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Half of homes could switch to faster broadband, Ofcom says

One in five do not bother to read gadget manuals, claims CAA

Sega Classics gaming bundle comes to Amazon’s Fire TV

Court rules JD Wetherspoon can find out identity of Twitter imposter

Tiny solar panels embedded in clothes could charge a mobile phone

Professor Plum goes hi-tech as Cluedo launches on Nintendo Switch

Essay: How Will IoT Transform the World?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a modern concept which, as many scientists believe, is going to transform the world. In simple terms, it is an idea that all devices can be connected via the web, ranging from your regular cellphone to more unpredictable things like eyeglasses or a teapot. Companies all around the world…

Music retailer Dawsons unveils ‘smart glasses’ to improve online shopping experience

Are smart glasses the future for retail? Certainly music retailer Dawsons - founded way back in 1898 - is hoping to harness the latest 21st century technology. It has partnered with start up tech company GoInStore in what they claim is the first example of smart glasses being used to help sales staff talk directly…

Twitter putting “Buy” buttons directly on to tweets

Twitter is testing new functionality that could add "buy" buttons direct to tweets - making it easier to buy stuff over the network. At the moment, the links are only being tested with a handful of US users and a handful of retailers - but if successful could see it roll out to everyone. Here's…

Shaving Science: Tech Digest visits Gillette's R+D centre

Every morning dozens of men visit the Gillette Research and Development Labs in Reading just to shave. There they are watched by scientists through two way mirrors in little booths to see how exactly how they perform the act. "Everyone…

Google in new shopping search results partnership with Amazon

In a move that's surely set to aid Amazon's revenue gathered from those browsing the Google search engine for low product prices, it appears that the two web giants have teamed up to give Amazon product pages more prominence in…

App of the Day: Zavvi let you "See It, Snap It, Snag It" using visual search

Ever been out and about and spotted an advert for a film or game you fancy buying? Thanks to the new Zavvi iPhone app you'll now be able to purchase the gear there and then, direct from their online store….

Post-it Note widget turns your desktop into a price-savvy shopping list

Post-it Notes used to only be good for jotting down the odd phone number or sticking a hastily scribbled reminder onto the side of your desk, only for the sticky bit to dry up, fall off, go missing and your…

Amazon: Do your weekly big shop with us online!

If you're looking to buy something online, it's likely that your first port of call will be giant e-tailer Amazon, especially if you're after a good read or electrical items. But how about for your groceries? Well, from now…

Sony prep the RDH-SK8iP iPod dock for noisy teenagers

Sony have launched the RDH-SK8iP iPod dock, aiming it squarely at fashion conscious teens who love their music loud. Codenamed the "SK8", this isn't an audiophiles kit, but rather a bass-belting bruiser. It will of course be a step up…

Sony launch CMT-MX550i hi-fi

Sony are looking to spruce up your tunes with a little help from their latest hi-fi system, the CMT-MX550i. Tech Digest got have a play about with it yesterday and came away suitably impressed by its lush tones and sleek…