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…

New £30,000 MINI Cooper EV unveiled at Munich IAA Motor Show

Fifth generation, all-electric MINI Cooper unveiled at the IAA International Motor Show  All-electric drive available in either E and SE output levels, offering 190-miles and 250-miles range Touch display with 24cm fully usable circular central instrument display Three new exterior colours, Blazing Blue, Sunny Side Yellow and Legend Grey join existing colours  Prices from £30,000…
Mini Electric convertible

Mini announces £52,500 Convertible EV

First-ever all-electric MINI Convertible Fixed specification with choice of Enigmatic Black or White Silver exterior paint colours Limited to 999 units for Europe, with 150 units for UK market Available from April 2023, priced at £52,500 OTR Following positive feedback on the one-off presented in summer 2022, MINI is going ahead with a small series…

Tech Digest daily roundup: Facebook shuts down facial recognition system

Facebook's facial recognition system will be shut down and faceprints will be deleted for over a billion people, the social media giant has announced. The technology automatically identifies users in pictures and videos but Facebook has decided to remove it, citing increased concerns about its use. Jerome Pesenti, vice president of artificial intelligence at Facebook, wrote…