[ad_1] The report, obtained by Sky News, is the first independent evaluation of the scheme since the technology was first used at Notting Hill Carnival in August 2016. Since then it has been used at 10 locations, including Leicester Square and during Remembrance Sunday services. Researchers measured the accuracy of the technology from six of […]
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Lotus’ electric hypercar is named ‘Evija’
[ad_1] No, Lotus isn’t ready to spill the beans on its Type 130 electric hypercar. It is, however, ready to give the car a name: meet the Evija (pronounced “ev-eye-a”). While the company’s choice of name is a bit strained — it means “the first in existence” or “the living one” — it makes sense […]
Nissan’s zero-emission ice cream truck uses recycled EV batteries
[ad_1] The prototype is based on Nissan’s e-NV200, a fully electric light commercial vehicle that has a range of up to 124 miles. The company installed two Nissan Energy ROAM power packs — which use lithium-ion cells recovered from first-generation Nissan electric vehicles — to power the coolers. Those can be charged along with the […]
Google takes control of bringing next-gen texting to Android
[ad_1] Rather than rely on a central server (as with Apple’s iMessage), Android Messages quietly pings each participant in a chat to see if they support RCS. If they do, you get high-quality media, read receipts and other perks that come with the technology. Google does pass messages through its servers (though they’re deleted as […]
Germans can soon use their iPhones as virtual ID cards
[ad_1] This isn’t the first announced identification support, either. Japanese will also have the option of scanning their NFC-equipped identity cards, while the UK will use it to let EU citizens scan passports whether or not Brexit takes place. This won’t necessarily see widespread use. While the NFC system should be secure, Germany is well-known […]
UK proposal would eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
[ad_1] The proposal doesn’t include specifics on achieving that goal, but the Committee on Climate Change recently made recommendations that include staples like clean power and electric vehicles as well as CO2 capture, more efficient buildings and planting more trees. While this is significant and could spur other countries to follow suit, there are a […]
UK university will study students’ social media data to prevent suicide
[ad_1] According to a press release, the university already looks at data like grade patterns, lecture attendance and library use to flag potential mental health issues. Now, funding provided by the Office for Students will allow researchers to develop more data points. Given that most students likely use social media more than the library, the […]
Many of the Brexit Party’s Twitter followers appear to be bots
[ad_1] Some of these accounts have been producing massive volumes of tweets focused on Brexit, and clearly in unrealistic amounts. One tweeted 823 times in the space of a day. Some are new, while others are from outside the UK. Regardless of behavior, the surge of new followers for the party suggested “inorganic” behavior. Just […]
eBay opens QR code-powered shop in the UK
[ad_1] Rather than exchanging cash for goods, customers will make purchases by scanning QR codes. The products they buy will then be delivered, not carried out. The QR codes will help eBay track sales and traffic metrics, which could inform how physical stores can drive separate, online sales. The shop will “explore how stores of […]
Hackers stole cash from 100 Amazon sellers in ‘serious’ fraud
[ad_1] Attorneys had asked a judge to allow searches of account statements at Barclays and Prepay in hopes of investigating the fraud, tracking down funds and bringing the fraud “to an end.” Amazon didn’t comment on the particulars of the case, but did say that these kinds of incidents can happen through phishing scams that […]