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Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple resists EU call for common USB-C charger
The European Commission has set out plans for a common charger port for all mobile phones, tablets and headphones, in the face of resistance from US tech giant Apple. An 18-page directive released on Thursday said a common charger for all brands “would benefit consumers and reduce electronic waste”. It estimates that it will save EU…
Nearly 3000 EV charging points added to South East in last 12 months
The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points added to the network in London, the East and South East, has increased by nearly 2,700 in the past 12 months, UK Power Networks has revealed today. The new findings have been released in the run-up to National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23) when many people…
Which? announces shortlist for the best consumer brands in 2021
Consumer organisation Which? has announced its shortlist for this year’s Which? Awards, celebrating the brands that it believes have excelled in the past year. As well as its Best Buy and Which? Recommended Provider endorsements, the awards allow the organisation to highlight those putting consumers at the heart of their business, either through the products…
Ford ‘Future car’ should be red, electric and be able to fly – say kids
A survey of 500 boys and girls looked at what the car of the future should look and feel like when they’re old enough to take their test. Showing maturity above their years, the most important feature on their dream car was comfortable seats, followed by high levels of safety and being environmentally friendly. Black…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 8
Microsoft has announced a range of computers, laptops, and a dual-screen smartphone as part of its big Surface Windows 11 event. The unveiled devices include brand new computer types and updated models in existing lines, as well as new accessibility options. Each of the machines will be some of the first to ship with Windows 11. Surface…
Tech Digest daily roundup: DB5 Junior No Time To Die Edition
There's always a lot of excitement around a James Bond film, because everyone loves 007. But with the delays and setbacks that have beset No Time To Die, anticipation is higher than ever - Spectre was six years ago, and we haven't waited that long between Bonds since Dalton was switched for Brosnan. Anyway, the…
Young people more likely to opt for EV and automatic licence
New research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed how the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24. The ban of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030, and the absence of manual gearboxes in electric vehicles, has prompted 61% of the 1,000 young…
Digital twin ‘capable of predicting EV battery lifespan’
A real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, claims to predict EV battery lifespan accurately. With the rapid growth in electrification driven by the 2030 ban on new ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales combined with the battery being by far the most expensive component of…
Tech Digest daily roundup: New Amazon products to be announced Sep 28th
Amazon will hold its annual hardware and services event on September 28 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 5 pm BST, the company announced today. The annual event is Amazon’s chance to show off its latest Echo devices ahead of the holiday season and is typically the place we hear about upgrades coming…
Plume HomePass now available to all UK households from Virgin Media
Virgin Media is working with smart home provider, Plume, to make its HomePass smart home service available to all UK households – even those areas not yet covered by the Virgin network. HomePass works with all internet service providers and uses cloud-controlled adaptive WiFi pods to create a self-optimising WiFi network throughout the home. The…