The screen tech that can do almost anything
Linköping University It might look basic – but could this be the future of screens? At first glance, it looks like a relic from the 1980s. A tiny computer screen with flickering, low-resolution text scrolling across it. But this could be the future. The screen was made using perovskite light emitting diode (PeLED) technology. It […]
Pisa test scores ‘risk’ to Wales economy warning
PA Wales came lowest of the UK nations in the last set of Pisa rankings Wales is in danger of missing out economically unless it improves its performance in global education tests, a former government advisor has said. Prof David Reynolds warned ministers would miss their targets for the Pisa tests unless teacher training improved. […]
NY probes ‘bone-chilling’ social media role
Getty Images New York state’s top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the role social media companies played in Saturday’s mass shooting in Buffalo. The inquiry will look at the extent that social platforms were “used to stream, promote, or plan the event”, the attorney general’s office said. The state’s governor has argued tech firms […]
Women’s World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe
Rights offers for previous tournaments were bundled together with other events including the men’s World Cup, but Fifa has now separated the bidding process. In calling for improved offers, Infantino said all TV revenue for the tournament would be reinvested in women’s football and that public broadcasters in particular, such as the BBC, have a […]
Coronavirus French cities start month-long curfew
Getty Images French cafe culture is now a victim of coronavirus French restaurants, bars and cafes faced a busy evening before a month-long curfew started at midnight (22:00 GMT) in Paris and other cities. The controversial night curfew is aimed at curbing the soaring coronavirus infection rate in France, which is one of Europe’s coronavirus […]
May’s future and Ryanair’s offer
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: Tory MPs ‘within rights to urge May to go’ Getty Images He called Theresa May a “perfectly decent person”, but added that she had “rolled the dice” by requesting a snap general election which ended up with the party losing its Commons majority. Of the MPs Mr Shapps said were […]
Chinese tycoon abruptly quits tech giant he founded
Getty Images The founder of high-flying Chinese e-commerce group Pinduoduo has stepped down unexpectedly as chairman. Colin Huang is China’s seventh richest person and is worth more than $50bn from his stake in the online firm. Mr Huang’s exit comes as Pinduoduo overtook rival tech giants JD.com and Alibaba with 788m annual active buyers on […]
Technology research project for elderly launched in East Sussex
A research project to see if technology can boost the wellbeing of older people has been launched in East Sussex. The Living Lab aims to look at whether using digital technology can help improve the mental and physical health of elderly adults. The results of the 12-month trial project will help shape East Sussex County […]
Give MPs six months’ paid maternity leave
PA Members of Parliament should be given six months’ maternity leave, during which a colleague can cast votes on their behalf, Harriet Harman has said. The former Labour deputy leader, who has had three children while an MP, said a “proper system of baby leave” in Parliament was “long overdue”. Currently maternity and paternity arrangements […]
The rise of CGI models
Balmain Margot, Shudu and Zhi These three models are the faces of Balmain’s new campaign. They have the perfect angular cheekbones and ooze glamour most could never manage. But Shudu, Margot and Zhi don’t exist. They’re the latest in a line of computer-generated models being used in advertising. Allow Instagram content? This article contains content […]