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iPhone 13 mini review: the best small phone there is

For those of us that want a phone you can use one-handed. https://bit.ly/3AZlBPx

Royal Navy testing drones that look like mini fighter planes

The jet-powered Banshee drones can hit speeds of 460mph. https://bit.ly/3zXI8dY

Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos as richest man, says he’ll send Amazon founder ‘a silver medal’

'I’m sending a giant statue of the digit ‘2’ to Jeffrey B., along with a silver medal' https://bit.ly/3kUcA4q

Mars’ dusty, rocky surface was carved up by massive ancient floods

Gigantic floods from overflowing craters helped create Mars' unique geology, according to new research. https://bit.ly/3zOTroY

Tim Peake: Moon mission would be ‘icing on the cake’ as he launches first children’s book

'I've not yet met an astronaut who hasn't said they would like to go back into space.' https://bit.ly/3ijjYoz

How to find Facebook’s ‘rejection folder’ holding all your ignored friend requests

An entire folder of people who just don't want to be friends with you. https://bit.ly/3iiWdwV

Discovered: Two new species of dinosaur that roamed the Isle of Wight 125,000,000 years ago

Paleontologists suspected for decades the remains of such dinosaurs could be found on the island. https://bit.ly/3m8hmuF

Amazon unveils security robot called Astro that will guard your house

Amazon says it's like 'science fiction becoming reality'. https://bit.ly/3unlhHH

Astronaut snaps incredible picture of aurora lights blazing above the Earth

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet took the picture on August 20. https://bit.ly/3ieqCfK

Stricken residents see rivers of lava from the kitchen window as La Palma volcano erupts again

The volcano has been erupting intermittently since September 19. https://bit.ly/3uh8Wox

Study of 9,000 kids links fruit and vegetable-based diet to better mental health

Children who consumed five or more portions of fruit and veg a day had the highest scores for mental wellbeing. https://bit.ly/3ihhg2C

Bitcoin markets scramble to drop Chinese users after national cryptocurrency ban

The Chinese government announced overseas exchanges were barred from providing services to mainland investors. https://bit.ly/3kJRnKG

Instagram pauses plans to make a kids’ version

Insta's boss said the company was unable to properly address security concerns. https://bit.ly/3uvszJL

iPad mini (2021) review: excellent upgrade to Apple’s most portable tablet

Small and very mighty. https://bit.ly/39CU3mO

Twitter is rolling out its OnlyFans-style ‘Tips’ feature

And for extra kicks, you'll be able to tip in Bitcoin. https://bit.ly/3kD7Mk4

Brits banned from buying halogen light bulbs next week

New environmental laws from the government mean households will have to fork out for LED bulbs instead. https://bit.ly/3AHRr3c

Smartphone central: Best iPhone 13 alternatives to buy in 2021

If you need to upgrade but don't fancy Apple's latest, these are some worthy alternatives. https://bit.ly/3o0An4Q

Apple iPad (2021) review: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

The 9th generation iPad gets a price cut, a camera upgrade and a faster processor. https://bit.ly/3ACRopi

Real life Angry Birds: delivery drones attacked in mid-air by ravens

Territorial birds in Australia have been attacking airborne drones trying to deliver cargo. https://bit.ly/3ACyY86

Future iPhones could diagnose depression from a typo

Apple is allegedly working to diagnose mental health issues from the way users interact with their phone. https://bit.ly/3hZAee8

These ‘winged microchips’ are the smallest ever man-made flying machines

The size of a grain of sand, they could be used to monitor air pollution. https://bit.ly/3ADG3Fe

Citroen’s tiny, 28mph electric car will be sold in the UK for £6,000

The award-winning Ami is already turning heads in France. https://bit.ly/3zxCtev

Llama antibodies have ‘significant potential’ for Covid-19 treatment

The animals produce a smaller, simple form of antibody that could be used by humans. https://bit.ly/3u13XYQ

Facebook launches two new Portal video-calling devices

Both devices will go on sale on October 19. https://bit.ly/3kuSzkK

What is new in iOS 15?

