What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
TikTok has come under fire for instructing moderators to suppress posts created by people deemed ‘too ugly, poor or disabled for the platform’ in a bid to attract more users. The Intercept obtained internal documents that state certain videos have been hidden because they show ‘rural poverty, seniors with too many wrinkles, beer bellies and crooked … Read more
It certainly beats the office! People working from home because of coronavirus share their enviable set-ups – from skyline views to chic Nordic decor Instagram users from all over the world shared photos of their ‘home offices’ Some homes boast incredible views across skylines in cities such as Dubai Others feature makeshift offices decked out … Read more
Apple reportedly working on a new iOS 14 feature that will let users RETRACT awkward or embarrassing text messages before they’re read The next iOS update could have some big changes in the Messages app Apple could soon let people retract messages after sending them The new feature could be included in iOS 14, which … Read more
Playing the odds? Tens of thousands of revellers pack Cheltenham racecourse despite coronavirus fears as critics warn it’s ‘a ticking timebomb’ Cheltenham Festival is branded ‘ticking timebomb’ amid coronavirus outbreak Up to 70,000 spectators expected to attend the first day of horse racing event Concerns have been raised over why the meet was allowed to … Read more
Around 10,000 cases of dangerous driving captured on dashcams have been uploaded to a police database designed to prosecute careless motorists in the last 20 months. Of these, roughly half have resulted in police action, according to the company that created the online reporting system. However, some experts have claimed that too much footage is … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realizing they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
Energy auto-switching services are not always giving users the best deals, with some comparing only 15 out of around 70 possible energy suppliers, new research has revealed. Even though the sites claim to switch customers to the best deals on the market, some end up forking out up to £70 a year more than if … Read more
Hey, Spotify: music streaming giant tests new voice activation feature that lets users control the app hands-free Spotify is testing a ‘Hey Spotify’ feature that enables voice commands A test suggests the feature can only be used when the app is open It could pave the way for greater voice-activation in the future By James … Read more