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Robots could help children with their mental wellbeing, study suggests

Children may feel comfortable telling robots things they wouldn't disclose to adults. https://bit.ly/3CKtV9q

Trump’s Truth Social banned from Google’s Play Store over moderation concerns

The app is still available on the Apple App Store. https://bit.ly/3cxnBY6

Woman builds AI system to monitor her cats’ poop

The system can even recognise which of her cats is using the loo. https://bit.ly/3R6jrWa

New messaging app lets you communicate underwater

The 'AquaApp' uses sound to send information from one device to another. https://bit.ly/3R7zyTE

Poo transplant to be offered to hundreds of superbug victims

Faecal microbiota transplants could be offered to some patients. https://bit.ly/3AxeMFH

I’m all in favour of technological progress – as long as it doesn’t leave disabled people behind

In so many ways, technological advances have changed my life for the better - but I am fed up of accessibility being an afterthought. https://bit.ly/3pWtfpO

Snapchat introduces BeReal-inspired dual camera feature on iPhone

Users can now capture multiple perspectives at the same time. https://bit.ly/3PZfXDK

Elon Musk seeks Twitter whistleblower’s help in getting out $44,000,000,000 deal

Musk is seeking documents on 'Twitter's engagement in any unlawful activity'. https://bit.ly/3cu6G8O

Twitter goes down for millions unable to access website

The website is not accessible for many across the UK, US and other countries. https://bit.ly/3RoOYCJ

Largest dinosaur skeleton in Europe found in backyard in Portugal

The skeleton could be about 150 million years old. https://bit.ly/3PV4jJT

Nasa calls off Artemis moon rocket launch due to technical snag

The next available window for a launch is September 2. https://bit.ly/3PXIY2s

Why you shouldn’t panic about rumours of rising populations of wasps

Wasps are essential pest controllers and pollinators. https://bit.ly/3cv0XzK

‘Are we nearly there yet?’: why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids

Time is more often uncertain for children. https://bit.ly/3AVd3M0

Synthetic embryo with ‘brain and beating heart’ grown from mouse stem cells

The results could be used to guide repair and development of synthetic, or artificial, human organs for transplantation. https://bit.ly/3dUyh3j

Percentage of teenagers ‘almost constantly’ online has doubled since 2015

29% of the teens said they used social media too much. https://bit.ly/3dpjHR6

Disney+ is increasing its prices in the US for an ad-free experience

Disney+ will now charge $10.99 (£8.99) per month. https://bit.ly/3SIGw2r

Cyber firm warns UK parents their kids ‘lack awareness or understanding’ of online bullying

More than half of children in the UK have suffered from cyber bullying. https://bit.ly/3A8sw9Z

No rainwater that falls anywhere on Earth is safe to drink

From the Antarctic to Tibet, it's all polluted with toxic manmade chemicals. https://bit.ly/3SI9BuN

Women who don’t eat meat ‘more likely to break hips’

'Our study highlights potential concerns regarding risk of hip fracture in vegetarian women.' https://bit.ly/3JLIVoY

Casper the ghostly octopus has kept scientists enthralled since 2016

Scientists are still discovering more about Casper and his species https://bit.ly/3vTKOdJ

Piracy expected to skyrocket as cost of living and subscription fatigue collide

Illegal downloads are on the increase as many viewers cancel their paid-for subscriptions. https://bit.ly/3QarrFc

Facebook handed teenager’s messages about her abortion over to police

The 17-year-old is being tried as an adult along with her mother. https://bit.ly/3pbajDA

Electrical fire at Google data center injures three

An 'electrical incident' at a Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, injured three people on Monday. https://bit.ly/3BPWsd9

A comet’s death dive into the sun was captured on camera

This comet flew a bit too close to the sun. https://bit.ly/3p7UPjs

Snapchat allows parents to monitor who their teens are talking to on the app

Parents won't be able to view the content of these conversations. https://bit.ly/3QsYsw6

WhatsApp unveils new privacy features to help you feel more secure

Coming to your phone later this month. https://bit.ly/3zLhRBx

Study reveals how many decisions you make in a day – and which are the hardest

Ever wondered how many decisions you end up making each and every day? https://bit.ly/3dhgcfs

