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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...

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...

A new phone case has been launched that not only protects your phone from scratches and cracks it also looks after your body as well! The case has been called Wello which cleverly has a large range of sensors built into the shell of the case. If for example you want to check your blood pressure all you have to do is put pressure on these small Read more...

Energy firms receive nearly 19,000 complaints every single day from angry customers. Inaccurate charges and bills arriving late caused a huge increase in complaints with nearly 1.7 million protests logged against the six main energy suppliers in the first few months of this year. Without usage figures bills can often be inaccurate and produces Read more...

Over the past few years Apple has grown substantially after the demand for iPhone and iPad grew. Apple is thinking about options for expansion and many of us instantly think IPhone 6, iPhone 7 but to everyone’s surprise they are looking at electric cars. Neither Tesla nor Apple has publically commented on the meeting, but speculation is rife Read more...

A cyclist has been advised to grab the metal of her bike every time she rides under an overhead power line because it gives her a severe electric shock.  Laura Pike took up cycling after she broke her kneecap as she was forced to give up running because of the injury. She rides a regular route around her home village of Iwade, near Read more...

The technology was designed by Philips and has been installed at a Carrefour supermarket in Lille. It transmits codes via light waves, which are undetectable to the eye but can be picked up by a phone camera. The innovation offers an alternative to Bluetooth-based "beacons", which are being installed by many retailers. "We are always on the Read more...