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Latest South East / London & UK news from various sources

LIVE updates on rush hour travel, breaking news and weather across London

22 January 2025 @ 7:30 am

Welcome to our live blog, where we bring you the latest updates on London’s morning rush hour, breaking news, and weather.

London woman with 16 reborn dolls urges people ‘stop calling Katie Price crazy’

22 January 2025 @ 5:00 am

A woman from London with 16 reborn dolls is urging people to 'stop calling Katie Price crazy'.

Catford locals fear people prefer Lewisham after another venue closure

22 January 2025 @ 5:00 am

Catford residents fear people are ditching the town centre for Lewisham after the closure of the fourth prominent venue in two years.

Fears for Blackheath farmer's market as new homes planned for station car park

22 January 2025 @ 5:00 am

Neighbours say they have concerns about the future of a popular Blackheath farmer’s market under plans to build homes on a station car park.

Bexleyheath burglar terrorised Broadway shops brazenly nicking tills and tip jars

22 January 2025 @ 5:00 am

Bexleyheath burglar Paul Stone has been jailed for stealing tills and tip jars.

Beloved Sidcup cinema’s future saved after operator goes into liquidation

21 January 2025 @ 8:00 pm

A much-loved Sidcup cinema is set to enter a new chapter of its life after the council stepped in to safeguard its future.

Man, 70, dies after being found unresponsive in Eltham car park

21 January 2025 @ 7:38 pm

A 70-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in a car park in Eltham.

Major disruption at busy central London station after person hit by train

21 January 2025 @ 7:00 pm

A person has been hit by a train at Stevenage which is causing major delays at London King’s Cross.

EastEnders praised for ‘responsible’ Phil Mitchell suicide storyline

21 January 2025 @ 6:00 pm

BBC soap EastEnders has been praised for a storyline focusing on Phil Mitchell and a suicide attempt.

'My dad was brutally killed while helping his neighbours - it's barbaric'

21 January 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Ian Fowler, from Basildon, says his father Bernard's "barbaric" killing at Harold Wood station should result in "a long sentence" for killer Sekai Miles.

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Unmanned aircraft and drone news

Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE Establish Strategic Partnership to Advance Cutting-Edge Drone Assurance Levels

21 January 2025 @ 8:40 pm

Argentech Solutions, a leading provider of advanced drone services and staffing solutions, is proud to

Aerovironment – Flight Demo Customer Specialist, Sr

21 January 2025 @ 1:34 pm

The Flight Demo Customer Specialist, Sr is responsible for compiling the equipment loadouts, preparing and

Redwire Announces Acquisition of Edge Autonomy; Transformational Transaction Creates a Multi-Domain, Scaled and Profitable Space and Defense Tech Company

21 January 2025 @ 4:02 am

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy,

Platform Aerospace Has Successfully Flown Vanilla UAS Using the Quattro Flight Management System (FMS)

20 January 2025 @ 6:59 pm

Platform Aerospace announces the Vanilla UAS has successfully flown using the Quattro Flight Management System

Windracers unveils next generation of autonomous cargo drone

20 January 2025 @ 3:59 pm

Windracers, the low-cost logistics champion, unveiled its next generation of self-flying cargo aircraft, Windracers ULTRA

Watchdog approves drone flights that could ‘radically transform’ security industry

20 January 2025 @ 3:55 pm

A DRONE specialist is the first in the UK to receive approval by a watchdog

Revolution in Aerial Image Decoding

20 January 2025 @ 3:49 pm

Modern warfare demands rapid decision-making, and that’s precisely why Clarity was created—a decision-support system for

Garuda Aerospace Takes Off in Mining Sector, Secures Deals Across India

20 January 2025 @ 2:49 pm

Chennai – Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone manufacturer and drone-as-a-service (DAAS) provider, is soaring to new heights

New Next-Generation Battery Technology Doubles Drone Flight Time

20 January 2025 @ 9:05 am

A breakthrough in battery technology has the potential to revolutionize the drone industry, enabling drones

