Climate change may be on the horizon for some sharks, new research suggests. The study found that eggs of the spotted catshark are significantly less likely to survive under the worst-case climate scenario in 2100. The findings still suggest that these sharks could continue to thrive under less dire climate conditions. The new Beats pills … Read more
Metafans are furious after the company announced it is ending support for one of its biggest products. In an email to customers, the tech giant said it would no longer provide software updates for the original Meta Quest 1 VR headset, formerly known as Oculus Quest. The headset was released in 2019 and was one … Read more
One of the UK’s largest motoring organizations has voiced its support for changes to driving licences. These new rules impact younger drivers. The AA is advocating the introduction of a graduated driving licence (GDL) to improve road safety by imposing strict restrictions on people who have recently passed their driving test. One of the GDL’s … Read more
IPHONE users can expect a surprise boost that will extend battery life and even save you some money. The information was hidden in an extensive whitepaper that Apple published a few days ago, which highlights the American company’s approach to device repairability and longevity. The new features are expected to be part of the upcoming … Read more
A new trend is taking hold among savers, banking industry insiders tell me – and it’s one I approve of. Savers are finally holding on to their money longer to grab top rates before they disappear. Since fixed rate bonds and Isas came back into the spotlight a few years ago, the one-year version has … Read more
By Sylvia Morris Updated: 5:00 PM EDT, June 25, 2024 A new trend is taking hold among savers, banking industry insiders tell me – and it’s one I approve of. Savers are finally holding on to their money longer to grab top rates before they disappear. Since fixed rate bonds and Isas came back into … Read more
Imagine a future where your phone pings with the message that your late father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one – perhaps through a virtual reality (VR) headset – is like stepping into a science fiction movie, both thrilling and a little creepy. As … Read more
The manager of a village shop says she is ‘devastated’ after Evri unexpectedly withdrew her services from the store. Sevie Ashby, who runs Cobham Community Stores in Cobham, near Gravesend, says she only found out the store had been decommissioned when customers told her last month. Sevie Ashby, manager of Cobham Community Stores Last April, … Read more
Last year saw a sharp increase in biennial fixes as people expected interest rates to fall But this year’s interest rate stalemate means five-year rates are back in favor Just as many people fixate for five years as for two years, says real estate agent Those buying a home or taking out a new mortgage … Read more
I’ve had many conversations about life extension over the years, and the idea is often met with resistance. People get upset when they hear about a person whose life has been cut short by a disease, but when confronted with the possibility of generally prolonging all human life, they react negatively. “Life is too hard … Read more