UK government ‘demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data’, Google Pixel 9a details leak

British security officials have demanded “backdoor” access to Apple users’ encrypted data as part of their efforts to combat child abuse, terrorism and other illegal activities online, it has been reported in the US. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, issued an order last month requiring the capability to retrieve the fully encrypted content of any user, according to the Washington…

BMW enhances EV charging experience in Ukraine with Parkopedia partnership

BMW drivers in Ukraine now have access to improved EV charging information thanks to a new partnership between Parkopedia, AWT Bavaria Ukraine and BMW AG. The collaboration integrates 4,272 Ukrainian charging points into select BMW models and the MyBMW app, simplifying the charging process for EV owners in the country. This partnership addresses the growing…

Coventry University researcher shows how time crystals could make quantum batteries

Coventry University researcher Federico Carollo and his team have made a breakthrough in understanding the thermodynamic properties of time crystals which could revolutionize quantum battery technology. Uunlike conventional crystals, time crystals exhibit repeating patterns in time, oscillating indefinitely without reaching a stationary state. While still largely theoretical, time crystals hold immense potential for applications in…