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]
Blueye Robotics launches new underwater drone
Want to view under the water without having to put on your wetsuit and take a camera with you? Blueye Robotics has launched a new underwater drone, the Bluewater Water Pro. The underwater drone is ready to be deployed in a few minutes with minimal training, claims the manufacturer. It says operating the drone is…
Electric taxis go wireless in Nottingham
The UK could soon see a revolution in how electric vehicles are charged as the Transport Secretary announces a £3.4m investment in trials for wireless charging of electric taxis in Nottingham. Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to plugs and chargepoints, meaning multiple taxis could recharge at once - supporting drivers to…
Volvo and China Unicom partner on 5G for V2X
Volvo Cars and leading telecom provider China Unicom are joining forces to use 5G mobile network technology for communication between cars and infrastructure in China. The two companies have agreed to work together in researching, developing and testing automotive applications of 5G and emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. As the fifth generation of mobile network technology,…
Ring Indoor Cam now available in UK for £49
Launched in the US late last year, the Ring Indoor Cam is now available to buy in the UK from Ring.com, Amazon.co.uk and selected retailers, with an RRP of just £49. The Indoor Cam can be easily mounted or placed on a flat surface just about anywhere in the home and features up to 1080p HD…
Lexus introduces battery-electric vehicle, UX300e
Luxury car brand Lexus is planning its electric future with the European debut of the UX300e as well as a new concept car, the LF-30. It is presenting the new UX 300e, Lexus’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and the LF-30 Electrified, a futuristic concept car, at the Kenshiki media forum, taking place this week in…
Bolt adds multiple destinations feature to ride-hailing app
Uber rival Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, has added new functionality to its ride-hailing app allowing users to request rides with stops at up to three locations with an estimated fare for the entire journey. The multiple destinations feature is being rolled out globally to Bolt users on Android and iOS this month. It caters…
CES 2020: Nextbase unveils Dash Cam with 4K HD recording
Dash Cam manufacturer Nextbase has introduced its latest feature-packed model, the 622GW 4K Dash Cam, at CES 2020. Offering 4K HD recording, the new £249 model will also feature Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In (also available in other Series 2 models) as well as what3words integration, Enhanced Night Vision, Extreme Weather Mode, Digital Image Stabilization and…
Ford rolls out hazard information technology
Ford is to roll out its Local Hazard Information Technology, LHI, across more than 80 per cent of its vehicle line up by the end of the year. Already featuring as standard and free of charge for the first year on the new Ford Puma, the technology is designed to help drivers prepare for, and…
CES 2020: Nissan showcases noise-reducing material
Nissan is showing a new noise-reducing material at this year’s CES 2020 in Las Vegas that can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency. Known as acoustic meta-material, the makeup of the new material is simple. A combination of a lattice structure and plastic film controls air vibrations to limit the transmission…
Ofcom introduces performance scorecards for broadband
Want to know how a broadband provider is doing? Ofcom is just one of the regulators that has partnered with the UK Regulations Network (UKRN) to publish new scorecards intended to help customers. These will allow consumers to compare providers by overall satisfaction as well as complaints to Ofcom and Net Promoter Score (NPS)…