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How ULEZ Works — UK Clean Air Zones Explained (2026)
ULEZ and Clean Air Zones are daily charges applied to older, more polluting vehicles driving in certain UK cities. London’s ULEZ costs £12.50 a day for non-compliant cars. Birmingham charges £8. Scottish cities fine you £60 per offense — with escalating penalties for repeat entries. Manchester, despite years of signs suggesting otherwise, has no charge at all.
Best Pressure Cooker UK 2026 — Tested and Reviewed
A good pressure cooker cuts cooking time by up to 70% — tough cuts of beef that normally take three hours are done in 45 minutes, dried chickpeas cook from scratch in under 30 minutes, and stock that would simmer all afternoon is ready before lunch. This guide covers the five best pressure cookers available in the UK in 2026, from the Instant Pot that defined the category to the Ninja SmartLid that does everything at once — with honest verdicts on who each one is actually for.
Stainless Steel vs Aluminum Pressure Cooker: Which is Better?
The short answer: stainless steel is the better long-term choice for most UK and US home cooks, offering superior durability, health safety, and ease of maintenance. Aluminium wins on price and heat-up speed but carries genuine health considerations that make it a harder recommendation for daily use. This guide breaks down every difference so you can make the right call for your kitchen and budget.
Disinfection Methods Explained: Types, Uses and How to Choose the Right One
Disinfection is the process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, and fungi — from surfaces, objects, or skin to a level that is safe for human health. It is not the same as sterilisation, which destroys all microorganisms including spores.
CTA Defines 8K TV Standards
The official industry display standard for 8K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) televisions has today been announced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). This new industry standard will assist retailers and consumers in identifying products that meet the 8K industry standard with a new logo available for use on 1 January 2020. First proposed in July this year, the CTA standard for 8K TV UHD is determined by input parameters, display performance as well the media formats accepted.
Apple Watch To Forgo ECG App, Again
The new Apple Watch Series 5 is set to ship without a heart monitoring ECG app, reportedly influenced by Australian medical regulations. Reported by Gizmodo Australia, companies wanting to sell medical devices locally must receive approval from the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) to be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) – with no application received by the TGA for an Apple product and the ARTG.
iPhone 11 To Ship with iOS Security Vulnerability
Apple’s new iPhone 11 and 11 Pro will reportedly ship with an iOS 13 security vulnerability, allegedly exposing contact details without first requiring a passcode or biometric identification. Demonstrated in a video by independent researcher Jose Rodriguez, the weakness can be exploited by receiving a FaceTime call and then using the voiceover feature from Siri to access the contact list via the ‘reply by text message’ option.
Netflix $500m British TV, Movie Investment Threatens BBC
Netflix has announced a $500 million (USD) investment into British-made television and movies, increasing its $15 billion global licensing and production bill to expand into the UK. The US streaming giant move across the pond threatens local rivals, with ITV Plc and the British Broadcasting Corp (BBC), preparing their subscription video service called BritBox.
Apple Can’t Sell Medical Devices in Oz
The latest Apple smartwatch will again ship without a prominent medical feature due to Australian medical regulations. The Apple Watch Series 5, announced in September, featured a heart monitoring app with an ECG feature, that will not be available to Australian customers, as per an article from Gizmodo.
Audio Active Appoints New Channel Manager Role
Audio Active has appointed Paul McLean to the newly created position of National Custom Integrator Channel Manager, to focus on growing dealer support and networking with brand partners. Founded in 2009, Audio Active is Australia’s leading importer and distributor of consumer electronics. Paul McLean comes into the role with a wealth of knowledge in home cinema design, previously a B4B partner manager at Cogworks, specialising in distributing fine audio-visual and business software solutions.
Smart Devices Harvesting Personal Data, Researches Warn
Sensitive information harvested from consumers from smart devices is being sent to big technology companies such as Facebook, Amazon and Netflix. Internet-connected devices like the Google Home and even smart TVs are to blame for personal data leak says a team from the Northeastern University in Boston and Imperial College London. The study revealed that even when a device is switched off, devices in the US and Britain may be sending information to companies beyond the manufacturer.
