Technology

Jeep will be unveiling three new plug-in hybrids at CES

Next week is CES again, and Jeep has announced that they will be showing off electric versions of the Wrangler, Compass and the Renegade at CES 2020 next week as it kick starts its plans for offering electrified versions of all its models by 2022, which means every model will a hybrid by then, there doesn’t seem to be any plans to offer an all electric Jeep at this time. […]

Blog: Would you use Ubiquiti in a new build?

If you’re building a new house, like the good folks over at the Automated Home blog are, then you might want to take the opportunity to install a new first class enterprise level home network, with roaming WiFi, security features, guest SSIDs and more. We’ve covered the Ubiquiti UniFi product line on this website before, check out our buyers guide for 2019 here but the guys at Automated Home are building […]

Apple will be appearing at CES 2020 this year, for the first time in decades

According to a report from Bloomberg, by Mark Gurman – Apple will be attending CES next week for the first time in decades to likely show off more devices and features of HomeKit, Apple’s propterity smart home platform. The report also mentions it is not expected that any new Apple products are to be announced at CES but more likely to be a showcase platform for HomeKit. CES 2020 starts […]

Ubiquiti launches bundle for AmpliFi Alien router and new mesh unit

At the end of November, Ubiquiti launched its first 802.11ax (WiFi 6) product, the AmpliFi Alien which is standalone, high performance router which has 802.11ax support, gigabit LAN ports and a touchscreen so you can see information about connected devices, throughput and more. Up until today, if you needed more range from your AmpliFi Alien router, the only option was to spend a further $379 on a second router in […]

Deals: The 5 Best Smart Home Deals on amazon.co.uk

Smart home gadgets are always good fun to have, and compared to even three or four years ago, the upfront cost of getting a smart home up and running has come down a long way. If you’re looking to set up or expand your smart home, then these gadgets, which are on sale today on Amazon might be good for you. Here are our top five. TP-Link Smart WiFi Bulb […]

WhatsApp stops supporting Windows Phone and old Android versions

WhatsApp is everywhere, web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, Android, macOS, Windows and more but if you support that large array of operating systems, older versions have to give and so do certain platforms. It’s time up for WhatsApp on Windows Phone soon, the company has now said that as of 31st December 2019, Windows Phone will no longer be supported. WhatsApp has also said that the WhatsApp might not […]

Volkswagen and Tesco partner up to provide electric charging across the UK

Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point are all teaming up to provide more electric car chargers while you’re out shopping. By the end of next year, all three companies are aiming to have 400 Tesco stores populated with convenient charging stations – which will be installed by Point Point. So far, there are 100 stores which have charging stations installed. The chargers are and will be available across the UK and […]

Jony Ive has donated £100k for UK school orchards

Jony Ive, the former design chief of Apple has donated £100,000 ($130,000) to fund new orchards for schools here in the UK. This amount of money is enough for 1,000 schools to have orchards planted. Sir Jony said the Be A Tree Angel campaign, in which thousands of trees will be planted across Britain, was dear to his heart as he finds trees ‘profoundly good for learning and creating.’ The […]

Classic Doctor Who episodes are now on BritBox

BritBox, the streaming service from the BBC and ITV has now been loaded with all of the classic Doctor Who episodes, all 558 episodes. From Boxing Day earlier this week, the show was made available. “BritBox becoming the first complete digital home of Doctor Who Classic creates a special opportunity for fans and streamers across the UK. We are looking forward to expanding the collection even further by working with […]

VW aims to produce 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2025

Volkswagen has been battling with the aftermath of ‘dieselgate’ for nearly five years now and since that has been dealt with, the company and most of the VW Group have been focusing on the future, which is electric vehicles. Tesla has been leading the market for EVs in the US for a while now, since the Model 3 was launched. ID.3 Not to get left behind, Volkswagen unveiled the first […]