Technology

Elon Musk will be buying Twitter for $44 billion

Yesterday, Twitter accounted that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be purchasing Twitter for $44 billion with Bloomberg one of the first publications to report the news early on Monday morning this week. This follows on from weeks of drama and rumours, as well as people wondering if Elon would buy Twitter and if so, what would happen to the social media company. Some early reports suggest that the Twitter board have […]

Nissan discontinues the budget focused Datsun brand

Nissan has stopped producing any cars under the Datsan brand and the company has confirmed it this week. The brand was resurrected around nine years ago to function as a more budget option mainly for emerging markets. Nissan also says that part of the shutting down of the brand, it’ll allow the company to focus on “core models and segments that bring the most benefit to customers, dealer partners and […]

Ubiquiti launches new LiteBeam 5AC XR, with larger 29 dBi antenna

Today, Ubiquiti has launched a new larger version of the LiteBeam with the XR model. The XR is around 250mm wider than the already quite large LR version and with that extra size comes more gain and on paper, better range. The standard original LiteBeam has 23dBi of gain, similar to a AC 300 PowerBeam, the LR has 26dBi and then the new XR has 29dBi which is similar to […]

Kia reveals UK pricing for new Niro SUV – priced from £27,745

Kia has revealed the UK pricing for the new refreshed Kia Niro. The second generation model will go on sale in the next few months and prices are from £27,745. The Niro has been completely reworked, with a fresh look for the interior and new design for the exterior. Just like the previous generation of Niro, the new model will be offered as a hybrid, plug in hybrid and fully […]

Lexus launches new all electric RZ 450e

Lexus has launched a brand new all electric car with the RZ 450e. It it the very first bespoke, all electric model from the company and has some competitive range and performance figures. It has 308bhp, 4WD and can do 0-60mph in just 5.6 seconds. The RZ 450e is due to go on sale here in the UK later this year and is a similar size to the existing Lexus […]

Ubiquiti airMAX LiteAP AC 120° vs LiteAP 90°

Ubiquiti offers two all in one, dedicated access point models for the airMAX line of products, with the LiteAP and LiteAP GPS. The taller and thinner model, the standard LiteAP is the older of the two and has a beam width of 120° and is powered by standard 24v passive PoE, like all the other airMAX devices. The LiteAP GPS is much newer ands also features a GPS antenna integrated […]

For the first time, Peloton has increased subscription costs

For the first time in the company’s history, Peloton is increasing its subscription fees for the first time, but only for US and Canada customers at the moment. It is also reducing the prices on the hardware to help balance out the monthly price increases. the Bike, Bike+ and Tread have been reduced in price by a few $100. Starting on the 1st June, the Peloton ‘all access’ plan will […]

Ferrari reveals new Ferrari 296 GTS spider

Ferrari has this week revealed a new convertible version of the 296 GTB, with the 296 GTS. Both cars are hybrid and use a turbocharged V6, which together make 819bhp. For the convertible roof, Ferrari says it only takes 14 seconds for it to fold up or down and can be operated at speeds up to 28mph. The rest of the car looks identical to its hard topped stablemate, the […]

Tesla no longer including mobile charger with new car purchases

Tesla, as of a few days ago has stopped including the mobile charging kit with the purchase of new Tesla cars. Tesla_Adri on Twitter first spotted the issue earlier last week and shortly afterwards, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the news was indeed true. The mobile charger has long been included with new purchase of Tesla cars and allows the owner to charge the car up from a standard […]

Ford to stop making the Fiesta in three door version

Ford is getting ready to stop producing the three door version of the Fiesta, as well as streamlining some of the lineup for the car. Ford is planning on stopping production of the three door version and the Fiesta van too. Ford has removed all traces of the three door version from the online website and price lists. However, existing orders of the three door Fiesta will be completed and […]