Kayo Sports Adds Live Interactive Stats And Search Function
Additional features have been added to Kayo Sports today, allowing users to easily search for their favourite content and access live in-depth ‘interactive stats’ for whatever they’re watching. ‘Interactive Stats’ is sure to get hardcore sports fans excited, providing live analysis and critical statistics during playback, helping to inform your knowledge of the game beyond what’s already on the broadcast.
Huawei ‘Forced’ To Unveil Mate 30 Series Without Google Support
Huawei has launched the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro without Google support, revealing the real impact of the US government’s blacklist banning of the Chinse company. Both phones unveiled in Munich Germany will not have YouTube, Google Maps or Gmail pre-installed, despite running Google’s Android 10 operating system. Australian pricing and availability for the “second-generation” 5G handsets are due to be confirmed soon.
Federal Gov Launches Inquiry Into 5G Network
An inquiry into 5G technology has been launched by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts.
Skullcandy Releases First Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Skullcandy has unveiled its first entrant into the noise-cancelling headphone market with the bass-heavy Skull Candy Crusher ANC. Available in black or deep red, the new headphones retail for a price of $319.99 (USD) though no word on Australian pricing and availability just yet.
Former Telstra CEO Returns As NBN Chairman
The Morrison government has reappointed Ziggy Switkowski as chairman and a non-executive director of the NBN Co. As the rollout of the $51 billion National Broadband Network inches closer to the end, former Telstra CEO Dr Switkowski has been returned to the chairman position to ensure the company hits its stated revenue and rollout targets. Working alongside NBN Co’s chief executive Stephen Rue, they have until June next year to complete construction of the broadband network.
HP Unveils Elite Dragonfly Business Laptop Plus ‘Dual-PC’ 4K Monitor
HP has announced two brand new ‘two-in-one’ products, the new business-oriented Elite Dragonfly laptop and the innovative S430c ‘dual-PC’ 4K curved ultrawide monitor. Starting with the Elite Dragonfly, HP is reinventing the business laptop with its lightweight 13-inch 360-degree tablet convertible design. Expected to be available for order in mid-November, the HP Elite Dragonfly will start at $2699 for the titular ‘Dragonfly Blue’ colour, with silver models expected later.
Ear-Worn Devices Doubles Market Share
Ear-worn devices (hearables) were among the fast-growing categories in Q2 2019, capturing almost half of the overall global wearable device market, according to new data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Global wearable devices shipments grew 85.2% totalling 67.7 million units shipped, with 46.9% from the hearables category, up from 24.8% a year ago. The IDC defines hearables as a wearable device that hangs on or plugs into the ear.
New Philips Hue Box Syncs Coloured Lights With TV
Philips Hue has announced the launch of its Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, which adds dynamic light functionality to High Definition TVs as part of its Hue Entertainment ecosystem.
Amazon Challenges Spotify/ Apple Music With ‘Ultra-HD’ Streaming
Amazon Music has beaten Apple and Spotify to the punch announcing “Ultra HD” music, it’s lossless streaming tier that promises better-than-CD quality playback. The new service is a high-quality music-streaming plan now available in the US, UK, Germany and Japan, for an additional $5 per month for current Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers. No word yet when the upgraded service will be made available to Australian Amazon subscribers, however.
Blue Launch First Logitech-Integrated Microphone
Blue has announced the brand new Yeti X, their first Logitech-integrated condenser microphone. Coming October this year, the content creator oriented microphone will be available for an RRP of $299.95. It comes after Logitech acquired Blue Microphone last year in a bid to compete with gaming peripheral brands like Razer and HyperX targeting content creators such as YouTube production and podcasters.