Performance Drone Works (PDW) -Product Marketing Manager

19 January 2025 @ 6:22 am

At Performance Drone Works (PDW), we’re at the forefront of creating custom small unmanned aerial

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Wide range of technology topics, including software, security, operating systems, mobile, storage, servers and data centers, and technology companies

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

21 January 2025 @ 9:47 pm

Long before Taco Tuesday became part of the pop-culture vernacular, Tuesdays were synonymous with security — and for anyone in the tech world, they still are.  Patch Tuesday, as you most likely know, refers to the day each month when Microsoft releases security updates and patches for its software products — everything from Windows to Office to SQL Server, developer tools to browsers. The practice, which happens on the second Tuesday of the month, was initiated to streamline the patch distribution process and make it easier for users and IT system administrators to manage updates.  Like tacos, Patch Tuesday is here to stay. In a

Today’s AI models have a poor grasp of world history

21 January 2025 @ 6:28 pm

Today’s AI models do a poor job of providing accurate information about world history, according to a new report from the Austrian research institute Complexity Science Hub (CSH). In an experiment, OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta’s Llama, and Google’s Gemini were asked to answer yes or no to historical questions — and only 46% of the answers were correct. GPT-4, for example, answered “yes” to the question of whether Ancient Egypt had a standing arm

Microsoft starts testing an AI-based search engine in Windows 11

21 January 2025 @ 5:40 pm

Windows Insiders can now download a new beta version of Windows 11 that offers support for Microsoft’s new search engine based on artificial intelligence (AI); that means, among other things, it is possible to use natural language when performing a search. For now, search functions are limited to finding images and documents in jpg, png, pdf, txt and xls formats. To use the new AI search,

Apple will add AI Mail tools to Macs and iPads this spring

21 January 2025 @ 1:10 pm

Apple is about to improve its email application, Mail, on iPads and Macs. Both platforms will soon gain the same Apple Intelligence email summary and prioritization systems already available on iPhones — though not every iPhone user seems to have embraced the new systems. What’s coming? If you use an iPhone, you’ll already have experienced the system, which introduces a new user interface in Mail and uses artificial intelligence (AI) in an attempt to prioritize incoming email communications with smart categorization.

AI can predict career success from a facial image, study finds

21 January 2025 @ 11:00 am

A new study by researchers from four universities claims artificial intelligence (AI) models can predict career and educational success from a single image of a person’s face. The researchers from Ivy League schools and others used photos from LinkedIn and photo directories of several top US MBA programs to determine what is called the Big Five personality traits for 96,000 graduates. It then compared those personali

Delays in TSMC’s Arizona plant spark supply chain worries

21 January 2025 @ 9:58 am

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has said it is unlikely to equip its new US plant in Arizona with its most advanced chip technology ahead of its Taiwan factories, raising concerns about supply-chain hurdles for tech companies. Speaking at a university event in Taiwan, TSMC CEO and Chairman C.C. Wei attributed the delays at TSMC’s Arizona factory to a combination of complex compliance requirements, local construction regulations, and extensive permitting processes, according to a Reuters report. 

2025’s first Patch Tuesday: 159 patches, including several zero-day fixes

20 January 2025 @ 11:00 am

Microsoft began 2025 with a hefty patch release this month, addressing eight zero-days with 159 patches for Windows, Microsoft Office and Visual Studio. Both Windows and Microsoft Office have “Patch Now” recommendations (with no browser or Exchange patches) for January. Microsoft also released a significant servicing s

How Apple is in the race for workplace AI

17 January 2025 @ 5:39 pm

In a few years, every new employee entering the workforce will already have become accustomed to using AI to solve problems and help with tasks – and they’re going to want the same tools at work as those they use at home. That’s the important take-away from new research that shows about a quarter of US teens have used ChatGPT for schoolwo

Support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 ends in mid-October

17 January 2025 @ 2:18 pm

Bildschirm mit Microsoft 365Support for Microsoft 365 ends along with Windows 10PixieMe/Shutterstock Although Microsoft announced some time ago that Windows 10 will only be supported (free of charge) until October 14, 2025, the switch to its successor

