In Western Australia, a team of artists and scientists have resurrected the US composer. It raises a storm of questions about AI and authorship - and it's also incredibly beautifulIn a darkened room, a fractured symphony of rattles, hums and warbles bounces off the walls - like an orchestra tuning up in some parallel universe. But there's not a musician in sight.If you look closely there is a small fragment of a performer. Albeit one without a pulse. Continue reading...
Under-16s will be barred from using the app's Live feature unless they have parental permissionMeta is expanding its safety measures for teenagers on Instagram with a block on livestreaming, as the social media company extends its under-18 safeguards to the Facebook and Messenger platforms.Under-16s will be barred from using Instagram's Live feature unless they have parental permission. They will also require parental permission to turn off a feature that blurs images containing suspected nudity in their direct messages. Continue reading...
Judges reject Home Office's attempt to withhold from public details of case concerning access of Apple users' dataThe UK has lost an attempt to keep details of a legal battle with Apple away from the public.The investigatory powers tribunal, which investigates whether the domestic intelligence services have acted unlawfully, on Monday rejected a bid by the Home Office to withhold from the public the bare details" of the case. Continue reading...
Director Janaina Nagata places her own internet research into South African history side by side with the vintage 16mm home movie footage that inspired itJanaina Nagata's documentary debut resembles a detective investigation. In 2018, the Brazilian film-maker chanced upon an old 16mm reel of what looked like a typical homemade travelogue. Nagata's film begins with the first 19 minutes of this already edited footage, in which there are glimpses of exotic safari animals, traditional African dance ceremonies and lavish banquets. Under the dissonant notes of an added background score, however, the smiling images turn queasy. Soon, Nagata would discover that this visual relic holds the spectre of apartheid South Africa.Her excursion into the past plays out almost in real time. Using a split-screen composition, she places scenes from the old reel side by side with her web browser. Like a gleaner, she looks for visual clues - a park sign, a portrait on a wall - which she then feeds into a search engine. In addition to the home movie's location, the city of Durban, she is also able to identify a couple of faces. Among them is former South African minister Hendrik Verwoerd, infamous as the architect of apartheid". Continue reading...
Self-tracking is regularly promoted as a way toward self-improvement. But life is not a mathematical problem waiting to be solvedInspired by a curiosity to factcheck my own feelings, I've been tracking my mood: Far too often a bad day can feel like a permanent state rather than a passing experience. As it turns out, observing the little coloured emojis on my mood chart, one bad day does not, in fact, mean I am doomed to live a blue crying-face life forever. Thank goodness.Others track themselves in different ways: monitoring daily step counts, tracking sleep cycles and bodily functions, counting calories, logging meals and so on. Digital technologies, wearable devices and an array of platforms make this easier than ever. Many people set reading targets and log books read on Goodreads or films watched on Letterboxd. Some track daily outfits online with the goal of perfecting personal style. Self-tracking is regularly promoted as a way toward self-improvement.Samantha Floreani is a digital rights activist and writer based in Melbourne/Naarm Continue reading...
On Celebheights.com, thousands of users measure the statures of the rich and famous. The methods are scientific and the debates are fieryAs someone brushing up on 6'3", height is one physical insecurity I've never agonised over. Instead, it's a source of frustration as I crunch my legs into airplane seats and wait for them to go numb.Only after discovering Celebheights.com did I truly understand the depth of feeling - both excitement and rage - that height can inspire. Continue reading...
Exploitation fears as people in extreme poverty perform stunts and beg for virtual giftsThree young children huddle in front of a camera, cross-legged and cupping their hands. Please support me. We are very poor," says a boy, staring down the lens.They appear to be in a mud-brick hut in Afghanistan, living in extreme poverty. But their live stream is reaching viewers in the UK and worldwide - via TikTok Live. Continue reading...
Anonymous donations made to Molly Rose Foundation, set up after UK teenager took her own life after viewing harmful material on social mediaMeta and Pinterest have reportedly made significant donations to the Molly Rose Foundation, a charity set up to campaign for internet safety.The foundation was set up in the name of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who took her own life in 2017 after viewing harmful material linked to suicide and self-harm on social media platforms. Continue reading...