Martin Logan Motion i Range Arrives in Oz
Acclaimed premium speaker maker has introduced the next generation of ‘Motion i’ Series speakers, unveiling three new stylish enclosure designs. The ‘Motion i’ series speakers will be available for purchase in Australia starting from $1299 for the Motion 15i performance bookshelf model to the flagship floor-standing 60XTi at $4999.
NBN Announces Gigabit Internet Bundle
A new ultra-fast broadband bundle has been unveiled by NBN co providing gigabit per second speeds at a discounted price as a result of its pricing review released today. NBN Co has made significant changes to its pricing plan as a result of the NBN Co’s price review released today. The national broadband wholesaler said that a 250Mbps service would cost a minimum of $68 wholesale, while an “up to” 1Gbps service would require a minimum cost of $80 wholesale.
Telstra Adds eSIMs Support For New iPhones
From this Friday, Telstra will enable embedded subscriber module (eSIM) functionality in the new Apple iPhone 11. An eSim is an embedded SIM card, activated by a QR code, that removes the need for a physical SIM and allows customers to use different mobile plans in Australia and overseas. The eSIM feature will be rolled out for both Consumer and Small Business customers, adding an optional secondary SIM.
iPhone 11 Pre-Orders Beat 2018, Lifts Forecast
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 11 have gotten off to a better start than a year ago, according to several Wall Street analysts. CNBC reported that renowned iPhone analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had boosted his sales forecasting for the iPhone 11 from between 65 and 70 million units in 2019 to 70 and 75 million units.
Apple Takes EU To Court Over €13 Billion Tax Order
Apple has today launched a legal challenge to the European Commission over an order to pay 13 billion euros (AUD 20.882 billion) in Irish back taxes. The tech giant is challenging an August 2016 ruling by the Commission claiming Irish tax rulings in 1991 and 2007 had artificially reduced its tax burden over two decades.
Google Buys 20 Smartwatch Engineers For $40M
A report from Wareable has revealed Google may have acquired around 20 engineers alongside hybrid smartwatch technology in a $40 million deal with Fossil. Announced in January of this year, The Fossil Group agreed to sell hybrid smartwatch tech to Google with the research and development team behind the intellectual property joining Google as part of the transaction.
Logitech Debut Next-Gen Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech Gaming has announced the G604 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, a brand new gaming mouse promising lag-free gaming, all-day battery life and 15 customisable buttons. Expected to launch in Australia in late September, the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse will be available for the suggested retail price of $169.95, a full $100 more than its predecessor the G603.
Amazon Alexa Answers Program Goes Public
Amazon has made its Alexa Answers program available to the general public to crowdsource recommendations for unprogrammed questions. Anyone can now go to the Alexa Answers site to post an answer to frequently asked questions in under 300 characters, with any user generate answer noted as information “according to an Amazon customer.” Amazon’s vice president of Alexa Information has expressed great excitement in people being able to contribute to Alexa, and having community-created content.
Braun Makes Bold Return To Audio
Braun Audio has made a bold comeback to the audio category after a 28-year hiatus following its reinvention of the ‘timeless’ LE speakers from 1959. Debuting at IFA 2019, the LE range has a three-pronged focus in design, performance and sound, reproducing the quality German craftsmanship Braun is known for. The three new speakers – LE01, LE02 and LE03 – are a reinvention of the Deiter Rams original 1959 design, delivering expansive and deeply immersive sound.
Foxtel GO Mobile App Replaces Foxtel Now
Foxtel has today announced they will replace Foxtel Now with the simplified Foxtel GO Mobile app for immediate on-demand streaming. Focusing on one app, Foxtel hopes to add further value for Foxtel Now customers by providing access to popular features and support already available from Foxtel GO.
Klipsch Release New Premium Soundbars
Klipsch has announced the debut of two new premium soundbars designed to look and sound like the brands premium Reference speakers. Available now, the Klipsch BAR 48 and BAR 40 soundbars are both capable of delivering Dolby® and DTS® 5.1 formats natively through its built-in surround sound processing technologies. Designed to be easy to use and upgradeable, 3.1 and 2.1 soundbars respectively can be transformed into a 5.1 setup with the optional SURROUND 3 speakers.
