Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
RSPCA launches “Big Conversation” on Animal Welfare in the Age of AI
The RSPCA has a new initiative called "Animal Futures: The Big Conversation" to explore the future of animal welfare in a society increasingly shaped by technology. This initiative comes amid a growing trend of robot pet ownership, with a recent survey revealing that 26% of Britons would consider getting a robot pet, with millennials being…
Dreame unveils new robotic cleaning solutions at Birmingham flagship store
At an event attended by Tech Digest at the company's new flagship store in Birmingham, Dreame Technology unveiled a suite of new cleaning products. These included the X50 Series robot vacuum cleaner (pictured above), the H15 Pro wet and dry vacuum cleaner and the A2 robotic lawn mower. The X50 Series robot vacuums are perhaps…
Solar power overtakes coal use in EU for first time
A new report from the energy think tank Ember reveals a significant shift in the EU's energy landscape. Solar power generation surpassed coal for the first time in 2024, accounting for 11% of the bloc's electricity, while coal generation fell below 10%. This marks a significant milestone in the EU's transition to renewable energy sources.…
Side Hustles on the Rise: A Look at UK Trends
Adobe Express has spoken to people with side hustles to find out which industries are the most lucrative, the challenges people face and to inspire those looking to set one up 73% of people with side hustles are earning up to £500 per month on top of their regular income, with 20% earning £1,000 or…
Wearable Sensors: A Look at How Global Trends are Shaping Their Future
The world of wearable sensors is rapidly evolving, driven by major trends which are transforming various industries. This article, based on IDTechEx's report "Wearable Sensors Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Trends, Players, Forecasts", explores how these trends are impacting the development and application of wearable sensors. Digital Health: A Growing Need for Advanced Monitoring One of the…
Renault wins four AutoEV Electric Car of the Year Awards
Renault wins four categories at the AutoEV Electric Car of the Year Awards Renault 5 E-Tech electric takes the “Best Urban EV” and “Viewer’s Choice” awards Scenic E-Tech electric crowned “Best Mid-Sized Family EV” Renault presented with “Innovation Award” for its commitment to sustainability Renault has kicked off 2025 with a strong showing at the…
US tech giants announce $500bn AI plan, Mr Beast joins bid to buy TikTok in US
OpenAI is teaming up with Oracle and Softbank to build data centres equipped to power artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to invest $100bn (£81bn) "immediately". Flanked by the bosses of the three companies at the White House, US President Donald Trump said the plan is a "resounding declaration of confidence in America's potential". OpenAI has…
Meta hiding search results for Democrats, TikTok given 75 day deadline extension
Meta says its working urgently to fix a problem with Instagram which results in a "results hidden" message when users search for the terms "Democrat" or "Democrats". Some social media users have accused the company of political bias, pointing out the issue has been occurring after President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, which was attended by…
Fujifilm unveils instax WIDE Evo: hybrid instant camera with wide-angle lens
Fujifilm has expanded its popular instax line up with the launch of the new WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera. This latest device boasts a wider lens than previous instax models, offering both standard and wide-angle shooting modes to capture expansive scenes. Much like its predecessor the mini Evo, the WIDE Evo incorporates a range of…
UK climbs to 9th place in Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index
Cybersecurity company Surfshark has today released its 6th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL). This study, which indicates how well a country is performing in terms of overall digital wellbeing, shows the UK has risen by six places from last year to 9th in the world. Out of the index’s five pillars, the UK…