More than 850 men a month are arrested for online child abuse offences in England and Wales. They come from every walk of life: teachers, police officers, doctors, TV presenters. And the numbers are rising every year. How did this happen?Andy was enjoying a weekend away with his wife when it happened. My neighbour phoned me and said, The police are in your house. They're looking for you.'" He didn't need to wonder why. You know. You know the reason. I was petrified when I got that call. It wasn't just the thought of other people knowing what I had done; I also had to face myself, and that is a sick feeling - it is guilt, shame."Andy had been watching and sharing images of children being sexually abused for several months before the police appeared at his door. He tried at first to keep it from his wife: I was afraid she would ask me to leave. I wouldn't have blamed her if she had." Continue reading...
Deadline set by US president was supposed to be Saturday, with Trump now considering decreasing tariffs to get dealDonald Trump said he will sign an executive order to extend the TikTok ban deadline. This is the second time the president will have delayed the ban or sale of the social media app, and will punt the deadline to 75 days from now.The TikTok deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed", Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on Friday. Continue reading...
California cases over AI trainers' use of work by writers including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Chabon transferred to consolidate with New York suits from John Grisham and Jonathan Franzen and moreTwelve US copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft have been consolidated in New York, despite most of the authors and news outlets suing the companies being opposed to centralisation.A transfer order made by the US judicial panel on multidistrict litigation on Thursday said that centralisation will allow a single judge to coordinate discovery, streamline pretrial proceedings, and eliminate inconsistent rulings". Continue reading...
by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent on (#6WD62)
Vertical dramas' consisting of minute-long episodes are booming, with market predicted to be worth $14bn by 2027Found a Homeless Billionaire Husband for Christmas. The Quarterback Next Door. Revenge of the XXL Wife. My Secret Agent Husband.These may sound like cringey fantasies, but they're actually titles of vertical dramas", a new form of episodic television that is gripping millions around the world. Continue reading...
It may not reinvent the wheel but the forthcoming racer looks awesome, plays flawlessly, offers more exhilarating carnage than ever before - and even allows some open-world exploration
Deadline for company to divest from Chinese ownership nears as Trump mulls over potential bids from US firmsOnce again, the future of TikTok in the US is at stake. After a years-long tussle over whether or not to ban the app in the country, the deadline for the company to divest or sell its assets to a non-Chinese owner is up again on 5 April. Donald Trump has said his administration is very close" to a deal for the app.A handful of potential buyers have said they're interested in the tremendously popular social media app and various news reports have floated other types of deals, including an investment from the Trump-friendly venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz or a bid from Amazon. The president signed an executive order in January to postpone a ban-or-divest deadline until April; earlier this week he said he would like to see TikTok remain alive". But the path forward for TikTok, and its 170 million US users, remains murky. Continue reading...
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor on (#6WCTF)
Dr Amy Orben says there are no one-size-fits-all answers' given importance of access to online informationA leading academic tasked by the UK government with reviewing the effects of smartphones on teenagers has suggested blanket bans are unrealistic and potentially detrimental".Amy Orben, from the University of Cambridge, will lead the work on children and smartphone use that has been commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) along with a team of other academics from a number of UK universities. Continue reading...
Son of murdered academic calls on Facebook owner to radically change how it moderates dangerous content'Meta faces a $2.4bn (1.8bn) lawsuit accusing the Facebook owner of inflaming violence in Ethiopia after the Kenyan high court said a legal case against the US tech group could go ahead.The case brought by two Ethiopian nationals calls on Facebook to alter its algorithm to stop promoting hateful material and incitement to violence, as well as hiring more content moderators in Africa. It is also seeking a $2.4bn restitution fund" for victims of hate and violence incited on Facebook. Continue reading...
Child protection charities say watering down Online Safety Act would be an appalling sellout' by governmentChild safety campaigners have warned the government against watering down landmark online laws as part of a UK-US trade deal, describing the prospect of a compromise as an appalling sellout" that would be rejected by voters.A draft transatlantic trade agreement contains commitments to review enforcement of the Online Safety Act, according to a report on Thursday, amid White House concerns the legislation poses a threat to free speech. Continue reading...
Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out The best treadmills for your homeVarious guidelines suggest we all try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day to improve our overall health and wellbeing. Public Health England encourages a slightly more manageable target of just 10 minutes of brisk walking daily to introduce more moderate-intensity physical activity and reduce your risk of early death by up to 15%.But even squeezing in brisk walks" can be a chore, with busy schedules and increasingly desk-bound jobs forcing more of us to remain sedentary for long periods. That is where walking pads come in, being lighter, smaller and often easier to store than bulky and tricky-to-manoeuvre running treadmills.Best overall walking pad:
There are new ways to catch goombas, a Mario Kart battle royale and innovative gameplay ideas abound, but Nintendo will need to work hard to sell its next-gen machineAfter Nintendo's intriguing hour-long live stream on Wednesday, we now know a lot more about its follow-up to the phenomenally successful Switch. But how does the Switch 2 play? After the online presentation, I got to spend about four hours road-testing the new console at a press event in the Grand Palais, Paris, the box-white exhibition hall adorned in Nintendo red and lined with rows of high-end TV screens and Switch 2 consoles. There was also a 90-minute roundtable with three of the masterminds behind the console: Tetsuya Sasaki (hardware design lead), Kouichi Kawamoto (producer) and Takuhiro Dohta (director). Here's what I learned. Continue reading...
I bought it to be part of a greener future, but that was before Musk proved so awful. I'd sell it now, but prices have droppedAfter our children left home, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves and buy a new car for a driving holiday in Europe. We'd been driving a family estate car for years, loading it up with kids and making trips to and from universities, but we wanted something for ourselves.As a surprise, she booked a test drive for the Tesla Model S for my birthday. It was unlike any car I'd been in before. I thought Wow, this is amazing." It felt like the future: a computer on wheels that was constantly updating with new features. I can't say I feel that way now - and many people seem to share that view. Tesla sales figures declined by 13% in the first few months of this year. Others feel even more uneasy: more than 200 demonstrations happened last weekend outside company facilities around the world to protest against Elon Musk and the wrecking ball he has taken to the federal government. Continue reading...
The bestselling video game ever has a devoted, vocal, following. Can a faceless corporation make a successful film based on such beloved IP without involving its fanbase?By any estimation, Minecraft is impossibly successful. The bestselling video game ever, as of last December it had 204 million monthly active players. Since it was first released in 2011, it has generated over $3bn (2.3bn) in revenue. What's more, its players have always been eager to demonstrate their fandom outside the boundaries of the game itself. In 2021, YouTube calculated that videos related to the game - tutorials, walk-throughs, homages, parodies - had collectively been viewed 1tn times. In short, it is a phenomenon.Such is the strength of feeling, almost all of it positive, about Minecraft that it was only a matter of time before someone tried to turn it into a film. After all, you have a historically popular product and a highly engaged fanbase: what could possibly go wrong? Turns out, quite a lot. Last September, the first trailer for the film - titled A Minecraft Movie - was released, and the reaction was instant and violent. Minecraft fans devastated by awful' live-action trailer" read one headline the following day. Some called it a crime against humanity"; others a soulless neon abomination". In less than 24 hours, the website GamingBible had called it a curse on my eyes" and pure nightmare fuel". Within three days of its release, the trailer had been downvoted more than 1m times. Continue reading...
The idiosyncratic adventure from 1999 beat the likes of Doom and Super Mario Bros in a public vote, proving that, in a world of blockbusters, there's still room for strange, exotic gamesIt is a game about love and identity, but it also has forklift truck races. It is a game about bloody revenge, but while you're waiting to retaliate, you can buy lottery tickets and visit the arcade. When Bafta recently asked gamers to vote on the most influential game of all time, I'm not sure even the most ardent Sega fans would have gambled on the success of an idiosyncratic Dreamcast adventure from 1999. Yet the results, released on Thursday morning, show Shenmue at No 1, with perhaps more predictable contenders Doom and Super Mario Bros coming in second and third respectively.How has this happened, especially considering the game was considered a financial failure at the time of its release, falling short of recouping its then staggering development costs (a reported $70m, which would now get you about a third of Horizon Forbidden West or Star Wars Outlaws)? Well, nostalgia is a funny thing - and so is the concept of cultural influence. When it was released more than two decades ago, Shenmue was an oddity: an open-world role-playing adventure that followed martial arts student Ryo Hazuki as he sought revenge for the murder of his father. But while there were fights and puzzles galore, there was also a lot of ... other stuff. The game used an internal clock to switch between day and night, and to cycle through seasons. Often, the people Ryo needed to speak to (or beat up) were only available at certain times, so he had to kill time by wandering the streets of mid-1980s Yokosuka. You could go to shops, play old Sega arcade games, you could visit the hotdog stand. The world was filled with eccentric characters and strange mini-games - including the aforementioned forklift races. Continue reading...
