All posts tagged "News"
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1.1KFood & DrinkScientists find cocaine in shrimps in UK rivers
Scientists found cocaine in freshwater shrimps when testing for chemicals in UK rivers. Researchers from King’s College London, working with the...
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1.6K5MicrosoftMS Paint saved
In an uncertain world nothing is as reliable as Microsoft Paint. But this most stately of apps was under threat of being...
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2.0KSmartphonesSamsung’s new folding phone is already breaking
Journalists who received the new Samsung folding phones to review said the screen started flickering and turning black before completely fizzling out....
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910NewsEU approves online copyright reforms
Nineteen countries, including the UK, voted in favour of the tougher laws. But not everyone is happy with the copyright reforms. EU...
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2.6KNewsWorld’s biggest plane completes first flight
The world’s biggest plane – Stratolaunch – has completed its first ever flight. The giant aircraft has the world’s widest wingspan. The...
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1.6KNewsHow do the new broadband compensation rules work?
Ofcom has launched a scheme to provide consumers with automatic compensation for delays in their service. The new broadband compensation rules entitle...
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1.1KFacebookWhat do the EU copyright reforms mean for the internet?
The EU copyright reforms voted through by MEPs will make tech giants like Google and Facebook more liable for copyrighted material posted...
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4.1KNewsNew Freeview app for mobile devices
Available from mid-January the official Freeview app will enable iPhone and iPad users to download and watch Freeview TV channels and on-demand...
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1.7KNewsYouTube warns against Bird Box challenge videos
YouTube has updated its guidelines to ban prank and dangerous Bird Box challenge videos. The Google-owned video platform said that while it...
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3.6K4NewsTV and broadband loyalty penalties could cost customers £700
Which? found that 40% of customers have stayed with their provider for more than 10 years, and could be overpaying by hundreds...
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2.1KNew TechNew airport scanner should cut queues
The new airport scanner trialled in Cardiff uses sensors originally meant to detect stars in deep space to spot hidden items. We’ve...
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917NewsMost popular downloads of 2018 according to Apple
Fortnite along with Drake and The Greatest Showman are the most popular downloads of 2018 according to Apple. Fortnite was the most...
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2.3KNewsHuawei smartphone wins Gadget of the Year award
The P20 Huawei smartphone wins Gadget of the Year award star prize. Huawei has walked away with four awards at this year’s...
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2.7K5NewsEU copyright law could cut off YouTube in UK
Member states are to decide on whether to go forward with controversial changes to EU copyright law changes in January 2019. YouTube...
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1.2KNewsHitch an electric scooter ride in London
Bird, the Californian electric scooter start-up has launched a pilot along a path in the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London. The...
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2.4KHealthBlue light from smartphones can accelerate blindness
Scientists say prolonged exposure to blue light can damage the retina and cause an incurable eye disease. Research by the University of...
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2.9K2Concept TechnolgyVirgin Hyperloop One chooses Spain
It’s a bit of a surprise but Virgin Hyperloop One has chosen a Spanish village for its first EU development site. The...
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2.3K2NewsGovernment promises UK wide full-fibre broadband
Every home in the country will have a high-speed internet connection. The government has promised UK wide full-fibre broadband. Which is great....
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2.1K1AppsFinally. Skype call recording feature goes live
Great news for bloggers, podcasters and anyone who wants to review where they went wrong in that online job interview. The new...
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1.3KGoogleNew Google job search feature for UK workers
Job seekers will be able to ask Google to find “jobs near me” as the company makes its first foray into the...
