Month: July 2020
Ducati announces three new folding e-bikes
After launching a range of electric scooters, Italian motorbike brand Ducati announces three new folding e-bikes, designed for getting around the city quickly. The folding e-bike line, born from a partnership between Ducati and MT Distribution, comprises three models including the Urban-E, SCR -E and SCR-E Sport.For the Urban-E model Ducati designers collaborated with Italdesign…
REVEALED: The World’s Busiest Websites
A new report from Fasthosts.co.uk reveals the busiest websites on the internet; from search engines to social media platforms, news sites to entertainment and everything in between. Unsurprisingly, Google is crowned the world’s busiest website on the internet. In just one hour, Google receives 116,892,361 visits, the equivalent of the population of London 13 times over.…
Two thirds of motorists distracted by tech, claims survey
With the Department of Transport having announced a review of roads policing to look at ways of reducing road casualties and deaths, Venson Automotive Solutions has produced a survey about the role technology plays in car accidents. According to its survey, just 13% of motorists admit to being side-tracked themselves by in-car technology when driving.…
China and US generate 65% of Digital Payments
As the largest revenue source of the global Fintech market, digital payments are set to reach $4.4trn transaction value this year, a 5% drop compared to pre-COVID-19 figures. According to data gathered by BuyShares.co.nz, China, and the United States, as the world's two largest digital payments industries, are expected to generate 65% of that value. Transaction…
What Car? reveals contenders for inaugural Electric Car Awards
What Car? is to hold its inaugural Electric Car Awards on 5 August, revealing the best electric and plug-in hybrid cars available. The Electric Car Awards were launched following a boom in interest in electrified models from consumers on whatcar.com during and after lockdown, and the recent exponential growth in the number of models being…
Decathlon designs ‘Healthy London Transport Map’
Here's an interesting idea. It's an alternative London transport map that's been reconfigured to show you how many calories you would burn and how much money you would save if you decided to walk, run, cycle or scoot your journey rather than get the tube. Called the Healthy London Transport Map, it's the brainchild of…
NBA Players Who Love Video Games Almost More Than Basketball
When it comes to being social media and internet savvy, NBA players are perhaps some of the most well-versed in the world of sports, often encouraged by the NBA itself to push their respective personal brands to the max online. This has led to certain players leading a parallel life to the one they play…
Skoda introduces remote electric car charging via Alexa
Drivers of ŠKODA’s all-electric Citigoe iV and Superb iV plug-in hybrid can now use Amazon Alexa voice assistants for remote charging, as well as checking on the remaining range of their cars - all from the comfort of their home. The new features are part of a raft of upgrades added to the ŠKODA Connect…
Broadband customers to save £270 million following Ofcom review
Broadband customers who are out of contract are set to benefit from a package of pricing changes and commitments from their providers, following a review by telecoms regulator Ofcom. The broadband market offers customers a wide range of choice, with different deals on offer to suit different needs. But Ofcom is concerned that many customers…
Nextbase launches 622GW Dash Cam with what3words
With dashcam sales have increased by 850% over the past 4 years, Nextbase is pleased to announce the next generation 622GW 4K Dash Cam launching today (28th July 2020). The 622GW brings together Alexa voice control, emergency SOS alerts, and the what3words location system into a unit costing £249/$399 RRP from Halfords and www.nextbase.com. Recording…
