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End of times? ‘Apocalyptic’ locust swarms fill skies of Mexico leaving people fearing Armageddon is near

'El fin del mundo' ('the end of the world') wrote one local, a theoretical chemistScientists say locust swarms harm the livelihoods of one in 10 [...]

Revealed: The perfect Christmas sandwich, according to ChatGPT – including one VERY surprising ingredient

With just two weeks to go until Christmas Day is finally here, cafe and supermarket shelves are stocked full of festive sandwiches. From brie and cranberry [...]

Trying to learn a new language? Use gestures as you speak to help you sound like a local, scientists say

Making pronounced hand gestures helps emphasise the correct parts of wordsAnd doing so could help you sound more like a native speaker, experts sayBy Xantha [...]

Revealed: The festive items that are slowing down your WiFi – and how to fix it

A new report by Uswitch has revealed the festive items that can stall your signalIt claims that fairy lights, tinsel, and even the tree itself [...]

Apple is set to release a BRAND NEW iPad next year in desperate attempt to curb slumping sales of its tablet

Apple's iPad sales have seen a drop in iPad sales due to 'inflation'A report claims the tech giant is set to revamp the device with [...]

Popular iPhone model is now considered VINTAGE by Apple (despite only coming out 6 years ago)

1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each [...]

Amazon rolls out Fire TV Stick update that is already annoying users (but there is a way around it)

The update means that full-screen adverts play as soon as you switch on the TVThe change is expected to be fully rolled out over the [...]

Messaging between Facebook and Instagram will be AXED later this month… here’s what it means for YOUR old conversations

'Cross-app' chats will be disabled sometime in December Old conversations will still be available, but you cannot start new ones READ MORE: US tech giants face new curbs [...]

Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases an urgent security update – here’s how to download it on your smartphone

1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each [...]

Chinstrap penguins fall asleep 10,000 times a DAY – but only snooze for four seconds at a time, study finds

Chinstrap penguins nod off around 10,000 times a day, scientist sayThey get more than 11 hours of sleep per day, but not all at once By [...]

Simple iPhone hack lets you FaceTime people who own an ANDROID

FaceTime has a 'Link' option to invite Android users to a video callFaceTime links don't expire unless they're deleted by the creatorREAD MORE: Ex-Apple employee [...]

‘Groundbreaking’ study of twins shows that going vegan DOES improve heart health… in just eight weeks!

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:31 GMT, 30 November 2023 | Updated: 20:20 GMT, 30 November 2023 Going vegan lowers people's risk [...]

Scientists unveiled breakthrough tiny robots made from HUMAN CELLS that could repair tissue damage to treat Alzheimer’s

These 'anthrobots' can be made from a person's own cellsIn new experiments, the microscopic bots repaired damaged nerve tissueScientists hope they will one day help [...]

Bespectacled boy, 10, starts petition calling for Apple to change its ‘horrible’, stereotypical nerd emoji

From a cheeky aubergine to a friendly smiley face, emoji now form a staple part of many of our daily conversations.But one boy claims that [...]

Beached whales Tasmania: Heartbreaking scenes as dozens of pilot whales become stranded in Tasmania

By Zak Wheeler For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:41 GMT, 29 November 2023 | Updated: 12:48 GMT, 29 November 2023 Dozens of whales have been [...]

Check your Google Drive NOW: Glitch sees months of personal files VANISH from some accounts – here’s what to do if your data is missing

Losing your data can be a frustrating experience, with precious memories captured in photos and important work among the files at risk.Thankfully, backing up your [...]

Trainline is DOWN: Travel app crashes for thousands of frustrated Britons

According to Down Detector, the problems started at around 08:00 GMTTrainline has confirmed the outage, and says it is 'working hard on a fix'. By Shivali [...]

The mystery of the ‘Devil Church’: Creepy cave in Finland has a unique resonance that makes visitors ‘feel the presence of a spirit’, scientists say

Pirunkirkko cave has gained a reputation for its contact with the spirit worldAccording to a new study, it's all down to a unique resonance in [...]

Bizarre iPhone glitch causes woman’s alarm to go off at 9:25am every day despite her not having scheduled it – and even Apple is baffled

The sound of the alarm going off in the morning is something that most of us dread. But for one woman, the trill of the daily [...]

