Tech and Auto

Survey reveals transformation of London childhoods in a digital world The number of young teenagers in London who play outside or get enough sleep has dropped sharply in comparison to teenagers from previous decades, a startling new survey from Barnardo’s reveals. The study found just over half (55 percent) of the capital’s 13 to 15-year-olds play outdoors compared to more than three quarters (77 per cent) of adults when they were the same age. And less than half (45 per...

Scare tactics were being used on speeding drivers in a quaint village - by effigies of Donald Trump waiting at a bus stop and a mooning policeman. Rather than lobbying the local authority with demands for speed cameras to be installed, villagers took an innovative DIY approach to the problem. Somerton Villagers have filled their streets with scarecrows in an effort to stop people speeding through.  Homemade scarecrows have popped up along the edge of the road in Somerton, Oxon,...

A driver had a miracle escape when they lost control of their sports car and ploughed into a LAMPPOST. Shocking images show how the Toyota MR2 was almost ripped in half by the impact of the collision at around 5pm on Sunday (17/9). Incredibly, the motorist managed to walk from the mangled wreckage with just minor injuries following the horror smash near Alvaston, Derbs. Derbyshire Police said the driver crashed the flash motor after hitting standing water on the A50...

Nintendo have revealed an unlikely new feature in their newest Super Mario game - the beloved character's NIPPLES. The Japanese software giant have showed off screenshots of their latest Mario game, showing the mustachioed hero shirtless on a beach - with a bare chest and nipples. Mario, who has also recently been 'sacked' as a plumber by Nintendo, is set to star in the upcoming Super Mario Odyssey. While the game is set to tread new ground for the hero,...

A motorist has died after he parked in a hard shoulder and was hit by a lorry. The M5 northbound was shut following the smash at 4.40am today (Thurs) causing miles of tailbacks during the morning rush hour. Police have found the victim's car on the hard shoulder and believe he parked up and got out before he was stuck by the HGV and then other vehicles. The horrific crash took place between J16 and J14 in South Gloucestershire and...

A Scottish couple have become the first people to complete the Mongol Rally in an all-electric vehicle after relying on cafes, hotels and BARBERSHOPS to recharge on the way. Chris and Julie Ramsey, aka Plug In Adventures, crossed the finish line in Ulan-Ude on Saturday in their modified 2016 Nissan LEAF after travelling 8,000 miles through 13 countries to reach Siberia. They charged their car 111 times for less than £100 in electricity costs en route, but were forced to...

Insurance companies offer a range of services that most folks simply don’t understand. Each of these juggernauts is competing for your business, offering a wide range of policies ‘tailored’ to your needs and preferences. This makes it difficult to compare options between providers. While some companies have the distinct honour of being regarded as low-cost providers of insurance, this may not hold true with all plans and options provided by that company. It is important to use insurance aggregator sites...

A new app-based car washing service has been launched in London which could transform the way car owners get their motors washed. WashDoctors offer an on-demand service which marries local workers to parked cars in need of a good scrubbing. Founded on the principle of saving time, car owners don't even need to be there when their car is being serviced - they simply pinpoint the car’s location on a map and are free to get on with their day in the...

Back in 2007, Science Daily published a report by Marko Siitonen of Jyvaskyla University covering online gaming communities. At the time, web-based multiplayer media was relatively new, and everyone involved was intrigued as to where the new interaction platform would take us in the future. Even then, the study showed that online games caused long-lasting relationships between players who would transcend chat systems by meeting in real life, talking on the phone and speaking via email. The report also acknowledged...