Author: Alistair Charlton
Robots are starting to deliver groceries. Are you ready?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
By 2020, people thought the autonomous car would whisk you to the office while you read the paper and tackle your emails, then taking you home …
Nissan’s new electric Ariya boass 300 miles on a single charge
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Nissan has revealed its second electric car today, called the Ariya and with a claimed 300 miles of range. To be priced from around $40,000 when …
The coolest gear for your next biking holiday
Written by: Alistair Charlton
When it comes to finding the perfect biking backpack, there’s more than meets the eye. Comfort is of course a top priority, as with any bag, …
The best bluetooth speakers for every budget
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and sizes. You can clip one to your backpack for some tunes while you hike, stick a waterproof speaker to …
This Snapchat filter reminds users to keep their social distance
Written by: Alistair Charlton
A set of new Snapchat filters have been released to help remind us all about the importance of social distancing and hand washing during the coronavirus …
10 ways to improve the quality of your video calls
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Video chatting has surged in popularity with millions of people stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic. This often means making do with the sub-par quality …
Can Tesla reinvent the steering wheel?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
A recently published patent shows what Tesla has planned for future steering wheels, complete with touch-sensitive controls, haptic feedback and an integrated gear shifter. Surprisingly detailed …
10 of the hottest smartphones for 2020
Written by: Alistair Charlton
In a lot of ways, 2019 felt like a trial run for new technologies, with 5G and folding smartphones arriving, but failing to go mainstream. That said, the …
The best TV soundbars for every budget
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Despite their impressive 4K displays with HDR, dynamic lighting and more, today’s televisions are mostly left lacking in the audio department. This is because a desire …
Coffee beans, apple skin, grapes & moss: How car makers are going green
Written by: Alistair Charlton
While much of the changes to the car industry are coming from autonomous technologies and the shift from fossil fuels to electricity and hydrogen, manufacturing is …
This trick can make your iPhone battery last 30% longer
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
Volkswagen to reveal new member of electric ID family in Los Angeles
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
Harley-Davidson electric bike production stopped over charging issue
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
This is the most important electric car of 2019
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
Are you ready to get your deliveries by drone?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
How safe is your smart home? This cybersecurity scorecard has the answer
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
Tesla cars now offer Netflix, YouTube, karaoke & more
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
This electric baby stroller has Bluetooth and emergency, autonomous braking
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
6 outdoor devices that can add value to your home
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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, …
This luxury smartwatch summons a concierge
Written by: Alistair Charlton
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 …
