UK scientists to test ‘breakthrough’ blood test which could be used to detect brain tumours | UK News

[ad_1] UK scientists are to carry out studies on a new “breakthrough” blood test which could be used to detect certain types of brain cancer. Described as a “liquid biopsy”, the test, believed to be a world-first, could reduce the need for invasive and risky surgery currently needed to diagnose some brain tumours. The tests … Read more

iOS 17.3: You Need to Download the Latest iPhone Update Now

[ad_1] Apple released iOS 17.3 on Monday, introducing new features like Stolen Device Protection and collaborative playlists to iPhone users. The update also included some bug fixes and security patches, including one that Apple said might be actively exploited.  To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Install Now and follow the … Read more

Family realises painting they’d had since 60s is £42MILLION masterpiece lost for a century…but no one knows how they gotthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] A FAMILY has discovered a painting they’d owned since 1960s is actually a masterpiece that has been lost for a century. The resurfaced painting is estimated to be worth £42 million – but it remains a mystery how the family obtained the art piece. 3 ‘Bildnis Fraeulein Lieser’ (Portrait of Miss Lieser) by Austrian … Read more

Bernie Ecclestone’s £650m fraud settlement ‘made him second biggest taxpayer in UK’ | Business News

[ad_1] A £650m fraud settlement agreed by former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone made him the second-biggest taxpayer in the UK last year, according to The Sunday Times Tax List. The 93-year-old billionaire businessman was spared jail last after admitting failing to declare more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore to the government. … Read more

CNN returns to Fetch TV Knowledge channel pack, just as US Election news ramps up

[ad_1] Fetch TV and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a multi-year extension of their channel partnership. As part of the deal, CNN International returns to Fetch to offer extensive coverage of the U.S. election cycle, right through to the Presidential Election on November 5. CNN International was previously available to Fetch TV premium channel … Read more

ECB Asks Some Lenders To Monitor Social Media For Early Signs Of Bank Runs -sourcesthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] By Stefania Spezzati LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has asked some banks to closely monitor activity on social media to detect a worsening in sentiment which could lead to a deposit run, two banking executives with knowledge of the request told Reuters. European regulators have sharpened scrutiny of banks’ liquidity after the … Read more

Is Cryptocurrency Like Stocks and Bonds? Courts Move Closer to an Answer.

[ad_1] For more than a decade, the pioneers of the cryptocurrency industry envisioned digital coins as an alternate branch of finance, a renegade sector that would operate outside the reach of big banks and government regulators. But as digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether became more mainstream, the crypto industry collided with a 1946 Supreme … Read more

Mediapocalypse Now, a16z’s Chris Dixon Defends Crypto, and HatGPT

[ad_1] Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Layoffs are hitting newsrooms and publishers again, as tech platforms, ad markets and artificial intelligence reshape the internet. Kevin Roose and Casey Newton have ideas for solutions. Then, one of the most influential investors in crypto companies lays out where the industry went … Read more

Estate agents would be forced to go back to school under Labour plans

[ad_1] estate agents Estate agents would have to go back to school and finish higher education under Labour plans to rid the housing market of cowboys. Labour’s shadow housing minister Matthew Pennycook has tabled an amendment to incoming housing reforms which would require all estate agents to have at least one A-level and all directors … Read more

Is Wordle down? Issues, outages, and errors explained

[ad_1] HUGELY popular word game Wordle appears to have suffered a mysterious outage today. Users have complained that they’re unable to carry out their daily puzzle – and fear they may lose their streak as a result. 1 The web page for Wordle currently shows an error messageCredit: AFP Is Wordle down? A surge in … Read more

Bulk sender authentication: More vital than ever

[ad_1] By rolling out expanded guidelines for high-volume emailers effective 1 February, 2024, Google and Yahoo are targeting a crucial aspect of email security. Tighter protocols around sender validation, along with protections against list abuse and excessive user complaints, mean it is essential that high-volume outbound emailers comply with the new guidelines.  Mandatory authentication … Read more