by Lonny Avi Brooks and Reynaldo Anderson on (#6WC94)
Afrofuturism knows that futures are made - and that who gets to make them is a political questionThe digital age sings a seductive song of progress, yet a deliberate erasure echoes within its circuits. We stand at a crossroads, where technology, particularly the promise of artificial intelligence, threatens both to illuminate and to obliterate.Whose perspectives will shape, and whose will be erased from, the future we build? AI, in particular, has become the latest battleground in a culture war that oscillates between unchecked techno-optimism and dystopian fear. We are told, on one hand, that AI will save us - from disease, inefficiency, ignorance - on the other, that it will replace us, dominate us, erase us.Lonny Avi Brooks is Professor and Chair of Communication at Cal State East Bay, co-founder of the AfroRithm Futures Group, and co-creator of AfroRithms From The Future, a visionary storytelling game that imagines liberated futures through Black, Indigenous, and Queer perspectivesReynaldo Anderson is Associate Professor of Africology and African American Studies Temple UniversityAcknowledgements: we wish to acknowledge Ben Hamamoto and Sheree Renee Thomas for their review of this article and their thoughtful suggestions and edits. Continue reading...
by Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent on (#6WC6T)
Forty items on display in Manchester, collated by information commissioner, chart evolution of personal data usage over 40 yearsForty years ago, it would take a four-drawer filing cabinet to store 10,000 documents. You would need 736 floppy disks to hold those same files; now it takes up no physical space at all to store 10,000 documents on the cloud.As data storage has evolved, so too has the whole information landscape, and with it the challenges of storing, transferring and appropriately using people's personal data. Continue reading...
Writers will gather at the Facebook owner's King's Cross office in opposition to its use of the LibGen database to train its AI modelsAuthors and other publishing industry professionals will stage a demonstration outside Meta's London office today in protest of the organisation's use of copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence.Novelists Kate Mosse and Tracy Chevalier as well as poet and former Royal Society of Literature chair Daljit Nagra will be among those in attendance outside the company's King's Cross office. Continue reading...
In this week's newsletter: Finally, the sequel to the revolutionary handheld console was unveiled - and it was a reminder that no one does joy like NintendoSixty minutes - that's how long Nintendo took on Wednesday afternoon to remind us that no other video game manufacturer creates joy like this one. It was the Nintendo livestream we've been waiting for: a deep dive into the new console after so much speculation. Sure, the Switch 2 is the company's first real hardware sequel - an updated and spruced-up version of its predecessor rather than a radical new piece of kit. But the updates are the intriguing part.Naturally, we're getting a larger (7.9-inch, to be precise) screen that displays in full HD at 1080p; but we're also getting re-thought Joy-Con controllers that now click to the console via strong magnets rather than those fiddly sliders we all put on the wrong way. The buttons are larger, too, so adults will be able to play Mario Kart with some semblance of skill. But the main new feature for the controllers is a new rollerball that enables each one to operate as a mouse. This will allow for new point-and-click features and some interesting control options. I like that they showed this off with a wheelchair basketball game, where you slide the controllers a long a surface to mimic pushing the wheels. Continue reading...
New console features larger screen, double the pixels and magnetically attached controllersAfter months of intense speculation and cryptic teaser videos, Nintendo has finally unveiled the successor to its Switch console. The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on 5 June at a retail price of 395.99 for the basic package and 429.99 bundled with Mario Kart World.As expected, the screen is now larger, measuring 7.9 inches and offers double the pixels of the previous display, in 1080p resolution. It also supports up to 120 frames per second for smooth animation, as well as high dynamic range lighting for better colour contrast, while the console remains the same thickness as its predecessor. The dock allows connection to a TV with up to 4K resolution supported. Continue reading...
