London Uber ban: regulators are finally catching up with technology

Sep 26, 2017 00:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Law

In what could be a major blow to the gig economy, Transport for London (TFL) has refused to renew Ubers licence to operate in the UK capital its largest European market on the grounds that its approach and conduct...

How Uber can save its place in London's taxi market

Sep 25, 2017 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Dara Khosrowshahi will have to do more than post a humble tweet if he is to rescue Uber in London. The CEO of the ride-sharing company will need new reserves of humility, allied with positive action, if his firm is to be...

Young people oppose Fitbits in schools

Sep 25, 2017 12:07 pm UTC| Technology

Secondary school pupils are not keen on digital fitness trackers being used in physical education, according to our latest research. Wearing a Fitbit for eight weeks reduced pupils motivation to be physically active and...

3 reasons why we are addicted to smartphones

Sep 25, 2017 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Apple recently announced the launch of its iPhone 8 and iPhone X, which come with sleek, new features. Apple also hopes to start a new community around the iPhones. Ahead of the launch, Angela Ahrendts, head of retail at...

Ford Using Microsoft HoloLens To Design Cars

Sep 25, 2017 06:30 am UTC| Technology

Theres no denying that virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality are making a huge impact on several industries. A good example of this is Fords use of the Microsoft HoloLens to design cars with, which is...

Desperate Uber Begs London Regulators To Meet After Getting Banned

Sep 25, 2017 06:29 am UTC| Technology

Even as Uber is currently dealing with its legal battle with Waymo, internal strife and a severely damaged image, the cab-hailing firm recently added a London operation ban on its list of troubles. Regulators in the UK...

Nintendo Is Apparently A Punk At Heart, Likes To Disrupt The Industry

Sep 25, 2017 06:29 am UTC| Technology

Based on a superficial observation, its hard to reconcile Nintendo with the concept of Punk rock. However, it would seem that deeper down, the Japanese video game giant actually fits the description of the lifestyle. At...