Sephora tweens are giving LVMH’s profits a nice glowthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Sephora UK (Getty Images) Everyone’s been talking about the Sephora tweens: Young customers who flock to the beauty store in search of pricey skincare products to rejuvenate faces too young to register the wear and tear of life. Some people are scared of them. Some are scared for them. … Read more

Intel sinks after first quarter outlook disappoints

[ad_1] Intel (INTC) stock fell more than 10% in premarket trade on Friday after the chipmaker reported fourth quarter results that topped estimates but offered an outlook for the current quarter that came in below expectations. For the first quarter, Intel said Thursday it expects adjusted earnings per share to total $0.13, well below the … Read more

Mounjaro: New weight loss drug approved for use in Britain to be available ‘within weeks’ | UK News

[ad_1] An American weight loss drug approved in a four-dose injection pen format for use in Britain could be available “within weeks”. Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, is a diabetes drug that was authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to help obese and overweight adults lose and manage weight in November … Read more

Apple’s App Store now permits streaming game stores, adds in-app purchase for mini-apps, games, and AI chatbots

[ad_1] Alongside the numerous changes Apple is making to its platforms to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company is also updating its rules around streaming game services and other apps that provide access to mini-apps or games. The changes could impact companies like Netflix, which has expanded into mobile and cloud … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel Finds Rare Point of Agreement With Ted Cruzthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel could hardly believe his ears when he uttered five seemingly simple words on Thursday: “I agree with Ted Cruz.” Despite the fact that the late-night host and the Texas senator are frequently at odds with one another over everything from immigration to Big Bird, Kimmel admitted that he’s on Team Ted for … Read more

Rents hit record high but signs of a slowdown in market as tenants reach limit of what can pay | Business News

[ad_1] Average asking rents outside of London hit a record £1,280 per month towards the end of last year, according to a property website. Rightmove, which released the index covering Britain, said agents are typically receiving 11 enquiries for every rental property. However, there are indications the market may have reached its peak with 2024 … Read more

Fake Explicit Taylor Swift Images Swamp Social Media

[ad_1] Fake, sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift probably generated by artificial intelligence spread rapidly across social media platforms this week, disturbing fans who saw them and reigniting calls from lawmakers to protect women and crack down on the platforms and technology that spread such images. One image shared by a user on X, formerly … Read more

NASA video celebrates legacy of Mars helicopter

[ad_1] NASA’s record-setting Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has taken its final flight, the space agency confirmed on Thursday. The aircraft has been put out of action by damage to one of its rotors sustained during its most recent flight on January 18, NASA said. Ingenuity arrived on Mars attached to Perseverance in 2021, touching down in … Read more

Border talks on the rocks? Why Congress hasn’t found a fix.thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump has long fashioned himself as the ultimate dealmaker. But as his presidential campaign gains momentum, he may be the main force threatening a bipartisan Senate deal on one of his pet issues: border security. Just two days ago, GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said there was “a unique opportunity” … Read more

As China’s Markets Stumble, Japan Rises Toward Record

[ad_1] There’s a shift underway in Asia that’s reverberating through global financial markets. Japan’s stock market, overlooked by investors for decades, is making a furious comeback. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index is edging closer to the record it set on Dec. 29, 1989, which effectively marked the peak of Japan’s economic ascendancy before a collapse … Read more

DSIT unveils forum to drive AI adoption in UK businesses

[ad_1] Companies including Google, Microsoft, Barclays and Vodafone are set to join the government’s AI Opportunity Forum, looking at artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities in the private sector. Overseen by technology secretary Michelle Donnelan and Franck Petitgas, the prime minister’s special advisor on business and investment, AI companies have been invited to join forces with business … Read more

The NEW George Soros: Secretive Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss, 88, who lives in Wyoming has donated $807M to environmental activists fighting GOP candidates and $208M to progressive Sixteen Thirty Fund – sparking ire of GOP watchdogsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Conservative watchdogs may be plotting to label a Swiss-born billionaire who has funneled hundreds of millions to left-leaning US groups ‘the new George Soros’. Hansjorg Wyss, 88, who has an estimated net worth of $10 billion and in lives in Wyoming, has given over $800million to liberal groups in recent years, with particular focus … Read more

