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A World Meteorological Organisation report warns heat waves over 50C to become usual as global warming shapes planet. Cop26: ‘One minute to midnight for climate crisis, warns Boris Johnson, despite controversial tax breaks for flights. Solar System’s fastest trick or treat for costumed astronauts aboard International Space Station. James Bond GoldenEye game no longer verboten under 90s German censorship ban. Sega and Microsoft look at creative mega gaming empire. Hello...is it streams you’re looking for? Pre-order album record for singer Adele. Wombles swap Wimbledon Common litter picking to go plant-based for day with Sir Paul McCartney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zukerberg’s announcement that Facebook will now be known as ‘Meta’ has sparked a huge reaction - both serious and comical. We find out from an astronaut why trips to the moon might be closer than we think. Europe investigates UK chip-designer sale and a new species of early human who lived 500,000 years ago has been named by scientists. Also why giant pandas are black and white, Jupiter’s swirling ‘Great Red Spot’ far deeper than we realised and how one business is using robot waiters to combat the staff shortage. Plus we tell you about a new feature that can turn your selfies into videos of the undead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another day another Facebook drama. The social media site orders its staff to ‘preserve all internal communications’ as legal threat looms. The company has been under scrutiny since a former employee shared thousands of its documents to politicians and the media. Why we’re about to embark on a new chapter in physics and it’s been 50 years since Britain’s only ever satellite rocket launch. Twitter is giving paid ‘Blue’ subscribers early access to more new features. Also, how digital art is helping one man cope with Parkinson’s and the Sir David Attenborough polar ship, aka Boaty McBoatface, makes its debut. Plus, Instagram finally gives everyone the ability to add links directly to stories and how you can now get your hands on a hoverbike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japanese scientists have created the first ever ‘thinking’ robot. The machine was able to move around and dodge barriers on its own - thanks to the use of its brain-like neurons. Scientists in China claim to have built the world’s first programmable quantum computers. Microsoft says that 59% of UK firms will miss the 2050 net zero target. TikTok and Snap try to prove they’re not like Facebook. Apple reveal new ‘shareplay’ feature. Ministers face High Court battle over WhatsApp use. And, new report finds singing lemurs have rhythm like humans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa scientists may have found signs of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy. If confirmed, the world would be thousands of times further away than the many exoplanets we have found so far. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed his latest Blue Origin venture. The NSPCC says “safety is not a priority” for those at the top of Facebook. Why The Recycling Association says the PM had "completely lost the plastic plot". Marine Conservation Society and Whale and Dolphin Conservation charities are asking policymakers to #ListenToTheOcean. MPs say that UK research will be frozen because of delays to Brexit negotiations. And finally, Facebook hire Britney Spears’ lawyer to fight an upcoming TV series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesco shoppers were left frustrated over the weekend as the website and app were both down. The UK’s largest supermarket said its online services were affected due to an “attempt to interfere with its systems”.What are the new measures meaning fewer scam phone calls?, MPs prepare for whistleblower’s Facebook revelations. Levels of climate-warming greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reach record highs. Tesla pulls its new Full Self-Driving beta due to software 'issues'. Australia’s plans for parental consent for minors on social media. And finally, how to avoid the wait and get Microsoft's new OS now... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top movie director Paul Feig has joined calls for blanks to be banned from movie sets. It’s after the death of 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins on the set of new movie Rust. Trump's new social network overwhelmed with trolls before official launch. Bitcoin Boom: the latest on the crypto's recent rise in value. Twitter sets up spaces for all users.Triceratops skeleton sells for $7.7million to US buyer. Ai-Da robot freed from customs in Egypt.Tax on big tech companies to be scrapped in favour of new global rules.New health app that rewards users with shop vouchers. Scientists examine physics behind ducks swimming in a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youtuber Arun from Mr Whose The Boss tells us why Google and Apple have begun making their own processing chips, and what the thinking is behind Samsung’s new Z-flip colours.Donald Trump sets up his own social media, after being banned by Twitter and Facebook. It’s going to be called TRUTH social.UK childrens charity the NSPCC says social media companies don’t take child safety seriously enough. Elon Musk gets the green light for underground Tesla Tunnels.Woolly mammoths extinction caused by climate change, not humans.50% of Brits search online for answers to contentious questions before asking another person. Did the Vikings discover America before Columbus? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at Google’s brand new Pixel 6 devices, which come with the tech giant’s own Tensor processor, a new array of cameras and updates for five years. Facebook has been fined over £50million for not providing enough information to the competitions watchdog over its takeover of Giphy. Facebook urged to publish research into harm its platforms cause to children. How VR could be key in future cancer treatments. Amateur investors to be warned off Crypto. How old-tech could make its way into our currency, and, an Orionid meteor shower is set to peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the brand new Apple Macbooks and Airpods - as fans rejoice at the return of ports. Charlotte Henry from the MacObserver gives us the lowdown on the new tech, including the brand new Airpods. Boris Johnson pitches green investment opportunities in the UK. How an infrared helmet could help dementia patients with memory loss. NASA’s Lucy probe in trouble as problems emerge with solar panels. Armchair astronomers: we need your planets. Vienna Tourism Board sets up Onlyfans. Diver discovers 900-year-old sword off Israel Coast. First check-out free store launched by Tesco. And, The £19 iCloth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.