Tech and Auto

Data protection is a phrase that can send a shudder through even the most proactive HR and business teams. The legislation is complex and its reach extensive. Now, with the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (the GDPR) hoving into view, UK businesses need to ensure that their systems and processes are compliant with the new regime. This is essential given that the GDPR is an EU regulation and, as such, does not require any implementing national legislation. Consequently, it...

Digital currency, or cryptocurrency, comes in many forms, including Bitcoin. There are multiple possibilities with this innovative blockchain technology. What Are Bitcoins and What Are Cryptocurrencies? Bitcoin is a digital currency, otherwise known as a cryptocurrency. It exists only on the Internet and does not have any physical form. Bitcoin was founded around the time of the global financial crisis, and it enjoys massive popularity and unprecedented growth. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile, and prices fluctuate wildly on a day-to-day basis....

A year later and things are not looking good for post-Brexit Britain - there is no clear plan from current leadership on how to execute Brexit, and all attempts to negotiate the UK’s departure from the EU have failed in spectacular fashion. On top of having to react to such bumbling uncertainty, the industry is also battling government attempts to completely undermine customer privacy and security in the UK. Following a terror attack in London on 3rd June 2017, British...

YouTubers, often categorised as content creators are the growing celebrity class that lives and breathes games and creative content. They stream live to audiences and produce informative and fun videos for many to watch, channels like PewDiePie, Smosh, VanossGaming and Fernanfloo have tens of millions of subscribers and active followers, and their yearly salaries also stand in the millions. Although the internet is subject to fleeting fads, these Case in point is Felix Kjellberg, known to the internet as PewDiePie,...

If you’ve been working on your car for a while, you’ll likely have already amassed a collection of tools for use at home, such as socket wrenches, a hydraulic jack, and perhaps even a fluorescent drop light. Now that you’re feeling more confident in your skills, you may be considering expanding your assortment, but perhaps you are not sure where to start. When you’re moving on to more advanced tests and processes, it’s a good idea to have exactly the...

We all know that one person who quit their desk job and made a fantastic success out of their hobby. Whether opening a bakery, becoming a personal trainer, selling knitwear on Etsy, or even walking dogs, it seems that nowadays, pursuing a passion can turn anyone into an entrepreneur. If you’re an avid writer in your free time, the prospect of making the transition to professional blogging is probably more achievable than you might imagine. That’s because you’ve already been...

Some of London's buses will run on waste coffee grounds from today. Biofuel made by blending oil from coffee waste and diesel will now be added to the fuel supply for the capital's public transport. Bio-bean, a technology company that recycles ground coffee, said it has produced enough coffee oil to run one bus in the capital for a year. Transport for London recently turned to using biofuels to reduce emissions from vehicles. Biofuels made using waste products are already...

Rabbits are behind three months' of road works outside Stanstead Airport after burrowing three-metre deep holes under ground. A void under the M11 at Girton was discovered in September and caused months of disruption on the stretch of motorway that is used by more than 40,000 drivers daily. Highways England poured 1,200 tonnes of filling material into the hole and undertook drainage repairs, sheet piling installation and environmental works to ensure this does not happen again. A spokesman for Highways...

A live reverse auction has been launched in the run up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with one lucky winner getting their hands on a brand new electric car. For the first time ever, comparethemarket.com is putting the Nissan LEAF up for grabs at auction. With more electric cars on the UKs roads than ever before, this eco-friendly mode of transport is becoming more and more viable – especially for those who live in cities. Battery prices are coming down and with a...