Robots get their ‘ChatGPT moment’

17 January 2025 @ 11:00 am

Nvidia unveiled a new platform at CES called Cosmos. It’s a world foundation model (WFM) development platform designed to advance and accelerate Physical AI for robots and self-driving vehicles (which are also, in fact, robots). Understanding digital twins and physical AI I’ve written before about Physical AI in general and Nvidia’s initiatives in that space specifically.  The “Physical AI” concept involves creating complex virtual environments that simulate real-wor

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Resource for GSM mobile handset news and information

CR: vivo was the boss in the Chinese market in 2024, Huawei ruled Q4

22 January 2025 @ 12:03 am

Last week Canalys released its 2024 smartphone shipment numbers for China, and today Counterpoint Research (CR) has done the same. The numbers are quite different, though. While vivo led with a 17.8% market share for the year, and Huawei was in second place with 16.3%, the third place in CR's report is occupied by Xiaomi with 15.7% of the pie, not Apple. Apple is fourth with 15.5%, followed by Honor with 15% and Oppo with 14.3%. Xiaomi wasn't even in Canalys' Top 5, so we're not sure what's going on here. Either way, vivo led in shipments for the full year - that's pretty much a...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G review

21 January 2025 @ 10:14 pm

Samsung's Good Lock gets a redesign

21 January 2025 @ 10:03 pm

Good Lock, the app you can use to customize Samsung smartphones even more than the Settings menu usually allows, is getting a new coat of paint just in time for the official launch of One UI 7 alongside the Galaxy S25 family tomorrow. Good Lock's redesign is in line with One UI 7's redesign, unsurprisingly, and it arrives with version 3.0.10.1 of the app. Good Lock now has a list view, and a larger bottom tab area with three icons. There's also a new search tool, and a built-in chatbot which will guide you through using the app. You also get some neat wallpapers and two new widgets...

Xiaomi 15 Ultra will get a global launch, exec confirms

21 January 2025 @ 8:07 pm

Xiaomi's 14 Ultra was unveiled in China last February, only a few short days before making its global debut at MWC in Barcelona. If you've been wondering whether its successor, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, will also be officially available globally, the answer is yes and it comes straight from Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group Partner and President. He unveiled the news in a video Q&A with Chinese fans of the brand. Lu also revealed that the 15 Ultra will be made official after the Chinese New Year, which in 2025 falls on January 29. Note that until February 4 there is a public holiday in China, so no...

Alleged iPhone 17 series back panel leaks again

21 January 2025 @ 6:43 pm

Last month, we saw leaked images of the alleged iPhone 17 Pro with a camera visor instead of the traditional square cutout on the back. That rumor was later refuted, but we now get another image that suggests the 17 series will, in fact, go with the visor design. The latest image was shared by tipster Majin Bu, who holds a solid track record with Apple products. The image showcases two back panels for the iPhone 17 series. We don’t get confirmation on which devices we’re looking at, but we can make up a single camera cutout, possibly indicating one of the more affordable models. The...

HMD Skyline receives Android 15 update

21 January 2025 @ 5:37 pm

HMD Skyline is the second device from the brand to receive the Android 15 update. As per reports, the latest OTA update is now seeding to users in Finland, with more countries and regions expected to join in the coming days. The update comes with the V2.270 build number and weighs in at 3.3GB and comes with the December 2024 security patch. HMD Skyline Android 15 update changelog: Performance Boost: Enjoy a faster and smoother experience with optimized system performance, including quicker app launch times, reduced lag, and improved battery life management. Privacy...

Redmi K90 Pro specs leak shows a telephoto camera upgrade

21 January 2025 @ 4:38 pm

The Redmi K80 Pro launched in November and so its successor, the Redmi K90 Pro, is definitely many months from its release. And yet, we have a rumor about it, courtesy of the prolific Digital Chat Station out of China. The K90 Pro is said to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, due for unveiling this fall, which isn't out of the ordinary since the K80 Pro went with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Redmi K80 Pro What is more interesting is that the Redmi K90 Pro is said to come with a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, a first for the line. This will apparently have a large...

