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]
Universal gigabit broadband ‘will boost UK economy’
New research released today by the Internet Association highlights the huge benefits on offer to the economy and society if every home receives universal gigabit broadband by 2025. Following the 2019 General Election, where the Conservative manifesto committed to delivering “gigabit-capable broadband” nationwide by 2025, this new research shows the impact the policy would have…
Two-thirds of online marketplace products fail safety tests
Two-thirds of the 250 products tested from Amazon Marketplace, AliExpress, eBay and Wish fail safety tests, according to the latest research from Which? and consumer groups across Europe. The pan-European investigation found 66% of the products bought from online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, AliExpress and Wish failed safety tests, including carbon monoxide alarms, baby toys…
Brits spend two hours a day streaming TV
The average Brit spends two hours a day streaming TV - more than half of all the time spent watching the box. A study of 2,000 adults found they spend an average of three hours and 44 minutes daily viewing TV shows, films or sports. But almost two hours of this is through streaming services…
Online sales fall flat in January, IMRG survey shows
After a surprisingly strong Christmas sales period, retailer hopes of a continuation of such growth into 2020 were dashed in January, with online retail sales growth dropping back to -0.4% Year-on-Year (YoY). That’s according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers. In a month where almost 10,000…
Master Lock introduces outdoor biometric padlock
American security brand Master Lock has launched a weatherproof and attack resistant biometric padlock that allows rapid fingerprint unlocking without the need for a traditional key. Designed for Airbnb hosts and families alike, the outdoor Biometric Padlock can save up to 10 different fingerprints so that access can be shared with your most trusted contacts. …
Jaguar Land Rover unveils Project Vector
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, codenamed Project Vector, as part of the company’s Destination Zero journey - its vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility. Jaguar Land Rover claims its Destination Zero mission is an ambition to make societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner. At the…
Auto Trader car of the future – no driving seat, digital paint
Auto Trader has released concept designs for what it predicts cars will look like in 2050 – based on the expertise of futurologist Tom Cheesewright, market trends, the rate of technological development and research into consumer demand. Auto Trader’s 2050 concept car is a fully electric, colour-changing vehicle with space for passengers to make the…
Netherlands tops list of GDPR Data Breaches
According to data gathered by PreciseSecurity.com, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK top the European rank for the number of data breaches, with more than 100,000 reported cases in total so far. The EU's General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR came into force on 25 May 2018. Since then, the total number of reported data…
Millions face over paying for broadband as end-of-contract rules introduced
New Which? research has found two-thirds of current broadband deals see customers hit with substantial price hikes when their contract ends, as new rules requiring operators to tell people when their deal runs out come into force today. The consumer watchdog analysed current deals with the major providers and found more than two-thirds (68%) had…
Vauxhall Corsa awarded Connected Car of the Year
Vauxhall has collected a prominent award for its all-new Corsa, receiving the Connected Car Award 2019 in the small and compact car category by German car magazine Auto Bild. Voted for by readers of Auto Bild and its sister technology title, Computer Bild, the Connected Car Award recognises technological innovation within the automotive industry. The fifth-generation Vauxhall…