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]
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…
TikTok restores US service, Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency
TikTok has begun restoring service to the app in the US after Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order pausing its ban. A law signed by President Joe Biden last April required ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, to sell the app to a non-Chinese owner by Sunday or face a ban. Some users reported that they…
TikTok US ban comes into force, Airpods to be used as hearing aids in UK
Image: Sky News A new US law banning TikTok has come into effect, hours after the popular app stopped working across the country. Late on Saturday a message appearing on the TikTok for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". The…
Tuscany among cheapest holiday destinations for 2025, Which? finds
Despite the typically high prices associated with summer travel, holidaymakers can still find surprisingly affordable deals for August getaways, according to a new analysis by Which? The consumer association analyzed thousands of package holidays to 13 European countries, revealing some unexpected budget-friendly destinations. While popular beach destinations like Turkey and Bulgaria consistently offer competitive prices,…
TikTok will be banned in US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it's not sold by Chinese parent company Bytedance. TikTok may proactively shut down its US operations, preventing users from accessing the app. Alternatively, the ban could be enforced gradually, with app stores removing TikTok and updates ceasing. Despite…
Landline switch-off sparks concerns for elderly and vulnerable
‘Hanging up’ on old tech requires action to ensure millions of elderly and vulnerable people stay connected as the UK retires traditional landline technology. A third of Brits (34%) are unaware of the upcoming switch from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Digital Voice technology. Survey shows widespread concern for older relatives and friends,…
Apple suspends AI generated news alerts, Tesla Cybertruck seized by UK police
Apple has suspended a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that drew criticism and complaints for making repeated mistakes in its summaries of news headlines. The tech giant had been facing mounting pressure to withdraw the service, which sent notifications that appeared to come from within news organisations' apps. "We are working on improvements and will…
Bristol leads UK Cities where employees most want to quit, new study reveals
Bristol A recent study by career services provider Resume.io reveals that Bristol tops the list of UK cities with the highest employee desire to leave their jobs. The study, conducted in January, a popular time for job changes due to New Year's resolutions, highlights the prevalence of employee dissatisfaction across the…
