebook, is also busy working on a similar feature to highlight just how much scrolling and liking you’re doing.
Ultimately the likes of Apple, Google and Facebook want you using their products as much as possible – but they also want that time to be enjoyable and positive. If you’re not getting anything good back from your apps, that’s a problem for everyone.
Martin Murray vs Roberto Garcia takes place today, with the fighters expected to enter the ring at around 10pm BST, which is 5pm ET and 2pm PT.
The venue for the fight is the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena (formerly the Millennium Dome) in London.
Martin Murray doesn’t believe in giving up. Despite four unsuccessful attempts at grabbing an elusive world title, the 35-year-old is back for more and will now fight Roberto Garcia to keep his dream alive. With a feeling that it’s now or never for Murray, this is a fight not be missed – and thankfully, you’re in the right place to find out how you can watch the Garcia vs Murray boxing action live, via TV or stream.
St Helens-born Murray enters Saturday’s fight with a record of 36 wins (16 KOs) from 41 fights, with four defeats and one draw. His last failed shot at a world title came against Arthur Abraham in 2015, but he now has the momentum of three victories in a row. The good run of form was building up to a challenge for Billy Joe Saunders’ middleweight title, only for injury to rule out Saunders in June and delay Murray’s attempt.
Enter his replacement, Roberto Garcia, drafted in by legendary promoter Don King. Now 38, Mexican-born Garcia will be fighting on British soil for the very first time, and enters the bout on 41 career wins (24 KOs) and three defeats.
Will Garcia cause an upset in London or will the home crowd be celebrating a victory for Murray? You can find out by tuning into TV coverage or a live stream via one of the options outlined below.
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How to watch the Murray vs Garcia fight in the UK
Saturday’s match-up will be shown on BT Sport 1 (Sky channel 413, BT channel 408) and BoxNation (Sky 427, BT 415), both on TV and online for subscribers.
That means a live stream is available through the BT Sport app and BTSport.com for subscribers. BoxNation, meanwhile, offers an online-only package for £12 a month that has no contract and allows you to watch on desktop, mobile, smart TV or the BoxNation app.
Coverage and undercard bouts – including the intriguing Anthony Yarde vs Dariusz Sek – begin at 7pm on both BT Sport and Box Nation, with the Murray vs Garcia main event expected to start between 10pm and 10.30pm BST.
Live stream Roberto Garcia vs Martin Murray in the US for free
Those wanting to catch the fight Stateside can do so via ESPN+, which has live coverage of the bout from 3.30pm ET or 12.30pm PT on Saturday.
Subscriptions to the channel cost $5 per month or $50 per year, and there’s also the option of a 7-day free trial.
If you bought cards for all of your friends and family for every birthday, anniversary, new job and house move, things could soon get very expensive – but there is an alternative. Rather than head to the shops to select a card that you need to pay you, why not send an electronic card online free of charge? As well as saving money, you can do your bit for the environment by avoiding traditional paper-based cards.
But where to start? As with so many services, there are countless ecard options to choose from. To save you hunting for the perfect card, we’ve gathered together the five best free ecards sites out there. Whatever the occasion, you’re sure to be able to find a customizable card to send.
A huge choice of cards, with a handy scheduler so you never miss an occasion
Just Wink has a wide range of free ecards to choose from, and there’s something for every occasion. There are static and animated cards across a huge number of categories, and several different ways to send them.
You can send digital versions of cards via email or Facebook free of charge, or have a physical card printed and mailed for a fee if you live in the US.
There is a decent selection of traditional card designs, but there are plenty of quirky and cheeky designs to choose from as well. If you’re forgetful, you have the option of scheduling cards to be sent months in advance, and there are mobile apps so you can create and send cards from the comfort of your phone.
Look past the site’s dated look to find great designs for all occasions
Try to turn a blind eye to the look of 123Greetings – the site as though it’s slipped from a mid-90s CRT screen. Despite that, it has a lot to offer. There are cards for every occasion, ranging from very simple static designs to lengthy animations.
As well as having a wide ranging of cards for birthdays, anniversaries and other events, the site has a great mixture of traditional, cute and funny designs
There are a couple of extras to look out for as well, including a mobile app and a Photocard option, which can be used to quickly turn any photo into a card.
It’s possible to schedule cards to be sent a couple of months in advance, but you can also set up reminders online to make sure you sort out something in time.
Stylish designs, with the option to include a gift voucher as a present
If you like the idea of ecards but you’re still attached to the look of traditional folded paper designs, Punchbowl could be just what you’ve been looking for. There aren’t as many options as you’ll find on some other sites, but the quality is very high and there’s something to suit all tastes. The only drawback is the number of ads on each page.
Customization options are kept to a minimum, but that’s perfect if you want to send a well-designed, no-fuss card as quickly as possible. You can send cards to several people at once – perfect if you’re sending out invites – and the virtual envelope and card open with fun animations.
If you feel a little cheap sending a free ecard to someone important in your life, Punchbowl gives you the option of buying a gift card to include as well.
A wide selection of well designed ecards with faith-based messages
CrossCards is home to not just fairly standard free ecards, but also designs with a religious theme. This won’t be to everyone’s taste, but if you’re looking for wholesome cards, many of which have faith messages, this is a great place to find them.
There are fewer designs and categories to browse through than you’ll find on some sites, but things like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays are all present and correct. CrossCards’ cards are all static images, relying solely on text and imagery to get their sentiment across – no flashy animations.
There’s no scope for personalization beyond attaching a message to a card, but you can choose to schedule delivery for a date in the future if you want to sort out all of your cards at once. When you send a free ecard, take care not to inadvertently sign up for special offer emails unless you specifically want to receive them.
Cheery designs that are perfect for sharing by email, or on Facebook
Like Punchbowl, Open Me leans towards more traditional card designs rather than bold, animated creations.
There’s a decent selection of ready made ecards to choose from, which you can customize with your own message. You can also personalize a blank card with your own photo, and there’s range of templates designed to show off an image or two on the inside and rear.
You can send cards via email, or post them to Facebook if you would like to share them more publicly. Delivery can be scheduled several months in advance, so you can spend a little while sorting out all of your cards for the year and not have to think about them again.
Group Cards is a particularly nice feature, which make it possible for several people to collaborate on a card – great for celebrating birthdays in the office.
