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‘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 Telegram channel.... read more

Microsoft ‘salary leak’ reveals how much tech firm’s top employees get… along with eye-watering bonuses

The top earners could rake in a salary of $361,500 with a bonuses over $2m A document advising hiring managers outlines pay for staff starting at $42,500 By Mat... read more

Twitter begins CHARGING new users to access basic features – here’s what you need to know

October 27: Musk is officially made the new owner of Twitter, and tweets ‘the bird is freed’. November 1: Musk confirms plans to change the system o... read more

Barclays is DOWN: Banking app crashes for thousands of frustrated Brits

The problems started at around 12:07 BST, and are affected users across the UK  Of those who reported problems, 67% said the issue was with mobile banking  By... read more

Scientists recreate face of ape species that lived about 12 million years ago and ‘may be crucial to understanding human evolution’

By Rob Waugh For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:00 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 20:17 BST, 16 October 2023 A well-preserved skull of a European great ape which ... read more

What’s YOUR child’s eating style? Scientists say all kids fall into four categories (and only 16% are classed as fussy!)

Mealtimes are something that many parents dread, with mums and dads notoriously having a hard time getting their children to eat enough vegetables. But a new st... read more

ICCouncil Launches Its Regulatory Compliance Certification Training Program

Become A Part Of The Digital Revolution And Train Your Drivers On The Latest Rules And Regulations Today As per the Department of Transportation, if you do not ... read more

Software and Functions That Seem Made For Mobile

There’s no doubt that the uptake of smartphones and mobile devices as the primary access point to software and the Internet has revolutionized the digital... read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook explains why people should buy a new iPhone every year

Mr Cook insisted that the constant reinvention is ‘a great thing’ for some users Apple have released eight new iPhone series since 2018, with the 15... read more

Scientists reveal why time seems to speed up as we age

Most adults have said ‘time flies’ at one time or another as they age Scientists said it is likely due to  having  fewer experiences to reflect on... read more

iPhone users say their smartphones are mysteriously turning off in the middle of the night – here’s what to do if your device is affected

Users say they’ve been prompted to enter their PINs first thing in the morning This suggests an iPhone reboot has happened on its own accord  By Shivali ... read more

Urgent warning to Facebook users over Jo Malone advent calendar scam – here’s how to make sure you’re not duped

Seven scam ads found promoting Jo Malone’s £350 advent calendar for £30 Here are the key signs they are fake, and how to report them if you see them By ... read more

The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Shaping the Development Landscape

Imagine a world where development is no longer a time-consuming, labor-intensive process, but rather a streamlined, efficient, and innovative endeavor. This is ... read more

What are the cyber security issues in fintech?

No doubt, financial technology is continuously evolving and it has created a revolution in this sector. However, the Fintech sector has its challenges and it is... read more

Twitter quietly makes a HUGE change to the platform in a desperate attempt to encourage users to pay £11/month for Twitter Blue – here’s how it will affect you

October 27: Musk is officially made the new owner of Twitter, and tweets ‘the bird is freed’. November 1: Musk confirms plans to change the system o... read more

Alexa users trust the Amazon device because they see it as human rather than a machine, study finds

Researchers found people ignored Alexa safety concerns because of the voice By Jim Norton Technology Editor Published: 00:07 BST, 10 October 2023 | Updated: 00:... read more

Anxious dogs can improve their memory by chewing on toys, study suggests

Anxious dogs can improve their memory by chewing on toys, study suggests It is thought in fearful dogs, chewing may act to reduce physiological arousal By Sophi... read more

See Earth’s moon and Venus meet in the pre-dawn sky TOMORROW

Earth’s moon and Venus will appear five degrees from each other tomorrow The conjunction will be visible around 3:11 am ET and last for about 12 hours R... read more

Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions are now 7% LOWER than they were pre-pandemic, promising figures reveal

UK emissions stood at 512 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2022 This is 7% below the pre-coronavirus pandemic level of 550 Mt CO2e in 2019 By Colin Fernandez... read more

Need a Wi-Fi boost? Expert reveals how a device you likely have around the house can increase signal

Alex Tofts, broadband expert at Broadband Genie said reviving an old router can boost signal in your home There’s a simple way to boost your Wi-Fi signal ... read more

I was an ex-Apple employee – this is why you should NOT get the latest iOS update if you have an older iPhone

By Jessica Hamilton Published: 14:25 BST, 8 October 2023 | Updated: 14:29 BST, 8 October 2023 The seventeenth update of Apple’s iOS operating system came ... read more

Let it grow! How a little soft singing can boost your blooms: Plants that ‘listen’ to music grow more leaves, take in more sun, and produce much more food, research finds

Plants that listen to music grown 10 per cent more leaves, research has found  Researchers say results could pave the way for a new kind of ‘acoustic far... read more

Gingers have been around for 10 MILLION years, scientists say

Experts found the pigment that produces ginger colouration in fossilised frogs It suggests that gingers have been around for 10 million years, they say  By Xan... read more