Tag: drones
ShinyShiny snippets: Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones
Image: Royal Mail The Royal Mail wants a fleet of 500 drones to help deliver the mail to remote communities across the UK. In the next three years it hopes up to 200 drones will help carry the mail on 50 new routes with the Isles of Scilly, Shetland Islands, Orkney…
Fad or Forever? 4 Defining Technologies of the 2010 and 2020s
During the stone age, it took humans roughly 2,000 years to evolve from using teardrop-shaped flint arrowheads to arrowheads with barbs, which were more useful but were also more difficult to produce. From there, the rate of technological progress only increased. Many of the technologies that we take for granted today were only just barely…
Shiny Shiny daily round up: Hyundai announces EV with solar panel roof
Hyundai's new electric car, the Ioniq 5, has a solar panel roof and can charge other EVs. Unfortunately, the solar panel roof is not available as standard - and right now we don't know how much this optional extra will set you back. Nor will you won't be able to rely on the sun to…
Homes to be fully automated by 2040 – even less to do during self-isolation!
If you remember those Tomorrow's World programmes from yesteryear, then you'll remember how we were all supposed to be putting our feet up by now with our own personalised robots. Just as well it hasn't happened, otherwise there would be even less to do during periods of self-isolation when we aren't all try to get…
What to expect in 2019? New ways to have fun
The new Oculus Quest VR system will launch in Spring 2019 As 2018 draws to a close we turn to 2019 and ponder what will be the next big thing. Will Fornite continue its massive online success or will it be replaced by another gaming phenomenon, just as countless crazes…
Top 6 tips that will take your drone photography to next level
Drones have changed the world of photography by opening up new shooting possibilities. However, owning a drone does not automatically translate into impressive imagery. To be able to achieve this, you have to learn some photographic skills as well as apply sound judgment when taking images. Below are some pointers that can help you improve…
Fight tech with tech. And reasons to drone on about home security….
In the tabloids, there are almost daily reports on the latest break-in stats, the newest trickery used by criminals and the best initiatives to tackle them. It can seem as though everyone is droning on about home security. But for good reason! Your home security is under more scrutiny than ever. This time, believe it…
