After what’s being hailed a “phenomenal” success in getting young people into vaccination centres, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube are partnering up with the UK Government and NHS to get more young adults jabbed. The first person in the world to receive a covid vaccine has been reflecting on her moment in history. The team behind a crewless AI repeat of the Mayflower’s journey to the US are vowing not to give up after their ship had to turn back at the weekend. Boris Johnson says a new Nat...
Jun 21, 2021•4 min
China’s CCTV channel captured the moment three Chinese astronauts docked at the Tiangon Space Station. The state are building their own space station because the US won’t let them work with NASA. Meanwhile, China’s teaming up with Russia to construct a base on the moon called the International Lunar Research Station. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s “deeply concerned” about the misuse of facial recognition tech in public places. Using AI Spotify’s bought a start-up that creates preview clips ...
Jun 18, 2021•5 min
China’s first crewed mission to space in five years has launched from the Gobi desert. Three astronauts are heading to the Tianhe space station, but what will they be doing up there? Could a group of cells found in a human baby embryo be the reason why some pregnancies fail? El Salvador’s hit a bitcoin roadblock with The World Bank. Following Apple, Amazon’s own app store will also take a smaller cut from their independent app developers. Researchers warn thousands of mobile health apps have “se...
Jun 17, 2021•5 min
Details of Microsoft’s next operating system appear to have been leaked - days ahead of its official launch. We take a look at what’s out there. Doctors experimenting with a Covid-19 treatment called Regeneron say it could save lives. You can now get your hands on Amazon’s own coronavirus testing kit used by their employees during the pandemic. Scientists say Killer Whales have best friends just like us. Student privacy battle: non-profit urges US schools and colleges to stop filming students du...
Jun 16, 2021•5 min
The inventor of the World Wide Web’s putting the original files that created the global network up for auction as an NFT. Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s digitally signing source code documents written by himself three decades ago. Why top scientists have welcomed the UK government’s decision to delay so-called “freedom day” in England. The boss of LinkedIn says businesses’ are more sympathetic , with an increase in “remote working” on job descriptions. China’s first space station crew are preparing for l...
Jun 15, 2021•5 min
Sea of Thieves fans...Season 3 is on its way with a Disney Pirates of the Caribbean spin-off, in a new free expansion of the game coming June 22nd. Microsoft showed off Halo Infinite’s multiplayer action at the E3 2021 event, plus even gave a release date. Repairing damage: WhatsApp push out their massive encryption campaign. Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna’s being made available to Prime subscribers in the US… at least for 7 days. How a new calculator could better predict heart attacks, and,...
Jun 14, 2021•5 min
Space scientists suggest four giant planets locked in orbit around their star are destined to be sent ‘pinballing’ around their solar system when this sun dies. Source code stolen by hackers from Fifa 21 gaming giant Electronic Arts. Canadian police broke law using controversial facial recognition software, regulator finds. Venus as Earth’s decoy...ESA probe will investigate if 450C planet was once habitable. Dengue fever cases cut by 77% in mosquito trial. New diagnostic test could improve surv...
Jun 11, 2021•8 min
World leaders have touched down on British soil for this year’s G7 summit in Cornwall - we examine the key challenges. Cloud computer apologises after revealed a single person and software bug caused web meltdown that took world’s biggest websites offline. Biden ditches Trump’s attempt to ban TikTok and WeChat. Major cyberattacks in Europe doubled during pandemic. Elephant herd packed their trunks and off they went across China - but why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Jun 10, 2021•7 min
Bitcoin’s at a three-week low amid signs of investor caution, as America’s IRS wants more tax transparency and El Salvador backs bitcoin as currency. No TikTok on your government-issue phone, says Senate in new China tech bill. Colonial123? Mystery of single password that let hackers into Colonial Pipeline’s mainframe. Britain goes online...but what were they peaking at in 2020? ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge for vaccine bookings as over-25s jam NHS booking service in scramble for jabs. Alzheimer’s r...
Jun 09, 2021•6 min
Multiple international websites including the British government’s main .gov site, PayPal, Reddit and media outlets were hit with a massive outage. Apple WWDC event: Chinese users lose out on privacy and tracking features under communist laws. ‘Block emails from boss’ feature among upcoming Apple software updates. Colonial Pipeline hack: most of $4.4m Bitcoin ransom recovered - but value lost in crypto crash. Bezos bros to blast-off on Blue Origin’s first human flight. AI ‘may be able to calcula...
