US officials threaten Google break-up, Netflix posts records UK revenues
US officials have confirmed they are considering breaking up Google's "illegal monopoly" of internet searches. The tech giant could face restrictions on its own products - including its Chrome browser, Play Store and Android operating system, the US Justice Department said. It comes after a judge found in August the company had broken anti-trust laws…
Sky Stream to launch across EE stores from October 15th
Sky Stream to launch in EE retail stores, via the EE website, and EE telesales from 15th October For the first time, EE customers will be able to order Sky Stream alongside EE home broadband Sky Stream makes it even easier to access Sky’s TV services EE, the consumer brand for the BT Group, and Sky have announced…
UK car industry issues warning over EV sales, Google launches AI Overviews video search
The UK car industry has warned its efforts to support the transition to electric vehicles cannot be sustained indefinitely as it faces the prospect of fines for missing climate-linked sales targets. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that a government mandate, which requires its members to sell a minimum percentage of zero-emission…
All-electric Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covers 794 km on single battery charge
VW ID.7 Maximum WLTP range of up to 709 km exceeded The vehicle was driven during the day on a defined route in actual traffic, which included both main through-roads and motorway sections ID.7 Pro S with 86-kWh battery (net) is designed for the greatest possible efficiency Driving the new all-electric…
Students adapt smart glasses to identify strangers on the street, Open AI raises $6.6 billion
Two students have made a pair of smart glasses with facial recognition technology to discover the private information of strangers. In a video demonstration, one of the Harvard students is shown using the technology to quickly discover details about the woman sitting near him at a train station in Boston. "Wait, are you Betsy?" he…
New report reveals how phishing campaigns have become increasingly commercialised
Presented to Tech Digest at a roundtable event in central London, cybersecurity company Egress launched its latest Phishing Threat Trends Report (October 2024), revealing a rise in phishing attacks as well as commoditised phishing-as-a-service campaigns. The report shows a 28% increase in phishing emails were sent between April 1st – June 30th vs January 1st…
Ofcom rules on roaming charge alerts for UK holidaymakers
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad and at home under new rules that come into force today, claims Ofcom. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the EU's ‘roam like at home’ rules – as well as UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers…
Kia Charge now offers access to 80,000 EV chargers
Kia Charge offers access across Europe to more than 800,000 charging points, a 10% increase on Q2 2024 and +39% on Q2 2023 Kia Charge enables Kia customers to charge their vehicle with a one-stop charging solution Kia Charge, the company’s one-contract service for all charging activities in Europe, now offers its 100,000 plus subscribers…
Governor of California blocks AI safety bill, Yale smart video doorbell reviewed
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the US. Mr Newsom said the bill could stifle innovation and prompt AI developers to move out…
One in six British motorists admit they’re terrible drivers!
15% of UK motorists admit they're bad drivers, with Cardiff (35%), London (33%), and Liverpool (31%) leading. Road Challenges: Over half (54%) have had accidents due to distractions, with 36% blaming too many cars and 32% wishing for advanced car features. Test Anxiety: 62% of drivers want to improve, and 61% doubt they'd pass…
