Cassette Comeback: UK’s Last Tape-Only Store Thrives Amid Retro Audio Revival

Cassette Tapes and Retro Audio Gear: A Nostalgic Revival in the UK In an age dominated by streaming and digital downloads, a small shop in Manchester is defying the odds. Mars Tapes, the last store in the UK exclusively selling cassette tapes, is thriving. With a diverse clientele spanning teenagers to nostalgic adults, the shop … Read more

Do ‘much, much more’ on age verification, social media apps told

Do ‘much, much more’ on age verification, social media apps told Ofcom has warned social media companies they will be punished if they fail to take significant extra steps to address the problem of children pretending to be adults online. A newly released survey, conducted by the UK media regulator, indicates 22% of eight to … Read more

We’re too boring for kids for social media ban

Getty Images Career-networking site LinkedIn has told Australian lawmakers it is too dull for kids to warrant its inclusion in a proposed ban on social media for under 16 year olds. “LinkedIn simply does not have content interesting and appealing to minors,” the Microsoft-owned company said in a submission to an Australian senate committee. The … Read more

Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

Genysys Engine Whiskers help the AI identify what is – and isn’t – a red squirrel An artificial intelligence (AI) tool which has been trained to tell the difference between grey and red squirrels could be “an absolute game changer”, conservationists say. The system, called Squirrel Agent, has been trained on thousands of images of … Read more

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Getty Images Jet engines wouldn’t run without high-performance coatings Jet engines are one of the most jaw-dropping feats of engineering humans have ever come up with. But jet engines shouldn’t be possible, says Ben Beake, director of materials research at Micro Materials, an equipment testing company in Wales. “The air coming in is hotter than … Read more

Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

Sony Bot of Award: Astro Bot has seven nominations this year This year’s Game Awards shortlist has been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth picking up the most nominations. Dubbed “the Oscars of gaming” by some and written off as an advertising marathon by others, it’s the most-watched ceremony celebrating the industry. … Read more

The Best Meme Pages on Twitter

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The Best Meme Pages on Twitter: Your Ultimate Guide to Hilarious Content In the age of social media, memes have become a universal language of humor. Twitter, with its fast-paced environment and diverse audience, serves as one of the best platforms for meme culture. Whether you’re looking for a quick laugh or something to brighten … Read more