Royal Mint NFT plans dropped by UK government
Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed......»»
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane s.....»»
Democracy in danger? Election study in East German states shows mistrust in the state
Survey results from Trier and Jena University show that in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg democracy is in crisis. Most respondents do not want the AfD to participate in government......»»
Roadside Assistance via satellite now available in the UK, with Green Flag
Apple last year launched its Roadside Assistance via satellite feature in the US, intended to provide help to those stranded by car trouble in areas without mobile coverage. That service has now been quietly extended to the UK. You’ll need an iP.....»»
More Apple Pay installment options, and PayPal balance will be visible in Apple Wallet
More Apple Pay installment options are available from today, and additional buy now pay later providers are promised. Apple Pay users in both the US and UK now have the choice of installment loans from two different providers, with more on the way.....»»
Royal Caribbean quietly makes a port change passengers won"t like
Royal Caribbean quietly makes a port change passengers won"t like.....»»
Tesla moves $765 million in Bitcoin to unknown wallets, putting Musk’s crypto plans in the spotlight
Tesla moves $765 million in Bitcoin to unknown wallets, putting Musk’s crypto plans in the spotlight.....»»
Two accused of DDoSing some of the world’s biggest tech companies
Hospitals, government agencies, and a large roster of tech companies all targeted. Federal authorities have charged two Sudanese nationals with running an operation that performed.....»»
Few countries have drawn up nature protection plans: UN
Fewer than 15 percent of countries have submitted plans to slow the destruction of nature ahead of a global biodiversity summit in Colombia, according to a count shared by the United Nations Wednesday......»»
Men accused of DDoSing some of the world’s biggest tech companies
Hospitals, government agencies, and a large roster of tech companies all targeted. Federal authorities have charged two Sudanese nationals with running an operation that performed.....»»
Toyota and Hyundai"s Boston Dynamics team up on humanoid robot
The partnership plans to fuse language-based models and advanced robotics to accelerate AI integration, and eventual integration in production lines......»»
Trump and Harris Have Vastly Different Plans for Public Education
The presidential candidates differ on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more.....»»
Bad Monkey creators talk seasons 2 and 3 for Apple TV+
Bad Monkey has been another hit for Apple, occupying the top of the Apple TV+ charts throughout much of its first season run. In a recent interview, its co-creators shared some good news about plans for the continuation of the show into season 2 and.....»»
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro best price ever, M3 Pro MacBook $500 off, Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10, MagSafe gear, more
We are ready to kick the week off with some notable deals on Apple gear and accessories for them, starting with the best price ever on the new Apple Pencil Pro with Find My that has now dropped down to $90 to undercut the fall Prime Day price. That d.....»»
An October Apple event suddenly looks unlikely
Today Apple announced a new iPad mini with Apple Intelligence support. The new model doesn’t just have ramifications for iPad fans, though. Here’s what today’s news could mean for Apple’s October event plans. more….....»»
Apple just dropped a new hint for when iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence will be available
Apple has said that iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 will arrive some time in October, and with them the first set of Apple Intelligence features. But today the company dropped a new hint around what to expect for iOS 18.1’s release date......»»
Solar storms are like buses: You wait 20 years for one, and then two come at once
This week across much of the world, including the UK, the majestic aurora borealis (Northern Lights) was once again visible to us......»»
What is Hulu? Pricing, plans, channels, and how to get it
With a huge content library and neat features like DVR, this increasingly complex service can be confusing. Here's our full guide to Hulu and Hulu + Live TV......»»
Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
The UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are nothing to celebrate, but there is one group of organisms that will have appreciated all the rain......»»
The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modeling shows
The independent inquiry into the government's COVID response is due to report on October 25......»»
Report: Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm
You probably missed it, but a few months ago a report was published that inspected how the UK government prepared for major emergencies. What it found has profound implications for the whole country......»»