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]
UK ‘waters down’ switch to EVs, LinkedIn ‘too dull’ for Under 16s
The Government is poised to water down rules mandating the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) after a backlash from carmakers. Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, will announce a fast-track consultation on potential policy changes to the phase-out of petrol engines at an industry gathering on Tuesday, it is understood. The rethink comes after Mr Reynolds and…
Can Meme Coins Transition From Internet Jokes To Legitimate Assets?
The crypto industry, for as long as it has existed, has been a source of controversy. Much of this controversy stems from the fact that lovers of more ‘traditional’ investments don’t take it seriously. But even within the industry, meme coins face a unique type of pushback, even from crypto investors. Meme coins, at their…
Slowest broadband streets in UK revealed in new survey
Greenfields Road in Bishop Auckland is the UK’s slowest street The County Durham road came bottom with average broadband speeds of 0.35Mb - 2,634 times slower than Tynemouth Street, London, which boasts the fastest broadband speeds of 921.76Mb. Turnberry Crescent in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen is Scotland's slowest street; the B4570 in Ponthirwaun is Wales’…
Millions scammed online since tech giants pledged to tackle fraud
Millions of people have been scammed on platforms owned by tech giants since they signed a ‘world first’ pledge to do more to tackle online fraud, new Which? research has found. The consumer association is calling on the UK government to bring forward implementation of the Online Safety Act and fines for firms that fail…
Temu shares slump with China slowdown, Oppo Find X8 series launches globally
PDD Holdings, the Chinese owner of online shopping platforms Temu and Pinduoduo, has reported disappointing sales and profit as Chinese consumers continued to hold back amid an economic slowdown. US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement. It comes after PDD's main rivals in its home market, Alibaba and…
Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky - which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks - was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast programme, Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be…
Which? reveals duds to avoid on Black Friday – including smart kettle and smart watch
Which? has identified some of the dud deals that should be avoided in the Black Friday sales, including a flawed fridge freezer, a not so “smart” kettle and a pram that failed the consumer association’s safety tests. Which? tests thousands of products every year in its labs, recommending the very best as Which? Best Buys…
‘Black November’ gets off to slow start for e-commerce, research shows
Online sales drop in the first two weeks of ‘Black November’ peak trading: -5.9% YoY and -3.9% YoY respectively Black Friday date shift (29th Nov 2024 vs 24th Nov 2023) complicates Year-on-Year comparisons Payday alignment could boost Black Friday sales later this month ‘Fake Friday’ confusion may trigger flurry of activity this Friday Health &…
Instagram to release algorithm reset feature, UK approves Google’s $2 billion Anthropic investment
Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the UK government strengthens its regulation of online safety. With the new reset feature, users can clear their recommended content from Explore, Reels and their feed, potentially reducing the amount of harmful content they are exposed to. It's all part of…
Supersonic first from Dawn Aerospace, Astro Bot leads Games Awards nominations
A civil plane has gone supersonic for the first time since Concorde, after a successful test flight in New Zealand. Dawn Aerospace's rocket-powered plane will eventually be used to launch satellites into orbit and give daily access to space, according to the company. "This achievement signifies a major step toward operational hypersonic travel and daily…