Jun 08, 2021•6 min
A string of crypto-related accounts on China’s Twitter-like Weibo platform were blocked over the weekend, as Beijing stepped up a crackdown on bitcoin trading and mining. Cancer breakthrough: new drug ‘stabilises 90% of rare tumour type’. YouTuber Logan Paul goes boxing distance over eight rounds with Floyd Mayweather - and walked on wearing rare Pokémon card. Facebook and Amazon told to pay their way for Covid relief by G7 finance chiefs - but could loopholes scupper big settlements? Virtual st...
Jun 07, 2021•6 min
Sonic booms are set to ring out above us once more as supersonic flights will be here by the end of the decade, according to United Airlines. Arctic sea ice is ‘thinning up to twice as fast as previously thought’. Twitter finally launches ‘undo tweet’ option – but you will have to pay to use it. Charlie Bit My Finger NFT sale pays for sending brothers to university. Puppies are born ready to communicate with people, research suggests. And, causing a stir online - Freddo, is that you? a very cute...
Jun 04, 2021•7 min
Two research trips are planned to the solar system’s hottest planet where the 500C temperatures can melt lead. Squid and ‘water bears’ are being blasted up to the International Space Station to understand rocket flight effects on humans. From the Desk of Donald J Trump is no more as ex-President’s blog is shut down. Biden to face off with Putin IRL over ransomware threat. A psychiatric drug may prevent bowel cancer, researchers say. The world’s lakes are ‘losing oxygen rapidly due to global warm...
Jun 03, 2021•6 min
The meme’s cryptocurrency’s price explodes by 20 per cent after Coinbase adds the token its professional trading platform. Panic at 13 million feet as ISS robot arm hit by space junk. President Biden to suspend Trump’s Arctic drilling leases in Alaska. World’s largest meatpacker points finger at Russian hackers in cyberattack amid BBQ shortage fears. One week for Amazon US customers to opt out of mass wireless sharing ‘surveillance’ network. Selling something on eBay? You can no longer use PayPa...
Jun 02, 2021•6 min
Scientists say data from 43 countries reveals shocking relationship between man-made global warming and the risk of death from extreme heat. Nasa reveals a fresh peek into the heart of the Milky Way. Cyberpunk maker reports slump in quarterly profit amid Playstation Store ban. Is new Tesla camera-based software monitoring drivers using Autopilot feature? TikTok given a month to respond to claims of EU consumer rights breaches. Twitter experiment finds correcting misinformation makes problem wors...
Jun 01, 2021•6 min
Space researchers have created the largest map of the invisible material making up 80 per cent of the universe. US Senate pushes forward sweeping tech bill aimed at curbing China. Code reveals Twitter plans $3 fee for new Blue subscription that could include ‘undo’ feature. No mirror needed to signal and manoeuvre as robot cars join real traffic for first time. Eight million people died from smoking in one year - as record numbers take up habit. Street art murals brought to life, Back to the Fut...
May 28, 2021•6 min
The tech giant’s president fears automated spying on private citizens if politicians do not get to grips with the march of artificial intelligence. Facebook to take action against users repeatedly sharing misinformation as Biden’s spies hunt Covid source. QAnon slogans are disappearing from mainstream sites, say researchers. German scientists claim to have solved Covid vaccine blood-clot puzzle. Climate crisis boiling point as world nears maximum working temperature. Police investigate ‘arson at...
May 27, 2021•7 min
Human rights advocates express shock as a probe shows authorities in Xinjiang are using advanced software, sensors and lenses to probe a prisoner’s emotional state. Plasma power of a “fake star” could charge future gadgets after scientists discover cooling system. White House boosts pipeline cyber protections in Colonial hack fallout. Norway urged to cancel ‘cruel’ minke whale hearing experiments. Meme stocks are back as GameStop jumps more than 16 per cent. US high school photoshopped yearbook ...
May 26, 2021•6 min
A case centring on App Store charges could result in a landmark legal ruling affecting users’ value for money. Russia warns Google has 24 hours to delete banned content in Kremlin row. Police officers target Twitter’s India office over social media flagged as “manipulated”. Blind man’s vision partially restored by light-activated gene therapy and algae cells. Big tech’s ‘deplatforming’ of politicians has been banned by a US state governor. After 880 million views and 14 years on YouTube, ‘Charli...
May 25, 2021•6 min
Cryptocurrencies fight to recover after a weekend of applause from Tesla boss Elon Musk was unable to counteract selling pressure and China’s crackdown on Bitcoin mining. India tells social media companies: don’t name variant after our country. A shot at love...White House partners with Tinder to encourage vaccination. Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket plane flies to edge of space. Robot paramedic used for first time to carry out chest compressions in ambulance. Look to the heavens this month to ...
