Cigarette smoking could become a thing of the past under a UK law, inspired by New Zealand.Credit: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty “If cigarettes had never existed and were invented tomorrow, what would happen? They would not be legalized.” Two years ago, Javed Khan, former head of the London-based children’s charity Barnardo’s, posed this question and … Read more
As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The European Commission is set to approve Apple’s plan to open up tap-and-go mobile payments “as soon as next month,” according to Reuters. With … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover collects a sample from a Martian rock using a bit on the end of its robotic arm.Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA announced today that it is abandoning its longstanding plan for ferrying rock and soil samples from Mars to Earth. Instead the agency will seek proposals for quicker and cheaper ways to deliver the … Read more
Many web browser companies offer VPNs these days, including Google, Mozilla and Opera. DuckDuckGo is the latest to join the fray, with a Privacy Pro plan that includes three services. Along with a VPN, you’ll get personal information removal and identity theft restoration services for $10 per month or $100 per year. The subscription is … Read more
If you own one of the best Garmin watches and you want to start training for a race, then you have a pretty useful tool in your armory in the shape of Garmin Coach. Garmin Coach is Garmin’s own training platform built for runners and cyclists. of all abilities that know they need a training … Read more
Mint Mobile has the most stacked line-up of deals we’ve seen yet from this excellent prepaid carrier. Not only can you currently take advantage of the re-introduction of the popular 3-month unlimited plan for $15/mo deal, but the carrier is also throwing in a second line for free if you switch from either AT&T or … Read more
With the summer season just around the corner, people will soon start exploring places for their vacations, which means that the usage of Google Maps is going to shoot up. Right before that happens, Google has announced that it is adding three new features to Google Maps for Android and iOS, which will make the … Read more
Vodafone Business has launched a new venture for tech-savvy entrepreneurs across the UK. Vodafone Business IT Hubs are designed to give more than 300 franchise partners an opportunity to establish local IT Hubs that will help SMEs get the most from their IT solutions. The new franchise model seeks to tap into the growing demand … Read more
Current public perception of Microsoft within the console wars paints the Windows developer as a unique loser. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S sales comparisons to Sony’s peaking PlayStation hardware aside, it’s interesting to see how both gaming rivals approach PC gaming. Going as far back as the formation of their PC table, we’ve seen … Read more
Apple could be accelerating plans to introduce an ad-supported Apple TV+ tier, based on a number of recent hires by the company. Business Insider reports that Apple recently recruited Joseph Cady, who worked as an ad executive for NBCUniversal for over 14 years. Cady’s focus was on data-driven and targeted advertising, including responsibility for the … Read more