Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports. The company said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited”. Security experts have advised users to update […]
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Elon Musk clarifies ‘joke’ about buying Manchester United
Elon Musk has clarified he was joking after announcing on Twitter he would be buying Manchester United. The billionaire tech entrepreneur flagged the purchase of the football club in a short tweet on Tuesday but later replied to a comment asking if he was serious about the move saying that it was a “long-running Twitter joke” […]
Nasa’s moon rocket moved to launch pad for first test flight
Nasa’s new moon rocket arrived at the launch pad on Wednesday ahead of its debut flight in less than two weeks. The 322ft rocket emerged from its mammoth hangar late on Tuesday, drawing crowds of Kennedy Space Centre workers. It took nearly 10 hours for the rocket to make the four-mile trip to the pad […]
Dinosaurs evolved different eye socket shapes to allow stronger bites – study
Large dinosaur predators, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, evolved different shapes of eye sockets so they could have stronger bites, a new study suggests. Although the eye socket is just a hole in the skull housing the eyeball in many animals, and most dinosaurs, this is not the case for large carnivores. In a new study, […]
UK Online Safety Bill is not fit for purpose, say IT experts
Tech experts have concerns over whether the Online Safety Bill is workable, with only a small minority believing it is currently fit for purpose, according to a survey of the IT industry. A study by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, found that 58% of IT experts surveyed thought the Bill would also have a […]
Elon Musk sells £5.8 billion in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly seven billion US dollars (£5.8 billion) of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter. He has unloaded about eight million shares in recent days, a series of regulatory filings revealed. “In the (hopefully unlikely) event that Twitter forces this […]
Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 in push to make foldables mainstream
Samsung has unveiled a new generation of foldable smartphones as the tech giant continues its push to bring flexible-screen devices to the mainstream. The company used its Unpacked virtual event to announce the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. The Fold is a traditional-sized smartphone which opens horizontally, like a book, to reveal a […]
Snapchat introduces Family Centre tool to boost child safety
Snapchat is introducing a new in-app tool to enable parents to get more insights on how their teenagers use Snapchat without compromising their children’s privacy. Family Centre will show parents their children’s friend list and who is communicating with them – but it will not show the content of conversations. The opt-in tool will require […]
WhatsApp unveils new privacy features to boost user security – leave groups quietly!
WhatsApp is to allow users to leave group chats without notifying others and control who can see when they are online as part of a privacy update to the messaging app. As part of the update, which is rolling out this month, users will also be given the ability to block people from taking screenshots […]
Twitter labels Elon Musk claims over fake accounts ‘excuses’
Twitter has accused Elon Musk of “looking for an excuse” to get out of a deal to buy the company because the stock market decline meant it was no longer favourable for him. The social media platform has sued Mr Musk to force the completion of the 44 billion dollar (£36.2 billion) takeover after the […]