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]
7 in 10 European drivers now considering electric, claims Nissan survey
The automotive industry is now on the cusp of a driving revolution with 70 per cent of European motorists considering an electric vehicle for their next car. At least that's according to Nissan which surveyed 3,500 petrol and diesel, and 3,500 electric car owners spread across seven countries and regions, including the UK. Overall, 89…
1 in 4 UK businesses worried about EU’s Digital Services Act
New research from AI-powered content moderation company, Besedo, reveals a quarter of businesses specialising in the IT/telecoms sector are concerned about the cost of adhering to the EU’s proposal for the Digital Services Act (DSA). With many businesses under financial pressure following the impact of the pandemic, it will add another responsibility for businesses to adhere…
2 in 5 Brits more environmentally-conscious since pandemic, claims Mastercard
New research on environmental sustainability reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with 85% of people globally now willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability issues. According to the research commissioned by Mastercard, over two in five Brits (44%) are more conscious…
Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance EV available from £28,000
The Volkswagen ID.3 is set to go on sale from £28,370 in new Pure Performance guise from tomorrow. Two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – will be available with the new powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions which are already on sale in the UK. The Pure…
Tech Digest daily round up: Virgin and O2 merger approved
A £31bn merger between mobile networks Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally approved by the UK's competition watchdog. It will create one of the UK's largest entertainment and telecoms firms, which could become a major rival to BT. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into the proposals last December. Analysts said…
1 in 4 job candidates rejected because of video background
Modern-day job interview faux pas include unexpected guests joining the call – such as cats or partners – answering the door to delivery drivers, and dodgy audio. A poll of 500 hirers found 13 per cent have had a candidate stand up mid-call to reveal they were wearing smart attire on top – and JOGGERS…
Good Energy and Zap-Map offer free charging tariff
Clean power company Good Energy, in partnership with Zap-Map, is launching a new tariff this week which offers electric vehicle drivers the opportunity to power their home, or charge their car, for free. The tariff will include ‘flash’ windows based on periods when Britain is generating an abundance of solar and wind power. When this…
WeChat now worth $68 billion – more than 3 Chinese banks
As the leading social networking app in China and the fifth most widely used globally, WeChat saw impressive growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, both in revenue and the number of users. The brand value of Tencent Holding's mobile messaging app also surged in the last year, launching WeChat among the strongest brands globally. According to…
Hyundai confirms EV partnership with Uber
Hyundai has confirmed its strategic partnership with Uber to provide its drivers with discounted access to thousands of Kona Electrics and IONIQ Electrics in the UK, France and Netherlands. The agreement comes as Uber announces that it plans to become a zero-emission mobility platform by 2030. By 2025, 50 per cent of the total aggregated…
Tech Digest daily round up: warning for walkers staring at phone
Android users will receive a notification telling them to stop looking at their mobile phones while walking, a leaked new tool suggests. The feature is being tested in an update to the Digital Wellbeing app, tech blog XDA Developers reported. Screenshots of the app show a notification will appear on the screen of the phone, with…