Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin has a plan on how to get to Mars and settle humans there – and he’s set it out in virtual reality March 18, 2017 As the second person to set foot on the moon, Buzz Aldrin knows more about space than most. And now, the former astronaut has released a virtual reality (VR) film setting out his plans to get humans to Mars. Read more: Elon Musk promises the moon (to two people who can afford it) It features Aldrin as [...]
Netflix is ditching its star ratings system for a new thumbs up feature in April March 17, 2017 Netflix and chill is just about to get a lot more personalised. The film streaming company is rolling out a new rating feature globally in April, replacing its one to five stars ratings with thumbs up or down. Read more: Want to watch Netflix and live sports on your flights? Now you can Users can also [...]
Ford’s bringing in night vision tech so its cars will brake for you if you’re going to hit someone at night March 17, 2017 Find driving at night fairly stressful? According to Ford, you're not alone. Many people across Europe are scared of driving on the roads at night (81 per cent of 5,030 drivers surveyed) with common fears being hitting someone or something while driving. So, the car firm is introducing technology designed to detect pedestrians at night and [...]
The majority of gig-economy workers want employment rights such holiday and sick pay – but they’re still happy March 17, 2017 The majority of people who are part of the gig economy want access to the same benefits as traditional employees such as holiday pay, new research reveals. Some 1.3m people in the UK are workers in the gig economy, the human resources trade body CIPD estimates, with 63 per cent saying the government should regulate to ensure [...]
Nokia charms consumers with the revival of its retro-style 3310 handset March 17, 2017 Ordinarily, when a new device hits the market, the talk is of innovation and revolutionary new features. However, the big story in the tech sector in recent weeks has been Nokia’s reincarnation of its 3310 phone. The original handset was wildly popular in the early 2000s, characterised by its long battery life and its popular game [...]
Snapchat owner Snap’s shares close below $20 for the first time March 16, 2017 The parent company of messaging app Snapchat's shares closed lower yet again today as the tech sensation fails to wow investors. Stock in Snap fell below $20 for the first time, closing down 4.24 per cent at $19.89 and edging closer towards the firm's original offer of $17 per share. The company's shares jumped 40 per cent on its first day of [...]
Abta cyber attack: Travel trade group targeted March 16, 2017 Abta, the travel trade organisation has been hit by a cyber attack resulting in the information of thousands of people and hundreds of companies being stolen. The organisation revealed the breach happened at the end of February, with cyber attackers taking the information of 43,000 individuals and 650 Abta members. 1,000 of the files are thought to [...]
UK tech workers are quite unhappy, it turns out March 16, 2017 Tech workers in the UK are less likely to be working in their dream job or believe they can land it in future, and are twice as likely to hate their job than the rest of the world. New research reveals they are rather unhappy, at least compared to those in the US and Australia…. perhaps it's [...]
Digital challenger Starling Bank is launching in beta March 16, 2017 A digital challenger bank founded by a former banker is a step closer to launch today. Starling bank's current account will now be available for anyone who wants to sign up to its beta testing programme. “Our vision at Starling is to give everyone in the world the opportunity to enjoy a healthy financial life. [...]
Move over, suits – the new kids on the block are coming to the Square Mile March 16, 2017 Imagine you are the founder of the latest, cutting-edge tech startup. Perhaps you’ve been backed by a private equity firm, or an angel investor. You might have even got a good old-fashioned bank loan. Either way, you’ve graduated out of your parent’s basement and are on the hunt for an office you can call home. [...]