Tech and Auto
Members of the public invited to test fleet of driverless pods in Greenwich
In a world first, members of the public are being invited to test a fleet of driverless pods as part of a major research project helping to shape a new kind of transport. Over the next four weeks visitors and residents at the Greenwich Peninsula will have the opportunity to engage with the new technology and share their experiences. The trials mark the final phase of the GATEway Project, which is using a fleet of automated pods to understand public...
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The history of gaming: New infographic charts the game industry’s evolution into a billion-dollar business. In a nod to nostalgia, as 80’s classic The Commodore 64 is set to be re-released on March 29, game bundle company Fanatical have created an infographic that charts the history of gaming in celebration of all things retro. Provided by Fanatical
How to solve cryptic crosswords
The Joy of Cryptic Crosswords and How to Solve Them By Marc Breman Playing puzzles like crosswords and word searches could delay the onset of cognitive decline in old age, according to research. Scientists believe a mental workout could stimulate neuron growth in a key area of the brain and help us to keep us sharp in later years. Of all the puzzles available, cryptic crosswords are said to be the most fun – but also the most difficult to...
4 Ways in Which the Work Market Is Impacted by Social Media and the Internet
The fact that the internet took the world by storm and affected everything in it is already old news. What is more interesting is the way that social media slowly, but surely crept not only into our social lives, but also into our professional lives. It's safe to say that the modern work market now looks completely different than it did ten years ago and that both employers and employees feel the repercussions of this shift. Below we will look...
Man spends 10 years and £70k building his dream vehicle – a bespoke car powered by a 27litre SPITFIRE engine
The merlin engine he chose was the same base engine as those used in the spitfire, but without a supercharger
Smart Roads: The Road to the Future
Can our roads be smarter—do more than just get us from one destination to another? What if our roads were able to have their own lighting and could charge during the day and function at night? Can we make roads that have this type of technology—the ability to become smart? Anytime someone hears the term “smart” describing an object, one assumes the object has the capability to interact with modern technologies. So, when we hear terms like smart watches, smart...
Two ultra-rare Lamborghini tractors expected to fetch £20,000 each at auction
Ferruccio Lamborghini had launched the Trattori in 1948, with his early tractors utilising war surplus truck and military vehicle engines.
How does the poker economy work?
When you play a few hands with the boys over beers on a Saturday night, you may have entertained the thought that professional poker could be for you – especially when you feel that rush of a winning a streak! But while poker can take only minutes to learn, mastering the craft and learning how the economy of the game works can take a lifetime. If you dream of pulling up a chair in Vegas, or sponsoring players to enter...
Creating an Effective E-commerce Site for a Manufacturing Business
The manufacturing industry is one of the sectors that have discovered the advantages of extending business to the online world where most of the consumers get their services from. E-commerce has allowed manufacturing enterprises to offer more convenience by giving other businesses easier access to goods. Product discoverability has increased significantly as manufacturing companies capitalise on various e-commerce tools. Effective B2B e-commerce in manufacturing, however, depends on the ability to structure a website that meets the demands of the audience....