Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
UK scientists develop self-propelling Phoenix aircraft that ‘inhales’ air
An innovative solar-powered aircraft that can stay in the sky for prolonged periods of time by “inhaling” air to move has been created by scientists in the UK. The Phoenix unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is able to propel itself forward autonomously, repeatedly switching from being lighter than air and heavier than air to generate thrust,…
Twitter revenue up 18%, but 6 million less active users than last year
Twitter has reported growth in revenue but saw monthly active users drop by six million on this time last year, the firm’s latest financial results show. The social media company’s revenue for the first quarter of 2019 was 787 million dollars (£605 million), up 18% on the same period last year and above analysts’ expectations.…
Gov.UK trials service on smart speakers
Information about about government services from Gov.UK - such as what is the minimum wage and when can I retire - is to become available via smart speakers including the Amazon Echo and Google Home. The Government Digital Service has created a trial project that will enable information from gov.uk to be accessed by asking…
Which? rates UK’s biggest mobile firms worse than smaller providers
Vodafone was rated worst mobile phone operator in Which? survey The UK’s three biggest mobile operators - Vodafone, EE and O2 - are failing to offer their customers satisfactory service despite often costing more than smaller rivals, a watchdog has found. Vodafone was rated the worst network in the country in…
Elon Musk’s Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars in 2020
Tesla expects to have full self-driving cars in which humans will not have to touch the steering wheel by around the second quarter of next year. The company made the announcement during an investor conference at its California, headquarters on Monday, in which it outlined its bold but risky bid to transform Tesla’s electric cars…
Samsung delays Galaxy Fold smartphone due to screen problems
Samsung has confirmed it is to delay the launch of its Galaxy Fold smartphone after some early reviewers reported issues with the phone’s screen. The Korean technology giant said inspections of the affected Galaxy Fold devices had uncovered two issues. Last week, several journalists in the US who had been given early versions of the…
New tech can track mobiles in prison to exact jail cell
Prisons are deploying new technology to pinpoint where inmates are using illegal mobile phones down to the exact jail cell. The Government revealed the specialist detection equipment has been introduced as part of efforts to clamp down on illicit handsets, which fuel violence and drug dealing behind bars. For security reasons, only basic details about…
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity
Easily guessed passwords which are used across multiple accounts pose a massive cybersecurity risk for the UK's internet users, according to a new poll. A survey by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) found that many British internet users did not know the best ways to protect themselves from cybercrime. Only 15% said they knew…
NHS ‘hero’ who shutdown WannaCry admits cybercrime charges in US
The British computer expert who helped shut down the WannaCry cyber attack on the NHS has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the United States, court documents show. Marcus Hutchins, 24, from Ilfracombe, Devon, who is also known as Malwaretech, said he had admitted two charges relating to writing malware. The cyber expert was hailed…
1 in 3 parents worried children could become addicted to online porn
A third of parents have expressed concern their children could become addicted to online porn, according to a survey. Parents shared their fears about young people developing distorted views of healthy sex and relationships, with more than half (52%) worried that they may grow up believing online pornography represents typical sex. The results of the…