1. Google was interested in buying Snap for at least $30 billion (£23 billion) last year, insiders say. It is an “open secret” among Snap’s upper ranks. 2. A controversial banker is the person who really runs Twitter, and he’s gambling the company’s future on one risky bet. COO Anthony Noto is going big on video. 3. Coinbase has decided …

Motorists forced to ditch their petrol and diesel cars to keep in line with the government’s anti-pollution ban could be stung by 45% higher insurance premiums, a report has warned. Drivers choosing to ‘go green’ by opting for electric could face a steep increase in their annual cover by an extra £330 a year, according …

From a futuristic cat carrier to the comfiest dog bed ever, these products were made to pamper your pet, realsimple.com has reported. Mod Carrier This well-ventilated space-age backpack keeps a cat or small dog (up to 16 pounds) comfy and safe. You can swap out the acrylic window for a mesh-front panel (included). Luxe Bed From …

The Frankfurt motor show is the largest car show of 2017 – and the queue of new cars is slowly building over the summer. Which is why we’re rounding up all the new metal, world debuts and launches from Germany in our handy one-stop shop for the Frankfurt auto show. Hosted at the Frankfurt Messe in the heart …

Apple is expected to release its iPhone 8 later this year, in what is expected to be the company’s biggest smartphone launch in years, Mirror has reported. 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of the original iPhone , which was first announced by Steve Jobson 9 January 2007, and released later that year on June 29. Given the momentous …