Technology

10 tech news you need to know now
23:03 2017-08-04

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 …

Bitcoin cryptocurrency ‘forks’ for the first time as ‘Bitcoin Cash’ becomes new way to make digital money
20:45 2017-08-03

A new digital cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Cash has been mined for the first time after the original Bitcoin currency was “forked” to avoid large swings in its value, Mirror has reported. Like standard Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash is digital money that uses encryption to enable secure transactions.But rather than being developed from scratch, it has been created from …

‘Electric cars are £330 more expensive to insure than the average car’ new report reveals
08:58 2017-08-03

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 …

Phone 8: Release date, price, rumours and news about Apple’s flagship phone for 2017
22:45 2017-07-30

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 …

16 Awesome Items You Can Buy This Very Moment with No Regrets
00:40 2017-07-30

Bright Side have checked for many cool ideas on the Internet, and we found many charming things that can’t help but impress. So here is a list of insanely cute items that you will definitely want right now. Hug pillow Hidden vent safe Ingenious toothbrush Donut pool table 3D printed vase Backpack for those who travel with cats Real flower phone case Star …