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6:35

Sony's PlayStation State of Play: All the big...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/01

The first PlayStation State of Play event of 2024 has taken place and we’ve got all the details. Some of the big announcements include; Until Dawn, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Death Stranding 2, and the latest instalment of the Silent Hill franchise.We speak to Professor Oliver Lemon from the National Robotarium about the AI robots designed to assist the elderly in hospitals passing the testing phase with patients.Why Harry Styles, Adele and Taylor Swift’s music could disappear from TikTok.Also in

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6:32

Judge rules Musk can’t keep $55bn Tesla pay package

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2024/01/31

A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot keep a $55 billion Tesla pay package.UK musicians offered protections over royalties in a new streaming code of practice.Researchers reveal why insects are attracted to lights.Also in this episode:New ‘hell chicken’ species upends understanding of dinosaur extinctionDaily servings of this popular Korean food may lower obesity risk in menMicrosoft quarterly gaming revenue up 49% following Activision purchaseHow a bloody Mary can help fight off food

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6:08

First human receives brain chip from Musk's Neuralink

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2024/01/30

Elon Musk says that the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well.Scientists say the Moon is actively shrinking and crumbling.First evidence of Alzheimer’s being transmitted between humans in medical procedures is found.Also in this episode:Study finds link between having a dog and girls’ physical activity‘Ancient lake’ discovered on Mars by Nasa’s Perseverance roverNew JWST images reveal galaxies in detail so stunning it’s ‘mind-blowing even for

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6:23

Disposable vapes to be banned in the UK

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2024/01/29

The government has announced that disposable vapes are to be banned in the UK to protect children's health.Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission.X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of her go viral.Also in this episode:The Sahara dust cloud heading to the UKWhy playing music could give you a sharper brain in older ageWorld's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami but there are concerns over its methane emissionsThis year’s solar eclipse set

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6:59

The Traitors: psychology of knowing who to trust

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2024/01/26

The Faithful’s dilemma: why some facial features make you look more trustworthy. The brain cancer blood test that could speed up diagnosis and treatment. Apple begrudgingly accepts EU ruling on third party app stores. Also in this episode:Ingenuity helicopter's Mars mission is overThe new weight-loss injection approved for the UKInstagram’s ‘Flipside’ feature lets users create private profileAstronomers spot ‘old smokers’ among hidden starsSwapping shells for bottle caps: how Hermit crabs are

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6:57

Netflix’s subscriber boost after password sharing...

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2024/01/25

Streaming platform nets 13 million subscribers in the final three months of 2023. NSPCC warning: young people calling Childline about AI deep fakes for the first time. Meat versus plants: what did our ancestors really eat more of? Also in this episode:NSPCC CEO Sir Peter Wanless calls for better child protection ‘built in’ to AI modelsOxford Vaccine Group director says UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threatsTreatments that improve mood could help those with Crohn’s and colitisStudy: Cold water

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6:21

Fake AI-generated Joe Biden voice tells people not to...

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2024/01/24

White House confirms Joe Biden did not record ‘robocall’ message. Amazon fined in France for ‘excessive’ surveillance of workers. 11-year-old boy hears for the first time thanks to gene therapy. New planets discovered which could sustain life. Also in this episode:‘Drip pricing’ set to be banned as part of online shopping reformsDoomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnightNintendo sets date to shut down online play for 3DS and Wii UNew emperor penguin colonies found by satelliteFollow us on X or

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7:00

Energy drinks ‘linked to insomnia’ in young people

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2024/01/23

Study shows even a few energy drinks a week can impact your sleep. New hope for quicker, less invasive Alzheimer’s blood test. How to make your own music with TikTok. Why MrBeast is dishing out $200,000+ to his followers. Also in this episode:Alzheimer Society’s Dr Richard Oakley on benefits of new blood test for diagnosisScientists to reveal if Doomsday clock is closer to midnightLawmakers say EU is set to allow draconian use of facial recognition techPokémon parody Palworld hit with bugsFollow us

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6:42

Storm Isha creates flight diversion chaos

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2024/01/22

Manchester to Dublin flight diverted to Paris as winds hit 99mph. DPD AI chatbot swears at customer and calls company ‘worst delivery firm’. Met Office CO2 warning over 1.5C target. Are Google searches getting worse? Also in this episode:WhatsApp set to offer Airdrop alternativeUK scientists helping roll out world’s first routine malaria vaccine programmeJapan switches off its moon lander… but could it come back to life?Surgeons develop 3D-printed liver models to plan complex cancer surgeryFollow us

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19:20

Gabor Maté: Tackling Trauma (Brave New World Preview)

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2024/01/20

Previewing our Brave New World series, in which Evgeny Lebedev delves deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture. Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking and psychedelics like never before. For the full version of this interview search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.Our first

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6:02

The 15 million-year-old small cat

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2024/01/19

Palaeontologists have discovered a new prehistoric cat species that roamed Spain about 15.5 million years ago. Mysterious object spotted in Milky Way. Countdown to Japan's ‘moon sniper’ lunar craft landing. Submersible scientists discover four new octopus species.Also in this episode:‘Deep flaws’ in generative artificial intelligence, says OpenAI boss Altman.Did Covid kill people’s ‘happy hormones’?Google’s first vast £800 million UK data centreDoomsday Clock update - how close are warring humans to

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6:46

Secrets of ‘zero gravity’ space thriller I.S.S.

