People will soon be able to book their ride to hospital using a mobile app from India April 27, 2015 A new invention is coming to the UK later this year, which will allow people to book private ambulances directly using a mobile app. Currently, ambulances are used between health clinics, but no mechanism exists where these can be connected to the patients. The developers hope the app will make the process much simpler and [...]
Spotify data identifies musical middle age and a musical mid-life crisis when you start listening to Taylor Swift April 27, 2015 Forget middle-aged spread – technology now brings with it the middle-aged stream. Your musical tastes, much like those for food, drink or a growing preference for a quiet night in, change over time. But thanks to the boffins at Spotify analysing the streaming habits of millions of users, we can officially pinpoint the time when [...]
No clocking off in Apple Watch battle: Why Swiss watchmaker H. Moser & Cie boss Edouard Meylan is bullish about the future April 26, 2015 Even without the usual queues of devoted fans outside its stores, Apple created enough hype around its long-awaited watch that when it went on sale earlier this month, the limited first run sold out within hours. The £12,000 Watch Edition – made with gold – was one of the first of its 38 style options to [...]
Life after the London Marathon 2015: How to make a speedy recovery April 26, 2015 It's over – after months of fear, excitement, and an intense training, you managed to run the London Marathon, and now it's time for a well-deserved rest. But if you're the type to put yourself up for a 26-mile race, you may well be trying to plan your next run. This is a [...]
The future of London: New 3D model allows you to see how the capital will change over time April 24, 2015 The future of London's skyline lies in the hands of its architects, and there are plenty of exciting plans on the horizon. So what will the capital look in two years, five years, or even 20 years? To answer these questions, a huge interactive installation has been opened at the Building Centre near Goodge Street. [...]
Apple Watch apps: The most useful apps for your commute, work, travel and staying informed April 24, 2015 People are finally able to get their hands on the Apple Watch today as pre-orders begin shipping and a handful of shops – Apple stores, Selfridges and Dover Street Market in London – will begin selling the smartwatch offline. But with a mind-boggling 3,000 apps to get playing with, where do you start? Here's our [...]
Microsoft trump expectations thanks to sky-high cloud revenue April 23, 2015 The figures Microsoft's profit and revenue came in above analysts' expectations for the third quarter of 2015, causing the company's stock to rise in after-hours trading. The software and technology giant posted earnings of $0.61 per share – trumping the forecast $0.51 per share – but also significantly falling from the $0.68 per share posted [...]
Google misses earnings and revenue estimates in first quarter results April 23, 2015 The figures Google once again disappointed investors after earnings in the first quarter missed analysts' expectations – the sixth quarter in a row it has fallen short. Earnings per share came in at $6.57 per share – short of the expected $6.61 per share – on revenue of $17.3bn. That marked a 12 per cent rise [...]
London Marathon 2015: What to eat, which foods to avoid and how much water you need to drink April 23, 2015 This Sunday, runners from across the UK will gather for the event they've spent months training for – the annual London Marathon. If you're one of the fit few who has decided to take on the challenge (not to mention who managed to get a much-coveted place), the next three days' preparation will be crucial. [...]
FinTech payment startups least likely to get acquired by banks April 23, 2015 Financial technology startups shaking up the payments industry are least likely to be acquired by established banks, despite the increasing efforts by financial institutions to become more innovative. The most likely end-game for a successful startup developing innovative new ways for making payments in the rocketing FinTech sector is being acquired by a major technology firm such [...]