BYD reveals prices for SEAL U DM-i plug in hybrid EV
Chinese manufacturer BYD (short for Build Your Dreams) has announced UK pricing for its new SEAL plug-in hybrid EV. The new BYD SEAL U DM-i, which is a five-seater D-segment SUV, is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Europe. For the first time, UK consumers can experience all the benefits of BYD’s Super…
Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers, EU to hit Chinese EVs with extra tariffs
Baldur's Gate 3 was the bestselling game on Steam in 2023. Image: Larian Studios The owner of Steam - the largest digital distribution platform for PC games in the world - is being sued for £656m. Valve Corporation is being accused of using its market dominance to overcharge 14 million people…
Brits now spend almost £700 on subscriptions every year
Despite high cost of living concerns, UK subscribers are now spending £696 on subscription apps and services every year — that's on top of standard bills such as TV, phone, and internet. 1 in 8 are paying more than £100 a month for their subscriptions, amounting to £1,200 per year. That’s according to a newly…
Surge in cold calls targeting older people about personal alarms, claims Which?
Reports of older people being targeted by cold calls about personal alarms are on the rise, claims consumer group Which? Which? received just five reports about personal alarms (medical pendants or wristbands used to alert emergency services at the push of a button) to its scam sharer tool in the whole of…
Apple to boost Siri with ChatGPT, Elon Musk says he will ban Apple devices
Apple is to boost its Siri voice assistant and operating systems with OpenAI's ChatGPT as it seeks to catch up in the AI race. The iPhone maker announced the Siri makeover along with a number of other new features at its annual developers show on Monday. It is part of a new personalised AI system…
New Skoda Kodiaq iV plug in hybrid offers electric range up to 75 miles
Second-generation plug-in hybrid system delivers increased electric range Up to 75 miles of all-electric driving range in E-mode Combined output of 204PS Six-speed DSG gearbox as standard with three hybrid driving modes SE and SE L trim levels available from launch with the five-seat plug-in hybrid Kodiaq Available to order now from £41,935 OTR Škoda…
AI cameras deployed for motoring offences, electric headset get NHS approval
Image: National Highways A mobile camera will be taken to roads in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire to catch drivers using phones and those not wearing seat belts. Safer Roads Humber said the camera unit, which is on loan from National Highways, would be in use for a week from Monday…
10 tips on perfecting your side hustle
A side hustle is an extra money-earning job taken on in addition to your day job. Thinking of joining the 43% of Brits with a side hustle? Property developer Richard Clapson gives his top 10 tips for success.... Reach out Build confidence by connecting with communities in the same niche you're looking to get into.…
Polestar to reduce supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels for ocean freight
Polestar is taking the next steps to reduce its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes. These account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) in Belgium on 100% renewable electricity. The VPC acts as a finishing and preparation…
Google to delete users’ location history, Volvo EV to feature ‘battery passport’
Google will delete everything it knows about users’ previously visited locations, the company has said, a year after it committed to reducing the amount of personal data it stores about users. The company’s “timeline” feature – previously known as Location History – will still work for those who choose to use it, letting them scroll…
