Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
BMW commits to UK for Mini EV (with £75 million government support)
BMW Group has announced today a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon. The Oxford plant is gearing-up to build two new all-electric MINI models from 2026, the 3-door MINI Cooper and the compact crossover MINI Aceman. The UK investment will be backed by funding from the…
UK’s EV Infrastructure 12 years behind schedule, claims report
As the UK prepares to ban the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, concerns are emerging about the country's readiness for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Recent data analysed by MakeMyHouseGreen suggests that the UK government is falling drastically behind its infrastructure targets, potentially leaving thousands without easy access to EV chargers. In January 2023,…
Tech Digest daily roundup: New Electric Mini will be buit in Oxford
BMW has announced plans to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing a Government funding package. The German-based manufacturer’s multimillion-pound investment to transform its existing plant will secure 4,000 high-quality jobs, according to ministers. Government sources declined to set out the level of taxpayer support being offered to BMW, but did not dispute the previously reported figure…
Lotus Emeya, four-door hyper-GT, unveiled in New York
Emeya is the new electric grand tourer (GT) from Lotus Emeya is one of the fastest electric GTs in the world, with acceleration of 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in under 2.8 seconds. Production is slated to begin in 2024. Emeya will join as a flagship model in the Lotus line-up of luxury-performance electric vehicles. Lotus launched Studio…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple shares fall on news of Chinese government iPhone ban
Apple shares fell about 3% on Thursday, following a 4% decline on Wednesday, after several reports suggesting that Chinese government workers could be banned from using iPhones. The reported restrictions, which have not been publicly announced by the Chinese government, raise concerns that Apple’s products could get caught up in international tensions between the U.S.…
EE brings 4G and 5G to London’s Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road tube stations
First stations to go live in the heart of London’s West End Customers will benefit from coverage within the ticket halls, on Central line platforms and in tunnel connecting the two stations, as well as Northern line platforms at Tottenham Court Road Roll-out set to continue across some of London’s busiest locations in coming weeks…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally fully revealed at Munich Motor Show
Following a global first look at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year, the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally has been revealed without camouflage for the first time today at IAA Mobility, Munich. The Mustang Mach-E Rally boasts a tuned version of the Mustang Mach-E GT powertrain, with a two-motor layout targeting at least 880…
Full-fibre broadband now available to over half UK homes, reports Ofcom
Ofcom's latest Connected Nations report shines a light on mobile coverage and broadband availability across the UK – revealing full-fibre broadband is now on offer to the majority of UK homes. Based on findings from April and May 2023, it shows the extent to which people in the UK are able to access the broadband…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Brits see work as less important than 40 years ago
People in the UK are among the least likely to say work should always come first, according to a new survey. According to the study, people now are more likely to say it would be a good thing if less importance was placed on work than they did 40 years ago. But this view…
Winners of UK Government’s £15 million Quantum competition announced
£15 million Quantum Catalyst Fund will accelerate the adoption of quantum solutions by the public sector Quantum technology could revolutionise work across Government, including transport, space, health and net zero 30 projects have been chosen to take part in phase 1 of the competition The first winners of a £15 million competition to explore the…