How to set an out of office in Outlook

Let the holiday begin! https://bit.ly/3zEM0m3

Apple reportedly tells suppliers to avoid ‘Made in Taiwan’ labels on shipments to China

Components must be labelled as being made either in 'Taiwan, China' or 'Chinese Taipei'. https://bit.ly/3zFaqvY

Loneliness and social isolation linked to 30% rise in heart attacks, study says

Loneliness unsurprisingly spiked during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/3QtBDbK

Martin Lewis is unhappy with phone companies over EU data roaming

The consumer champion wants phone companies to make their roaming rules clearer. https://bit.ly/3zISgcq

How to unpair and erase your Apple Watch

You can organise your life from a smartwatch. https://bit.ly/3JEH5Gg

I miss my dead parents’ voices – but I don’t want them talking to me through Alexa

Unfortunately, a necessary part of grieving someone’s death is understanding that they’ve truly gone. https://bit.ly/3Q8oIMm

These are the gadgets that will change the face of football this season

These are seriously cool. https://bit.ly/3Qmt823

Best new tech releases of August 2022 from earbuds to gaming monitors

SHOPPING: Getting the best out of your new tech, from fitness to sound and vision in our lazy, hazy summer. https://bit.ly/3JGKPHt

How to send your location on WhatsApp

Don't let your friends get lost. https://bit.ly/3bCFqEL

AA chief stores car keys inside a microwave after theft of £50,000 Lexus

'Keyless car theft' targets mid and high-end vehicles with keyless entry systems. https://bit.ly/3BJn67z

Rare jewel-coloured sea slug found in UK waters for the first time

The species called Babakina anadoni is just 2cm long. https://bit.ly/3OWq0ZL

French physicist forced to apologise for space photo that was actually a piece of chorizo

'A scientist's joke' gone wrong. https://bit.ly/3BN7Arg

How to SuperCharge your lifestyle – Meet the smartphone with game-changing battery abilities

Keep powered in your everyday with speedy wireless charging (Picture: Alex Archer for HONOR) We’ve all been in a bind that’s resulted from a phone running out of power. Whether it’s losing friends at a music festival with a dead phone or running late to a dinner after waiting on your device to charge, there are a whole host of ways that being far from 100% can hold you back. Thankfully, recent advances by global tech brand HONOR are helping everyday people get even more from their smartphones, ensuring you avoid those pesky binds. Back in May, the company announced the launch of their Magic4 series here in the UK over at the Tate Modern. The flagship product was, of course, the HONOR Magic4 Pro smartphone which brought together iconic symmetrical design, visual experience enhanced display, and ground-breaking photography capabilities. Introducing a revolution in smartphones with the Magic 4 Pro (Picture: Alex Archer for HONOR) To demonstrate the video shooting capabili...

Notorious and very believable WhatsApp scam ‘is back with a vengeance’

Don't fall for it! https://bit.ly/3zXbQDq

Do women really live longer than men? Scientists aren’t so sure

Academics from Denmark have called life expectancies a 'simplistic measure'. https://bit.ly/3SolHJu

Incredible moment two neutron stars collide captured in world-first video

The explosive merger had the brightest afterglow ever observed. https://bit.ly/3BHlbQW

OnePlus launches flagship OnePlus 10T phone that charges to 100% in 19 minutes

The 10T comes toting the very latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and up to 16GB of RAM. https://bit.ly/3SqzvTE

Rare white elephant with ‘pearl-coloured eyes’ born in Myanmar

He's already around two and a half feet tall. https://bit.ly/3zuvfdh

Nick Clegg moves back to London as Silicon Valley bleeds high profile executives

Clegg is the latest in a string of executives to leave the California tech hub. https://bit.ly/3vEbLC2

Cheese that’s actually good for you identified by scientists

Good news if you're fond of a couple of slices of Jarlsberg. https://bit.ly/3oOoZrW

The first MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar now classified as ‘vintage’

Vintage products are typically ineligible for repairs at Apple Stores. https://bit.ly/3bmLa5m

Another solar storm is set to hit Earth this week

The 'minor' geomagnetic storm is expected to be weak. https://bit.ly/3JDxwI1

Catastrophic effects of climate change ‘underexplored’ according to scientists

'Climate change has played a role in every mass extinction event.' https://bit.ly/3QuTkrx