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Revelations from the US congress UFO hearing as pilot says government 'hiding crucial information'. Slack, the workplace messaging service, experienced an outage this morning, impacting millions.The Met Office says last year’s heatwave could be considered a ‘cool’ year by the end of the century - largely due to climate change. Also in this episode:Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond findsSwan upping: Royal cygnet numbers drop by 40% in a yearTwitter user gives up @X username to platform's official accountFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech journalist David Phelan is in Seoul for the final Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. A study finds Atlantic Ocean current ‘could collapse as soon as 2025’ and plunge Europe into a deep freeze.Nasa temporarily loses contact with the ISS and is forced to use backup systems for the first time ever.Also in this episode:‘Completely new’ cancer drug offers hope to millionsDiscovery of key inflammation trigger behind ageing could help humans live longerUK and Europe join forces on ground-breaking European Solar Telescope project Wall squats better at lowering blood pressureRare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify premium subscribers in the UK will now pay £1 extra per month - going from £9.99 to £10.99. We hear from the Health Foundation about their report suggesting an additional 2.5 million people will have major illnesses by 2040.Apple at centre of $1 billion lawsuit as UK app developers join forces against 'excessive' charges.  Also in this episode:Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket launch may have ‘punched hole’ in edge of space TikTok adds text-only posts Study finds ‘nutritional content of most plant-based milk doesn’t match cow’s milk’ Xbox announces pizza-scented controllerFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Elon Musk’s master plan for X? The Evening Standard’s Simon Hunt explains all. Thousands evacuated due to wildfires in Greece. UK government minister says a 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars “will remain in place” – despite pressure from some Conservatives to review the deadlines. Also in this episode: Nasa: Did an alien spacecraft crash on Mars? Microsoft’s ditching the Mail and Calendar Apps Worldcoin: ChatGPT’s Sam Altman enters the crypto ring Green-grown Barley may be good for the environment but is it good enough for Scotland’s national drink?Shares in Ocado shot up after a long-running battle over Robot patents ended at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gene behind our upright walk could answer questions about arthritis. Are modern day shoes making our feet weak? TikTok launches Spotify and Apple Music rival. The NPC Streamers making $7,000 a day. In this episode:Vivobarefoot co-founder on how modern shoes make out feet weakWhy Greenland’s ice sheets might not be as stable as first thoughtArwen AI expert on content moderation and why advertisers have left Twitter Will TikTok’s music streaming app come to the UK? Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteriaThe NPC Streamers making $7,000 a dayFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ofcom: TikTok is the favoured single news source among 12-15 year olds. How ‘green prescribing’ could save the NHS millions. Warning: your pet rabbit could be suffering from ear disease. How Pokemon Go is gamifying sleep. In this episode: Dom Higgins from The Wildlife Trust explains ‘green prescribing’ Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costsDate set for European Space Agency satellite to fall to EarthWhatsApp finally comes to smartwatchesFifth of pet rabbits in UK have painful or debilitating ear diseaseMicrosoft Teams is adding Maybelline’s AI-powered ‘makeup’ filtersHow to track sleep in Pokémon GoFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI regulation: Are we focused on the wrong things? Data shows Threads usage is dipping already. MI6 boss explains why AI won’t replace human spies. EA Sports FC 24: just another FIFA? In this episode:Matt Davies from the Ada Lovelace Institute explains AI regulation recommendationsOur Games Reviewer Stuart Andrews dissects EA Sports FC 24Mammal and dinosaur found ‘locked in mortal combat’ from 125m years agoAstronomers discover exoplanet that may have a sibling sharing the same orbitStudy: Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workoutsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Donanemab gives patients months without symptoms. Extreme weather like Europe’s heatwave is ‘new normal’ - WMO. Could face scans end queues for Eurostar? Neopets are making a comeback. In this episode:Alzheimer’s Society’s Sian Gregory explains Donanemab drug breakthroughHow hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in adults at higher dementia riskMillions of US military emails ‘sent to Russia ally Mali by mistake due to typing errors’Face scans set up to cut congestion for Eurostar passengersGreen turtles fed at same seagrass meadows 3,000 years agoFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Potential 160,000 measles cases predicted for the capital. Will we all have microchip implants in future? Sony agrees 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ‘cautionary tale’ for tech bosses. In this episode:Biohacker Len Noe explains how we’re becoming ‘trans humans’ and how chip implants can make us more secureProfessor Barney Dunn explains new ADepT talking therapies for depressionElon Musk says Twitter cashflow still negative amid 50% drop in ad revenueSony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with MicrosoftLoveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take offFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAG union actors strike over digital replicas worries. Nothing Phone (2): the android for iPhone lovers? ESA to attempt first of its kind manoeuvre on falling satellite. The TikTok 10-second grope videos explained. In this episode:Our tech journalist David Phelan’s views on the Nothing Phone (2)Italian court decision sparks groping protests on TikTokAspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHOEurope’s all-time temperature record could be brokenWhy fans are not happy with new EA Sports FC 24 game trailerAlmost two-thirds of Tinder's users are already in a relationshipFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.