EV charging station: Why this ute in a multi-storey car park has drivers fuming – and they could be slapped with a nasty fine before Christmas

By Sarah Liversidge For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:24 GMT, 27 November 2023 | Updated: 11:25 GMT, 27 November 2023 A driver has been slammed [...]

The Evolution of USB C Chargers: From Convenience to Essential

The USB C charger, a small yet revolutionary piece of technology, has transformed the way we power our devices. From its humble beginnings to becoming [...]

EXCLUSIVE: What the ‘perfect couple’ looks like in every US state: AI imagines the ideal male and female pairs based on thousands of survey answers

What the 'perfect couple' looks like in every US state AI imagines the ideal male and female pairs based on thousands of survey answers. The [...]

EXCLUSIVE: The everyday item that’s pricier than champagne: How printer ink now costs up to £1.85/millilitre – while Dom Perignon is just 27p

It's something that many Britons use every day without thinking twice.But a new investigation by Which? has revealed just how staggeringly expensive printer ink remains [...]

Huge underwater mountain TWICE the size of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is discovered off the coast of Guatemala

Scientists mapping the seafloor off the coast of Guatemala were in for a surprise after discovering an enormous underwater mountain.The mountain, or seamount, is 5,249ft [...]

HSBC is DOWN: Banking app crashes for thousands of frustrated users across the UK

According to Down Detector, the problems started at around 08:49 GMT MailOnline tried to access the app, are received a 'service unavailable' messageBy Shivali Best For [...]

Fort-NIGHT! £3,599 gaming bed features a built-in 43″ TV, surround sound speakers, and storage for consoles – and means lazy gamers NEVER have to get up again

For many avid gamers, the idea of a 12-hour gaming marathon sounds like heaven. Now, these protracted sessions can be carried out from the comfort of [...]

How to stop ‘smartphone snoopers’: These four iPhone tricks block other users from looking at your messages, photos and notes

By Rob Waugh Tech Correspondent For Dailymail.Com Published: 12:50 GMT, 18 November 2023 | Updated: 12:50 GMT, 18 November 2023 Most people will hesitate to [...]

Women are now living nearly 6 years longer than men in the US: New study reveals causes behind largest gender gap in life expectancy since 1996

A new study has revealed the most significant US gender gap in life expectancy since 1996.A team of scientists led by the University of California [...]

iPhone and Android texting will be ‘a better experience’ for all users after Apple unleashes a new update in 2024

By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com Published: 16:24 GMT, 17 November 2023 | Updated: 16:29 GMT, 17 November 2023 There will still be a divide between [...]

Nearly FIFTY new ‘fast-moving, nocturnal’ spider species are discovered in Australia

By Jordan Mccarthy For Nca Newswire Published: 10:32 GMT, 17 November 2023 | Updated: 10:32 GMT, 17 November 2023 Forty-eight new species of ground hunting spiders [...]

The ‘fool-proof’ iPhone trick that gives you ‘unlimited’ battery life

Reducing White Point will lower the power used by your screen The hack could also help you prevent 'screen time' from impacting your bedtime READ MORE: Experts [...]

A woman’s touch: Men feel less pain when they’re treated by a female doctor, study finds

Experts used a short laser pulse on the arch of volunteers' feetMen who were treated by a female 'examiner' had a higher pain threshold By Xantha [...]

Forget Googling lyrics! TikTok trick lets you save songs directly to your library on Spotify – here’s how

TikTok's new tool lets you save catchy songs you hear in TikTok to your SpotifyThe new tool is available now in the US and UK, [...]

Apple cored? iPhone 16 may finally debut far smaller hole-punch front camera, experts believe – but Android rivals have already had it for years

Apple is testing a new front camera on the iPhone, according to online rumorsIt would replace the oblong 'dynamic island' and look more like Android [...]

Revealed: The best and worst places to buy gadgets in the UK – so, how does your favourite shop stack up?

Which? has revealed the best and worst places to buy gadgets in the UK Their findings suggest that Richer Sounds is your best bet for new [...]

Paleontologists discover a new species of plant-eating dinosaur through fossils found in Texas

Experts found a new species named Ampelognathus coheni in TexasIt is a small plant-eating creature that lived 96 million years agoIt is related to the [...]