We need to kick Big Tech out of the Metaverse
Technology monopolies have conquered the web. As we move to virtual world, we should strive for opennessContinue Reading
2021-07-07
Boris Johnson’s plan to lift mass restrictions ‘too risky’ – Varadkar
Leo Varadkar has criticised the British Government’s plan to strip away most of England’s coronavirus restrictions, saying the move is “too risky”. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson used his Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon to set out what Step 4 of his plans to end lockdown restrictions inContinue Reading
2021-07-06
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on loosening Covid restrictions on July 19
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on loosening Covid restrictions on July 19, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard said: “We all want to see restrictions come to an end. But with cases going up so quickly high, and the threat of new variants, throwing off all protections atContinue Reading
2021-07-05
Major fire in Tyrone after coffin makers ‘hit by lightning’
A large fire has broken out at a business premises in Strabane, Co Tyrone amid reports it was struck by lightning. The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon at O’Doherty and Sons Coffin and Casket manufacturers in Railway Street. Efforts to quell the blaze are likely to continue into Monday,Continue Reading
2021-07-04
Taoiseach asks for expert advice on vaccinating children against Covid
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has been asked to come forward with advice on vaccinating children against Covid-19. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Europe is preparing to roll out vaccines to children next year, but that vaccinating children with underlying conditions is “more immediate and urgent”. He said any decisionContinue Reading
2021-07-02
This week on The WIRED Podcast
The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every FridayContinue Reading
2021-07-02
Mid-July indoor reopening possible depending on UK Delta data–Government
The Government has said a mid-July reopening of indoor hospitality might be possible if new data from the UK indicates lower hospitalisation and death rates from the Delta variant than predicted by National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet). In a meeting with industry representatives on Wednesday afternoon, the Government delegationContinue Reading
2021-06-30
El Salvador is racing to be the future of bitcoin
After China’s crackdown, the cryptocurrency crowd is looking for a new haven. El Salvador thinks it is the answerContinue Reading
2021-06-30
The best robot vacuums for any budget in 2021
Give the house a quick once over without lifting a finger with our pick of the best robot vacuum cleanersContinue Reading
2021-06-29
Gap between AstraZeneca doses to be cut to four weeks
The gap between doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine is set to be halved to just four weeks. The Government has agreed to the change following a recommendation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac), according to the Irish Examiner. The current gap is eight weeks, and it previously stood atContinue Reading
2021-06-28