Skoda develops Kodiaq Armoured for the ultimate in security
New Kodiaq Armoured fully certified to PAS 300 and will meet PAS 301 requirements Extensive modifications to ensure fully armoured passenger cell Kodiaq Armoured tested with over 200 rounds of ammunition Bullet-resistant glass ensures 360-degree protection and visibility Upgraded suspension and brakes, plus tyre retention system Full GPS comms hub with emergency siren and lighting…
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts, Telegram agrees to hand over data
TikTok has said it has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for "engaging in covert influence operations". It's part of the site's efforts to prevent disinformation in the run up to November's US presidential election. Accounts affected are those from media group Rossiya Segodnya, which owns the RIA Novosti and Sputnik news services; and…
AI used to shed light on under-mapped parts of world, Mr Beast faces lawsuit
Palu, Indonesia in 2023. Pic: Open Buildings, Google A new map made with AI has been launched to help shed light on life in under-mapped parts of the world. This week, the UN and Google launched the first map to show high-resolution building footprints and heights in Africa and across the global…
Google says Britain risks getting left behind in AI race, Huawei’s new blood pressure watch released
Google has said that Britain risks being left behind in the global artificial intelligence race unless the government moves quickly to build more datacentres and let tech companies use copyrighted work in their AI models. The company pointed to research showing that the UK is ranked seventh on a global AI readiness index for data and…
DNA for entire human stored on crystal, Hunger Games studio announces AI deal
This tiny crystal could bring humans back to life. Pic: University of Southampton British scientists have stored DNA information for an entire human on a crystal, which could be used to bring back humanity if we become extinct. The team from the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) used lasers…
Understanding the Components of a High-Quality Home Audio System
When embarking on the journey to create an exceptional home audio system, it's crucial to understand the various components that contribute to superior sound quality. A typical setup includes speakers, amplifiers, receivers, and source components, each playing a vital role in delivering crisp, clear audio. Speakers: The heart of any audio system, speakers come in…
Online marketplaces easily infiltrated with dangerous products, Which? finds
A Which? investigation has shown how easy it is to list dangerous and illegal products on online marketplaces - suggesting they are failing to protect shoppers using their platforms. The consumer association's researchers signed up as sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop and successfully listed an illegal heater that Which? reported to three…
Temu app hits 735 million downloads, monthly downloads 3x higher than Amazon’s
Since its launch in September 2022, the Chinese shopping app Temu has been gaining share in the global e-commerce market, successfully competing with industry giants like Amazon, eBay, and Shein. Thanks to its aggressive pricing and discounts, wide product selection, and successful marketing efforts, the app, owned by the parent company of Chinese e-commerce giant…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
Instagram to offer ‘teen accounts’ with greater safeguards, EV batteries last 20 years
Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more "built-in protections" for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents. The new “teen accounts”, for children aged 13 to 15, will force many privacy settings to be on by default, rather than a child opting in. Teenagers' posts will also be set…
