Month: February 2019
Watching TV could contribute to memory loss in over 50s, study suggests
Watching TV for just a few hours every night could contribute to memory loss in older people, new research suggests. Over 50s who spent more than three-and-a-half hours daily in front of the box were found to experience poorer verbal memory, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The findings indicate people…
European Commission accuses internet giants over disinformation
The European Commission has accused Facebook, Google and Twitter of failing to provide enough details on the steps they have taken to cut disinformation on their services. As part of its Code of Practice against disinformation, which the three internet giants signed up to last year, they must provide monthly updates on their actions ahead…
Broadband customers must now be told minimum speeds at point of sale
One third of us don't get advertised broadband speeds Broadband customers must be told the minimum and peak time speeds they will receive before they sign a contract under new protections coming into force on Friday. Providers will have to let customers walk away penalty-free if they take longer than…
FA Matchday app lets players use PayPal to pay match fees
Amateur football players can now pay their match fees via their smartphone thanks to an update to an official app. Digital payments service PayPal has signed a partnership with the Football Association (FA) to enable grassroots footballers to pay match fees from their smartphones. The FA Matchday app will now offer an online payment system…
Gaming fans celebrate National Pokemon Day – Sword and Shield announced
Gaming fans across the world yesterday celebrated the anniversary of the first Pokemon game 23 years on from its initial release as two new titles, Sword and Shield, were announced. Pokemon Red and Green debuted in 1996 in Japan and, after enjoying worldwide popularity, titles such as Crystal and Platinum followed suit. Happy Pokémon Day,…
#MWC19: weird and wonderful gadgets including Roboy and Energizer phone
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology convention is drawing to a close in Barcelona, with foldable phones among the most notable innovations appearing on the show floor. However, the four-day event also attracts a number of unique and unusual devices to its halls, as manufacturers look to strike a balance between being innovative and standing…
Must-Have Comparison Site Bookmarks for Gamers
For any tech-heads and gamers, it’s often easy to get swept along with the hype surrounding the latest gaming releases or gadgets and gizmos on which we’ll play the newest titles. However, it’s also a good idea to pause, take a deep breath and do a little homework first, before buying. There are comparison sites…
Britbox: What is it and will it be able to compete with rivals like Netflix?
The BBC and ITV are proposing a new joint streaming service for the UK to take on the might of Netflix and Amazon. New commissions, recent shows and old British favourites will feature on the BritBox platform. But what exactly is it and can it really take on its rivals? Why are the BBC and…
Scientists developing robots to clean train carriages
Robots that can clean train carriages and drones that can inspect railway bridge arches are being developed by scientists in two new research projects. The Heriot-Watt University researchers are working on robotised mobile inspection platforms that can operate in hard-to-reach areas such as between and under the seats of a train carriage. The robot platforms will detect…
MWC 2019: McAfee warns internet users still not protecting themselves from cybercrime
Cybersecurity experts have encouraged people to do more to protect themselves from online crime, warning the rollout of 5G will only increase the potential devices that could be hacked. Raj Samani and Gary Davis, both industry experts at cybersecurity firm McAfee, said the average internet user was still making basic security errors such as using…
