Author: Chris Price

Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]

Apple cans electric car project, Oppo introduces prototype smart glasses

Apple is canceling its plans to build an electric car, according to multiple outlets, ending a secretive project that has consumed immense resources over the past decade. Executives from the company made the unexpected announcement during an internal team meeting on Tuesday, forecasting layoffs and telling employees that many of them would shift to working on…

Tesla rival unveils Electric Supercar, more Universal Music leaving TikTok

BYD has launched an all-electric supercar that can hit 60 miles per hour (mph) in under three seconds, as the Chinese start-up seeks to challenge luxury brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Tesla rival’s Yangwang U9, which will initially go on sale in China with a price tag of 1.68 million yuan (£184,000), has…

5 ways to help recession-proof your business

Recessions aren’t good news for anybody, but there are some things you can do to help make sure your business is in the strongest position for when one comes along... Earlier this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that the UK had entered a recession - the country's first recession since 2020. A…

Apple Vision Pro users return headsets, OpenAI launches text to video tool

Some Apple Vision Pro owners are returning their headsets less than two weeks after buying them, with complaining of comfort, usability and sickness issues. The $3,500 mixed reality goggles, which launched in the US on 2 February, was described by Apple chief executive Tim Cook as the “beginning of a new era for computing” at its initial…

Google rolls out Gemini Gen AI model, UK EV prices slashed

Google has started rolling out its ‘most capable’ AI model yet, Gemini. As a replacement for Google’s pre-existing Bard chatbot, the new AI assistant has been off to a slow start as it’s already had to have some major updates to its voice commands and app. Late last year, Google announced its plans to expand…

Top 5 tips to get your side hustle off the ground

Want to sell clothes online? Then, read on to discover how to turn your 'side hustle' into a thriving business Google searches for “starting a business” have increased by 63% in the last month, as aspiring entrepreneurs seek advice for building a company. A lot of businesses start as a side…

10 Romantic hotels for cool couples

From an elegant rooftop terrace in the heart of Barcelona, to a back-to-nature Mexican jungle retreat, these irresistible properties from Hotels.com provide the perfect setting for a love-every-moment holiday. Mercer Hotel, Barcelona, Spain Hidden in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, the Mercer is a modern boutique hotel built around the ancient Roman walls and…

BBC iPlayer to end downloads for PCs/Macs, Tesla winning EV charging wars

The BBC's iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers. Programmes will still be available to download on tablets and phones via the mobile iPlayer app. Currently viewers on PCs and Macs can save programmes via the iPlayer Downloads app, but that will be closed. The changes…