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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 [...]

Revealed: Reason why your favourite TikTok videos are getting longer as changes to social media app explained

Here is the reason why your favourite TikTok videos are increasing in length By Zac Campbell Published: 10:44 GMT, 8 November 2023 | Updated: 10:58 GMT, [...]

Lizard feared to be extinct is rediscovered in Australia 42 years after last sighting

By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 08:37 GMT, 8 November 2023 | Updated: 09:05 GMT, 8 November 2023 A lizard that was feared to be [...]

First ever ‘vampire viruses’ are discovered in the wild in the US

Viruses come in contact with other viruses to replicate in a hostScientists found the first case where viruses latched onto the neck of helpersREAD MORE: Chinese [...]

Simple emoji password trick makes your accounts impenetrable

A tech expert reveals you can add emojis to passwords to make them stronger He shared that up to five is equivalent to a regular password [...]

IoT Integration: Smart Restaurant Furniture for a Connected Dining Experience

A new actor has emerged in the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant sector, where customer experience reigns supreme, set to revolutionize the way we dine. [...]

Scientists reveal why time goes in slow-mo when staring death in the face

Near-death experiences can make time appear in slow motionThis is because our brain collects more information to help us respondREAD MORE:  Scientists reveal why time seems [...]

Apple Watch users say the latest update is RUINING their battery life, with reports of charge draining within minutes – here’s what to do if you’re affected

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 [...]

Self-proclaimed AI savior Elon Musk will launch his own artificial intelligence TOMORROW – as he tries to avoid tech destroying humanity

Elon Musk is set to roll out the first model of his AI-powered system, xAI, on Saturday, one day after he proclaimed the tech is [...]

Alexa can make pensioners feel less lonely and isolated, study finds

By Jim Norton Technology Editor Published: 00:46 GMT, 3 November 2023 | Updated: 00:50 GMT, 3 November 2023 It is perhaps poignant – but Alexa [...]

Humans having sex with a now-extinct species could be why you suffer from mental health issues, study claims

A gene from Denisovans makes people predisposed to mental health issues The gene was passed down to humans about 60,000 years ago in AsiaREAD MORE:  DNA from Denisovans [...]

NASA releases footage of 600,000-mile-long ‘canyon of fire’ shooting out from the sun on Halloween

An explosion of radiation coming from the sun was captured by NASA's probe It measured twice as wide as the US and was seen from Mars READ [...]

Four rare birds of prey thrive at ‘record’ levels in the UK as ospreys soar back from the brink of extinction

 Systematic persecution over 150 years had left ospreys on brink of extinction Marsh harrier, goshawk and white-tailed eagle population at all-time high  Findings highlight that 2021 was also [...]

Is this how Earth goes out, too? Scientists say sun will expand to 1,000 times its size and obliterate our planet instantly – after studying similar transition of a star in outer space

Our sun is predicted to expand to 1,000 times its size in its last stages of life, obliterating Earth instantly - and a distant star [...]

‘Godfather’ of AI is among hundreds of experts calling for urgent action to prevent the ‘potentially catastrophic’ risks posed by technology

Elon Musk wants to push technology to its absolute limit, from space travel to self-driving cars — but he draws the line at artificial intelligence. The [...]

People all over the world say ‘this’ or ‘that’ depending on whether an object is within reach or further away, study finds

The experiment found that the word 'this' was used when the object was close By Victoria Allen Published: 02:04 GMT, 31 October 2023 | Updated: 02:11 [...]

Crimes could soon be solved using cat DNA found at crime scenes with new method

 The statically charged hairs of pet cats easily cling to owner's' clothesBy Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 01:13 GMT, 31 October 2023 | Updated: 01:25 [...]

Scientists reveal what caused the ‘catastrophic collapse’ that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Scientists are on the hunt to uncover what caused the dinosaurs to go extinct A new analysis found that dust from pulverized rock created a nuclear winter READ [...]

Revealed: Cost to build iPhone 15 Pro Max explains its hefty £1,199 price tag

The 15 Pro Max model is more expensive than its iPhone 14 Pro Max predecessorAt £460, its cost to build is up by 12 per [...]

What is digital manufacturing? Uses and benefits

Manufacturing encompasses the entire product life cycle, commencing from its initial design phase and concluding when the product reaches the hands of the consumer. To [...]

How to use iMessage on any ANDROID device (with one tiny drawback)

By Rob Waugh Tech Correspondent For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:57 BST, 27 October 2023 | Updated: 15:57 BST, 27 October 2023 With 1.3 billion iPhone users [...]

Would YOU survive a zombie apocalypse? Scientists reveal how long it would take a plague to spread through a city – with terrifying results

Researchers investigated how a zombie plague would spread through FinlandSimulations suggest it would take just seven hours to spread through the capitalBy Shivali Best For [...]

Revealed: The surprising ways you’re ALREADY using AI in your day-to-day life

From killer robots to evil chatbots, AI is often associated with nefarious purposesBut a report claims we use AI three times more in our daily [...]

iPhone users say Apple’s iOS 17.1 update is RUINING their battery life, with reports of charge draining within hours – here’s what to do if your phone is affected

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 [...]

Scientists discover for the first time that sperm defy one of Newton’s laws of PHYSICS

 Scientists found sperm tails deform to propel the agent through liquidThe elasticity of the tails should expend more energy and hinder mobility READ MORE: Scientists share [...]

McDonald’s ditches iconic item after nearly 30 years to ‘help save the environment’

McDonald's revealed it is replacing an iconic utensil with a sustainable optionThe hollowed-out, square-shaped McFlurry spoon will no longer be offeredREAD MORE:  McDonald's unveils SEVEN new menu [...]

Bad grammar is so maddening it activates the ‘fight or flight’ response within the human body, study finds

Bad grammar includes mixing tenses, and confusing singular and plural These errors appear to activate a 'fight or flight' response within the human bodyBy Xantha Leatham [...]

Elon Musk’s X is DOWN! Worldwide outage hits thousands who cannot use the app or website

X is down for users worldwide who report glitchy functions on the platformIssues appeared around 9am ET and are hitting the app and websiteBy Stacy [...]

DC Board of Elections hit with major hack by  cybercriminals who stole voter data and records

The data breach was carried out earlier this month by a known hacking groupVoter information, such as driver's licenses, is now on the dark web The [...]

Is California’s supervolcano set to blow? Scientists identify more than 2,000 quakes at the Long Valley Caldera  that they say ‘are precursors for an eruption’

A dormant supervolcano has had increased seismic activity over the years Experts identified more than 2,000 quakes throughout the Long Valley Caldera READ MORE: California's deadly 'Big One' [...]

Dogs beat cats in the war for our affection – but our love is not as great as the Danes’

Experts revealed that people are willing to pay higher vet fees for their dogsBy Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 06:00 BST, 23 October 2023 | [...]

Dear Winter, I feel glum: How writing a letter to the season or sitting by a window helps beat the blues

 3 per cent of adults suffer seasonal affective disorder during the winter seasonBy Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 01:19 BST, 23 October 2023 | Updated: [...]

Take heed, chaps – the best sex may just be the quietest, writes Rowan Pelling, former editor of the Erotic Review

A new study suggests the louder the cry of ecstasy, the greater chance of fakery By Rowan Pelling Former Editor Of The Erotic Review Published: 00:03 [...]

‘The CIA dropped the ball here’: Hacker hijacked the CIA’s secure contact link for Russian informants due to Twitter flaw

An American hacker was able to use a glitch on the CIA's X account (formerly known as Twitter) to direct potential informants to his own [...]