Month: April 2020
Tesla profits up 30% but Elon Musk brands factory closures as ‘Fascist’
Demand for Tesla electric cars grew during the first three months of the year, despite the Coronavirus pandemic and rants from boss Elon Musk about lockdown measures that have forced his factories to close. Quarterly revenues jumped 30% from last year to $5.9bn (£4.7bn), allowing the firm to turn a small profit of $16m. It…
Ranked: Smart home products Brits MOST desire after lockdown
Smart thermostats like Nest (above) are at the top of the list of smart devices that Brits want after lockdown Spending more time indoors than ever before has given us the opportunity to reflect on various parts of our home – with many of us wanting to make it more eco-friendly/energy-efficient…
Password management as stressful as retirement, claims survey
Password management can be as stressful as planning for retirement, reveals new research by NordPass. More than 30% of people think that resetting and coping with passwords is hugely stressful, and can be compared to the stress of stopping work. However, losing a vital password without a password reset option is far more stressful. 68%…
AO partners with location service what3words
Online electricals retailer AO.com has partnered with innovative location company what3words with AO customers soon being able to provide a what3words address for their desired delivery place – be it the front door, side entrance or a safe place. The partnership will be rolled out nationwide shortly, with all drivers having access to the app…
Switzerland has fastest internet speeds in the world
Switzerland has been revealed as the country with the fastest internet speeds in the world, with a fixed broadband speed of 146.81Mbps. The UK ranks in 26th place with a fixed average broadband speed of 65.82mbps - with an hour’s worth of Netflix content taking 2 minutes and 2 seconds to download. France, Sweden…
Online gaming traffic in US jumps 75% amid Coronavirus outbreak
With coronavirus lockdown rules in place and millions of Americans advised to stay at home, online gaming increased dramatically in the United States during March. According to data gathered by GoldenCasinoNews, between March 12th and March 19th, online gaming traffic in the US increased by 75% week-over-week. US Online Gaming Industry to Hit $3.5bn Revenue…
Toyota’s hybrid electric vehicle sales reach 15 million
New milestone reached, 23 years since launch of the first generation Prius UK has contributed more than 356,000 sales to a European total that has topped 2.8 million Hybrid now part of the mainstream market, accounting for two thirds of all Toyota’s UK new passenger vehicle sales Toyota’s electrification strategy will see the delivery of…
iPhone SE available for £23.99/month at Carphone Warehouse
The new entry-level, Apple iPhone SE is now available at both Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World online on a variety of 24 month pay monthly contracts and SIM free offers with prices starting at £23.99. The second-generation iPhone SE features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, paired with Touch ID and is powered by the…
Schwinn IC4: A Cheaper Way to Get the Peloton Experience?
Peloton is considered to be the best in state-of-the-art home fitness equipment. The trouble is that many find it to be a bit pricey. If you have been wishing for a Peloton experience but you do not have the means, there is a cheaper alternative. Schwinn IC4 offers you a similar experience but minding your…
Cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE introduces £50 X95
Is this the cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Android 10 smartphone, the DOOGEE X95 with prices starting from £50. An affordable smartphone, the X95 features a bezel-less water drop screen, triple rear camera and a 4350mAh battery. Available in black, green and blue, the X95 also incorporates…