The contactless payment limit in the UK at the moment is £30, this will be increased to £45 from the 1st of April 2020. This is to ensure that more contactless payments can be made during the virus outbreak in the UK and less people have to use their card and pin when making a purchase. The … [Read more...] about Contactless payment limit to increase to £45 in the UK from April
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Samsung announces new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds
Samsung has announced a new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds, this new chip is designed to help improve battery life and also enable more efficient designs on wireless earbuds. These new chips are designed for both the earbuds and also the charging cases for the devices and they … [Read more...] about Samsung announces new All-in-One Power ICs optimized for wireless Earbuds
Amazon Prime Video update introduces user profiles
Amazon has this week rolled out a new update to its Amazon Prime Video movie and TV series streaming service, finally adding user profiles to the service. This new feature enables members to access separate recommendations, season progress, and Watchlist based on individual profile activity. This … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video update introduces user profiles
Acoustic Camera demonstrated locating and visualising sound
Acoustic cameras are an innovative way to visualize sound and can be used in a number of different applications to pinpoint exactly where sounds may be emanating from. These devices are particularly useful in various fields, including industrial maintenance, environmental monitoring, and even in the … [Read more...] about Acoustic Camera demonstrated locating and visualising sound
Arduino Day 2020 stream now available to watch
Over the weekend the official Arduino Day 2020 livestream took place providing oversight of what you can expect from the Arduino platform in the near future. If you are unable to attend to catch up on the news will be pleased to know the stream is now available via YouTube view at your leisure. … [Read more...] about Arduino Day 2020 stream now available to watch
Apple reduces Apple TV+ streaming quality in Europe
Last week we heard that both Netflix and YouTube had reduced streaming quality in Europe in order to ease the pressure on ISPs due to the increased demand because of the virus outbreak. Apple has now followed suit with Apple TV+. Impact on Streaming Quality Apple TV+ content is normally available … [Read more...] about Apple reduces Apple TV+ streaming quality in Europe
Ultrasona ultrasonic cleaner cleans on a microscopic level
A new ultrasonic cleaner has launched via Kickstarter this month in the form of the Ultrasona, a compact ultrasonic cleaner that is capable of cleaning a variety of different items to a microscopic level. The ultrasonic cleaning technology has been used in industry and hospitals for many years and … [Read more...] about Ultrasona ultrasonic cleaner cleans on a microscopic level
YouTube to limit video quality in Europe to SD
Earlier today we heard that Netflix would be reducing video quality in Europe in order to keep up with the increased demand on Internet companies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now YouTube has announced that they will be doing the same and will be switching over to SD video by default. "We are … [Read more...] about YouTube to limit video quality in Europe to SD
BT to remove all data caps on home broadband
BT has announced that it will be removing all data caps on its home broadband in the UK, ensuring that everyone will now have unlimited data during the coronavirus outbreak. This move is aimed at supporting the increased demand for internet usage as more people work from home, engage in online … [Read more...] about BT to remove all data caps on home broadband
New AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 20.3.1 drivers released for DOOM Eternal
If you are playing or powering up the latest DOOM game on your PC you’ll be pleased to know that AMD has released a new edition of its Radeon Software Adrenalin 20.3.1 Drivers with enhancement specifically for the new DOOM Eternal game which launched today. Check out the change log notes below for a … [Read more...] about New AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 20.3.1 drivers released for DOOM Eternal
Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate introduced
Microsoft has announced its new graphics innovation DirectX 12 Ultimate, specifically designed for gamers and of course the companies new Xbox Series X console, launching later this year around Thanksgiving 2020. Microsoft has created a new logo for the DirectX 12 Ultimate technology enabling … [Read more...] about Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate introduced
Netflix reducing streaming quality in Europe for 30 days to reduce strain on Internet
We heard yesterday that the European Union had asked Netflix to reduce the quality of their streams in Europe in order to put less pressure on broadband connections in Europe. With many people in Europe at home during the virus outbreak there is considerably more pressure on broadband and … [Read more...] about Netflix reducing streaming quality in Europe for 30 days to reduce strain on Internet
