Tech and Auto

Official figures revealed the number of stolen disabled parking badges increased 45 per cent in the last 12 months alone and six-fold since 2013

One of the main issue met by self-driving cars manufacturers is how to plan vehicles behaviour when crashing. Indeed, when the car detects several obstacles that can't be avoided, it will up to the car's artificial intelligence to chose who or what must be sacrificed. To help to make their minds on the subject,manufacturers have created an online survey to question people and analyse what the majority thinks. A major issue in the self-driving cars development Choosing who or what...

Brain scans showed male online gaming addicts had a difference in brain structure and function which women addicted to gaming did not have

Three quarters of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, according to a new member survey announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) at its 102nd annual dinner in London this evening. The results highlight the critical need for a Brexit withdrawal deal and transition to prevent the industry falling off the cliff-edge on March 29 when the UK leaves its largest and closest trading partner, the EU. 74.1% of companies with UK...

More than half of parents struggle to keep up with the costs of the latest technology for their kids, it has emerged. Of the 2,000 parents polled one third admitted ‘going without’ themselves in order to buy the latest products for their children. The study also found 37 per cent save all year to ensure their little ones have the same high-tech gadgets as their mates. But while eight in 10 parents feel ‘under pressure’ to make sure their kid...

Researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict age - and it was accurate to within 2.3 years

If you’ve ever spotted a sleek supercar while you’re out and about you know the sort of attention they draw. It’s the prestige surrounding these supercars that make heads turn and smartphones appear out of pockets. But, when it comes to these cars what does prestige mean? And what elevates them so far above the likes of the ordinary family car? Supercars are designed to turn heads and burn rubber, each one being carefully assembled by skilled craftspeople who take...

Sex movie called 'Dad is f***king my girlfriend' appears next to gardening gift sets, funny T-shirts and novelty mugs

IT security expert Paul Hodge, 50, and pals’ created a small box that stops kids accessing harmful content on mobiles and puts limits on their internet use.