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Tesla drivers have shared what happened to their electricity costs after switching to one of Elon Musk’s cars—and the results aren’t as straightforward as you might expect. Figures from Pew Research Center suggest roughly a third of people in the…
An iPhone user has shared an important setting on the device to have if you need to use a public charger. Smartphones have become the control centre for everyday life. From texts and social apps to streaming, paying bills, handling…
Using your phone to tap and pay for everything from public transport to supermarket shopping — and even higher-value items — is now routine, but researchers have highlighted a long-standing weakness that could be abused to drain a bank account.…
A class action lawsuit has seen Amazon accused of ‘bricking’ Fire TV Stick devices, but what exactly does the term ‘bricking’ mean? The legal action was filed in California by Bill Merewhuader against Amazon.com Inc. And Amazon.com Services LLC. According…
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a US lawsuit, meaning millions of Android users may be eligible for a small payment tied to claims about background data activity on their devices. The legal action alleged that Google…
We’re in the midst of rapid technological progress that’s reshaping the workforce at speed, and one expert says there are only a few roles likely to make it through the looming “job-pocalypse.” That kind of transformation can feel exciting—right up…
Apple users are being warned about an increasingly common tactic cyber criminals are using to try to access iPhones, along with banking details and other sensitive personal information. The scheme typically relies on iCloud storage fears, aiming to pressure people…
On Friday evening (April 10) the world watched as the Artemis II spacecraft performed a ‘perfect’ splashdown off the coast of San Diego. From the outside, the landing appeared smooth and simple. In reality, bringing a spacecraft home is among…
Experts are warning Apple Pay users about a fast-moving scam that’s reportedly gaining traction across the US. Apple Pay has become a go-to option for millions of people thanks to its contactless payments and digital wallet features, letting users pay…
The Artemis II flight director has provided fresh details on a surprise technical issue the crew spotted only minutes after last week’s launch. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen blasted off from Florida last Wednesday (April 1),…
Scientists are warning about a proposed venture that could involve sending tens of thousands of mirrors into orbit. The concept would use satellites to deploy around 50,000 reflective panels in space — a scale that has prompted concern among researchers.…
NASA’s Artemis II mission is en route for a lunar flyby, and the journey could give viewers a fresh look at space travel — with Netflix helping bring the moment to screens worldwide. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch,…
Just hours before the milestone Artemis II launch, a handful of technical problems nearly delayed the mission before it could even get off the pad. Nearly six decades on from the Apollo 11 Moon landing, NASA returned to deep-space crewed…
Virgin Galactic has resumed limited sales for seats on its spaceflight experience, with tickets now priced at $750,000 per person. Sir Richard Branson outlined his ambitions for private space travel more than 20 years ago, but progress has been slower…
A company has unveiled a new high-tech craft designed to carry passengers into the deep ocean in what’s being billed as the world’s fastest ‘underwater supercar’ — for those with the budget to match. Submersible maker U-Boat Worx has presented…
Exploring new countries is always exciting, but the journey to get there isn’t exactly the highlight of a trip for many people… Much as I’d love to fly Business Class every time, my finances say otherwise — so, like the…