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Electrical items along with battery powered items are being removed from passenger hand luggage at UK airports as fears grow of a possible terror attack according to several reports. Security is being stepped up after a warning from US intelligence agencies of a "specific threat" tonight. The United States Embassy in Uganda issued an urgent email Read more...

As everyone is well aware electricity and water do not mix however in Stockholm they have come up with the idea of an electric ferry! The electric ferry promises to be silent along with producing low emissions with a unique charging system. The ship is known as Movitz, a 75 foot long ferry that can carry one hundred passengers and it is currently Read more...

After many years of consumers wondering whether or not flexible displays would ever be possible, it has been achieved by Samsung and LG within a few months of each other. The two companies decided to showcase these flexible televisions in the national Consumer Electronics Show. At the small end were bendable displays in the 6-inch (152mm) LG G Read more...

We all know we could do more around our homes to save energy but we are often unsure how to do it properly or think it would be too expensive. However, with a few free changes, you could be saving hundreds on your bills. If you turn your thermostat down by just 1°C you can save over £60 per year. Also if you keep your heating on Read more...

A Thetford heating company has launched the UK’s first electric heating system controlled by an app. This innovative technology works through the linking of home electric radiators to an app which can be used on smart phones and tablets. This is worthwhile for customers as it allows the customers to alter which rooms are heated and which are not Read more...

The government is to make it compulsory for all energy bills to have QR codes also known as quick response codes in a bid to make it easier for consumers to find the best deal to save them money. These QR codes can be scanned into smartphones and tablets so that customers can upload tariffs directly from their bills. Energy Secretary Ed Read more...

A mother has been killed, apparently electrocuted as she talked on her mobile phone while plugged into a faulty charger. Authorities have released an appeal to consumers about knock off chargers and are investigating the distributor that supplied the woman with the charger. Mrs Aldeguer had just become an Australian citizen and was about to start Read more...

Nearly half of all electric shocks in the UK are caused by poor DIY jobs as too many people are trying out online tutorials via google and YouTube. The reason they are so popular is because most home owners feel that they can tackle these jobs themselves without having to call in a professional. There are three DIY fails that are most common these Read more...

Electric cars have been branded as “silent but deadly” as the EU government have announced that all electric cars will have to be fitted with artificial sound generators to keep pedestrians safe. In particular those pedestrians that are blind or partially sighted. It has also been agreed that all conventional cars and lorries with both petrol Read more...

Scientists believe that in the near future petrol stations could slowly begin to disappear as drivers start plugging their cars into their homes. As solar panel technology is rapidly advancing at such a fast rate it is expected that motorists will be able to draw enough power to their cars via the sun’s rays. Keith Barnham, emeritus Professor Read more...