How to secure your mobile apps and prevent data leaks
We are practically fused with our mobiles, and it is nearly impossible to function without them. A mobile is only as good as the apps on it, and the apps are only as good as their security. Companies can go out of their way to make the best, and most secure app possible, but it…
Gen Z’s gaming spend in UK jumps 21% to £3.4 billion in 2024
The gaming habits of Gen Z students are evolving rapidly, with a 21% increase in monthly gaming spend from 2023 to 2024, according to new research from UNiDAYS. The average UK student now spends £48.00 per month on gaming, compared to £39.80 last year, contributing to a total market worth £279 million per month, or…
IMOU launches innovative dual lens home security cameras for UK
IMOU Cruiser Dual security camera. Image: IMOU IMOU has launched two unusual Dual Lens Series security cameras in the UK, the Ranger Dual and Cruiser Dual. Both are available in 6MP and 10MP variants. The IMOU Ranger Dual is billed as a state-of-the-art indoor security camera, designed to provide homeowners with…
More than 6 in 10 EVs bought in China, MP bids to ban smartphones in UK schools
More than six in 10 electric vehicles (EVs) sold globally last month were purchased by drivers in China, new figures show. A record 1.7m EVs were sold across the world in September, marking a 31pc increase compared to a year ago, according to research by Rho Motion. However, around 1.1m of these were in China, the…
AI gives voice to dead animals, Renault 4 returns as EV
If the pickled bodies, partial skeletons and stuffed carcasses that fill museums seem a little, well, quiet, fear not. In the latest coup for artificial intelligence, dead animals are to receive a new lease of life to share their stories – and even their experiences of the afterlife.More than a dozen exhibits, ranging from an…
Only 1 in 5 ‘comfortable’ as passengers in self-driving cars – as Tesla launches Cybercab
60% would not be comfortable being a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, and 19% aren’t sure Only one-quarter think AVs will help to improve road safety in future Dynamic cruise control is the most popular automated car feature among drivers New research has revealed that only one in five motorists would be comfortable as a…
Ofcom opens investigation into Gigaclear over Emergency Calls
Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether broadband network provider Gigaclear breached its regulatory obligations by failing to provide accurate and reliable caller location information to emergency organisations. Under Ofcom’s rules (called the General Conditions), when someone calls 112 or 999 using a landline with a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) connection, their telecoms provider…
Elon Musk unveils Cybercab at Tesla robotaxi event, Nintendo Switch 2 release date revealed?
Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm's long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic-looking vehicle featuring two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel deposited Mr Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla's next chapter.…
Nissan to launch affordable bi-directional EV charging from 2026
Technology to support transition to net zero and lower electricity bills Nissan first automotive brand to achieve Grid certification for AC-based solution in the UK Launch to commence in UK and expand to European markets Initiative progresses commitment of The Arc, business plan Nissan has announced it will launch affordable on-board bi-directional charging on selected…
New study reveals 61% of UK shoppers have witnessed shoplifting
At an event held at the House of Spells attended by Tech Digest, delegates discussed how technology could help in the fight against a growing epidemic of retail crime. Hosted by, x-hoppers, a provider of AI-based retail communication solutions, the event showcased the findings of the company's recent survey which claims that 61% of UK…
