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]
India sends unmanned mission to moon’s far side
India’s space agency says it has launched an unmanned spacecraft to the far side of the moon, a week after aborting the mission due to a technical problem. Scientists at the mission control centre in Sriharikota, off the Bay of Bengal, burst into applause as the rocket lifted off in clear weather as scheduled at 2.43pm…
French Teenager creates Emoji Mashup Bot
A new bot Twitter account has quickly earned a large following after tweeting mashup emojis every hour. The Emoji Mashup Bot was created by Louan Bengmah, an 18-year-old student from Nantes, France. It brings two different emojis together and combines them to create a new face. “I wanted to discover new ways of coding and…
MPs consider probe into Facebook Libra cryptocurrency
A probe into Facebook’s Libra digital currency plans is being considered by MPs, it has been reported. Concerns have been raised over the social network’s intentions to start a cryptocurrency called Libra, which will be run by a number of firms including Mastercard, Visa and PayPal. Facebook will incorporate the currency into its digital wallet…
One giant leap for mankind: 50 years since first step on the moon
This weekend marks 50 years since astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. The landing craft carrying the Apollo 11 Commander and fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin touched down on the moon on July 20 1969, before Armstrong stepped out and onto the surface, declaring: “That’s one small step for a…
Braun makes a return to Audio after 28 years break with LE speakers
You probably know Braun best for its shaving products. However, the German company, founded by Max Braun, started off manufacturing radio sets in the 1920s. Now nearly 100 years since the company was started and 28 since it pulled out of hi-fi altogether, Braun Audio is back with the reinvention of its LE speakers from…
Google to plug loophole in Chrome Incognito mode
Google has said it will plug a loophole in the Incognito mode of its Chrome web browser in a bid to better protect user privacy. Chrome’s Incognito mode allows users to access websites more privately than the usual browser, by not storing information such as browsing history, and cookies and site data. To do this…
All London Tube network to have 4G reception by mid-2020s
Tube passengers will have access to the 4G network anywhere on the London Underground by the mid-2020s, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The Jubilee Line will be the first to benefit, with the eastern half to get full mobile connectivity on both the platforms and the tunnels from March next year, the network announced…
Britons share memories of Apollo 11 moon landing in digital scrap book
Members of the public have shared their personal memories of the Apollo 11 moon landings, as the world marks 50 years since the remarkable feat. Britons have revealed touching stories, from a woman in labour who delayed going to hospital, to a man who proposed as they tuned into coverage of the landing. “At the…
Sir Richard Branson ‘ready to head into space’ after Virgin Galactic tests
Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson has said his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip. The British billionaire celebrated his 69th birthday at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre during 50th anniversary festivities for humanity’s first moon landing. His guests were 100 other aspiring astronauts…
Microsoft continues cloud growth amid Xbox slowdown
Microsoft has put its latest financial results success down to deep partnerships, despite a slowdown in sales of its Xbox gaming console. The firm reported total revenue of $33.7 billion (£26.7 billion) for the last three months, up from $30.1 billion (£23.8 billion) during the same period in 2018. It also revealed net income of…