Tag: National Grid
Tech Digest daily roundup: Twitter receives backing of Taliban
Twitter has won the support of a big name backer against fast-growing rival Threads - but it's the Taliban. A leader of the hardline Islamist group, which seized power in Afghanistan in summer 2021, said Elon Musk's platform was a tolerant place that allowed freedom of speech to thrive.Anas Haqqani offered his endorsement in a tweet on…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Smart meter homes to get discounts for cutting peak-time energy use
Households will be offered discounts on their electricity bills if they cut peak-time use on a handful of days over the winter, as part of National Grid's efforts to avoid blackouts. The network operator has announced details of the scheme, which it said could save households up to £100. There will be 12 "test" days…