Drop is likely combination of ageing lineup, increased competition and backlash to Musk's politicsTesla reported a 13% drop in vehicle sales in the first three months of the year, making it the electric vehicle maker's worst quarter since 2022. It's another sign that Elon Musk's once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.The drop is probably due to a combination of factors, including its ageing lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk's embrace of rightwing politics. It also is a warning that the company's first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint investors. Continue reading...
Parents can block children from talking to certain people and get detailed screen-time insights on site popular with under-13sParents can now block their children from communicating with specific friends or playing certain games on Roblox, an online gaming platform popular with children.The changes form part of a suite of safety updates intended to give parents more control over their child's experience on the platform. Continue reading...
Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app's American operations by SaturdayDonald Trump will consider a final proposal" over the sale of TikTok's US operations on Wednesday, according to reports, as a Saturday deadline looms for the Chinese-controlled app to find a buyer.The White House is finalising plans for a deal involving US investors, possibly including the tech firm Oracle and the private equity firm Blackstone, CBS News reported. Even Amazon has thrown in a last-minute bid to buy the popular social media app, according to multiple reports. Continue reading...
Tony Blair Institute says enforcing stricter licensing rules for copyright-protected material will threaten national security interestsTony Blair's thinktank has urged the UK to relax copyright laws in order to let artificial intelligence firms build new products, as it warned a tougher approach could strain the transatlantic relationship.The Tony Blair Institute said enforcing firm copyright measures would strain ties with the US, which is poised to announce tariffs on UK goods on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Ministerial revision of privacy rules could allow targeting of voters with political messaging, rights groups fearPrivacy campaigners have warned that voters' personal data could be used to target them with political messaging under new laws.In a letter written to Chris Bryant, the data protection minister, and the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, campaigners said there was potential for abuse of new powers" in the data protection legislation, which was introduced to parliament at the end of 2024. Continue reading...
As demonstrations against Elon Musk and his political ties spread, Tesla owners find themselves caught in a growing debate - turning a once-iconic brand into a symbol of divisionOver the weekend, protesters gathered at Tesla showrooms in hundreds of cities across the world to demonstrate against Elon Musk laying waste the US government in alliance with Donald Trump. Their goal: stigmatize Tesla's cars. One sign in Manhattan read: Burn a Tesla, save democracy." Protesters are using the commercial democracy of consumer products to influence US political democracy.My colleagues Dara Kerr and Edward Helmore report:Musk's political ventures are forcing many Tesla owners to either be a spokesperson for or against the companyTesla investors brace for global sales data amid consumer backlash over Elon MuskElon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election raceBy ghiblifying this woman, the White House inadvertently made a previously deported felon and literal fentanyl trafficker sympatheticHow to protect your phone and data privacy at the US borderHow and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AISim farms', high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they stealCalling all fashion models ... now AI is coming for youIs it safe? Is it spying? Disquiet over NHS magic eye' surveillance camera in mental health unitsThe controversial California city backed by tech elite has a new plan: boatsFrom smash-proof cases to updates: how to make your smartphone last longer Continue reading...
Supercharge your search and beat the screening, sharpen your speaking skills and boost your negotiating positionThe fear that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace millions of jobs is widespread. But equally, in today's tough job market, not using AI wisely as part of your search could mean you miss out. It's a tricky balancing act to harness the technology's power without losing the human touch. Continue reading...
I am a crime writer, I understand theft,' said Val McDermid - joining Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kate Mosse in their appeal to Lisa Nandy to act on their behalfA group of prominent authors including Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Mosse and Val McDermid have signed an open letter calling on the UK government to hold Meta accountable over its use of copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence.The letter asked Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, to summon Meta senior executives to parliament. Continue reading...
A haul of items seized by police reveals the scale and threat of payment fraud - a crime that can have significant emotional impact on victimsOn a shelf between Alexander McQueen shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags and Versace heels in the police evidence room are an 18-inch machete and a serrated zombie knife. Alongside the expensive fashions bought with the proceeds of serious fraud are the tools needed to achieve it, says DCI PaulCurtis.These are serious offenders and for whatever reason they felt the need to have these to protect themselves," he says. Among the other tools are Sim farms" bought on the dark web, which scammers use to send out numerous text messages at once; stacks of laptops; and mobile phones and payment card readers. Continue reading...
