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As social media fills with conspiracy, Catalan authorities insist “everything indicates” John McAfee took his own life. A giant letter “Q" on Instagram sparked some to believe it was referencing the QAnon theory. Despite the leaks, Microsoft will unveil Windows 11 today, a UK Overseas Territory rich with wildlife – home to carnivorous ducks and albatrosses - is now getting a protected status, the European Space Agency’s call out for new astronauts attracted more than 22,000 hopefuls, a British company’s developed a system to detect coronavirus in airports, the US “seized” 33 news sites which it claims were Iranian government propaganda channels, and, Rembrandt’s painting ‘The Night Watch’ has been restored by AI.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A giant artwork of Alan Turing’s been installed at the heart of the UK’s spy base HQ as the wartime hero becomes the first LGBT person to appear on a banknote. Turing is considered the father of computer science and his work cracking the Nazi Enigma code helped bring the Second World War to an end. Amazon’s takeover of the iconic MGM movie studio may have hit a snag. New Twitter scheme could allow creators charge fans for extra content. An air purifier is in hot water with the UK’s advertising watchdog over a Covid commercial. More than a hundred baby squids are travelling through space to the ISS, but why? Tinder’s making moves with ‘Hot takes’, and, Mongoose mothers don’t know who their children are.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China wants to take tougher action on the illegal trading and mining of crypto with banks being told to stop supporting transactions. World Hydrography Day: One fifth of the world’s entire seabed has now been mapped. Researchers say negative political social media posts will more likely go viral over supportive ones. Has the re-introduction of Tasmanian devils to an island backfired? An online scam victim support tool is now available on Twitter. Signalling 2024: The London underground is getting 4G mobile coverage throughout the network, and, fancy a bit of nostalgia? Find out how Final Fantasy IX is being resurrected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After what’s being hailed a “phenomenal” success in getting young people into vaccination centres, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube are partnering up with the UK Government and NHS to get more young adults jabbed. The first person in the world to receive a covid vaccine has been reflecting on her moment in history. The team behind a crewless AI repeat of the Mayflower’s journey to the US are vowing not to give up after their ship had to turn back at the weekend. Boris Johnson says a new National Science and Technology Council will cement the UK’s place as a “science superpower”. Nasa’s still trying to figure out what’s wrong with the Hubble telescope. Activists have been demonstrating outside London’s Science Museum over its decision to accept sponsorship from an oil firm. And, could a Gaelic-speaking voice assistant be on its way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s CCTV channel captured the moment three Chinese astronauts docked at the Tiangon Space Station. The state are building their own space station because the US won’t let them work with NASA. Meanwhile, China’s teaming up with Russia to construct a base on the moon called the International Lunar Research Station. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s “deeply concerned” about the misuse of facial recognition tech in public places. Using AI Spotify’s bought a start-up that creates preview clips of podcasts. You’re not on the list: Why Bruce Springsteen’s barred those with the AstraZeneca jab from his gigs. Paleontologists discover a GIANT rhino (heavier than four African elephants), Facebook’s Oculus Quest is getting a big update, And...Tamagotchi is making a comeback!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s first crewed mission to space in five years has launched from the Gobi desert. Three astronauts are heading to the Tianhe space station, but what will they be doing up there? Could a group of cells found in a human baby embryo be the reason why some pregnancies fail? El Salvador’s hit a bitcoin roadblock with The World Bank. Following Apple, Amazon’s own app store will also take a smaller cut from their independent app developers. Researchers warn thousands of mobile health apps have “serious problems with privacy”. Clean Air Day: how can we encourage motorists to go electric? And, a charity re-introduces the 1000th dormouse to the wild.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Details of Microsoft’s next operating system appear to have been leaked - days ahead of its official launch. We take a look at what’s out there. Doctors experimenting with a Covid-19 treatment called Regeneron say it could save lives. You can now get your hands on Amazon’s own coronavirus testing kit used by their employees during the pandemic. Scientists say Killer Whales have best friends just like us. Student privacy battle: non-profit urges US schools and colleges to stop filming students during exams. Nintendo’s teasing us again with a trailer for Zelda’s sequel to Breath of the Wild. And, good buoy: a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy centre opens for post-op pups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inventor of the World Wide Web’s putting the original files that created the global network up for auction as an NFT. Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s digitally signing source code documents written by himself three decades ago. Why top scientists have welcomed the UK government’s decision to delay so-called “freedom day” in England. The boss of LinkedIn says businesses’ are more sympathetic, with an increase in “remote working” on job descriptions. China’s first space station crew are preparing for lift off this week from the Gobi desert. Apple’s iOS 15 privacy controls should make data protection easier for users. Businesses are not doing enough to protect the public from ransomware attacks, says a top UK cybersecurity firm, and, how fantasy football has kicked off in crypto.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sea of Thieves fans...Season 3 is on its way with a Disney Pirates of the Caribbean spin-off, in a new free expansion of the game coming June 22nd. Microsoft showed off Halo Infinite’s multiplayer action at the E3 2021 event, plus even gave a release date. Repairing damage: WhatsApp push out their massive encryption campaign. Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna’s being made available to Prime subscribers in the US… at least for 7 days. How a new calculator could better predict heart attacks, and, remember when we thought the Xbox X looked like a fridge? Well, now it is one.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space scientists suggest four giant planets locked in orbit around their star are destined to be sent ‘pinballing’ around their solar system when this sun dies. Source code stolen by hackers from Fifa 21 gaming giant Electronic Arts. Canadian police broke law using controversial facial recognition software, regulator finds. Venus as Earth’s decoy...ESA probe will investigate if 450C planet was once habitable. Dengue fever cases cut by 77% in mosquito trial. New diagnostic test could improve survival chances for lung cancer patients. ‘CryptoPunk’ non-fungible token sells for nearly $12 million at Sotheby’s auction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.