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This week’s picksLegacy: Charles DickensWondery, weekly episodesThis week, we recommend listening to the fascinating stories of Charles Dickens, the Godfather of Christmas. Afua Hirsch’s latest podcast…
The Australian Federal Police stated that due to the large amount of data being analyzed in their investigation, they have no choice but to rely on…
The attention economy can be likened to a phenomenon involving a social media-created celebrity named “hawk tua girl” Hayley Welch. She played a pivotal role in…
a Elon Musk’s departure from X resulted in the loss of around 2.7 million active Apple and Android users in the U.S. in a span of…
TThe history of video games is, in some ways, a history of subtle iterations of other people’s ideas. The interstellar success of Taito’s Space Invaders spawned…
Virtual assistants have become a common feature in many UK households, providing information on weather forecasts, time, and sports results. The most popular virtual assistant is…
Tesla has urged the UK government to tighten regulations on carbon emissions from cars and trucks according to documents. The electric car maker also pushed for…
Measuring just 4cm square, Google has developed a computing chip with unprecedented speed. In just five minutes, this chip can complete tasks that would take conventional…
MToday, creating an Indiana Jones game may appear straightforward. Just take Uncharted’s Nathan Drake, transport him back in time about 80 years, give him a fedora…
aAt some point, most mobile games will die. Apple’s iOS software updates have removed thousands of App Store games over the years. Old games simply disappear…
a Great idea, brilliantly executed. Hilarious, surreal, and, yes, really exciting in a weird way. This could be the Marat/Sade of the 21st century. During lockdown,…
Last year, Facebook reduced over 700 jobs in the UK, costing £79m, as part of parent company Meta’s first-ever global cost-cutting initiative due to a significant…
Approximately 1.4 million individuals in the UK have exited the online dating realm within the last year. But does this signify that the apps are ineffective,…
IIf you want to witness the last vestiges of human intelligence swirling down the drain, just hold your nose and type these words:Skibidi toilet” to YouTube.…
WWhen the baby parrots were delivered to Alice Soares de Oliveira’s desk, they had no wings and could barely open their eyes. The pair, housed in…
“Everyone remembers the first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the carrier’s design team during its heyday in the 1990s. “When you say that name, it…
The US is moving closer to banning TikTok, as a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring the app’s owner, ByteDance, to sell its assets to…
Elon Musk seems to have many preferences. The world’s richest man is evangelical about electric cars, space travel, and Donald Trump. Another of his interests could…
TThe first time I played with a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams. Back in 1983, it had a great home computer section,…
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 for the first time, reaching a new high amid a euphoric surge triggered by President Donald Trump’s election win. The largest and…
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has shown renewed support for President-elect Donald Trump, praising the former president’s plan to reduce government regulation. Speaking at the New York…
The Guardian has uncovered that artificial intelligence systems utilized by the UK government to identify welfare fraud exhibit bias based on individuals’ age, disability, marital status,…
WEllen Kafamtengo felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen and thought she might be going into labor. It was the ninth month of her first…
There’s a podcast for thatRachel Aroesti has selected the top five unscripted podcasts, ranging from a long-running improv sketch show to a unique music podcast.Off Book:…
Google’s central London office costs as much as a tech unicorn, and the company’s UK boss Debbie Weinstein says it embodies a similar ethos.“It exudes startup…
Over the past weekend, the internet was buzzing with the name of David Mayer, sparking intrigue and speculation online. David Mayer gained temporary fame on social…
Meta has disclosed that it intervened this year to stop around 20 covert influence operations globally. However, the company mentioned that concerns regarding AI-based election distortions…
It has been recommended by experts to the Spanish government that smartphones sold in Spain should have a label warning about potential health effects, and doctors…
HHello. Welcome to TechScape. Happy belated Thanksgiving to all my American readers. I hope you all enjoy a fun holiday party this weekend. I’m looking forward…
Britain is being warned by its cybersecurity chief about the seriousness of online threats from hostile states and criminal organizations. Richard Horne, director of the GCHQ…
The United States announced new export restrictions targeting China’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, drawing immediate criticism from the Chinese government. The U.S. government is expanding efforts…
IIf you were an avid video game fan in the summer of 1994, you probably remember where you were when the August issue of Edge magazine…
JAguar finally revealed its highly anticipated Type 00 electric car at its Miami Art Week launch event. The marketing campaign teaser video released on social media…
Plan AheadWhen it comes to buying something you love, planning ahead is key. Take the time to carefully consider and prepare before making a purchase, especially…
TThe Swedish government’s survival checklist for war would have seemed strange a few decades ago: a sleeping bag, spare battery, one week’s worth of cash, and…
I I'm at a stage in my life where my options are limited when it comes to the job I dreamed of as a child. I'm…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned, leading to David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus being named interim co-CEOs. Despite an increased demand for semiconductor chips and…
WWhen contemporary Chinese artist Cao Fei was negotiating a solo show at Nara Badu, the contemporary art department of the Art Gallery of New South Wales,…
This push for electric cars isn’t about a culture war. It’s a simple choice. Can we prepare British industry to take advantage of the changes that…
MMore than a meter long cables snake along the world’s ocean floors, transmitting data between far-flung lands. Fiber-optic filaments send emails, Netflix, and military secrets into…