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Oxford scientists have had to put the stoppers on their trials of a new Covid vaccine as a UK Patient has had an adverse reaction, Apple files a counter lawsuit accusing the makers of Fortnite of being greedy,  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is back - this time in virtual action, plus Sonic the Hedgehog is about to turn 30 and we could be about to get some extra added bonus games, and a very unusual earthquake appears to have rocked the states all the way from New jersey to Brooklyn.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After PUBG Mobile and Mobile Lite were banned in India last week citing security concerns, the corporation now wants to work directly with the Indian government to find a solution. New reports suggest businesses of the future will be based on a mix of AI tech, and robots could be introduced to help care for the elderly after Pepper was a hit with older adults. And talking of bots, Amazon's autonomous delivery vehicle Scout has a development boost. Also, an aquanaut wants to build the marine version of the ISS, and a new floating Apple store opens in Singapore. Get your lightsabers ready as The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu launches today on PS4. Did a Chinese rocket booster land dangerously close to a school playground? And, it's Star Trek Day 2020! Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science,Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily news podcast helping you make sense of the day’s most important storiesAsk your Smart Speaker to ‘play the news from the Evening Standard' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK health secretary Matt Hancock has dramatically raised hopes of a Covid-19 vaccine in the coming months. He told LBC radio it was ‘looking up’ that a jab could be available soon after trials if it's approved - potentially by early next year. Plus, Virgin Galactic’s next crewed test flight planned for October, 90s game Doom played on a pregnancy test and, cheating on Fall Guy: Ultimate Knockout to be stamped out.Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily news podcast helping you make sense of the day’s most important stories Ask your Smart Speaker to ‘play the news from the Evening Standard' Visit standard.co.uk/tech for more tech news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts warn Facebook’s bid to stop misinformation in the week leading up to the US election by banning paid political ads will do little to stop the organic spread of fake news. They also say - and the President agrees - it’ll limit the ability to counteract bogus claims at crunch time. Plus, the FTSE 100 makes gains despite a sudden sell off of tech stocks across the Pond, the moon is rusting and it might be Earth’s fault and, grinning turtles make a comeback.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Center for Countering Digital Hate and Restless Development said their Failure to Act report shows social networks are failing in their own misinformation policies. A new £500-million funding package will support trials of a 20-minute test for Covid-19. Also as tensions continue to escalate between India and China along its disputed land border, the Indian government has blocked more Chinese phone apps. A quantum breakthrough means the world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet. By the year 2245 half the planet's atoms could be digital data. Wildfires have set a record for carbon emissions so far this year. And Europe's Vega rocket is back in action, as SpaceX set to launch 60 Starlink satellites today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FBI says its foiled attempts by a group with links to the Kremlin to "interfere in US public debate" with the shutdown of several accounts on Facebook and Twitter. In India, Facebook execs face a grilling over hate speech and political bias. New research suggest steroids could reduce risk of death by 20% in Covid patients, ZTE drops the worlds first Selfie camera phone and Joe Biden jumps into Animal Crossing on Nintendo.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Australian media laws could mean Facebook rips news sharing from its pages there in a row over whether the social networking giant, and Google, pay for certain services, Ubisoft's apologising for imagery that showed a terrorist using a fist raised in a similar way to Black Power activists. Actress Bella Thorne says sorry for leading OnlyFans users up the garden path about $200 photographs; plus Elon Musk's latest invention for Tesla means speed limit signs will be detectable while on autopilot.Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily news podcast helping you make sense of the day’s most important stories Ask your Smart Speaker to ‘play the news from the Evening Standard' Visit standard.co.uk/tech for more tech news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors and dentists are among medical experts in the UK warning people not try some Tik Tok beauty hacks at home. They say advice encouraging people to do things like whiten their teeth with bleach, or use eyelash glue on lips, can be harmful. Also, Amazon's new fitness band can analyse your emotions by listening to your voice, Countdown's Susie Dent's been giving Alexa lessons in local dialects, and Katy Perry's busy week's rounded off with the release of a new video game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today sees the launch of the new season of Fortnite, which as teasers had previously revealed will have a Marvel theme and it’s the first time in Fortnite's history that an entire season will be themed around an existing IP.  The White House has announces significant funding over the next 5 years in a dozen scientific centres dedicated to the study of artificial intelligence and quantum information science and why flat faced dog breeds popularity may be their undoing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beijing has accused the US of sending a U-2 spy plane into a no-fly zone to "trespass" on live-fire exercises. Also, AI vs. a human fighter pilot... who won? Scientists find out how our perception of probability changes our ability to make decisions. Then in gaming, possible new modes for Call of Duty have been leaked, and ArenaNet bring Guild Wars 2 over to Steam. How much has Bella Thorne made on OnlyFans in less than a week? Could you handle less screen time if it meant winning $1000? And a 166 million-year-old dinosaur bone has been discovered in Scotland.Listen to our other podcasts: Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily news podcast helping you make sense of the day’s most important stories.Ask your Smart Speaker to ‘play the news from the Evening Standard'Visit standard.co.uk/tech for more tech news   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.