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YouTuber tests ‘durability’ of £1,600 Samsung folding phone with knives, fire and gravel

A little more extreme than your average day-to-day use. https://bit.ly/3yAxqJQ

iPhone 13 tipped to feature ‘satellite mode’ for making calls without signal

Apple's next-generation smartphone may be able to talk directly to satellites. https://bit.ly/3t3pVK9

New cracks found in International Space Station ‘could get wider’

Fissures in the ageing space station were found by Russian cosmonauts. https://bit.ly/3zyNKvU

Space fans can buy a miniature version of Jeff Bezos’ dick rocket

A 1/66th replica of Blue Origins’ New Shepard rocket is going on sale in November. https://bit.ly/3jiloAp

Best bank holiday tech bargains from AirPods Pro to Samsung Galaxy Book

Get ready for big bank holiday savings. https://bit.ly/3mDgjER

Volcanoes were a ‘safety valve’ for Earth’s climate, research suggests

Researchers looked back over the last 400 million years. https://bit.ly/3sSU676

SpaceX running low on rocket-powering liquid oxygen because hospitals need it for Covid patients

As well as sending rockets into orbit, liquid oxygen is used in hospital ventilators. https://bit.ly/3kpXGlc

Scientific window for discovering origins of Covid is closing, warns WHO

'Any delay will render some of the studies biologically impossible.' https://bit.ly/3kulh44

Fitbit’s Charge 5 fitness tracker gives you a ‘Readiness Score’ each day

The company's latest fitness gadget offers loads of features and a new full-colour display. https://bit.ly/2WixEbD

PayPal now lets UK users buy and sell cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Ethereum

Four types of cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash will be available to start with. https://bit.ly/3jbO91I

Device to stop rapid blood loss from stab wounds wins James Dyson Award

22-year-old Joseph Bentley developed the device after two friends became stab victims. https://bit.ly/2XZXQs5

‘Vegetarian’ tortoise filmed attacking and eating a seabird

The Seychelles giant tortoise was previously thought to be a vegetarian. Not anymore. https://bit.ly/3jf1mqB

OnePlus Buds Pro review: Ears-on with the AirPod Pro rivals

Active noise cancellation and good looks come in a remarkably affordable package. https://bit.ly/3j7j3Z6

Zoom goes down around world as many users are unable to join calls

The company tweeted: 'We are aware of a subset of customers experiencing errors while joining a live meeting. https://bit.ly/3jaN8qC

Elon Musk unveils Tesla Bot humanoid robot because ‘it makes sense’

'It's intended to be friendly' https://bit.ly/3yc65h6

Robotic helping hands: How tech can help us triumph over disability

The Paralympics kicks off next week signalling the triumph of spirit over disability and tech too has joined the race. https://bit.ly/3syYlnQ

Sky broadband down: Outage stops customers accessing websites and remote work services

Update: Sky has confirmed the issue has now been resolved. https://bit.ly/3k7nO4d

How many moons does Jupiter have and will you be able to see them?

Jupiter's putting on a show tonight! https://bit.ly/3ghECo6

OnlyFans takes the back door into app stores with nudity-free version

OFTV is an app featuring some of OnlyFans' biggest influencers in 'suitable for work' videos. https://bit.ly/3gzGZCT

Twitter isn’t banning Taliban yet, says they have to follow the rules

The social media company says the situation in Afghanistan is 'rapidly evolving'. https://bit.ly/3AZ1bFZ

How long would it take to get to Jupiter?

You will be able to see Jupiter in the sky this Thursday. https://bit.ly/3mecupo

Video of a robot doing parkour is even better when you see the blooper reel

The latest video from Boston Dynamics took a few tries to get right. https://bit.ly/37SRz2X

Stunningly well-preserved human skeleton exhumed from the ruins of Pompeii

White hair and part of an ear are still visible nearly 2,000 years later. https://bit.ly/3mcCtO1

Tinder set to introduce ID verification to stop all the catfishing

The dating app has confirmed it will be rolling out the optional feature to users worldwide. https://bit.ly/3k2Eg5x

