Previously I have written about the advancements in electric cars, notably the Golf GTE which combines electric power and a petrol engine in a classic hybrid format. I felt it ticked many…
Have Microsoft gone mad?
I am not sure if you have seen a little icon appear on your Windows desktop next to your time on your taskbar, but last weekend I saw this little Windows icon…
The Speed of Change
Moore’s Law famously states that every year the number of transistors per square inch would double. Being the co-founder of Intel it was an insightful view back in 1971 and has remained…
The pinnacle of combustion
I recently got a call out of the blue from Rolls Royce asking if I might like to borrow one of their new Wraiths for a weekend. No strings, no catches, just…
Mobile networks begin to innovate
I have always considered my iPhone very much like a modern day tricorder, bringing back memories of watching Star Trek when I should have been revising. The tricorder, while depicted in the…
Geneva Motor Show
As a petrol head one of the big events of the year has to be the Geneva Motor Show. Every year though I usually realise when it is too late or just…
Take an interest and make a difference
With the election looming I am surprised by the lack of interest by my fellow generation and those younger who don’t seem at all enamoured by the prospect of voting. I assume…
Should internet access be considered a utility?
As the House of Lords begin their debate on whether internet access should be considered a utility, the US Federal Communications Commission has approved a number of rule changes on how ‘broadband…
The new Audi R8
I am not sure why I am quite so excited about the new Audi R8 but I have just got hold of these pictures on what the new model will look like…
Moving to the dark side
For as long as I can remember there have always been ‘Mac’ people and ‘PC’ people. I have always been firmly in the latter camp and considering I started my first business…
Time to scratch the petrol itch
One thing I am looking forward to immensely in March is a flying visit to the Geneva motor show with my stepfather. As both keen car owners the prospect of going to…
Freedom of the City of London
Last week I had the honour of becoming a Freeman of the City of London as I joined the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. The first Freedom was presented in 1237 it…
Does a low tax model work?
I have been interested in the past few months on the increasing publicity around the growing divide in our country between the haves and the have-nots. Well actually the top 1% that…
Innovation on a simple idea
Just when I thought I didn’t need another car in my life, my old friends at Ariel have recently announced the launch of their new off road ‘Atom’, the Nomad. Staying very…
A truly separate Openreach
The ongoing discussion of Openreach and BT Wholesale combining into one entity seems to be dividing opinion among the industry. My personal view is one that is shared with TalkTalk’s Dido Harding,…