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]
6 gaming trends to watch out for in 2021
From virtual reality to cloud gaming, the post-pandemic future looks bright for gaming… Online gaming has never been so popular. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that more of us have been at home enjoying entertainment online whether that’s streaming films on Netflix or playing games on our mobile phones and games consoles. But what are…
Smartphone games account for nearly half of global gaming market
The smartphones of today have become more powerful and technologically advanced than ever before, becoming an exciting new platform for different types of software such as games. According to data presented by 123scommesse, smartphone games generated $74.9M in 2020 - a 43% share of the global gaming market. Smartphones Biggest Source Of Revenue - 43% Of…
Smart City startups to generate $110.7B by 2025
Smart city startups offer innovative solutions for urban challenges, including public and cybersecurity threats, traffic congestion, energy management, and e-governance. Over the years, the revenues of these companies has increased significantly and it is expected to continue growing in the future. According to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, smart city startups worldwide are expected to generate $110.7bn…
Bristol bottom of mobile phone coverage list despite investment
Belfast and Cardiff ranked amongst the best cities to get a mobile phone signal while Bristol finished in last place, in a full-scale analysis of UK phone coverage. Affordable Mobiles, winners of the Uswitch Mobile Reseller of the Year award, found that all of the cities Belfast and Cardiff topped the list, alongside London and…
Ford’s Spin notches up 10,000 e-scooter rides in Essex
Spin, the micromobility arm of Ford Motor Company, has announced that its e-scooter riders have taken more than 100,000 rides since the trial launched. This milestone has been achieved in five months across the six service areas in Essex, partly driven by a growing need for a socially-distanced means of transport as people slowly return…
Tech Digest daily round up: Apple in court over commission fees
Millions of Apple's UK customers should be compensated for breaches of competition law, a legal action claims. The case, filed with the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), alleges Apple's 30% commission on app sales is an abuse of dominance and unlawful. Organisers are aiming to include nearly 20 million UK users in the collective action,…
Over half of Brits ‘switch off’ online security worries when travelling
Cybersecurity company McAfee has released findings on how Brits are approaching their online security as they look to enjoy a staycation filled summer. According to McAfee’s 2021 Consumer Security Mindset: Travel Edition, nearly three quarters (72%) plan to holiday in the UK this summer, while only a quarter (25%) have set their hopes on a…
Clash of Clans and Clash Royale Player spending drops
Over the years, Supercell has generated impressive revenue from its multi-billion-dollar hits Clash Royale and Clash of Clans. Each month, millions of players worldwide spend a significant amount of money on in-app purchases placing the two gaming titles on the list of Supercell's best performing games. Nevertheless, the annual player spending of the two mobile…
MAHLE Powertrain to demo hydrogen technology inside Renault Kangoo
MAHLE Powertrain is working with hydrogen fuel specialist Bramble Energy to demonstrate hydrogen technology within a Renault Kangoo ZE. MAHLE Powertrain was chosen to support Bramble Energy on the integration project, which leverages high volume printed circuit board manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and ease of production scalability, thanks to its expertise in EV control…
NCSC oversees fifteen-fold increase in internet scams during last year
Cybersecurity experts in the UK have overseen a massive fifteen-fold increase in scams removed from the internet, a new report reveals today (Monday May 10th). The National Cyber Security Centre – a part of GCHQ – disclosed it had taken down more scams in the last year than in the previous three years combined as…