Robot to Grab £200m NASA Telescope Before Crash
A $30m mission aims to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a £200m NASA telescope, using an AI robotic spacecraft to boost its orbit before it burns up.
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UK Online Safety Law Drives 5m Daily Age Checks, VPN Surge
UK's Online Safety Act leads to 5m daily age checks for porn sites and a surge in VPN downloads to bypass restrictions.
Elon Musk’s lawyer in OpenAI case also works as a clown
Elon Musk's lawyer Jaymie Parkkinen also works as a clown and runs a Clown Cardio business in Los Angeles.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Restored After Global Outage
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are back online after a global outage lasting nearly six hours, affecting millions worldwide. The company blamed faulty router configuration changes.
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YouTube Introduces Automatic AI Labels for Videos
YouTube starts automatically labelling videos with significant AI use, making AI-generated content more transparent for viewers.
Remove Limescale with 2p Vinegar Cleaning Method
A simple overnight vinegar solution using a sandwich bag and a capful of white vinegar can remove limescale from taps and shower heads for just 2p per application, leaving fixtures sparkling clean.
Snapchat to Lock 440,000 Australian Accounts Under 16 from 10 December
Snapchat will lock accounts of under-16s in Australia from 10 December under new social media ban, affecting 440,000 users.
NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet: London to NY in 4 Hours
NASA's X-59 'Son of Concorde' has broken the sound barrier without a sonic boom, reaching Mach 1.4. It could cut London-New York flights to under four hours.
'Rage Bait' Named Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as 2025 word of the year, noting tripled usage and awareness of online manipulation.
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Musician's AI Deepfake Used in Cruel Romance Scam
Birmingham musician Becky Baldwin's deepfake video used to scam a Texan man out of thousands in an AI romance scam.
New FCA Rules for BNPL From July 15: Enhanced Protections
From July 15, BNPL lenders like Klarna and Clearpay will be regulated by the FCA, giving shoppers new protections including affordability checks, the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service, and more.
Grandmother meets half-brother after LinkedIn search via 'family nose'
Gill Thompson, 73, discovered she had a half-brother and met him after her daughter tracked him down on LinkedIn, recognizing him by their shared 'family nose'.
Remove radiator rust in minutes with limescale spray
Rust on bathroom radiators can be removed quickly using limescale spray and a scourer, says expert James Chapman. The acidic cleaner breaks down iron oxide, but reapplication is needed as chrome damage persists.
Battery breakthrough could lead to faster charging, longer life
Scientists at Dundee and Warwick universities have identified oxygen's active role in lithium-ion batteries, potentially enabling faster charging, longer-lasting, and safer batteries for EVs and electronics.
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Oura Ring 4 Now £199, Tracks Health and Colds
The Oura Ring 4 has been reduced by £150 to £199 at major retailers. It tracks sleep, stress, cycle, and can detect early signs of a cold via body temperature changes.
WhatsApp Username Deadline: Reserve Your Free Upgrade
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers. Users must reserve their preferred name this week to avoid missing out.
Crispy Fried Eggs: Use Avocado Oil Instead of Olive Oil
Fried eggs turn out crispier and less greasy when cooked in avocado oil instead of olive oil or butter, due to its higher smoke point. Seasoning the oil first adds extra flavor.
CMA Proposes Changes to Apple and Google App Store Payments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on forcing Apple and Google to allow app developers to steer customers away from their payment systems, aiming to reduce fees and lower consumer prices.
DWP Audio Records Health Assessments from June 29
The DWP has confirmed that from June 29, all telephone and face-to-face health assessment appointments will be audio recorded to keep an accurate record, with an opt-out option available.
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Life on Venus May Have Come from Earth, Scientists Suggest
A new study suggests life on Venus may have originated from Earth via panspermia, with hundreds of billions of microbial cells potentially transferred over time.
Self-driving cars may fail to detect pedestrians by clothing
AI expert warns that driverless cars may fail to detect pedestrians depending on their clothing, as trials begin in London. Waymo aims to launch services by 2026.
Woman Finds Husband Cheating via Smart Scale Notification
A woman caught her husband cheating when a smart scale notification at 3am revealed an unknown person weighing 130 pounds while she was on a work trip.
Kendall Warns Ofcom Must Use Online Safety Powers or Lose Public Trust
Liz Kendall warns Ofcom must enforce Online Safety Act or lose public trust, amid concerns over AI chatbots and delayed regulations.
Morrisons CEO: £940m AI Savings, Store Updates Amid Closures
Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh announced £940m in AI-driven savings over three years, reinvested in stores. He outlined plans for easier navigation, personalized retail media, and accurate stock tracking, as 100 Morrisons Daily stores close due to cost pressu
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GTA 6 Fans Anticipate New Trailer Imminently
GTA 6 fans expect a new trailer any day now, as the game's November 2026 release approaches and marketing is set to ramp up.
Driverless Car Emergency Stops After Mistaking Bus Advert for Real People
Driverless car in London emergency stops after AI mistakes bus advert for pedestrians, raising safety concerns ahead of Waymo launch.
Alphabet CEO warns against blindly trusting AI tools
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warns against blindly trusting AI tools, citing error-proneness, and says no company is immune to an AI bubble burst.
El Salvador Jails Atlanta Man For Facebook Post
Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE custody, sparking concerns over media freedoms and chilling effects on journalism.
Curiosity Rover Finds Organic Molecules on Mars, Raising Hopes for Ancient Life
Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars, including five never seen before, hinting at possible ancient life but origin unclear.
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Lunar Satellite Surge Prompts Plan For Moon Graveyards
Researchers propose lunar graveyards for defunct satellites as moon missions surge, to protect scientific and cultural sites from crash debris.
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