Mark Zuckerberg reveals new WhatsApp privacy features
The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status. Source link
Are we falling in love with robots?
Far from being scary, people who actually live with robots are finding them endearing. Source link
How will humans fare against robo-footballers?
Eindhoven University of Technology’s Tech United is training robots to play football autonomously. The skills the robo-players learn on the pitch could also help lay the foundations for other collaborations…
The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters
While most of us don’t give seaweed much thought, it is an increasingly sought after crop. Its uses ranging from a human food and additive, to animal feed, land fertilizer,…
The space tech helping to tackle deforestation
“We use the reflected energy to map forests in 3D, including their height, canopy density, and carbon content,” adds Dr Duncanson, who is a leading expert in remote sensing. “This…
NHS 111 software outage confirmed as cyber-attack
The problems are reported to have impacted referrals from the NHS 111 helpline to out-of-hours GPs. Source link
Bitcoin: Missing hard drive could fund Newport crypto hub
Nearly 10 years after binning the hard drive, it is thought the Bitcoin on it could be worth £150m. Source link
Space debris: How do we solve the problem of dead satellites?
With an increasing number of governments and private companies capable of launching satellites, the space around the planet is beginning to get congested. Some estimates say that fewer than half…
Can drumming reconnect you to your colleagues?
Companies are having to work extra hard to make their staff feel connected to their organisation. Source link
Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home
A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July. Source link