Tag: Nadine Dorries
Tech Digest daily roundup: Data centres ‘sucking Britain’s power grid dry’
A shortage of houses in London and the southeast has long been one of the most prolific problems facing the Government. Yet desperately needed fresh supply is unlikely to materialise soon in west London, after developers were last week told they may be prevented from starting new projects in the area until 2035, because the…
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK solar inventions could reduce energy bills
The Solivus Arc is expected to produce 1,000 kWh a year Two new solar products from British companies could cut bills for those who cannot put panels on their roof. Solivus's solar sculpture and Filia's solar blinds could provide households an estimated 10-30% of their electricity. The products use a new…
Tech Digest daily roundup: New offences added to online safety laws
Sending "genuinely threatening" or "knowingly false" messages are among new criminal offences being added to proposed online safety laws. If passed, the government's online safety bill could see social networks fined 10% of their global turnover if they fail to remove harmful content. The changes mean they will also have to proactively remove harmful content.…
Tech Digest daily roundup: TikTok taps into ‘social shopping’
The social media platform TikTok is making a big push into shopping. The video-sharing app is famous for its short lip sync videos, dance routines and humour. And its popularity has soared during the pandemic. TikTok is now producing its first live shopping and entertainment event on Wednesday where people can buy products directly on…
