Month: May 2018
The Top 4 Things You Can Buy Cheap Online
Is it better to shop in store or buy online? For most people, that’s a very common question these days. Well, the answer is that it all depends on what you are buying. For certain items, it just makes more sense to buy them on the internet. This could be due to either huge cost…
OnePlus announces premium flagship device, the £469 OnePlus 6
In a glitzy affair at London's Copperbox Arena - best known as a venue for the 2012 Olympics - Chinese firm OnePlus announced a new flagship handset as well as a pair of wireless earphones. Pitched to OnePlus' loyal audience of young millennial 'superfans' as well as European journalists, including Tech Digest, the event saw the…
Nissan Energy Solar now available for under £4,000
Nissan has begun the retail roll out of its integrated home energy solution. Called Nissan Energy Solar, it costs from under £4,000 per household to install and can significantly save money on energy bills, claims the Japanese car manufacturer. First announced at last October's Nissan Futures Event in Oslo, attended by Tech Digest and covered here,…
Alcatel unveils £200 3V smartphone with 18:9 display
Looking for an affordable Android smartphone with a very wide display? Alcatel has just announced the launch of its new 3V smartphone costing just £200. Key feature is an 18:9 screen aspect ratio which results in a display that is a little bit wider than a typical 16:9 screen. In fact all Alcatel devices launched in…
Honor launches flagship Honor 10 with onboard AI – of course
Today sees Chinese company Honor, a sub-brand of Huawei, launch the Honor 10, its flagship smartphone for 2018. On board is advanced AI 2.0 technology, applied chiefly to the smartphone’s dual camera. There's also a 3D glass back with a nano-scale optical coating composed of 15 layers of shimmering color. The Honor 10 is exclusive to the Three…
UK start up BoomBocs launches wireless speaker with a difference
Must admit we quite like the look of this brightly coloured speaker from UK start up BoomBocs. Designed in London's Brixton by sound engineer Jonny Williams, it's got a distinctively retro feel. Available in blue, red, black, orange, grey, white, green and yellow, the new BoomBocs BRX v2.0 speaker starts at £699 and is described…
Groov-e makes announces Bluetooth speakers in splash-proof case
Groov-e has announced two new wireless Bluetooth speakers – the Wave I and Wave II. Designed specifically for portability and on-the-go use, these compact Bluetooth speakers combine powerful sound with an impressive battery life in a splashproof case, claims the manufacturer. Perfect for use in the garden, on the beach, by the pool or camping at…
Wiser Radiator thermostat awarded 2018 Red Dot Design Award
The Wiser Radiator Thermostat has been awarded a prestigious 2018 Red Dot Design Award for its design and functionality. The international accolade was presented to Wiser for its outstanding innovation in the Product Design category. The radiator thermostat is part of Drayton’s Wiser heating control system; a smart multi-room package that allows you to control…
Q+A interview with Get Technology author Gerald Lynch
Chris Price speaks to former Tech Digest editor Gerald Lynch about everything from bionics to transhumanism - just two topics featured in his latest book, Get Technology... Q: How did you get into technology? Were you into computer games as a kid? Like most people my age, it was probably through computer games. We had an…
Why choose a website builder?
Website builders now offer a full range of features and flexibility to suit different business needs. Tech Digest talks to Melissa Tirey as private consultant and a contributing insights author on Site Builder Report and on Wise Buyer about some of the options on offer. Why would you use a website builder rather than getting a custom website built? One…