It’s early evening, and I’m in town to meet a friend. I catch sight of my phone – it’s 6pm. I root around in my bag, for the reassuring metal-foil feel of a blister pack of tablets. I can’t find them. Panic rising, I practically empty my bag on to the pavement. The tablets aren’t there. … Read more
Google is trialling an emergency sound detection mode for its Pixel Buds ear phones that alerts users to what’s going on around them. The new feature, called Attention Alerts, detects signs of an emergency such as a barking dog, a crying baby or ambulance sirens with the help of AI. The new mode – which is … Read more
Val Kilmer has opened up about overcoming speaking challenges following his battle with throat cancer. Kilmer, 60, underwent a tracheotomy as a result of the disease several years ago, and though communication has now become difficult, he insists it’s just like any other challenge has he had to tackle. ‘I’m doing great. I feel a … Read more
Teaching unions sound alarm AGAIN over plans to reopen schools – after ministers promise parents classes WILL resume in full from September Government has promised to forge ahead with schools reopening next month Comes after it imposed new lockdown measures on north of England on Thursday and postponed reopening of bowling alleys, casinos, skating rinks NASUWT … Read more
Amazon shoppers are going wild for the sound quality of the ENACFIRE SoundBar Portable Wireless Speaker AND it’s now just £29.99 By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 13:57 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 13:57 BST, 28 July 2020 Buying a speaker can be a bit of a minefield. With so many devices out there … Read more
A one-off, painless blast of ultrasound may be a new way to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease. Around 60 per cent of people in England have high cholesterol (a reading of five or above) and more than one in four has high blood pressure (above 140/90 mmHg). … Read more
Cricketers rejoiced across the UK on Saturday as the sport returned at village level for the first time since lockdown began. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 74 F (23C) over the weekend which was perfect weather for the sport’s long-awaited return, with matches taking place in London, Surrey, Devon and other areas. Cricket … Read more
Church bells will peal again for the first time in three months from this Sunday after the Church of England agreed new social distancing rules when services resume this weekend. Bellringers will wear masks, stand at least one metre apart and perform for no longer than 15 minutes at a time – but they will … Read more
With Zsuzsi in the late 1960s It was one of the 20th century’s grandest passions, but was riven by heartache and controversy – and ultimately vetoed by the Queen. Royal writer Christopher Wilson looks back at the tragic love affair of Prince William of Gloucester Prince William of Gloucester was arguably the most glamorous royal … Read more
Sharon Stone has given her 2.1M Instagram followers tips on how to stay safe at home during a riot. The Basic Instinct actress raised a good point when she suggests worried people might want to lock themselves in their bathroom as it usually has the least amount of windows while offering some essentials like a … Read more