Brits prefer hybrid working over office or remote, study reveals
A new study by tech retailer Currys asked 1,000 UK desk workers to share their ideal and dreaded working conditions. When it comes to location, it seems most prefer the best of both worlds. 38% said they would prefer a hybrid working arrangement which consists of a split between office time and remote working. Fully remote was…
10 mistakes that could kill your podcast
Michael Olatunji, co-founder of podcast and video production studio Outset Studio, identifies 10 mistakes that can kill your podcast... Over 21 million people in the UK listen to podcasts on a regular basis. They range from celebrity gossip to niche discussions on the mining industry. Creating a podcast is also a fantastic way of promoting…
US politicians call for AI legislation after Taylor Swift deepfakes, Polestar cuts 450 jobs
Image credit: Ronald Woan, Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/rwoan/albums/72177720307235065/with/52792412295 US politicians have called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images, after explicit faked photos of Taylor Swift were viewed millions of times online. The images were posted on social media sites, including X and Telegram. US Representative Joe Morelle called the…
New Casino Websites to Gamble at in 2024
Several casino websites have been introduced in recent years. While the numbers are several, some websites have stood out. These have proven themselves in several areas, even in the crowded market of online casinos. 1. 7Bit It is one of the new casinos that has obtained high reviews and ratings within a short period. The…
UK vehicle production hits one million in 2023, SMMT claims
UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% in best year since 2019. 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles made, with record electrified model output. £23.7 billion of private and public investment commitments announced in 2023. UK must now ramp up EV supply chain and deliver return on investments. UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474…
CMA investigating Vodafone/Three merger, Google Pixel 8 Pro can now measure body temperature
The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three is to be investigated by the UK's competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will look into whether the deal could harm consumers by leading to reduced choice or higher prices. The combined group would be the UK's biggest mobile network with about 27 million customers. The…
IoT Systems And Devices: Key Things That You Should Know
The Internet of Things is one of the basic technologies that drive digital transformation today. Namely, thanks to its capacity to connect different items into one network, businesses can get valuable insights into their functioning and performance, automate a lot of processes, and ensure interaction between different devices and machines. The demand for IoT-powered systems…
Apple pushes back EV launch date, children on TikTok for over 2 hours a day
Apple has pushed back the launch date for its long-rumoured electric vehicle and scaled back its self-driving features as the iPhone maker struggles with the shift from gadgets to cars. The Californian tech giant has delayed its internal target to launch a car from 2026 to 2028, according to Bloomberg. The vehicle will also have…
Virgin Media most complained about telco provider, Ofcom reveals
Today Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints it has received about the UK’s main landline, broadband, mobile and pay-TV providers. The figures cover the period from July to September last year, during which time it saw a slight rise in complaints. Complaints about landline, broadband and pay-TV services all increased, while mobile complaints…
Apple Mac turns 40, Microsoft becomes $3 trillion company
Apple's first Macintosh - a device that revolutionised personal computers - turns 40 today. The "game-changing" computer first went on sale on 24 January 1984, two days after being introduced to the world in a big-budget Super Bowl advert, by renowned British director Sir Ridley Scott. The advert, referencing George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, was itself…