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]
Lockdown leads to surge in TV streaming, claims Ofcom
A surge in screen time during lockdown saw UK adults spend an astonishing 40% of their waking day watching TV and online video services, Ofcom has found in its annual study of the nation’s media habits. As people across the UK followed official health advice to stay home during April 2020, they kept themselves informed…
4 out of 5 drivers say petrol cars should be phased out earlier than 2035
EVA England survey shows that 82% of drivers believe the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans should end before 2035 New consumer association set up to represent the interests of current and prospective electric vehicle drivers in England 96% of respondents believe an earlier phase out date would have a positive impact…
Zoopla names Birmingham as best UK location for remote working
Birmingham (pictured) named as the UK's best place for remote working Birmingham is revealed as the UK’s best location for remote working, scoring 69.8 out of 100 in Zoopla’s analysis Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, takes second spot scoring 65.2 out of 100 Bradford, West Yorkshire, is third with almost 20,000…
DOOGEE introduces N20 Pro Android 10 with 16MP quad rear camera
DOOGEE Hengtong Technology Co. Ltd, has announced the launch of its latest phone, the DOOGEE N20 Pro, featuring a 16MP AI quad rear camera, a 6.3” Waterdrop screen and a Helio P60 Octa-Core processor. The N20 Pro is available from the DOOGEE online store globally for $169.99 and from AliExpress for $169.99. On the 10th-11th August, the N20 Pro…
Doro announces Response Premium subscription service
Mobile phone company for seniors Doro has launched a subscription service for its users. Called Response Premium, it gives users access to instantaneous, 24-hour support for £15 a month – all the more important during the ongoing pandemic. The service allows users to invite an unlimited number of family or friends to be notified instantly…
OPPO unveils smartwatches, wireless headphones
Global smartphone brand OPPO has unveiled several new additions, including a series of smartwatches and a range of noise cancelling wireless headphones. Powered with Wear OS by Google, the OPPO Watch 46mm LTE features what it claims is the world-first dual-curve display, while the OPPO Watch 41mm BT boasts an AMOLED display. Taking personalisation to…
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…