• How we became 'Plastic People': Startling new documentary tracks global spread of toxic microplastics from the bottom of oceans to inside the human brain

    A new documentary has uncovered evidence of microplastics in human brain tissue for the first time. The filmmakers spoke to DailyMail.com ahead of a UN 'Plastics Treaty' summit in Canada

  • The spy inside your smartphone

    Known for its investigative reporting, El Faro has been referred to as “a breakthrough digital newspaper blazing an independent and ethical trail in Central America.” So when reporters at the Salvadoran news outlet noticed their cellphones acting strange all of a sudden—batteries draining, unexplained overheating—they had a weird feeling that someone was accessing their messages. […]

  • Use the 12-12-12 Method to Finally Declutter Your Home

    Decluttering can feel overwhelming. Try this systematic approach to pre-planning how much you'll part with and how much you'll keep.

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    Global smartphone market returns to double digit growth

    Smartphone global shipments have reached double digit growth for the first time since 2021. The biggest winner year-over-year in Q1 was Transsion followed by Xiaomi, the popular Chinese manufacturer.

  • Stop children using smartphones until they are 13, says French report

    Children should be banned from most social media until 18 amid attempts to ‘monetise’ them, says Macron-commissioned studyChildren should not be allowed to use smartphones until they are 13 and should be banned from accessing conventional social media such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat until they are 18, according to a report by experts commissioned by Emmanuel Macron.The French president had asked scientists and experts to suggest screen use guidelines for children with a view to France...

  • Mayor of southern French town wants to introduce curfew for children

    The mayor of a town in southern France says that he wants to introduce a curfew that would ban minors from being outside without an adult at night.

  • When smartphones fail, this multi-band radio keeps you connected globally

    TL;DR: Stay connected to the world when your mobile devices can't! How? With the $150 Eton Elite Executive radio, which can receive every single radio wavelength around the world. An emergency is never the right time to find out you're missing a vital item geared at helping guide you through that emergency. — Read the rest

  • Kenny Smith Tripped On The Set Of 'Inside The NBA' And Became An Instant Meme

    NBA on TNT analyst Kenny Smith looked like anything but a “jet” Monday night during the latest episode of Inside the NBA. “The Jet” appeared to suffer a flat tire during halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers-Denver Nuggets game as he attempted to traverse the three small steps up to the studio’s video board. “Karma! […]

  • Over 12 million children in Afghanistan need humanitarian aid in 2024: UNICEF

    The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that Afghanistan’s 23.7 million people, including 12.3 million children, require humanitarian assistance in 2024. UNICEF states that only 35% of the required $1.4 billion in aid for children in Afghanistan has been secured. The organization released its latest report on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan in March of […]

  • 12 great original film scores from rock musicians who became composers

    If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their synthwave-inspired compositions add an energy not just to the action on the tennis court, but to more intimate scenes between the characters as well. Whatever the configuration of the three main characters played by Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, their fights, flirtations, and flings are underscored with the precision Reznor...

  • Britvic plc (LON:BVIC) Insider Buys £150.12 in Stock

    Britvic plc (LON:BVIC – Get Free Report) insider Rebecca Napier bought 18 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 18th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 834 ($10.30) per share, with a total value of £150.12 ($185.42). Rebecca Napier also recently made the following trade(s): On Monday, […]

  • Canalys: Global smartphone shipments up 10% in Q1, Samsung regains top spot

    The latest report from Canalys estimates that a total of 296.2 million smartphones shipped globally in Q1, 2024. The figure represents a 10% year-on-year growth and the first double-digit growth in ten quarters. Samsung regained the top sport with a 20% market share and 60 million shipments. The positive results were driven by the refreshed Galaxy A series and robust demand for the flagship S24 series. The earlier launch date for the S24 series also helped Samsung as it managed to ship 13.5...