New headset could help people enjoy better night’s sleep
A new high-tech headset that delivers an electrical pulse to the brain has been developed to help people sleep better.
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New DS Automobiles anti-fatigue tech could save 50 lives a year
New DS Automobile driver-monitoring technology could help save as many as 50 lives a year.
Nissan upgrades NV300 and NV400 vans
Nissan has given its NV300 and NV400 vans a mid-life refresh, improving comfort, safety and efficiency.
Facebook agrees to £500,000 fine over personal data use in political campaigns
Facebook has agreed to pay a fine of £500,000 following an investigation into the misuse of personal data in political campaigns.
Fingerprint scanner flaw fix coming as soon as next week – Samsung
A fix for a security flaw which allows any fingerprint to unlock Samsung’s Galaxy S10 smartphone when using a third-party screen protector could be available as early as next week, the company has said.
Just one in 10 feel safer on ‘smart’ motorways, finds report
Only one in 10 drivers feel safer on an All Lane Running (ALR) smart motorway compared to a traditional motorway with a hard shoulder, a new survey has found.
Police could predict hate crimes with new technology, study suggests
Police could be able to predict spikes in hate crime and prevent them from happening by using a new computer algorithm, according to a new study.
Dyson cans electric car project
Dyson has announced that it is cancelling its £2.5bn electric car project.
The 10 things you need to know about the new Nissan Juke
The original Juke proved a smash hit for Nissan, ushering in an explosion of compact crossovers from a variety of manufacturers. Its familiar hatchback size coupled with rugged SUV styling and high ride height won over plenty of buyers – more than enough to warrant a second-generation, in fact.
Fears Facebook’s messaging encryption plans could hinder online crime fight
Facebook has been accused of reverting to the “digital dark ages” after serious concerns were raised that plans for message encryption could prevent child abusers and terrorists being caught.
In-car safety tech could drive down accident numbers on UK roads
Cutting-edge in-car safety technology could drastically reduce the number of accidents which occur on UK roads, according to new research.
Google confirms Pixel 4 launch event on October 15
Google has confirmed it will hold an event on October 15 where the tech giant is expected to formally announce its next flagship smartphone, the Pixel 4.
Just 30 per cent of new cars come with a manual handbrake
The decline of the manual handbrake seems to be in full swing, with new data showing that just three in ten new cars have been fitted with the traditional system.
Jeff Stelling says VAR is ‘as boring as Brexit’
Sky presenter and Hartlepool president Jeff Stelling says he is bored of talking about VAR just four games into the new Premier League season.
Digital Minister: People who would benefit most from internet are missing out
The people who would benefit most from the internet are not reaping the advantages, the Digital Minister has said following a report into the UK’s internet usage.
Skoda geofencing tech helps parents keep track when car-sharing with kids
Parents who share a car with their children will be able to keep track of their whereabouts thanks to new geofencing technology from Skoda.
New car technology can be so annoying some drivers turn it off, report says
Alerts from new driver assist systems can be so annoying that some motorists are turning the features off, according to a new survey.
Artificial intelligence to help reduce future traffic jams caused by roadworks
Artificial intelligence could be used to help prevent traffic jams months before they have time to appear, new Government plans have revealed.
Scotland aiming to be leader in 5G technology, Nicola Sturgeon says
Nicola Sturgeon has said she hopes Scotland will become a leading country in embracing 5G technology.
Jaguar Land Rover developing 3D in-car technology
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it is developing a next-generation head-up display technology which would allow passengers to stream 3D movies and beam real-time safety information to the driver.
Ford announces creation of first esports team ahead of Gamescom convention
Carmaker Ford has announced plans to expand its racing presence to virtual tracks for the first team through the creation of its own esports team.
Further delay for US ban on trade with tech giant Huawei
A US ban on trade with Huawei has been delayed by a further 90 days, the US Commerce Secretary has confirmed.
Far-right forum 8chan cut off by cybersecurity provider
The far-right internet forum 8chan, which has been linked to mass shootings in the US, has lost its cybersecurity protection after its provider cut off support.
Twitter account branded ‘homophobic’ after mass-blocking LGBTQ+ users
A Twitter profile set up in protest against inclusive sex education in UK schools has mass-blocked LGBTQ+ users.
New technology could help farmers detect plant diseases using smartphones
New technology that could help farmers quickly spot diseases in plants using smartphones has been developed by researchers.
Internet users ‘feel like IT managers’ forced to deal with tech issues
The UK has become a nation of “IT managers”, with internet users forced to deal with technical issues around the home, a new survey suggests.
Tech firm forum agrees to collaborate online response to terror attacks
A forum created by technology firms to disrupt the spread of terrorist content online has announced new plans to collaborate responses to “active events” similar to the Christchurch terror attacks.
Mastercard unveils new payment concepts and ‘sonic brand’ sound
Credit card company Mastercard has showcased technologies such as augmented reality as part of its work on the future of shopping and payments.
Apple previews new designs for World Emoji Day
Apple has released previews of a number of new emoji due to be rolled out later this year – including a range of disability-themed designs – to mark World Emoji Day.
Mars could become habitable by creating islands from ultralight material – study
Mars could be made habitable by the creation of small islands that mimic the Earth’s greenhouse effect, according to new research.