Editorial Tech Spotlight – BrighThinking SolarDock Charger
Modernistic student inventor Feyi Ogunyeye is narrowing the gap between consumer desire and adoption for renewable energy with his stylish BrighThinking SolarDock charger. A second year student at Plymouth University, Feyi created SolarDock to charge smartphones and personal electrical devices. It is optimised to work indoors and outdoors with no extra charges for the electrical power that it stores. […]
Two years of an average worker’s life is spent preparing for, and attending meetings
Britain’s office workers are spending around 25% of their working week preparing for, and attending meetings, according to new report commissioned by eShare. The survey of 1,005 office workers, undertaken by TLF Research, shows the average worker attending 3.7 meetings every week, with just over an hour spent preparing for each meeting and almost an hour and a half actually […]
Technology boost for UK businesses
The EU Commission has published details on how UK businesses can increase productivity through better access to technologies. The plans sets out ways to help businesses innovate, which includes improving access to cloud computing and services, data analytics and the Internet of Things. Business Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe comments: “The fourth industrial revolution will fundamentally change the way […]
Share Your Start-Up Story – Fighting Alzheimer’s with ‘Javoo’
Javoo is a social network app helping Alzheimer’s sufferers keep record of their memorable moments and engage in daily activities to battle memory loss. The ingenious idea, launched last month, was discovered by two brothers Sam, 21, and Scott Rosenberg, 23, after losing their grandfather to Alzheimer’s disease in 2013. Javoo has the support of the University of Nottingham’s […]
Launch of Tech London Advocates Africa
Connect with the African counterpart of London’s tech ecosystem at the launch of Tech London Advocates Africa. TLA Africa is a network of individuals and organisations, interested in both London and African technology environment with the aim of working together to develop stronger links. The group’s goal is to solve issues affecting the tech community to […]
New EU Data Rules – How It Affects Tech Businesses and Consumer Trust
The role of new EU data rules in building trust in the digital age. We live in an online and connected society. Digital enabled technologies and innovations such the Internet of Things, health apps, wearables and data analytics are poised to unleash a wave of new goods, services and opportunities. They promise new solutions to […]
Jaguar Land Rover Launches New Technology Start-Up
InMotion is the newly launched tech startup by Jaguar Land Rover targeting travel and transport issues. Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest premium automotive manufacturing business, built around two iconic British car brands – Land Rover and Jaguar. InMotion will allow JLR to step into a different territory, bringing new experiences to its customers and furthering its […]
London Technology Week June 2016
London Technology Week 2016 showcasing capital’s booming tech sect. London tech week celebrates and cultivates London as a global powerhouse of tech innovation by connecting the entire ecosystem both within London and beyond. The festival takes place across the city from 20th – 26th June. Tens of thousands of global technology specialists and consumers are […]
A Female In The Tech World – 5 Lessons Learnt
Guest writer Jessie Leong shares her perspective as a female working in a male-dominated ‘tech’ industry. Little over a month ago, I hopped back onto the tech startup train. You could say I’m a bit late to the party – after all, so many of my fellow millennials are jumping ship to start their own businesses. […]
Emerging In-Car Technologies – The 4 You Need To Know
The technology in our automobiles has advanced dramatically over the past decade. There are now certain things we can’t live without that were deemed impossible not long ago. These devices helps us drive our vehicles, get to where we’re going, communicate while on the move, and even fit into tight parking spaces. The crazy thing […]