Smartphones ‘will fuel lead poisoning epidemic’ according to research

'Simply put: the more lead we produce, the more people are likely to be absorbing it into their bodies. This has a highly toxic effect.' https://bit.ly/3xYtRwB

Anti-vaxxers offered fake NHS Covid passes through encrypted messaging apps

£220 for a fake NHS Covid pass in both physical and digital form. https://bit.ly/3iUycwG

Father and son set world record crossing English Channel on high-tech eFoil boards

Rob Wylie, 51, and his 19-year-old son Morgan are now world record holders. https://bit.ly/2W0ZMQi

Traditional landlines axed by 2025 as all UK phone calls go digital

It means every household in the UK will need an internet connection. https://bit.ly/3meGnG2

Nasa says 2024 moon landing ‘not feasible’ after all

We'll have to wait a bit longer for humans to set foot on the moon again. https://bit.ly/3xQeDKe

Vaccine mega-factory will combine Covid and flu jab into single shot

The UK's £200m Vaccine Manufacturing & Innovation Centre is nearing completion. https://bit.ly/2UmpldR

Who has the most followers on Instagram?

The most-followed account has nearly 7,000 posts. https://bit.ly/3sjb12f

How to save TikTok videos – and how to see who saved yours

Saving that one for later! https://bit.ly/3iLYalO

What is a Snapchat streak?

How high are your Snap streaks? https://bit.ly/3m0nYN8

Samsung unveils next generation of foldable smartphones at virtual event

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Flip3 were made official at the virtual event. https://bit.ly/3AxMfOD

Google to boost privacy protection for children

A host of new measures are being brought in by the technology giant. https://bit.ly/37uDqc9

Perseids meteor shower 2021 set to peak above UK this week

The Perseids meteor shower can deliver up to 50 shooting stars per hour and is one of the best in the astronomical calendar. https://bit.ly/3Cvgt6Q

Retro cameras and a picture frame speaker top this week’s Lust List

You never knew you needed these gadgets... until now. https://bit.ly/2X6cYna

New virus discovered in Norfolk – and it could benefit our health

When asked about the name, scientists said it 'feels fitting'. https://bit.ly/3js16U6

Virgin Galactic selling tickets for space flights – starting at £324,000

You could be like Branson, if you've got a few hundred grand laying around. https://bit.ly/3lD8eQ0

Digital ‘undressing’ AI tool receives millions of hits a month

A website which 'undresses' women in photos, has exploded in popularity and drawn widespread criticism. https://bit.ly/2VmlKgs

Shares of controversial trading app Robinhood are surging right now

Is the trading app the new meme stock? How meta. https://bit.ly/2VpQ4qm

European hyperloop system under the Alps will shoot passengers through tubes at 745mph

The futuristic transportation will carry passengers 145 miles in just 17 minutes. https://bit.ly/37lRxjR

Amazon’s dramatic U-turn: How it vows to stop destroying new TVs and laptops every week

In June it emerged millions of perfectly usable, unsold items were being destroyed. https://bit.ly/3AfEzAm

Bill Gates is helping fund research on a male contraceptive pill

'Much of the burden of protecting against unwanted pregnancies continue to fall upon women.' https://bit.ly/3Ac0bOq

Nasa timelapse shows the ‘Son of Concorde’ being constructed

Once completed, it will be able to cruise at Mach 1.4 without a sonic boom. https://bit.ly/3xi8OVG

People recovering from Covid may have ‘substantial’ drop in intelligence

Research has suggested that coronavirus has had a big impact on the IQ of the British people. https://bit.ly/3fvZpUl

Tesla car brings itself to a stop after ‘drunk driver’ falls asleep at the wheel

The car's Autopilot system pulled the vehicle over as the driver slumped unconscious over the steering wheel. https://bit.ly/2TPCNXd

Samsung’s new folding phones leaked ahead of next week’s reveal

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3 are expected to be revealed at Samsung's Unpacked event next week. https://bit.ly/3fq0ddA

What could go wrong? Boris test drives prototype Mars rover

The prime minister visited the Airbus space plant in Stevenage this week. https://bit.ly/2WQiRor

Google apps will stop running on millions of old Android devices soon

If you're using an old Android phone, you could be affected in September. https://bit.ly/3jgUeZk