Sign in without a password in more places with Microsoft’s latest security improvement

[ad_1] Enterprises are constantly faced with the challenge of security, and with the amount of credentials we need to use day-to-day, passwords are a nightmare. Thankfully there are other ways to securely authenticate with services and this week, Microsoft announced an improvement to FIDO2 security keys. Passkeys are a new authentication method aiming to replace … Read more

All the key flight stats for NASA’s grounded Mars helicopter

[ad_1] An artist’s impression of the Ingenuity helicopter in flight over Mars. NASA/JPL-Caltech / NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, is grounded for good. But it achieved a lot during its almost three-year adventure on the red planet. It was only sent as a technology demonstration to see how well it performed in Mars’ super-thin atmosphere. … Read more

AFL Clubs Release Avalanche of Statements Calling for Australia Day Date Changethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs called for a date change, while Port Adelaide said they respect everyone’s “right to choose” how they reflect on today. Football and rugby clubs have joined Cricket Australia’s stance on Australia Day, coming out in force with statements, with some supporting a complete change of date for the national … Read more

Elon Musk Spreads Election Misinformation on X Without Fact Checkers

[ad_1] In the spring of 2020, when President Donald J. Trump wrote messages on Twitter warning that increased reliance on mail-in ballots would lead to a “rigged election,” the platform ran a corrective, debunking his claims. “Get the facts about mail-in voting,” a content label read. “Experts say mail-in ballots are very rarely linked to … Read more

Bugcrowd sees surge in vulnerability submissions, led by public sector

[ad_1] Multi-solution crowdsourced cyber security platform Bugcrowd says it saw growing acceptance and adoption of crowdsourced security strategies among mainstream end-user organisations in 2023, as ethical hackers continue to prove their value to in-house security teams over and over again. The organisation this week published its latest annual Inside the platform report, revealing that … Read more

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s three-year mission ENDS after ‘crash landing broke one of its blades’

[ad_1] NASA’S miniature robot helicopter can no longer fly ending a three-year mission on Mars. Ingenuity became the first aircraft to achieve powered flight on another planet in 2021. 4 NASA’s miniature robot helicopter can no longer fly ending a three-year mission on MarsCredit: Rex 4 This photo shows Ingenuity’s rotor blade damaged during its Flight 72 landingCredit: AFP … Read more

Surface Pro 10: all the major changes rumored for new model

[ad_1] Microsoft Microsoft has consistently put out a new version of its most popular Surface device, the Surface Pro. With it due to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, it’s an important milestone for the device and may herald some exciting changes and upgrades over the still-impressive last-generation device, the Surface Pro 9. As we … Read more

Intel Stock Falls As Chipmaker’s Outlook Missesthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Chipmaker Intel (INTC) late Thursday beat Wall Street’s targets for the fourth quarter but badly missed estimates with its forecast. Intel stock tumbled in extended trading. X The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company earned an adjusted 54 cents a share on sales of $15.41 billion in the December quarter. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected … Read more

Western Digital Corp posts wider Q2 loss, sees impact of structural changes

[ad_1] (Reuters) – Data storage products maker Western Digital Corp posted a wider-than-expected quarterly adjusted loss on Thursday, due to the impact of structural changes the company implemented in its flash and HDD businesses. Shares of the company were down about 4% in after-market trading. Last quarter, the company said it would spin off its … Read more

V8 Supercars to use an electric safety car in 2024

[ad_1] Supercars are a staple in the Australian Motorsport landscape and while the sport is filled with big, fast, loud V8 engines, the category will have a very different look in season 2024. According to motorsport site Speedcafe, Supercars are testing and expected to use the all-electric Porsche Taycan as the safety car this year. … Read more

Cisco updates AppDynamics with Smart Agents to tackle sprawl

[ad_1] Cisco has developed technology to help developers manage the software agents they use to monitor applications and IT infrastructure. Smart Agent for Cisco AppDynamics provides agent lifecycle management, which, according to Cisco, dramatically simplifies application instrumentation for full-stack observability through intelligent agent automation and management.  Cisco said customers can use Smart Agent to … Read more

