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]
Snapchat most-used app for grooming, new search feature for ChatGPT
The messaging app Snapchat is the most widely-used platform for online grooming, according to police figures supplied to the children's charity the NSPCC. More than 7,000 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded across the UK in the year to March 2024 - the highest number since the offence was created. Snapchat made up…
The Business Benefits Of Offering Faster Payments
Running a successful business has, arguably, never been tougher than it is today. Many sectors are fiercely competitive, and some are facing challenges that are both completely new and unexpected There are also aspects that are within the business owners’ control which work alongside others that are not. In these situations, it makes sense to…
BYD revenue overtakes Tesla, Russia fines Google more than world’s GDP!
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has seen its quarterly revenues soar, beating Tesla's for the first time. It posted more than 200bn yuan ($28.2bn, £21.8bn) in revenues between July and September. This is a 24% jump from the same period last year, and more than Elon Musk's company whose quarterly revenue was $25.2bn. However,…
Organically Integrating CRM Features Into Your Software
Ask any successful software company or app designer and they'll tell you that the most critical part of the process is often not grabbing customers in the first place, but keeping them coming back after. Every developer is looking for that perfect system to maintain a steady revenue source, but not everyone puts their tools to…
Is Nintendo ‘Switch 2’ reveal just hours away? AI paedophile jailed in landmark case
The internet is still convinced a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is going to happen this month, as a port of a major third-party open world game is also rumoured. It’ll be November on Friday and it’s looking very much like predictions about the Switch 2 – the fan nickname for Nintendo’s next gen console –…
Nearly half of workers now commuting to work 5 times a week
Virgin Media O2 Business today publishes its Q3 Movers Index, revealing almost half of workers now commute at least five days a week while many plan to take advantage of free heating this winter. Gen Z (18 to 24 year-olds) are spending more around their workplaces compared to last quarter, as 90% of workers have…
Kia EV3 named Car of the Year in Electrifying.com awards
The Kia EV3 has been named overall Car of the Year for 2024 at the annual Electrifying.com Awards. The Electrifying.com Awards are judged by the publication’s expert team of road testers, with awards given to the most significant electric vehicles and innovations. The Kia EV3 follows in the footsteps of its larger sibling, the EV9, which…
Tesla shares up 22% as Musk promises budget EV, Kia EV3 named car of the year
Tesla shares closed up nearly 22% on Thursday – their biggest single-day gain in over a decade – as Elon Musk’s bold forecast of surging sales reassured investors he was still looking to grow its core business of selling electric cars. At close, nearly $150bn was added to the company’s market value. Musk forecast 20-30%…
UK car production fell by over 20% in September, SMMT reveals
UK car production output declined by -20.6% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as 70,039 units rolled off production lines. The scale of the decline is, in part, exacerbated by comparison with a strong September 2023, which saw the best result for the…
Modern Communication Trends Transforming Small Business Operations
Technology has transformed small businesses, with many communication tools now faster and more efficient. Modern technology is required for small businesses in the UK to survive and connect with external customers and internal teams. Instead of emails or phone calls, there are faster, more integrated tools today, such as messaging apps, video conferencing, and Voice…
