Month: February 2016
Honor 5X smartphone launches in Europe – one of the cheapest at £189?
The Honor 5X. Costing £189, it's one of the cheapest smartphones on the market Chinese brand Honor has launched its 5X smartphone in Europe in Munich, Germany. Featuring fingerprint technology and boasting a metal finish it's available in three colours – gold, silver and grey – for £189.99. Billed as one…
Google parent Alphabet overtakes Apple as world’s ‘biggest’ company. More taxing questions to follow?
Editorial Depending on your point of view it's either been a great week for internet giant Google or one of the worst (certainly you wouldn't want to be in their PR department right now). While investors will no doubt be rubbing their hands with glee at parent company's Alphabet's latest financial figures, those who have…
Could this be the future of air travel? easyJet reveals concept designs for hybrid plane
easyJet has been working with students to develop a hybrid plane that uses a hydrogen fuel cell stowed in the aircraft's hold Budget airline easyJet is probably best known for its gaudy orange livery and cheap flights to holiday destinations than for being a technology pioneer. But all that could be…
Samsung claims 2.5 million weekly visitors to its ‘Smart Hub’
Seems that Smart TVs - those that can access online video content - are proving a bit hit with consumers. Samsung, one of the leading Smart TV manufacturers, is claiming that it has recently passed 2.5 million weekly visitors to its 'Smart Hub' portal, a rise of 33 per cent over the past six months.…