Saga floats idea of selling stake in ocean cruises arm | Business News

[ad_1] Saga is exploring ways to release money from its ocean cruises operation which could involve selling its two flagship vessels or offloading the entire business under a licensing arrangement. Sky News has learnt that the heavily indebted company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, is working with advisers on a range of … Read more

6 Tips For Entering The Cryptocurrency Market

[ad_1] As the cryptocurrency market continues to capture the attention of investors worldwide, entering this dynamic space requires careful consideration and informed decision-making. With a myriad of cryptocurrencies available and market conditions that can be both thrilling and challenging, it’s essential to equip yourself with the right knowledge and strategies. In this blog, we’ll explore … Read more

RNC is weighing a resolution to declare Trump its ‘presumptive’ nomineethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] The Republican National Committee could move next week to declare former President Donald Trump the “presumptive 2024 nominee” for the party’s presidential nomination.  A draft resolution anointing Trump and obtained by NBC News from two sources has been circulating among RNC members, who could vote on it at their winter meeting in Las Vegas. … Read more

Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn

[ad_1] But the Met faces acute challenges. Mounting live opera is expensive, requiring lavish sets, star singers and a much larger orchestra and chorus than the biggest Broadway shows can boast. Inflation has added to the opera company’s burden, with the costs of shipping and materials increasing sharply. And ticket revenues last season from in-person … Read more

Fintech In 2024 – Onward Growth Or Waning Momentum?

[ad_1] By Khofiz Shakhidi, Chairman, Alif Bank By all accounts, the rise of fintech can be considered a success story. Since its inception over a decade ago, financial technologies have challenged and permanently transformed the manner in which businesses, consumers, and investors manage their banking and financial services. The success stemmed from a driven generation … Read more

Epic Games CEO calls out Apple’s DMA rules as ‘malicious compliance’ and full of ‘junk fees’

[ad_1] Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is none too pleased with Apple’s new App Store rules, dubbing them once again a case of “malicious compliance” and filled with “junk fees.” As reported earlier this week, Apple today announced it will charge fees on “sideloaded” apps in the EU — that is, apps and games downloaded … Read more

St James’s Place investor inflows plunge

[ad_1] st james’s place Wealth manager St James’s Place was hit by lower-than-expected inflows last year as economic uncertainty deterred investors. The FTSE 100 investment company posted £5.1bn in net inflows during the 12 months to December 31, nearly half of the £9.8bn recorded a year earlier. Thursday’s trading update caused the company’s share price … Read more

‘Battery gets a lot better’ praises Android user as new update is ‘finally safe’ to download on phone

[ad_1] ‘Everything was fixed with the last update, don’t worry’ ANDROID users have praised a new software update and even claim it’s improved their battery life. The remarks were made on a popular Reddit thread called r/GooglePixel. 1 Google Pixel owners have reassured another user who was worried about a recent updateCredit: Getty One Reddit … Read more

Tesla stock plunges as EV maker warns production growth will be ‘notably lower’ than 2023

[ad_1] Tesla stock (TSLA) fell over 12% on Thursday after the company reported fourth quarter earnings late Wednesday that missed estimates and issued a downbeat full-year production outlook. For the fourth quarter, Tesla reported top line revenue of $25.17 billion against $25.87 billion expected; revenue rose approximately 3% from a year ago. Tesla reported adjusted … Read more

More Australian IT Leaders Could Be Looking to Replace Passwords With Passkeys in 2024

[ad_1] The Australian government announced in 2023 that it would phase out the use of passwords to access key government digital service platform myGov. In the first half of 2024, Australians may be asked to adopt passkeys, which use individual biometric data to authenticate users. The myGov passkey push across the Australian population will pave … Read more

Why companies are issuing record amounts of corporate debt – and what it says about markets | Business News

[ad_1] Just three weeks into 2024, one of the most eye-catching developments in financial markets has been a surge in issuance of corporate debt – the activity by which companies raise money selling bonds to investors. According to data from London Stock Exchange Group, investment-grade companies have issued $153bn (£120bn) worth of bonds this month, … Read more