Monthly Archives: July 2014

No Evidence That California Cellphone Ban Decreased Accidents, Says Researcher

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

In a recent study, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder found no evidence that a California ban on using hand held cellphones while driving decreased the number of traffic accidents in the state in the first six months … Continue reading →

Posted in IT | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Three customers to get free London Underground WiFi access

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

SOURCE by Dan Worth Three customers will be able to access Virgin Media’s London Underground WiFi service free of charge from the end of July. The operator is the last to sign such a deal after O2, EE and Vodafone. … Continue reading →

Posted in IT | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

JLR Self Learning Vehicle

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

Source: Dave Leggett http://www.just-auto.com Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover says it has developed – with the help of the latest artificial intelligence technologies – a “self-learning vehicle” that can offer a “completely personalised driving experience”. It says the new system in … Continue reading →

Posted in automotive | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Brecon Mountain Railway

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

When I’m not wearing my automotive hat I love my trains. This week saw me at Brecon on the mountain railway – bliss! Christopher Macgowan @chrismacgowan

Posted in This and That | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tablet usage to increase

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

The use of smartphones and laptops is widespread among enterprises, with nearly three out of every four organizations issuing corporate owned laptops (74%) and smartphones (71%) to their workforces. Tablets, on the other hand, are issued by only half (47%) … Continue reading →

Posted in IT | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Young driver restrictions win public backing

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Public would support young driver safety measures which government has failed to introduce. The government has previously promised to produce draft legislation on young driver licensing, but was accused earlier this year of kicking the issue into the long grass. … Continue reading →

Posted in automotive | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Aston Martin DB MKIII (DBB) Drophead

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

The Aston Martin DB MKIII is an extraordinary car in its own right, but this Aston Martin Drophead Coupe – at The Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall – is exceptional owing to its factory fitted DBB competition engine and … Continue reading →

Posted in automotive | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment