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Tech Digest daily roundup: 2 in 5 supermarket EV chargers not working, claims survey
Shoppers hoping to charge their electric vehicles while doing their weekly grocery shop could be left frustrated as new research has found that more than two in five devices in supermarket car parks are not working. Analysis of public charging data found that 43 per cent of chargers located at major supermarket sites have connection…
Consumers are revolting against cashier-free checkouts, warns Parcel Hero
Amazon has reportedly scrapped plans to roll out additional Amazon Fresh stores in the UK. Shoppers are in revolt over the expansion of cashier-free checkouts. Tesco’s customers have launched a petition against its expansion of self-service tills, while Amazon has axed plans for dozens more checkout-free stores, as shoppers vote with…
Tesco develops umbrella to keep your mobile cool!
Is this the most bizarre gadget ever? With summer holidays in full swing and the kids now off for 6-weeks, Tesco Mobile has created a mini attachable mobile phone umbrella - as you do. Called the Tesco Mobile Parasol it's designed to keep your mobile cool. This fun, summer accessory, couldn’t have come at a…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Hacker claims he got into 25 Tesla EVs
A teenage security expert claimed he was able to hack into 25 Tesla cars, allowing him to remotely start the vehicles and control their lights, windows and navigation systems. David Colombo, a 19-year-old German, said a fault had allowed him to take control of features of more than 25 Teslas in 13 countries. He said…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling European car
The Tesla Model 3 was Europe's best selling car in September. Image: Tesla Tesla’s Model 3 has become Europe’s bestselling car - the first time an electric vehicle has overtaken its conventional rivals. JATO Dynamics said 2.6pc of new cars sold in September were the Model 3, accounting for about 24,600…
Tesco reaches 500,000 electric vehicle charges
Tesco's electric car charging network has hit 500,000 charges – providing more than 10 million miles of complimentary carbon neutral motoring, the supermarket claims. In partnership with Volkswagen and Pod Point, Tesco is installing free charging points at 600 supermarkets around the UK as part of its commitment to improving electric car charging infrastructure. The…
Richer Sounds rated top tech retailer in Which? survey
Supermarkets were rated below par when it comes to buying tech with customers experiencing much higher satisfaction levels from Richer Sounds and John Lewis according to the latest Which? retail survey. Three of the UK’s biggest supermarkets finished bottom of the rankings in the latest Which? retail survey of the best places to buy tech…
Free Tesco electric vehicle charging network now in 200 stores
Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point claim their free electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which is available in Tesco stores, has given away enough energy to power the homes of almost 130,000 people. After launching at the end of November 2018, the free charging facility is now available in 200 Tesco stores after recently installing four…
EV owners could get 1000 FREE miles, claims Volkswagen
Volkswagen claims that electric car owners could get more than 1,000 miles of FREE driving per year following the rollout of its car charging network. Volkswagen announced last year it had partnered with Tesco and Pod Point to install around 2,400 charging points for electric cars. Currently electric vehicle (EV) owners at 100 Tesco stores…
O2 network goes down – millions unable to use 4G mobile data
UK customers have reported not being able to use mobile data to access the internet and other services on the company’s network. It has confirmed engineers are working to fix the issue. We are aware our customers are unable to use data this morning. Our technical teams are working on the issue with high priority.…
