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]
Car output down as sector calls for measures to boost manufacturing
UK car and commercial vehicle production experienced an 11.6% drop in February, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 82,178 units, a decrease of 10,787 compared to the same period last year, attributed to factors including weak domestic and overseas markets, model transitions and plant restructuring. Car…
EVs clocking up more miles than petrol cars, research shows
A report by Solera cap hpi indicates a significant shift in driving habits, with electric vehicle (EV) drivers now covering more miles annually than those using petrol cars. This marks a notable reversal from a decade ago, when petrol cars dominated in annual mileage. Data from January 2025 shows the average EV travelled 8,740 miles…
Ofcom fines OnlyFans provider over £1m for inaccurate age verification data
Ofcom has levied a £1.05 million fine against Fenix International Limited, the provider of OnlyFans, for failing to deliver accurate responses to requests concerning its age assurance systems. The investigation stemmed from Fenix's incorrect reporting of its facial age estimation technology's "challenge age." In June 2022 and June 2023, Ofcom sought information from Fenix on…
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Nissan Micra to return as EV
US President Donald Trump says he may cut tariffs on China to help seal a deal for short video app TikTok to be sold by its owner ByteDance. Trump also said he was willing to extend the 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found. In January, he delayed the implementation…
PocketBook updates InkPad Eo digital notebook
PocketBook has unveiled an updated version of its InkPad Eo, a digital notebook and e-reader designed for note-taking, annotation, sketching and reading. Featuring a 10.3-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen and stylus, the device is priced at £449/$550/550EUR. The InkPad Eo boasts a sleek, 7mm-thick metal design, weighing 470g, and is powered by an…
Acer Gadget unveils E-mobility lineup at Taipei Cycle 2025
Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer Inc, has introduced a range of new e-bikes and e-scooters at Taipei Cycle 2025, emphasizing smart, data-driven riding experiences. The company's latest offerings, including the ebii-M e-bike and Predator series e-scooters, feature enhanced hardware and software integration, aiming to expand Acer's presence in the growing e-mobility market. The ebii-M…
Xiaomi’s POCO Launches F7 Series in UK from £499
Chinese company Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has unveiled its F7 series in the UK, introducing the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro. The launch emphasizes cutting-edge technology and accessible pricing, which Xiaomi claims are a hallmark of the POCO brand. The POCO F7 Ultra, the series' flagship, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile…
New Nissan LEAF crossover heads company’s updated EV line up
The new Nissan LEAF has been radically resigned since the second generation model Third-generation of British-built LEAF EV announced Nissan’s updated e-POWER will offer improved refinement, efficiency and emissions Designed in London, all-new Micra will launch as a compact electric vehicle Third-generation JUKE to follow in 2026 as a pure EV …
Apple WWDC 2025 logo hints at iOS19 design, New Nissan Leaf revealed
Apple today announced that WWDC 2025 starts June 9, and the logo for the conference hints at iOS 19's rumored new design. Multiple sources have claimed that iOS 19 will feature a new design that is inspired by visionOS, the software platform for Apple's Vision Pro headset. The new design is expected to include more…
40% of IT workers have quit a job due to a lack of flexibility, Randstad data shows
A recent Randstad study reveals a stark reality for employers in the IT sector: flexibility is no longer a perk, but a prerequisite. Data from the 2025 Workmonitor indicates that 40% of IT professionals have left jobs due to a lack of flexibility, a figure significantly higher than the global average. Furthermore, 56% stated they…