May 24, 2021•6 min
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is turning up the heat on cryptocurrencies amid tax and capital gains reform proposals. Apple boss Tim Cook due to make historic court appearance in blockbuster Fortnite payments trial. Talking on the Moon...phone network planned for lunar explorers. British spy chief accuses Facebook of giving a “free pass” to terrorists over encryption plans. Professor Danielle George, president of the IET, on why your modern lifestyle owes everything to the wonders of AC...
May 21, 2021•6 min
The boss of Colonial Pipeline says the firm sent the cryptocurrency to cybercriminals amid fears about how long the shutdown crippling its US East Coast network might last. Air taxi! New rules could allow futuristic flying cabs by 2024. Leaky and poor battery life...Apple Powerbeats 2 earbuds customers get compensation payout. Space telescope with a utilitarian name reveals iron and nickel in comets 300 million miles from Sun. Linux, is that you? Google’s Android software gets a new look that le...
May 20, 2021•6 min
Consumers tempted to try and turn a quick profit in the highly volatile crypto space are being warned to stay alert to a growing number of scams with pretend celebrity backing. I’m ‘flattered’ but the SolarWinds hack wasn’t us, says Russia’s spy chief. Meet Hubble’s successor - the James Webb Space Telescope is set to become the most powerful spyglass in the cosmos. The Terminator’s back to fight management speak: Arnold Schwarzenegger tells British Cabinet minister ‘no one knows what COP stands...
May 19, 2021•7 min
Campaigner Ioannis Dekas has joined forces with YouTuber Ava Vakil in a legal bid for age verification so children can't watch adult content. Milky Way galaxy’s birthday is now super-accurate thanks to new dating method. Influencer Jake Paul investigated over Instagram post of “illegal driving” on beach protecting endangered turtles. Artificial intelligence uses time and weather data to predict out-of-hospital heart attack risk. A study reveals how a mother’s genetics can influence children’s he...
May 18, 2021•6 min
Experts are calling for urgent action to tackle cardiovascular disease and its devastating impact on female mortality. Move over Perseverance - China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars. As SpaceX plans first (nearly) orbital Starship rocket flight from Texas to Hawaii. Bitcoin bloodbath as cryptocurrency hits three-month low after Musk exit. Greenpeace probe finds dumped British household waste dumped and burned in Turkey. The $150 billion mega-merger set to shake-up Hollywood’s battle for streamin...
May 17, 2021•6 min
A producer who worked for internet star James Charles alleges she received online death threats after going public with her lawsuit against the beauty mogul. WhatsApp says the clock is ticking for users to accept updated privacy rules. Fossilised footprints 58 million years old reveal the earliest evidence of sea mammals. The 4.6 billion-year-old Winchcombe meteorite created during the birth of the Solar System is going on public display after raining down on an English country town. Nasa’s Pers...
May 14, 2021•7 min
Scientists are claiming a paralysed man has used his brain to write on a screen at speeds almost as fast as someone bashing out a text on a smartphone thanks to a computer-mind interface. Elon Musk says Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin due to fossil fuel use. Why delaying second Covid vaccine doses may save lives. How an Antarctic greenhouse is helping future astronauts grow salad on the Moon, and back on Earth - the US Environmental Protection Agency releases climate report delayed by Trump....
May 13, 2021•6 min
In TikTok weirdness, fire chiefs warn crews are being diverted from 999 life-saving calls to help free teens wedged into children’s playground swings - while their pals film. Drive for Doge? Elon Musk polls internet about accepting joke crypto to buy a Tesla car. China computer chip crisis: Apple, Google and Microsoft call for the U.S to go self-reliant. Study shows that long-term prescription medication for insomnia does not improve sleep. ‘Pay-by-palm’ touch technology now available in Amazon ...
May 12, 2021•6 min
Apple is facing a billion-pound legal claim after being accused of breaking UK competition law by “overcharging” millions of people for software in its App Store. Under-13s Instagram would be devastating for child mental health, U.S. states warn Zuckerberg. Gene therapy treatment study offers a lifeline to children without an immune system. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that as of Monday, people in England who travel abroad will be able to use the NHS app to demonstrate they are fu...
May 11, 2021•6 min
Elon Musk tweets his rocket company SpaceX will accept volatile joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin as payment...is it a wind-up? Huge Chinese rocket booster that sparked re-entry mystery tumbles back down to Earth. Race to bring fuel pipes back online after 100GB ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. Clubhouse launches Android app as downloads of voice chat platform plunge. Digitised bat pathogens will help track risk of future pandemics for new museum project. Amazon says 10 billion fraudulent prod...
May 10, 2021•6 min
