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New report finds unsafe ‘energy-saving’ plugs easily available in UK
An investigation by ‘Which?’ finds that illegal and potentially dangerous plug-in ‘energy-saving’ devices are widely available to shoppers in the UK. They’re targeted toward consumers struggling with high energy bills. A new report and investigation by consumer body ‘Which?’ has found that illegal ‘energy-saving’ devices are easily accessible via online marketplaces in the UK, despite not being fit for purchase. ‘Eco plugs’ are sold as a way to ‘stabilise’ voltage,...
Doctor Who boss pushes back against ‘wokeness’ critiques
Russell T Davies, boss of the BBC’s show Doctor Who, has said that he has no time for complaints from ‘online warriors’ who say the show has gotten too ‘woke.’ The head of Doctor Who, a long-running sci-fi show on the BBC, has said that he has ‘no time’ for complaints from ‘online warriors’ who accuse the show of being too ‘woke.’ Russell T Davies was speaking on BBC...
New evidence points to potential life on distant planet
Scientists are tentatively excited about new evidence that may hint at life on another planet, after discovering molecules that are normally only produced by organisms on Earth. A large planet called K2-18 b that sits 124 light years from Earth has shown the strongest evidence yet that life may exist beyond our own solar system, at least according to astronomers. The James Webb space telescope recently observed chemical fingerprints of...
How do Gen Z really feel about the unstoppable rise of AI?
AI is now everywhere, with ChatGPT boasting over 800 million weekly active users. It is disrupting our creative processes, speeding up productivity and causing controversy the world over. Given that young people are set to inherit this changing work environment, how do they feel about it all? No matter who you ask, everyone has an opinion on AI. When automated, prompt-based content generators initially launched, they were mostly gimmicky and...
Use of disposable vapes reportedly falls ahead of ban
E-cigarettes, more commonly known as vapes, have reportedly seen a decline in popularity ahead of the UK-wide ban that comes into effect at the start of June. From then on, disposable versions will no longer be available. The use of disposable vapes has seen a sharp decline in the last year, a new report suggests. 63% of those aged 16-24 mainly used disposable vapes in 2024. This has dropped by...
Nvidia pledges up to $500 billion USD on AI infrastructure
The chip designer company Nvidia has stated that it will build up to $500 billion USD worth of AI infrastructure in America over the next four years. This is likely a response to Trump’s expensive tariffs. Nvidia has pledged up to $500 billion USD worth of AI infrastructure in America across the next four years. It is evidence to suggest that manufacturers may begin to invest in operations locally as...
Sony increases price of PS5 due to Trump tariffs
The digital-only PS5 is seeing a 25% price increase in the UK as a result of Trump’s tariffs. The changes will also affect Europe and Japan. Those hoping to jump onto the PS5 hype this summer might be in for a nasty financial shock. Sony has announced that it has made the ‘tough decision’ to raise the price of the digital-only PS5 to £429.99 in the UK and €499.99 in...
I just started running, for some reason
5k a day keeps the bad thoughts away…maybe? I’ve been training for a half marathon for just over seven months. Before last September I hadn’t undertaken any lengthy running since I was in school, an entire decade prior. In fact, since leaving education I’ve had a turbulent relationship with health and exercise, fluctuating between being a gluttonous sloth and an obsessive gym rat every year or so since about 2019. My problem...
UK calls for streaming services to share revenue into TV fund
MPs in the UK have called for platforms like Netflix to share some of their revenue to support high-end British TV. They warn that a lack of support could erode distinctly British content. A group of UK MPs have called for streaming services to contribute a share of their revenue to a fund that would support British high-end TV production. The recommendation comes as part of a new report by...
New research suggests Gen Z most at risk of misinformation
A new global study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and UBC has found that ‘Gen Z, women, conservatives, and less-educated individuals’ are more likely to believe misinformation. This goes against many common ideas of younger people being more digitally native than their parents. New research indicates that Gen Z are the most susceptible to misinformation, contradicting assumptions that young people are more digitally savvy than older generations. A global...
