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]
Most popular car tech that could increase value – parking sensors top list
Parking sensors are the most popular car tech feature, with the majority (62%) of drivers believing they are useful and over half (53%) using them regularly Two in five (40%) drivers think wing mirror defrosters are important for increasing safety (59%), convenience (59%) and efficiency (38%) Over a third (35%) of drivers would pay more…
3 in 4 solar panel owners have used UK’s government subsidies
Property owners who accessed incentives or rebates for purchasing solar panels saved approximately £3k on average Almost three in four (73%) homeowners with solar panels used an incentive or rebate to fund them Solar Together has proved the most popular scheme, with 3 in every 10 who took advantage of an incentive or rebate opting…
Top Cyber Threats in 2024: What You Need to Know
Over the years, technology has evolved, making the quality of life better. From using digital devices to fast-speed internet, several things have brought positive changes. However, along with good things, the same technology has negative impacts. The biggest challenge amongst them is cyber security threats. Whether it’s company data or monetary assets, nothing is safe…
Amazon investigated by UK regulator, Apple plans updated M4 Mac mini
The UK's competition regulator has launched an inquiry into Amazon's investment of over £3bn into an artificial intelligence (AI) startup as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of mergers involving the fast-growing technology. The deal, which Amazon announced in March, included a $4bn (£3.16bn) investment into Anthropic and a commitment from the AI startup to use Amazon Web Services…
QR codes being hijacked for subscription traps and scams
Have you spotted a recurring payment to a company you’ve never heard of? You’re not alone, as subscription traps - often linked to dodgy QR codes - are one of the most commonly reported complaints to Which? scam sharer tool. According to the tool, people have found they've been charged for subscriptions they didn’t sign…
Meet Google TV streamer, Fiat to integrate charging cables into EVs
Can we agree that “Google Chromecast with Google TV” was terrible branding? Well, that’s over now – meet the Google TV Streamer (4K). Better? It’s less repetitive, at least. And it comes with hardware improvements: faster chipset, faster networking, smart home connectivity too. Google says that the Streamer has a 22% faster processor, which is…
Musk claims ‘civil war is inevitable’ in UK, Disney child star targeted with AI sexual abuse
Elon Musk said on X that 'civil war is inevitable' after viewing rioting footage from the UK Social media firms need to take action over "shocking misinformation", online agitators and the "organisation of violence", Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. She told the Today programme social media firms are not acting…
Manchester named UK’s most AI-ready city in new study
Manchester has pipped Cambridge and Oxford to be crowned the UK’s most AI-ready city for the first time, new research has revealed. The cultural hub came first in the SAS AI Cities Index 2024, which annually reveals the cities outside of London that are most likely to benefit from the growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI). The…
Two straight years of growth for new car market, claims SMMT
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. The UK new car market rose by 2.5%…
Volvo extends EV range with entry-level £33,000 EX30
Volvo EX30 Core Introduction of entry-level EX30 Core trim increases the affordability of the electric SUV Available with both Single Motor and Single Motor Extended Range powertrains Equipment specification includes rear parking camera, touchscreen system with Google services built in, dashboard-mounted soundbar an an energy-saving heat pump (Single Motor Extended Range…
