Bomb squad rush to city centre as area is evacuated after magnet fisherman pulls suspected explosive device out of river Rusty object believed to be an explosive device pulled from River Aire in Leeds Large cordon was placed around the area and nearby businesses evacuated West Yorkshire Police later confirmed ‘shell-like’ object is an old … Read more
From smart speakers to e-readers and voice-controlled devices, Amazon has dozens of models that are dominating the main-stream market. And mostly for good reason. If you’re trying to decide which smart device works for you and your home, then we have highlighted some of the best Amazon devices currently on sale on the mega-site now … Read more
Traffic noise coming through an open window can be slashed in HALF thanks to a new ‘anti-sound’ device Researchers combat ‘noise with noise’ by playing back inverted sound waves These act to mitigate the noises coming from outside including traffic sounds The team found it helped to cut the volume of traffic noise by up … Read more
Celebrity chef Pete Evans has purchased a home device to ‘mitigate’ the supposedly harmful effects of 5G. After courting controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic by railing against the new mobile technology, the avid conspiracy theorist, 47, said this week his ‘biology of beliefs’ had forced him to ‘err on the side of the caution’. Discussing the … Read more
The 3D-printed ‘AirShield’ device that bolts on to plane cabin ventilation nozzles and directs passenger breathe droplets downwards to prevent the spread of coronavirus The U.S firm behind it, Teague, says AirShield is ‘a germ isolation system’ The component turns the air from seat nozzles into ‘engineered air-blades’ AirShield is entering its development phase in … Read more
Scientists have developed a wristwatch-like strap that sends pulses of electrical current to reduce tics for people with Tourette’s Syndrome (TS). UK scientists say their new contraption increases the strength of brain-oscillations that would usually be reduced in strength to generate a movement. The strap gives new hope to people living with the condition through … Read more
Could an inhaler fight off coronavirus? British scientists develop a treatment to help patients battle the disease as soon as symptoms start Researchers in Southampton will give 120 Covid-19 patients new inhalers The technology uses an experimental drug that boosts the immune system Experts hope it will stop people entering the deterioration phase of the … Read more
Are you searching for a little smart home inspiration? Well, you’re in luck. On Amazon, there are several deals that will satisfy your tech cravings. The mega retailer has cut prices on a variety of bestselling smart devices including the Fire TV Stick, Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, Amazon Echo and more. But be quick, … Read more
Billionaire Sir Fredrick Barclay has released extraordinary footage of his own nephew allegedly installing a bugging device at the Ritz hotel that he claims was used to listen in to his private business meetings as part of his bitter on-going feud with his brother’s family. Sir Frederick, 85, released the video which he claims was … Read more
A new research project from MIT could help save small islands and coastal towns threatened by rising sea levels around the world. Led by MIT researcher Skylar Tibbits, the project uses ocean waves to move sand onshore and could be used to add to the overall landmass of at-risk islands or coastal towns. In early … Read more