Category: News
JustPark offers free election parking
Yesterday we wrote about Uber offering free rides to the polling stations to make it easier for the disabled to vote. Today it's the turn of parking app JustPark which is allowing customers 30 minutes of free parking in spaces near polling stations on Election Day (December 12th). With the first general election to take…
Bosch smartglasses light drive module launches at CES
Bosch Sensortec is to introduce new technology which it claims could herald the way for smaller, lighter and more stylish smartglasses than previous models. Launching at CES, the Bosch Smartglasses Light Drive module delivers a clean visual experience even in direct sunlight, allowing manufacturers to reduce the width of the glasses frame, claims Bosch. It…
Nissan turns LEAF into Christmas Tree
Introducing the Nissan Christmas Tree Talk about pimping your ride. Nissan has taken a LEAF electric car and turned it into a giant mobile Christmas Tree. As you do. OK it's essentially a PR stunt for the festive season and a pretty one at that. But there is a serious…
Zap-Map announces voice features for EV charging
Zap-Map, which helps EV drivers find their nearest charging points, has announced a free voice-activated function on Google Assistant. Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, Google Home and in-car using the latest version of Android Auto, Zap-Map uses natural language processing to provide voice responses to customers’ commands such as ‘find a charger nearby’ …
1 in 3 constituencies hit by poor 4G and slow broadband
Which? is calling on the next government to urgently act to improve inadequate mobile and internet connections, as new research reveals that people living in over a third of UK constituency areas have poor 4G as well as poor broadband services. New analysis from the consumer watchdog has found that 236 constituency areas were affected…
5 Business Automation Tools For 2020 Growth
If you’re looking for business growth in 2020, you’ll need to turn to innovative tech to make it happen. Some of the most effective tech tools and platforms for growth come by way of automation. Automation and AI gives businesses, large and small, the ability to streamline processes and workflows at scale. And it is…
Minut launches camera-free smart home alarm system
Swedish smart home technology specialists Minut has announced the availability of a camera-free wireless smart home alarm in the UK. The Minut alarm will be distributed in the UK by Thames Distribution and is available from Minut.com and Amazon UK for £129. The Minut smart home alarm doesn't have any cameras built-in and unlike other devices will…
Apple launches Apple Pay Express Transit
Forget having to wait a few seconds for your card to be read on London's public transport as someone tuts loudly behind you. From today, Apple Express Transit mode will allow you to use Apple Pay on the Underground, buses and other TfL services instantaneously. Thanks to Express Mode, there’s no longer any need for Face…
Is 2019 the year ‘Black Friday’ stops being on Black Friday?
Andy Mulcahy, Strategy and Insight Director, IMRG explains why Black Friday promotions actually start well in advance of the day (and probably go on well into the weekend too)... With Black Friday officially occurring today (the UK market has stuck with the US date for the retail event, falling the day after Thanksgiving, which is…
Scientists develop robot personal trainer
Scientists have developed a robot personal trainer to coach runners through an exercise programme on the treadmill. Humanoid robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express different emotions. The support is personalised based on the gym-goer’s heart rate, speed, personality type, mood and fitness level.…