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Tech: when the postman rings twice, just say hello

Tech: when the postman rings twice, just say hello

Smart doorbells that call your phone so you can talk to vistors when you're out are set to take off. But will they help or harm home security?
Published 05 August 2018

Car makers suspected of cheating emissions tests

Car makers are being suspected of finding loopholes in emissions tests, by making their vehicles appear to emit more CO2 than they actually do.
Published 01 August 2018
Google co-founder Larry Page invests in Opener and its BlackFly flying car

Google co-founder invests in second flying car co.

Google co-founder Larry Page isn't willing to put all his eggs in one flying car basket, it seems, after investing in a second company...
Published 24 July 2018
Apps: Medical research

Test Bench: Medical research apps

Play a part in the latest cutting-edge science, by downloading these free apps onto your phone or tablet.
Published 22 July 2018

Test Bench: Oculus Go vs Samsung Gear VR

Want more immersion from your favourite games and apps? Then these VR headsets are worth having a look at.
Published 22 July 2018
Tech: social media giants hit mute on the spoiler

Tech: How Twitter & Facebook hit mute on spoilers

Social media feeds that give away plot details of hit films and TV series have angered fans and forced Facebook and Twitter to act.
Published 22 July 2018

Pay-as-you-drive car insurance now offered in UK

A new pay-as-you-drive car insurance initiative has been launched in the UK, with the service being designed with low mileage drivers in mind.
Published 21 July 2018
Aston Martin aims high with Volante Vision autonomous plane concept

Aston Martin unveils Volante Vision plane concept

Aston Martin's product portfolio could reach new heights, if its Volante Vision Concept autonomous private plane design study ever takes off.
Published 17 July 2018

Test Bench: Sleep aids

Struggling to nod off at night? It might be worth looking at sleep aids like these.
Published 15 July 2018
Apps: Google's music apps

Apps: Google's music apps

The lowdown on Google's three premium music player apps
Published 15 July 2018

OK Google, er, cancel the driverless taxi

AI can imitate speech — and pauses — but in unpredictable arenas such as conversation and driving it is still liable to come a cropper.
Published 15 July 2018
Norfolk Council announces trials for roadside mobile phone detection tech

Trials for tech that detects drivers using mobiles

The first trials for technology that can detect if someone is using a mobile phone when driving are now being conducted in Norfolk.
Published 13 July 2018