Apple's new features are Genius. https://bit.ly/3nQorlZ

In pictures: Harvest moon 2021 lights up night sky above the UK

The end of summer and the beginning of autumn. https://bit.ly/3ksplDm

YouTuber Jack Harries calls for ‘collective awakening’ on climate change ahead of COP26

The activist is making a YouTube documentary to highlight effects of climate change. https://bit.ly/2XBZYFV

Alien life ‘could be widespread’ across the universe

Scientists at the University of Leeds have been looking to the stars. https://bit.ly/3kojMFS

Virgin Media down for thousands of customers across the UK

Customers are reporting an unexpected outage. https://bit.ly/3Am0TZI

Doctors employ remote controlled robot to help at care homes

It will give check ups to care home residents with Alzheimer's and other conditions. https://bit.ly/3nSF8NI

Instagram ‘fueling conspiracy theorists’ by banning #naturalimmunity hashtag

Critics have accused the social media giant of censorship. https://bit.ly/3zexqj2

Pregnant man, troll and beans among 37 new emojis confirmed in update

Emojipedia said the update recognises ‘that pregnancy is possible for some transgender men and non-binary people’. https://bit.ly/3lrvQpa

Cracking the code – meet the tech-savvy kids set to be the stars of tomorrow 

National Coding Week: They can't be left home alone, but they can crush it on a computer https://bit.ly/3zgSFkr

iPhone 13: Release date, price, features, and more

Christmas has come early for tech lovers! https://bit.ly/3Cg589G

iPhone 13 announced with smaller notch and upgraded cameras

Apple also revealed the Apple Watch Series 7 and a redesigned version of the iPad mini. https://bit.ly/2XcgkVH

Sonos updates Beam soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos

The Beam gets better. https://bit.ly/3k7A5H1

How to code: The best ways to learn programming in 2021

National Coding Week has arrived, and this is how you can get started yourself. https://bit.ly/2XeVvJo

Satellite burns up in sky after space agency said it could disintegrate over UK

Brits were told to look out for a SpaceX-operated satellite burning up in the sky on Friday. https://bit.ly/3A3IQHJ

The ‘right to repair’ revolution could save you money and help the planet

A new UK law makes it easier for people to fix their own tech rather than just buy new stuff. https://bit.ly/3tv0PnI

iPhone 13: How you can pre-order Apple’s new phone

Make sure you're one of the first to get the shiny new iPhone. https://bit.ly/3l4856o

There are probably thousands of spiders in your house right now, says entomologist

Spider season is here and our eight-legged friends are looking for love. https://bit.ly/3niLUfi

Apple delays plans to scan iPhones for child abuse images over privacy concerns

Campaigners are concerned the software could be hijacked by authoritarian governments. https://bit.ly/3nifn99

Twitter testing ‘Communities’ feature for people to discuss common interests

Subreddits for the Twitter crowd. https://bit.ly/2Xan1If

Alcohol-free wine has the same health benefits as the proper stuff, research says

Which is to say: a decreased risk of coronary heart disease. https://bit.ly/3DQm7ky

The best earbuds and headphones for fitness in 2021

Turning a workout up to 11 is easier with these 'buds providing your tunes. https://bit.ly/3yRCKZt

Virgin Media O2 gigabit broadband rollout passes 10 million UK homes

Blackpool, Cambridge, Leicester, Nottingham, Oxford and Swindon are among the most recent areas to benefit. https://bit.ly/2WXvvBZ

Eerie blue-eyed humanoid robots unveiled at Russian economic forum

The 'ideal civil servant' is never late for work, never asks for a pay rise and never gets sick. https://bit.ly/38MqzCt

Student tech survival guide 2021: Laptops, headphones and study apps

Class acts to sort your studies. https://bit.ly/3teuWQk

WhatsApp will stop working on loads of old phones in November 2021

Make sure your phone isn't on the list. https://bit.ly/38MqzlX

Reddit kicks out controversial Covid subreddit after mass protest

The r/NoNewNormal subreddit was removed from the front page of the internet. https://bit.ly/3kQeK3X