Musk sues Media Matters watchdog, OXCUU turns CO2 into aviation fuel
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has sued the watchdog group Media Matters alleging it manufactured a report to show advertisers' posts alongside neo-Nazi and white nationalist content. Major US companies including Disney, Warner Bros and Sky News' parent company Comcast pulled advertising from X over concerns about their ads showing up next to hate speech on the site, while Musk…
7 tips to protect your car from bad weather
Bad weather could leave motorists out of pocket if they fail to protect their cars from the elements. Below are seven tips for looking after your car this winter.... Drivers are legally responsible for the condition of their cars and must ensure they are roadworthy at all times. Even with an up-to-date MOT certificate, the…
How to get Glastonbury 2024 tickets and not get scammed
The stage is set. After a two-week delay, Brits will finally have the chance to bag their tickets for Glastonbury tomorrow (Sunday, November 19th) at 9am. However, with the battle to buy tickets set to be fiercer than ever, music fans will need to be on the ball for a chance of getting a spot…
IBM pulls ads on X because of ‘unacceptable content’, AI exec quits over copyright concerns
IBM has suspended advertising on X after a report said its ads were placed next to posts praising Adolf Hitler and Nazism. The company said it was "completely unacceptable" that its content appeared in such threads on the platform. X said it does not intentionally place brands "next to this kind of content". It comes…
Black Friday: Top 10 trending products according to Google Search
In the lead-up to Black Friday, the demand for Tazz UGGs, the Steam Deck gaming handheld, Apple AirPods and Adidas Sambas have all soared... Every festive season, there are those ‘it’ products that sell out during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, leaving Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy alternative items. Last year it was money-saving home…
Amazon cuts gaming jobs, introduces own operating system for Fire TV devices
Amazon is the worldwide publisher of online game Lost Ark. Image: Amazon Games Amazon has become the latest firm to cut jobs in the gaming industry, slashing 180 roles amid a restructure. The internet giant, which owns game streaming site Twitch, is also shutting down its own channel on the platform…
VW ID.4 and ID.5 electric vehicles – now with range up to 339 miles
Upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 now offer ranges of up to 339 miles New drive unit can deliver 75-per-cent more torque and 0 to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds Faster charging can add 110 miles in approximately 10 minutes Latest infotainment software with intuitive controls plus improved running gear Volkswagen has upgraded its ID.4 and…
NCSC warns of ‘deep fake’ election threat, Renault’s Ampere set to announce budget EV
Advances in artificial intelligence pose a growing threat to the integrity of the next general election in the UK, Britain's cyber security agency has warned. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said countries such as Russia would likely seek to meddle with the outcome of the poll - which must take place by January 2025 -…
Sony World Photography Awards – Sebastião Salgado scoops Outstanding Contribution award
Ethiopia, 1984. © Sebastião Salgado The World Photography Organisation has announced Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado is the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. One of the most accomplished and globally celebrated photographers working today, Sebastião Salgado has achieved international renown for his…
Bumble boss steps down, Apple to allow ‘sideloading’ in the EU
Out of adversity comes opportunity, so the saying goes. For Whitney Wolfe Herd, that meant taking a difficult exit from online dating app firm Tinder - which she sued for sexual harassment - and setting up Bumble, her own rival company with a focus very much on women. Nearly a decade and a billion dollar…