Telstra Leads Artificial Intelligence Investment
Telstra’s independent venture capital arm has shown its intention to expand into the artificial intelligence data market following a $US100m (145m AUD) capital raising for San Francisco company Trifacta. Trifacta employs machine-learning technology to deduce a greater depth of insights from the increasing level of data migrating to cloud-based storage.
Foxtel Assembles Team For ‘Kayo’s Sister’
Foxtel is reportedly gearing up for the launch of ‘Kayo’s Sister’ drama and entertainment service by assembling a team of 40 people. Located at Fox Sports headquarters in Sydney the News-Corp provider has been cultivating the streaming service since the release of Kayo Sports last November. According to The Australian Financial Review, the team has been set up next door to the Kayo team in Artarmon, separate from Foxtel headquarters at North Ryde.
B&O Announces New York City Skyline Inspired Speaker
Bang & Olufsen has announced a special edition version of the Beosound 1 speaker inspired by New York’s famous skyline due to arrive later this month. The Beosound 1 New York Edition is an aesthetic redesign of the distinct cylindrical form of the original Beosound 1 released in 2016. The limited-edition speaker is a purely aesthetic change developed inside Bang & Olufsen’s 50-year-old aluminium factory in Struer, Denmark.
Even More Amazon Hardware Expected This Month
Amazon has announced their yearly hardware event for September 25 in Seattle following a slew of product announcements at IFA 2019. Following the recent refresh of the Fire TV line in Berlin, Amazon told Digital Trends that the event will cover Alexa, the Amazon Echo, Ring and plenty more smart devices. Last years event saw 12 new products hit the Amazon line up, with this years line up expected to include a high-end smart speaker.
Hisense Launch New Custom Oz AirCon Range
Hisense has developed a range of brand new air-conditioning units designed specifically for the Australian climate. Introduced at IFA 2019, the new range of air-conditioners will include six different versions of the two models – reverse cycle or cooling only. “Reliable cooling solutions are incredibly important to consumers – especially in Australia with its typically long and hot summers,” said Andre Iannuzzi, head of marketing at Hisense Australia.
Acer August Revenue Up 10.3% On Month
Acer has announced its consolidated revenues for August 2019 at NT$20.21billion (AUD 956.256 million), revealing an increase of 10.3% on month, despite a drop of 9.6% on year with revenue slipping 4.7% on year at NT$148.36 billion (AUD 7.08 billion). Coming off last months decrease of 8.7% year-on-year due impacts of the US trade war with China, revenue results for August were positive going into Acer’s biannual global press conference in Berlin.
$45 AppleCare+ Plan For Airpods and Beats
Apple has quietly announced a new $45 AppleCare+ plan designed specifically for AirPods and Beats earbuds. The new extended warranty plan was detailed on their website Wednesday, which includes an additional two years of hardware repair from the date of purchase (up from one year) and two incidents of accidental damage coverage.
Google Tipped To Release Pixel 4 Oct 15
Renowned leaker Evan Blass has revealed October 15 as the predicted release date of the new Google Pixel 4 in photo posted to Twitter including the words “Google Fall Event: 10/15?”. Two hands-on videos have also appeared on YouTube, confirming technical specifications from phone colours to newly added display features. Vietnamese YouTube channel AnhEm TV provides a detailed look at the ‘Panda’ white version of the Pixel 4 XL model, featuring a white back with matte black front and side panels.
Disappointing iPhone Loses It’s Touch
Apple has disappointed critics and consumers by failing to include 5G connectivity in its newest iteration of the iPhone despite adding three new cameras, an updated processor in the A13 Bionic chip, an upgraded Face ID system and a $380 price drop. Announcing three new models at the September keynote, the iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple fans left disappointed despite the plethora of added features.
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