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2024/01/18

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose reveals how zero gravity effect was achieved on Earth for new I.S.S. blockbuster. London’s Science Museum hosts exhibition of 23 ornate British-made 18th Century clocks snapped up by Chinese emperors. Countdown to doomed Peregrine Moon lander’s burn-up. King Charles’s prostate trouble raises awareness of condition.Also in this episode:Apple’s pulls two blood-monitor smartwatchesafter patent case lossVirus-finding breakthrough heralds ‘faster pandemic reaction’.Why

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5:39

EV owners report ‘dead’ cars in -16C big freeze

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2024/01/17

Nightmare for many owners of electric vehicles in America’s Midwest with batteries reported bricked in sub-zero big freeze. Circling battlefields of Ukraine at 34,000ft in France’s Nato spy plane. Period pain & menopause 2024 women's health priorities. Court tells Apple to offer new App Store pay choices.Also in this episode:Video gamers ‘risk permanent hearing loss and tinnitus’London ‘unprepared for climate change effect’China’s cloned rhesus monkey ‘alive for two years’ Hosted on Acast. See

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6:10

Mystery of giant ancient volcano beneath Pacific

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2024/01/16

Scientists led by the University of Nevada Las Vegas have been investigating a vast dinosaur-era volcanic superstructure beneath the Pacific Ocean. Dr Dan McQuillan, an expert in the social impact of artificial intelligence from Goldsmiths University of London, on the devastating consequences of combining of human bureaucracy and ‘opaque’ AI. Birth of universe in sight through ‘oldest black hole’.Also in this episode:The real Innerspace...nanobot army treats men’s tumoursChild measles epidemic

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6:05

AI threat to 40% of global jobs, warns IMF

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2024/01/15

The International Monetary Fund’s warning artificial intelligence is set to hit 40 per cent of jobs worldwide. Nasa unveils ‘quiet’ 925mph X-59 supersonic plane. Tech tycoons lead road to ‘first trillionaire’, as inequalities worsen - Oxfam report. Record-breaking Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt’s gone even quicker over 100 metres - in a Formula E car.Also in this episode:Broken Peregrine moon lander ‘on Earth crash course’Cycle commute ‘boost to mental health’Gamers play more Fortnite than

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6:52

CES 2024: Hologram communication a reality

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2024/01/12

Find out how hologram communication is now possible with a new innovation being demonstrated at CES 2024. Plus, the robot writing service that can use artificial intelligence to write all those cards and personal notes you can’t be bothered to do.The discovery of a gargantuan ring structure ‘challenges our understanding of the universe’.A study suggests that a new dinosaur species may be the closest known relative of T. rexAlso in this episode:AI says our fingerprints may not be uniqueeBay to pay

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6:53

‘Fujitsu should pay over the Post Office Horizon...

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2024/01/11

The Justice Secretary says that Fujitsu may have to repay ‘fortune’ spent on the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal - as the inquiry resumes today.More from CES 2024: AI robotic masseuses, gym leggings that shock you into getting fit, instant ice cream in a can, and a robot barista that can make ‘the perfect cup of coffee’.Sony bets on Metaverse with a new mixed reality headset.Also in this episode:Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime VideoStudy finds watching others visibly dislike

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6:53

CES 2024: AI home robots, toothbrushes & cat flaps

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/01/10

Our tech reporter, Saqib Shah, reveals all the standout products so far from CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Highlights so far include; AI home robots, AI assistants and 3D monitors.Nasa delays Artemis Moon missions as it works to learn from test flights and waits for better technology to be developed.Scientists make a discovery which could alter our understanding of dark energy & the universe. We hear from Professor Mark Sullivan from the University of Southampton and one of the scientists involved in

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5:54

CES 2024: Transparent TVs, AI fridges & more

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2024/01/09

We’ve got all the big announcements ahead of the annual CES technology convention as it officially kicks off in Las Vegas. Some of the big headlines already include AI cars, fridges and mirrors - as well as ‘the world’s first wireless transparent TV’.Loose bolts found on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident - as a missing iPhone from the plane is discovered believed to have survived the 16,000 foot dropAlso in this episode:Peregrine: Spacecraft attempting first American

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6:44

First US Moon lander since Apollo blasts off

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2024/01/08

Peregrine Mission One has blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. If all goes to plan, the spacecraft will be the first US mission to land on the Moon since 1972 - and the first ever by a private company.Ministers will meet to discuss the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal after ITV drama thrust the topic back into the spotlight.Investigators say Alaska Airlines plane ‘had warnings’ days before mid-air blowout.Also in this episode:Heavy snow on the way as Met Office forecasts week-long cold

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