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]
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric now available to order from £22,995
The highly-anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech electric, winner of multiple Car of the Year awards, is now available for order in the UK. It's available with five versions to choose from across three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and either a 40kWh urban range battery with 120hp or a 52kWh comfort range…
Netflix’s Black Doves most enjoyed show in Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal
Netflix’s Black Doves was most enjoyed show over Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal on NOW TV Squid Game was 6th most streamed show in December Prime Video had the highest share of new paying subscribers in Q4, with Apple TV+ second and Disney+ third 19.6m British households had at least one paid video…
OpenAI claims Chinese rivals using its work, ‘Concorde’ successor breaks sound barrier
The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has complained that rivals, including those in China, are using its work to make rapid advances in developing their own artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The status of OpenAI - and other US firms - as the world leaders in AI has been dramatically undermined this week by the sudden emergence…
10 Predictions for the Mobile Industry in 2025
2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…
Virgin Media O2’s Index reveals 73% of Brits plan to commute at least three times a week
Virgin Media O2 Business has released its second annual Movers Index, revealing that over half (52%) of workers plan to commute more than four times a week, with 73% expecting to commute at least three times a week. Key motivators include company incentives like time off after intense periods of work (28%) and free drinks (26%),…
DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ for US tech, Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico
US President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek "a wake-up call" for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn (£482bn) in market value.…
UK users are neglecting app privacy, study finds
To coincide with Data Privacy Day on January 28, cybersecurity firm NordVPN unveils alarming trends in app usage habits. Over a quarter of Brits (28%) confess they blindly accept the terms of service for apps and online services. More than half (52%) admit to never reading policies on data collection and just under half (46%)…
Chinese AI DeepSeek overtakes ChatGPT, Blu-Ray format on its way out
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT and other rivals to become the top-rated free application on Apple's App Store in the US, UK and China. Its surge in popularity has sparked a selloff of shares in AI-related companies based in the US. Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta were down on Monday morning and…
Polestar Energy now live in the UK
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle brand, has officially launched its Polestar Energy initiative in the UK. This program aims to make owning an electric car more affordable and sustainable through smart charging technology. The Polestar Energy app allows users to schedule charging times and desired battery levels. The app then intelligently charges the car during…
Audi to unveil Q6 e-tron offroad concept at F.A.T Ice Race
Audi has unveiled a new concept vehicle, the Q6 e-tron offroad, demonstrating the versatility of its electric vehicle platform. Built upon the existing Q6 e-tron, this rugged prototype showcases the potential of electric vehicles to conquer challenging terrain, claims Audi. While conventional portal axles enable an increase in torque of around 20 to 30 percent…
