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Gaming

Best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022

From consoles to accessories, we’ve got the best bargains covered

Tech

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster rocket explodes in test

The Super Heavy Booster 7, known as B7, exploded during a spin start test.

World

James Webb Space Telescope: How Nasa pictured galaxies from the past

The galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 was captured in the image as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.

Tech

Podcast: James Webb Space Telescope’s deepest glimpse into universe

Plus, Barbie unveils doll honouring British conservationist Dr Jane Goodall

Tech

Podcast: Leaked Uber files ‘reveal secret lobbying of politicians’

Plus, get ready for some stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope...

Tech

Podcast: Nasa condemns Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda on ISS

Plus, the Chair of the Royal Society Public Engagement Committee tells us why it’s such an exciting time for tech and science

Tech

Podcast: How AI at Wimbledon helps fans this summer

Plus, Goodwood Hill record broken by fan car

The Escapist

11 best apps to sell your stuff and make extra cash

As inflation rises, every little counts. These are the thriftiest second-hand selling apps to know

Tech

More power and less thirst for Nissan’s new Juke Hybrid

New third generation model now a with hybrid drivetrain is the Juke to pick

Tech

Podcast| Polio: Parents urged to vaccinate children

Plus, how Alexa will let you speak to the dead…

Gaming

PS Plus: PlayStation’s subscription benefits, games, and price

The new PS Plus service was finally made available in Europe on June 23.

Tech

Podcast: Behind the fastest-growing supermassive black hole discovery

Plus, learn how a robot rooster’s helping Glastonbury revellers

Tech

Internet outage shuts down hundreds of popular websites

Major sites like Discord and JustEast were unavailable on Tuesday morning.

Tech

Not just for kids - meet 5 more mature TikTok stars

If you have any teenagers in your life, you’ll know they’re completely obsessed with TikTok. But the platform has plenty for grown-ups too - there’s a new wave of creators with a more adult outlook on life.

Tech

After the crash, what’s next for the crypto kids?

Gen Z and younger millennials are the generation feeling the brunt of the cryptocurrency crash, says decentralised finance expert George Eggins. But all is not lost.

Tech

Podcast: Elon Musk’s $258bn Dogecoin ‘pyramid scheme’ lawsuit

Plus, imagine being able to interact with your computer without even touching it… Well, it’s possible.

UK

Apple battery lawsuit: Which iPhones were affected?

Millions of iPhone users in the UK may be entitled to compensation if the lawsuit is successful.

Tech

Why SMEs should prioritise outsourcing their cyber security

In order to keep digital data safe, now is the time for businesses to move towards a leaner operating model, advises cyber security expert Rahul Tyagi.

Tech

Internet Explorer: Netizens react to web browser shutting down

“RIP to the #1 Chrome installer of all time,” said one Twitter user.

Tech

Podcast: RIP Internet Explorer

Plus the immersive XR tech being used at this year’s Glastonbury festival…

Tech

Nintendo Switch fault should be investigated, consumer group says

Which? has called on Nintendo to commission an independent investigation into the issue of drift on its Joy-Con controllers.
Music

Are pop stars being pressured to go viral on TikTok?

American star Halsey joins a chorus of female singers complaining that their labels are demanding viral social media moments. The reality is more nuanced, explains music business insider Jamie Collinson.

Tech

Unreal! Here are 10 pioneering CGI influencers to follow now

The robots are truly coming where social media marketing is concerned - welcome to the world of the virtual influencer.

The Escapist

The best dating apps to use in 2021

One in five UK Bumble users say they’ve joined after ending a committed relationship as a result of the pandemic, so embrace the rush of new dawn daters