Renault 5 E-Tech Electric makes debut, man uses ChatGPT to bag hundreds of free McDonald’s
This one’s been a long time coming. It’s Renault’s all-new 5 E-Tech Electric, and the one you see pictured really is the production model. The new Renault 5 EV has made its debut at the 2024 Geneva motor show (one of the very few new models being revealed at this year’s show), with sales imminently opening…
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…
Is the UK Lagging Behind in 5G Adoption?
The UK ranks 49th out of 56 when you look at average download speeds per country, falling behind the US, France and Germany. A lot of this could be put down to poor investment from mobile carriers, and the ban on Huawei. This may come as a surprise, seeing as the UK was among some…
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…
Jeff Bezos sells $4 billion shares as Amazon makes viewers pay for Dolby features
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which Mr Bezos founded in 1994, said he has sold 24 million Amazon shares this month. Mr Bezos, who is the firm's executive chair, last sold Amazon…
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…
Half of young people using AI to write messages for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, over half of young people (52%) aged 18-28 are planning to or considering using artificial intelligence to pen a love message, card or poem, according to research from cybersecurity company McAfee. McAfee’s second annual “Modern Love” study surveyed 7,000 people in seven countries worldwide and discovered that a fifth (20%) of…
