Month: May 2018
New Nissan LEAF named best electric car in DieselCar and EcoCar awards
The new 2018 Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Best Electric Car’ in the annual DieselCar and EcoCar awards. The DieselCar and EcoCar editorial team evaluated more than 175 new cars in real-world conditions using a comprehensive road test scoring system to create the final rankings. Says Ian Robertson, Editor of DieselCar and EcoCar Magazine: “If…
THINKWARE launches £79 8GB dashcam, HD F70
THINKWARE has announced the launch of its latest dashcam, the HD F70 (8GB). It's available now for £79, or as a bundle with an optional GPS antenna for £99. The new F70 records in Full HD 1080p providing improved image quality when driving both day and night. The camera has a wide dynamic range sensor…
Volvo embeds Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next gen infotainment system
Scandinavian car company Volvo Cars is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system. It's hoped that Volvo Cars’ intended partnership with Google will further enhance the way Volvo customers engage with and…
5 IT ‘must-haves’ if you work from home
The popularity of work from home positions is on the rise – and for good reason. Remove the office and the commute and it seems people across a huge number of industries are more motivated, less likely to be ill, more productive and, believe it or not, collaborating with colleagues more effectively. That said, this…
Bang & Olufsen launches wireless Earset earphones for £269
Looking for a pair of solid, wireless earphones complete with customisable earhooks to stay in place? B&O PLAY has just launched a new model called Earset, which it's billing as an evolution of a Bang & Olufsen design icon. Earset comes with state-of-the-art wireless audio technology, world-class Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound and a fresh…
Top 5 Computer and Technology Books!
Books are people’s best friends and the sea of knowledge each book comes packed with is immense. With the advent of technology comes the need to understand each advancement. Even though there are many online portals where one can easily find material to learn about the new advancements, the best knowledge comes from books. Here…
Ford develops Feel The View – a smart window for blind passengers
From rolling hills to mountain ranges, views make any road trip memorable. However, for blind passengers this is part of the experience they miss. Until now, that is. Just announced by Ford is a prototype smart car window which aims to change the experience for the blind and partially-sighted people by enabling them to visualise passing…
Not so smart. Three quarters of us don’t understand tech terms such as IoT and blockchain
Overall Brits scored 30.8% when tested on 2018 technology terms. 25-34 year olds are the most tech savvy age group, scoring 35% on the test, the least savvy were the 45-54 year olds who scored just 24.7%. The Northern Irish are the most tech savvy in the UK scoring 39.3% on the buzzwords quiz. See how you score on the 2018 tech buzzword quiz A survey from translation…
