This trick can make your iPhone battery last 30% longer
With its new iOS 13 software, Apple gave the iPhone and iPad an official dark mode for the first time. On the surface, this gives your apps a new look, replacing all white elements of […]
Volkswagen to reveal new member of electric ID family in Los Angeles
Volkswagen is to reveal a new ID electric concept car at an event in Los Angeles on November 19. The event will take place at the Petersen Automotive Museum ahead of the LA Auto Show, […]
Harley-Davidson electric bike production stopped over charging issue
Harley-Davidson has temporarily halted production and delivery of its first electric motorbike, called the LiveWire. The company has also asked buyers of the $30,000 motorbike to avoid charging at home, and instead only refill the […]
This is the most important electric car of 2019
When Porsche finally revealed the production version of its first electric car, called the Taycan, it was all too easy to draw comparisons with the Tesla Model S. Indeed, we did exactly that once Porsche had released […]
Are you ready to get your deliveries by drone?
Delivery firm UPS has become the first company to be granted permission to fly an unlimited number of delivery drones, at night and out of sight of pilots if it so wishes, in the United […]
How safe is your smart home? This cybersecurity scorecard has the answer
The security of your smart home doesn’t just depend on the lock on your door or cameras in the yard. It also includes how securely smart devices connect to each other, to your phone, your Wi-Fi network, […]
Tesla cars now offer Netflix, YouTube, karaoke & more
The next major software update from Tesla has begun rolling out to vehicles registered with the company’s early access program, bringing YouTube and Netflix for the first time. As well as the popular video streaming platforms — […]
This electric baby stroller has Bluetooth and emergency, autonomous braking
A new baby stroller developed by Bosch features dual electric motors, smartphone connectivity, and an autonomous emergency braking system to stop it rolling away. Both electric motors are mounted to the stroller’s rear axle, and […]
6 outdoor devices that can add value to your home
When talking about the smart home, it’s easy to think of smart heating, lighting and entertainment systems. But for those with some outside space, including backyards, front porches and gardens, there are ways to enhance […]
This luxury smartwatch summons a concierge
Hybrid smartwatches offer an intermediate step between a regular analog timepiece and a fully-featured miniature computer on the wrist. The latest entrant to this market is the Wave by Larsson & Jennings. A stylish watch […]
Connect your Bluetooth headphones to in-flight entertainment with these adapters
Owners of Bluetooth headphones know the frustration of not being able to use them with an airplane’s in-flight entertainment system. But thankfully there is now a simple and affordable solution. Instead of resorting to the […]
Are carmakers getting serious about solar panels?
Automotive startups and veterans alike are looking at solar panels as a way to increase the range of electric cars. In the past fortnight, startup Lightyear and veteran Toyota have shown off such technologies. First […]
What happens when your smart home starts thinking for itself?
With the creation of Alexa and Google Assistant routines, along with the tinkering of some IFTTT applets, today’s smart home can already do a good job of appearing automated. The house may not entirely think for […]
Is the Tesla Model 3 a luxury car? It’s complicated …
In January 2019, it was breathlessly reported by the motoring and technology press that the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling luxury car in America in 2018. Taken at face value, this is a huge […]
This electric pickup has its own slideout camping kitchen
Camping plans? Electric carmaker Rivian has shown off a new prototype of its R1T pickup truck, complete with a camping kitchen which slides out from behind the passenger compartment. The R1S SUV and R1T pickup […]
5G biometric wearables have arrived, but cows will get them first
A 5G-connected biometric wearable sounds like the kind of device companies like Apple and Samsung will be working on for a launch in the next decade. But some don’t need to wait until 2020 and […]
The best portable battery chargers for your smartphone, tablet & laptop
No matter how much effort manufacturers, processor makers and application developers put into making smartphones run as efficiently as possible, it’s often hard to get through a busy day without the battery running dry. Even […]
Aston Martin, Lotus and VW reveal new electric cars
It has been a busy week for the electric car market, as new vehicles are revealed from Aston Martin, Lotus and Volkswagen at the Shanghai Auto Show. First came the latest ID electric concept vehicle […]
Why you should stop force-closing your phone apps
Smartphones and habits go hand-in-hand, more than many of us are willing to admit. The compulsive early-morning email check before you get out of bed; unlocking your phone whenever alone for more than 10 seconds; […]
5G is going to be great (& it’s going to cost you)
This is the year when commercial 5G networks will start to be switched on for the first time. As with 4G almost a decade earlier, 5G coverage will begin in small pockets of the country, […]
Tesla Model Y is coming March 14: Here is everything we know so far
Tesla boss Elon Musk made a surprise announcement, stating the company’s next car, called the Model Y, will be shown at a media event on Thursday at Tesla’s design studio in Los Angeles. The Model […]
Waymo driverless cars now understand hand signals from police officers
One of the toughest situations for autonomous cars to deal with is when something unexpected happens. This can include temporary lane closures, diversions, and situations where a police officer is directing traffic with hand signals. […]
How do the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active & Apple Watch Series 4 compare?
This week, Samsung announced its latest smartwatch, the fitness-focused Galaxy Watch Active. Its slim, stylish and lightweight design will please many consumers tired of bulky smartwatches – like Samsung’s own, the Galaxy Watch. But more than that, the […]
The Google Assistant is now a real-time interpreter: Here’s how it works
Google Assistant can now be used as a real-time interpreter, translating between 26 languages as two people speak to it. This means you can have a spoken conversation with someone without being able to speak […]
Nest warns customers they’ll need stronger passwords
A couple of high-profile incidents — including one where a Nest security camera was used to issue a fake missile warning — has forced Google-owned Nest to remind users about simple online security. Time and again, we […]
BMW begins testing 2021 iNext electric SUV on edge of Arctic Circle
BMW has begun testing its next-generation electric SUV, ahead of its expected launch in 2021, and has released the first official images of the car. Known for now as the iNext, the car will represent […]
This $9,000 ‘intelligent’ toilet has smart lighting, speakers & Amazon Alexa
For all of the genuine advances in technology found at the Consumer Electronic Show, the Las Vegas event has a reputation for showcasing some fairly outlandish tech. This time around – and before the show even properly […]
A Tinder for your refrigerator? Yeah, it’s a thing
For anyone sick of trying to find love through apps like Tinder and Bumble — especially with Valentine’s Day upon us — Samsung has come to the rescue with Refrigerdating. Yes, Refrigerdating. It might well be […]
Google Assistant could soon start recognizing your face
Google Assistant’s ability to recognize users based on their voice could soon expand to include face scanning. Such a system could work in a similar way to Apple’s Face ID on the iPhone, but give […]
Porsche to offer 3 years of free charging with Taycan
Porsche has announced that buyers of its first electric car, the Taycan, will get free access to the Electrify America charging network for their first three years of ownership. Buyers of the car, which is […]