Video conferencing has become a worldwide staple in the last year due to the coronavirus forcing millions into their homes, but Microsoft has unveiled a new platform that brings people into the same room – even if just virtually. Called Microsoft Mesh, the application is a mix-reality system that uses the firm’s HoloLens headset, enabling … Read more
You’ve got to brie kidding me! Scientists develop a ‘pregnancy test for CHEESE’ that lets cheesemakers check the quality earlier and more precisely The cheese test relies on biomarkers, which show unique chemical components Comparing these to ripening batches indicates if the cheese is developing well The team hopes the test could give cheese manufacturers … Read more
NASA has launched an ‘interactive map’ of Mars that lets you track the Perseverance rover as it begins its exploration of the Jezero crater on the Red Planet. Perseverance landed on Mars after a nail biting ‘seven minutes of terror’ on Thursday that involved plummeting through the atmosphere at 12,000 miles per hour. It was … Read more
Uber has previously admitted to underpaying drivers in the New York City area and to help keep the firm accountable, a programmer and Uber Eats driver designed the Chrome extension UberCheats. The app allows drivers to determine if they have been underpaid by tracking tips and miles traveled, but Uber forced Google to remove it … Read more
Amazon has launched a new crowdfunding platform that allows users to purchase its products, but only if they reach their pre-order goal within 30 days. Build It will only spotlight Amazon products for now — not DIY merchandise, films, music, or charitable endeavors, like Kickstarter or GoFundMe. Members are only charged if and when the … Read more
Rafael Nadal accidentally lets slip that a tennis favourite had withdrawn from the tournament before play began – as ‘Greek god’ Tsitsipas is catapulted through to the quarter finals Spain’s Rafael Nadal beat Fabio Fognini in straight sets at the Australian Open Nadal then let slip to reporters Matteo Berrettini was out of the tournament … Read more
BBC in new race storm as it lets Radio 4 show use N-word again despite action being promised months ago Programme in the Great Live series earlier prompted thousands of complaints It contained clips from the 1950s and 1960s of interviews with Lenny Bruce Show is still available to listen to on the BBC’s Sounds … Read more
While fishing off the English South Coast recently, Marco Pierre White (above) almost caught a large spider crab While fishing off the English South Coast recently, Marco Pierre White almost caught a large spider crab. ‘I saw it rising to the surface and immediately thought: delicious,’ says the celebrated chef. ‘I lost it, sadly, but … Read more
Cardi B lets daughter Kulture, 2, do her makeup and shares the messy result on Instagram By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 01:26 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 01:29 GMT, 11 February 2021 Jennifer Lopez recently revealed Cardi B is a big fan of her JLo Beauty cleanser because it ‘gets all the makeup … Read more
Why are you doing this to me? Husky lets out ear-splitting howls of protest as dog groomer gives him a bath Sara Pullum recorded clip at pet salon in Michigan as the pooch was pampered But the unhappy husky did not appear to be a fan as he let out deafening shrieks The bemused salon … Read more