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump's agenda and the future of civilization'Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group, ahead of a Wisconsin supreme court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to Donald Trump's agenda and the future of civilization".It's a super big deal," he told a roughly 2,000-person crowd in Green Bay on Sunday night, taking the stage in a yellow cheesehead hat. I'm not phoning it in. I'm here in person." Continue reading...
As fashion brands create AI twins' with models' permission, some believe this is just another form of exploitationThe impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood to publishing - and now it's come for modelling. H&M announced last week that it would create AI twins" of 30 models with the intention of using them in social media posts and marketing imagery if the model gives her permission.In a statement, Jorgen Andersson, the chief creative officer at H&M, described the idea as something that will enhance our creative process and how we work with marketing but fundamentally not change our human-centric approach in any way". Continue reading...
Guardian readers share the ways and reasons they are preparing their children and students for a future that may necessitate familiarity with generative artificial intelligenceSince the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence has trickled down from adults in their offices to university students in campus libraries to teenagers in high school hallways. Now it's reaching the youngest among us, and parents and teachers are grappling with the most responsible way to introduce their under-13s to a new technology that may fundamentally reshape the future. Though the terms of service for ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and other AI models specify that the tools are only meant for those over 13, parents and teachers are taking the matter of AI education into their own hands.Inspired by a story we published on parents who are teaching their children to use AI to set them up for success in school and at work, we asked Guardian readers how and why - or why not - others are doing the same. Though our original story only concerned parents, we have also included teachers in the responses published below, as preparing children for future studies and jobs is one of educators' responsibilities as well. Continue reading...
by Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Lucas Amin and Natasha Ion on (#6W952)
Campaign calls for investigation into the use of Oxevison amid concerns over care and its effect on patientsIn July 2022, Morgan-Rose Hart, an aspiring vet with a passion for wildlife, died after she was found unresponsive at a mental health unit in Essex. She had just turned 18. Diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Hart's mental health had been badly affected by bullying, which had forced her to move school several times. She had previously tried to take her own life and was transferred to the unit, in Harlow, three weeks before her death.Hart, from Chelmsford in Essex, died on 12 July 2022 after being found unresponsive on the bathroom floor. A prevention of future deaths report issued after her inquest found that critical checks were missed, observation records were falsified and risk assessments were not completed. Continue reading...
We asked the experts about keeping luggage as light as possible (and still being ready for anything) The best travel-size toiletries for your next tripPacking is a fine art. No one wants to lug heavy bags around transport hubs or arrive at the other end to a chaotically stuffed bag full of creased clothes. But we all have our essentials" to cram in. For some, that'll be a full skincare routine or a semblance of a wardrobe; for others, it'll be sports equipment (though you really should leave the weights at home). So whether you're flying on an airline offering ever-dwindling luggage limits, trying to cram a car for the whole crew, or rushing between trains with a backpack, it really does pay to travel light.But what are the secrets to lightening the load without compromising? To find out, we've asked world travellers for all their best hacks and buys. Whether it's the travel writer who's been solo backpacking for more than 20 years or the hotel designer who has to dress smartly while zipping to locations across Europe, our globe-trotters shared their tips for everything from the ultimate wear-everywhere shoes to the best tech cheats. Continue reading...
Protesters gathered outside Tesla showrooms around the world on Saturday as part of a global day of action against billionaire chief executive Elon Musk. The protest is part of the Tesla Takedown movement - a grassroots campaign that calls for people to boycott Tesla, sell their shares and join local picket lines in a peaceful demonstration against Musk's influence
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker's dismantling of US federal governmentThousands of people worldwide on Saturday protested Elon Musk and his efforts with Donald Trump to dismantle the US federal government, with rallies held in front of nearly every Tesla showroom in the US and many around the world - a concerted effort to go after the billionaire's deep pockets as the CEO of the electric vehicle maker.Protest organizers asked people to do three things: don't buy a Tesla, sell off Tesla stock and join the Tesla Takedown" movement. Continue reading...
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