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Phone scam warning: EE network issues urgent message to users today | Science & Tech News
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Millions of mobile phone users are being warned of potential text scams in the lead-up to Christmas, peaking today on what is being dubbed “Super Saturday”. The BT-owned EE network has said cyber criminals could try to take advantage of the busy last-minute shopping period to issue delivery-style scams, suggesting parcels are waiting to be…
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Bored Ape Yacht Club ‘aware’ of ‘eye-related issues’ following festival in Hong Kong | Science & Tech News
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Viral crypto art brand Bored Ape Yacht Club says it is “aware” of “eye-related issues” suffered by fans following one of its events in Hong Kong. The company behind the non-fungible token (NFT) art firm said it is looking into reports that attendees suffered from eye burn, extreme pain and impaired vision after attending ApeFest.…
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Apple issues iPhone 12 software update in France over radiation concerns | Science & Tech News
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Apple has said it plans to update the iPhone 12’s software after France halted sales of the model over fears about excessive radiation levels. Jean-Noel Barrot, a junior minister in the French government, told Le Parisien last month a radiation watchdog found the device’s “specific absorption rate” was slightly higher than the legal limit. This…
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Gut issues could be early sign of Parkinson’s disease | Science & Tech News
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Gut issues such as constipation, IBS and difficulty swallowing could be early warning signs for Parkinson’s disease, a new study has found. Alzheimer’s disease, brain aneurysms and strokes have been linked to poor gut health – but until now there has been no clear relationship with Parkinson’s. Researchers from the US and Belgium compared the…
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Cyber gang issues ultimatum to BBC, BA and Boots after hack | Business News
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The gang thought to have carried out a cyber attack on companies including BA and Boots has given victims a deadline to negotiate or have the hacked information published online. The suspected Russian group Clop, which claimed responsibility for the attack, issued the notice on the dark web to victims of the MOVEit software hack.…
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Sleeping issues like snoring may increase risk of stroke, study finds | UK News
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Those who have sleep issues – such as snoring – may be at greater risk of having a stroke, a study has found. The research looked at 4,496 people – 2,238 of which previously had a stroke and 2,258 of which previously did not. Participants were asked about their sleeping patterns and habits, including the…
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One of lockdown’s breakout online music stars issues warning over future of social media | Science & Tech News
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An Irish cellist whose online recitals went viral during lockdown has expressed his fears for the future of social media. Patrick Dexter says people should consider how much will be lost if negativity signals the end for platforms like Twitter. He said: “There is such negativity there but let’s just be aware that if we…
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Elon Musk says Twitter ‘may face bankruptcy’ as more staff quit and top regulator issues warning | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk raised the possibility of Twitter going bankrupt as the company endured perhaps its most chaotic day since he took control two weeks ago. The world’s richest man outlined his concerns about the firm’s precarious financial position during his first mass call with its remaining employees, having already carried out thousands of sackings. Twitter…
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Gaming can kill children with undiagnosed heart issues, scientists say | Science & Tech News
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Playing video games could cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in children with undiagnosed heart conditions, a scientific report has found. Investigators said they had uncovered an uncommon but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing electronic games. They warned that Call Of Duty-style multiplayer war games were the most frequent trigger for such episodes.…
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Robots could help detect mental wellbeing issues in children, study finds | UK News
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Robots could help to detect mental wellbeing issues in children, a study has suggested. A child-sized humanoid robot was used by Cambridge University researchers to complete a series of questionnaires to assess mental wellbeing with 28 children aged between eight and 13. The research found that the youngsters were willing to confide in the robot,…