Google finds fix for broken back gesture on older Pixels

21 January 2025 @ 3:23 pm

Google rolled out Android 15 to its Pixel phones in October. While it introduced new features, users began to notice a strange bug: an inward swipe from the right side did not activate the back gesture as intended. This issue is now marked as Fixed on the Issue Tracker. A Google employee stated that a solution is "rolling out in an upcoming release." Pixel 8 (left) next to Pixel 8 Pro The problem was first reported by a Pixel 8 Pro owner, with more users later confirming the issue on other models as well. Some noted that the bug affected swipes from both sides, not just the right....

Xiaomi's new WinPlay system will let you play Windows games on its Android tablets

21 January 2025 @ 2:27 pm

You may have heard of or even tried projects like Winlator, which let you run Windows x86 and x64 software on Android. Interestingly, Xiaomi has revealed that it is working on Windows support for its Android devices too. The WinPlay Engine is specifically targeting games, which are typically the most demanding of Windows software. Xiaomi says that GPU performance loss is only 2.9%. This is a fully on-device solution and doesn’t require an Internet connection to work. Xiaomi is testing running Windows games on its Android tablets According to Xiaomi, WinPlay supports Steam, which...

Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging

21 January 2025 @ 1:32 pm

Oppo has been teasing the Find N5 for the past few days, and a brand representative recently shared some pictures of the foldable, showing off its slim design. Now, the same person has dropped a couple of video clips on Weibo, confirming two features of the Find N5. The first video revealed that the Oppo Find N5 will come with IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 ratings for water resistance and showed that the smartphone's camera can be used underwater. The second video shows the Oppo Find N5 charging wirelessly in different cars. It will support 50W wireless charging. The Find N5's...

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RIP EA’s Origin launcher: We knew ye all too well, unfortunately

21 January 2025 @ 9:17 pm

End of 32-bit Windows support put the nail in the coffin.

Apple Intelligence, previously opt-in by default, enabled automatically in iOS 18.3

21 January 2025 @ 8:33 pm

Opting out is still possible in Settings, but only after setup is complete.

Cutting-edge Chinese “reasoning” model rivals OpenAI o1—and it’s free to download

21 January 2025 @ 6:28 pm

DeepSeek R1 is free to run locally and modify, and it matches OpenAI's o1 in several benchmarks.

Satellite firm bucks miniaturization trend, aims to build big for big rockets

21 January 2025 @ 6:04 pm

"We decided to go after one of the big problems."

How to get a perfect salt ring deposit in your pasta pot

21 January 2025 @ 5:41 pm

Particle diameter, height from which they fall through water, and particle volume are key factors.

Trump issues flurry of orders on TikTok, DOGE, social media, AI, and energy

21 January 2025 @ 4:56 pm

A roundup of executive orders issued by Trump after his second inauguration.

Southern California wildfires likely outpace ability of wildlife to adapt

21 January 2025 @ 3:35 pm

Even species that evolved with wildfires, like mountain lions, are struggling.

California’s air pollution waiver and the “EV mandate” are banned by Trump

21 January 2025 @ 1:19 pm

Among the new president's many executive orders were attacks on clean vehicle policies.

Trump orders US withdrawal from the World Health Organization

21 January 2025 @ 3:35 am

A withdrawal from the UN health agency is a yearlong process.

Report: Apple Mail is getting automatic categories on iPadOS and macOS

20 January 2025 @ 10:28 pm

It's pretty smart, but it doesn't require Apple Intelligence.

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News with a humourous edge

“We were justified in throwing bricks at police because we guessed right about the Southport attacker,” insist morons

21 January 2025 @ 2:28 pm

RiotingAfter it emerged that the Southport attack was referred to the government's Prevent programme three times, hordes of only simpletons have insisted they were, therefore, justified in attempting to burn down a library.

