UK is one of world’s most expensive broadband regions – four times pricier than Ukraine
Data from 3,703 broadband packages in 219 countries was gathered and analysed by Cable.co.uk between 2 January 2023 and 1 March 2023. The UK came in a lowly 76th cheapest in the global table (USD 34.20), around four times the cost of broadband in war-torn Ukraine (USD 7.87). Sudan offers the world’s cheapest broadband, with…
Skoda trials train warning technology for level crossings
Škoda UK research found there were 992 near misses between trains and vehicles at level crossings in Britain between 2011 and 2021 Each year, an average of 1,181 drivers misuse level crossings A further 8,264 motorists crossed when they were unsafe between 2014 and 2021 UK drivers can face fines of £60 and a potential…
Dota 2 is the most profitable game for eSports professionals, claims report
Dota 2 is the most profitable game for professionals to compete in, giving nearly £27 million worth of prizes at eSports tournaments in the past year Free-to-play online digital card game Hearthstone is the most difficult to master, with a complexity score of 9.33 out of 10 Call of Duty: Warzone is the easiest game…
Volta Trucks secures EC approval for all-electric Volta Zero
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval received for all-electric Volta Zero Customers to start testing Volta Zero in own operations across Europe Series production on track to start in early Q2 2023 Volta Trucks has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle. The European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Nokia launches phone with DIY repair kit
Finnish mobile manufacturer Nokia has partnered with repair specialists iFixit to release the smartphone G22, which comes with replaceable parts and toolkits so that customers can fix their phone themselves. The collaboration was born from the increasing demand for home solutions, as more people integrate repair into their lives, iFixit explained. "People want to fix things themselves, and we're happy…
The Best Settings to Secure Your PC When Transacting Online
As more and more people conduct financial transactions online, it becomes increasingly important to take measures to protect your personal and financial information from cybercriminals. Cybercrime is on the rise, and identity theft is one of the most common types of cybercrime. Therefore, it's crucial to secure your PC when transacting online to reduce the…
EV adoption targets are unachievable, says industry survey
ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey reveals more than half (59%) of respondents believe EV adoption targets are not achievable within regulatory timelines Shift to sustainable manufacturing viewed more positively – 80% say achievable, but challenging Automation will be critical to achieving efficiencies and deadlines New global research commissioned by ABB Robotics and leading industry publication…
Tech Digest daily roundup: WhatsApp could be banned in UK, claims Meta boss
WhatsApp could be banned in the UK, its head has warned. The UK’s upcoming Online Safety Bill could force the app to weaken the end-to-end encryption that currently secures messages on the service, said Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp at parent company Meta. If the government forced the company to weaken that security, WhatsApp…
7 Great Games for Gangland Enthusiasts
From Al Capone to Pablo Escobar, there’s something fascinating about the criminal underworld. If you’re a self-confessed mobster enthusiast, you’ll love our roundup of the best games for gangland enthusiasts. 1. San Quentin xWays The underworld is notoriously cash-fuelled, which makes this casino slot game right on brand. You’ll go behind the bars of a…
Virgin Media O2 creates Connected Playground powered by 5G and broadband
Matt Crossick/PA Wire Virgin Media O2 creates ‘The Connected Playground’, combining traditional play with next-generation connectivity The playground challenges children to create their own musical track by interacting with swings, slides and climbing frames – all powered by Virgin Media O2’s gigabit broadband and 5G mobile networks It comes as new…
