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Tech Digest daily round up: NASA instrument produces Oxygen from Mars
An instrument aboard Nasa’s latest Mars rover has produced oxygen from some of the Red Planet’s thin carbon dioxide rich atmosphere, an advance that could lead to new ways for future astronauts to produce breathable air on the planet. According to the US space agency, the breakthrough also opens new doors for future missions where oxygen…
Half of Brits now bored with must-have gadgets
More than half of Brits are now officially ‘bored’ of trying to keep up with the latest releases and ‘must-have’ gadgets, a survey has found. Research of 2,000 adults found three quarters are no longer willing to pay ‘extortionate’ amounts for the newest tech when it’s released. And eight in 10 don't like to feel…
Apple iPhone 11 could lose one third of value, claims musicMagpie
With the 2020 Apple Keynote just around the corner, Apple fans are eagerly awaiting news about the latest handsets. However, those looking to sell their old iPhone 11 to get the highest return may see their value plummet by up to 35% in the coming weeks. At least that's according to musicMagpie which has just…
Brits spend £40,000 on tech during lifetime
The typical British adult will spend around £40,000 on tech during their lifetime, according to a new study. This includes 21 mobile phones, 16 games consoles and 16 laptops or computers – along with more than 1,000 batteries and 126 charging cables. They’ll also possess a total 13 TVs, 16 tablets and 13 cameras –…
Unwanted Tech: iPhone 7 most traded in Christmas gadget, according to poll
The iPhone 7 was (somewhat surprisingly) the most traded-in tech item over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to gadget experts. Figures from musicMagpie found trades were at a record high this year with 21,017 items sold in just 48 hours. This was up 20 per cent on last year, providing a significant cash boost to…