Missed bin collections across Edinburgh have been blamed on a group of rogue waste collectors who are taking industrial action, as council bosses warn staff against refusing kerbside collections or working overtime. An increasing number of overflowing bins have been reported in recent weeks due to delays in waste services in the capital. Yesterday, the … Read more
Water regulator Ofwat has been mocked after reports suggested fines could be reduced for polluting water companies to help them avoid financial collapse. According to Financial Times. Campaigners have criticized the proposals, arguing that lighter sentences “send a dangerous message that companies can get away with pollution”. Some of England’s water companies are struggling with … Read more
The latest UK inflation figures, published at the end of May 2024, saw the official rate of price increase fall to 2.3%, not far from the Bank of England’s target level of 2%. Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the exchequer, said the figures were encouraging. Later that day, the prime minister was apparently so encouraged … Read more
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 125 looks set to roll out across the board (save a few people still waiting for the latest update), and that means a ton of new features are on the way for your Chromebook once you get the download and restart your device. For a change, there’s nothing in this update … Read more
Photo 114782479 © Oana Ungureanu | Dreamstime.com By Gavin van Marle 29/05/2024 It was just over a month ago that shippers began to realize that a significant disruption was in the Asia-Northern Europe trade route – a sudden increase in demand led to tight space, combined with the start of growth in fast spot rates. … Read more
F1 24 is finally here for those with the Champions Edition. After a rocky pre-release campaign, normal players have finally been able to try the controversial new handling model, and it is safe to say that the community is split about it. Throughout the beta and preview period of F1 24, elite drivers, F1 Esports … Read more
Earlier this year, Samsung ushered in the era of mobile artificial intelligence with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series and committed to introducing Galaxy AI1 on a wider range of devices. True to that promise, Samsung is now bringing Galaxy AI to the Galaxy Watch, enhancing its popular health features. By combining powerful … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Roundup for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Supercell – the developer behind one of the most profitable mobile games, Clash of Clans — has released its first title in more than five years as the Finnish company tries to revive its fortunes in … Read more
What you need to know EngineOwning was founded in 2014 and produced cheat software for popular franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall and Battlefield, as well as cheat software to allow players to bypass hardware bans. Activision Publishing, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Germany-based fraud distributor in the Central District of California in 2022. … Read more
Mario Kart’s blue shell (officially, the Spiny Shell) is one of the most iconic items in video game history. It is also one of the most controversial. A mainstay of the series since Mario Kart 64, the Blue Shell is a laser-guided missile that targets the player first. It’s almost inevitable and completely unavoidable in … Read more