Amazon has added a seemingly-random wake word to its Echo smart devices, allowing users to call them by a new David Bowie-inspired name: Ziggy. Referencing the late star's alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, 'Ziggy' is now the fifth wake word allowing you to…
Remembering multiple passwords might be the bane of our existence but Apple might have a solution to do away with them entirely. Apple ‘passkeys’ due to arrive this autumn with the iOS 16, macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 updates could very well replace your passwords….
Climate change is making birds less colourful, according to a 15 year study on the common bird — the blue tit. The blue tit, renowned for its striking blue crest and yellow breast, relies on its flashy plumage to attract mates. As…
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Scientists have partially revived pig organs an hour after the animal died. The technique has been described as ‘truly remarkable’ and experts said if it could be applied to humans it could lead to thousands more organs being made available for transplant….
Amazon workers at a warehouse in Tilbury have decided to walk out after being offered a 35p per hour pay increase. Workers downed tools last night and have continued to do so today, Thursday 4th August, in protest against the US tech…
iPhones and Macs are going passwordless—so you'll never need to remember your login again. In the next month, Apple plans to release its new Passkeys feature, which lets you log into iPhones or Macs using facial recognition or a fingerprint. It means…
A fraud expert has warned of a resurgence of a dangerous WhatsApp scam that aims to trick people into sending money. Known as the ‘Hi mum’ or ‘Hi dad’ scam, the WhatsApp messages target parents and attempt to convince them to send…
A British Gas scam email is hoodwinking customers out of their hard-earned cash by using their actual personal details. The email, which has been in circulation throughout this year, informs customers that they have an overdue bill for a small amount of…
A new study has called into question the long-held belief that women outlive men. Although men have a lower life expectancy than women, men have a ‘substantial chance of outliving females’, according to academics from Denmark. Life expectancies – which summarise the…