World record breaking broadband speeds have been recorded in Australia by scientists, who say they could download 1,000 HD movies in under a second. The team from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities recorded a speed of 44.2 terabits per second – the first time speeds like that have been recorded ‘in the wild’. This is … Read more
Sony slows PlayStation download speeds in an effort to help maintain internet capacity for other users relying on the web during isolation Sony is slowing the download speeds for online gamers The measure looks to mitigate the effects of overcrowded broadband Isolation orders caused by coronavirus have inundated networks everywhere Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more
UPS is developing its own fleet of high-speed delivery drones that can travel as fast as 150mph and remain stable in 45mph winds UPS will partner with German firm Wingcopter to develop a new fleet of drones The drones will be both fast and durable, intended for time sensitive deliveries Perviously Wingcopter’s drones have been … Read more
Internet speeds have not slowed since millions of Britons started working from home, the latest figures show. Large swathes of the population are now relying on the internet more than ever as they self-isolate due to coronavirus which has killed 281 in the UK alone. While internet providers including Vodafone and TalkTalk have reported an increase in … Read more
Shocking moment elderly man is spotted riding a mobility scooter along dual carriageway in front of lorries Hull pensioner holds up lorry as he drives mobility scooter on A63 Passenger ‘worried’ after seeing elderly man driving near Humber Bridge Risky situation was filmed at lunchtime on Wednesday By Luke May For Mailonline Published: 09:26 GMT, … Read more
Birmingham has the fastest mobile internet in Britain while London lags in ninth: Cities with the quickest download speeds revealed Birmingham recorded the fastest internet download speeds in Britain Liverpool came second whilst Manchester came a close third Newcastle had the slowest speeds while London was ninth on the list By Grace Gausden For This … Read more
French inventor, 49, becomes online sensation by hitting speeds of 78mph in amazing armoured suit with 32 wheels Jean-Yves Blondeau, 49, has become an internet hit for his body-worn roller suit His Buggy Rollin suit is made of 32 wheels and body armour, and can reach speeds of 78mph on roads He developed the suit over … Read more
This is the moment a drug dealer who was stopped by police after a 135mph chase manages to escape and drive off – while officers are still clinging to his door. John Eddy, 30, was pulled over on the A66 just before 1.50am on January 1 last year after speeding down the dual carriageway in … Read more
Dangerous driver called Astin Martin, 30, speeds at 93mph in a 30mph zone while trying to flee from police Astin Martin O’Brien, 30, was pursued through Ashington, Northumberland Police Superintendent said: ‘He might be called Astin Martin but he’s no Bond’ He was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months By Jemma Carr … Read more