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new ‘glow-up’ at Donald Trump’s inauguration

21 January 2025 @ 11:46 am

Mark Zuckerberg unveils new lookMeta CEO and fan of sucking up to people who can make him richer, Mark Zuckerberg, has revealed his latest glow-up at the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second Presidential term.

Elon Musk debuts new Charlie Chaplin moustache

21 January 2025 @ 9:05 am

Elon Musk debuts his charlie chaplin moustacheAfter apparently performing a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, Elon Musk has since played down his support for fascism by growing out a toothbrush moustache.

Elon Musk confirms Donald Trump as his Vice-President

20 January 2025 @ 9:02 pm

Elon Musk to interview Donald TrumpPresident Elon Musk has courted controversy by confirming a little-known reality TV celebrity and petty felon as his Vice-President today.

Trump inauguration descends into chaos as Bible bursts into flames

20 January 2025 @ 1:44 pm

Trump being inaugurated on a flaming bibleDonald Trump’s inauguration ceremony has descended into chaos this afternoon as the Bible used for his oath of office spontaneously combusted, prompting widespread speculation that divine forces might not be thrilled about his presidency.

North Face launches new range of gravy-proof clothing for the ‘indoorsy type’

20 January 2025 @ 1:12 pm

North Face Gravy proof rangeFans of programmes about the countryside are flocking to online retailers to kit themselves out with North Face's latest range of 'high performance' indoor clothing.

First of ten plagues to be unleashed during Trump inauguration

20 January 2025 @ 12:27 pm

Plagues on washington DC capital buildingSpectators gathering for President Trump’s inauguration were shocked today as the first of ten devastating plagues was unleashed onto Washington, D.C.

Nigel Farage to hum selection of wartime tunes at Donald Trump inauguration

20 January 2025 @ 10:41 am

Farage and Trump for ClactonHaving failed to persuade any A-List musicians to perform at his inauguration ceremony, the stubby fingered President-elect has turned to his trusty sidekick, Nigel Farage, to provide the musical entertainment.

Kid Rock to drop inaccurate words ‘Kid’ and ‘Rock’ from name

19 January 2025 @ 9:48 pm

Kid rock to change nameFollowing his appearance at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, 54-year-old Kid Rock has confirmed he is to drop the words "Kid" and "Rock" from his name as neither is actually true.

Musk fans celebrate genius behind SpaceX successfully sending Starship 7 to explore the Caribbean ocean floor

17 January 2025 @ 1:24 pm

SpaceX catastrophic failure at launchFans of Elon Musk have today lauded the genius behind his secret plan to use Starship 7 to explore the ocean floor around the

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News, reviews and events; the history and future of London

50 Large-Scale Portraits Of Londoners In A Church On Strand

2 October 2024 @ 10:42 am

Es Devlin's Congregation.

London's Cinema Museum Wants Your Home Movies

2 October 2024 @ 8:53 am

Bring along your 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm.

12 Autumnal Day Trips From London: October 2024

2 October 2024 @ 8:37 am

Charming events within easy reach of London.

The Best Horror Film Screenings In London For Halloween 2024

1 October 2024 @ 9:00 am

Do you like scary movies?

Oh My Gourd! West London Has A New Pumpkin Patch

1 October 2024 @ 8:46 am

Pick your own pumpkin at Hobbledown Heath.

Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night 2024 In London

1 October 2024 @ 8:39 am

Mark Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.

Things To Do This Weekend In London: 5-6 October 2024

30 September 2024 @ 11:30 am

Pokemon, ice hockey, and a huge Japanese festival.

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 30 September-6 October 2024

30 September 2024 @ 11:30 am

Things to do for a fiver or less.

Leadenhall Market Is Wrapped In Giant Purple Tentacles Again

30 September 2024 @ 7:11 am

And other Halloweeny fun to be had, too.

Amazing Views And Tours Of Caledonian Clock Tower

30 September 2024 @ 7:00 am

Hope you're not scared of heights...

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