Fox launches Netflix rival Tubi, Scientists develop ‘living skin’ for robots
Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corporation is entering the UK's highly competitive free, ad-supported video streaming market. Tubi will compete with the likes of Netflix, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4's streaming platform as well as the BBC iPlayer. The platform has been quickly gaining market share in the US where, according to Fox, it has almost 80…
VW partners with OVO to power EV customers’ energy needs
Volkswagen Group UK partners with energy experts OVO to support customers’ switch to electric vehicles VWG EV customers to benefit from OVO’s clean energy and technical innovations ‘Charge Anytime’ add-on means cost-effective energy, day or night 10,000 free miles and anniversary bonuses bring additional benefits to VW customers VW has partnered with OVO to offer…
Maserati launches all-electric TRIDENTE powerboat
Maserati has partnered with Vita Power to create TRIDENTE, a luxury all-electric powerboat, extending Maserati’s electrification strategy onto the water. Vita Power and Maserati share the same vision for the mobility of the future with no compromise on performance and elegance, claims Maserati. Vita Power is a marine technology company founded to reduce the impact…
Suzuki axes petrol cars to focus on EVs, Samsung Galaxy Ring leak shows health-tracking features
The Suzuki Ignis, Swace, Swift Sport and Jimny LCV are all being axed within the next few months to allow the Japanese brand to focus on the launch of its first all-electric car in the second half of 2025. The doomed models will be available until early 2025, unless dealer stock depletes faster than expected. The new Suzuki Swift supermini is safe of…
Transforming healthcare: The vital role of custom software solutions
Instead of depending solely on generic software, there's a growing need for customized solutions that address particular needs in the quickly changing healthcare landscape of today. Developing custom software for the healthcare industry is becoming necessary to protect patient data, enhance service delivery, and effectively handle digital challenges. The complex requirements of contemporary healthcare are…
Average UK broadband price hits £30 – but still below global average
As inflation in the UK rises, popular UK broadband providers such as BT, Vodafone and Three have increased their prices for mobile and broadband customers by 7.9% this year. With this in mind, the experts at Independent Advisor Broadband Deals have analysed broadband cost statistics over the last seven years to reveal how the average UK broadband package…
Over 15 million smartphones could be donated to charity, Virgin Media O2 claims
Despite almost 15 million unused smartphones gathering dust in homes across the country, new research reveals Brits would rather sit in a bath of beans than donate their devices to charity Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub are calling on people to donate their unwanted working smartphones to the Community Calling scheme so they can be…
Nyobolt EV sportscar prototype – 10 to 80% charge in under five minutes
Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging batteries to eliminate slow and inconvenient recharge stops move from the lab to the track Just 12 months after revealing the concept, a driveable Nyobolt EV prototype, engineered together with CALLUM, will advance testing of the technology in the real world Initial testing of the Nyobolt EV using a 350kW DC charger…
Nyobolt can charge EV in 5 mins, Amazon to compete with Chinese discount retailers
Image: A UK startup has charged an EV from 10% to 80% charge in under 5 minutes. Nyobolt An electric car battery developed by UK start-up Nyobolt has successfully charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes and 37 seconds in its first live demonstration. It was achieved with a specially-built…
VW to invest $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian, UK carmakers demand EV support
German car-making giant Volkswagen (VW) says it will invest up to $5bn (£3.94bn) in Tesla rival Rivian. The deal creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology. Rivian shares jumped by almost 50% after the announcement. The tie-up comes as competition intensifies between EV makers…
