Big radio switch-off is DELAYED again: AM and FM stations will be available on old devices for another decade as switchover from analog to digital is put off until 2032 Media regulator Ofcom will renew all commercial analogue licences Nearly 60 per cent of all radio listening is now done through digital Analogue still has … Read more
Radio fans can listen to AM and FM stations on old devices for another decade as digital switchover is put off yet again – until 2032 Media regulator Ofcom will renew all commercial analogue licences Nearly 60 per cent of all radio listening is now done through digital Analogue still has a loyal listenership of … Read more
Boris Johnson pledges to bring the world’s ‘top digital and tech talent’ to the UK to transform public services in drive spearheaded by Dominic Cummings Downing Street is to launch a flagship ‘innovation fellowship programme’ Technology experts will be parachuted in to government department positions Idea is brainchild of Dominic Cummings, who called for ‘misfits … Read more
Boris Johnson pledges to bring the world’s ‘top digital and tech talent’ to the UK to transform public services in drive spearheaded by Dominic Cummings Downing Street is to launch a flagship ‘innovation fellowship programme’ Technology experts will be parachuted in to government department positions Idea is brainchild of Dominic Cummings, who called for ‘misfits … Read more
Britain’s cash system is on the brink, with increasing numbers of businesses refusing coins and notes due to virus fears. For the millions who still rely on paper money to shop and pay the bills, the idea of a cashless world is desperately worrying. While Money Mail will keep fighting to protect the nation’s access … Read more
Scientists have created a ‘digital sanitiser’ which uses a device attached to smartphone’s torch to kill bacteria and viruses, including the coronavirus. The UVLEN device, from the South Korean company of the same name, uses ultraviolet light to rid surfaces of bugs in 10 seconds. The portable and lightweight device, which is due to launch ‘soon’ … Read more
WhatsApp starts rolling out digital payments that allow users to send money in-app and buy goods via Facebook Pay The feature will enable person-to-person money transfers via Facebook Pay It will also let users buy goods from stores inside the app Currently it’s being rolled out in Brazil and will expand soon It’s unclear when … Read more
Technology is very much of the moment. It’s the investment theme that has driven the US stock market to claw back all the losses it suffered earlier this year – with the big five tech stocks (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft) leading the way. This market surge has happened despite the US economy still … Read more
UK device owners are being encouraged to donate working tablets and smartphones that they no longer need to help those without access to technology in lockdown. As part of the ‘Great British Tech Appeal’, which kicks off Thursday and runs for six weeks, Brits can donate old devices that are still in working condition by … Read more
Scientists discover method of generating electricity from SHADOWS to power smartphones and digital watches Scientists found electricity can be generated using shadows – perfect of the UK The shadow-effect generator produces enough volts to power a digital watch Could be developed to generate more power in future such as to power a phone By Colin … Read more