Bird Song App Merlin's UK Popularity Takes Flight
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
A first-year student shares her cringe-worthy morning after a Bumble date, left scrambling naked as her date joined a work Zoom call. Read her story of modern dating woes.
Apple seeks to overturn a landmark £1.5bn ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK App Store users. If the appeal fails, compensation could be due.
A London couple reveals how they make £1,500+ pet-sitting via Rover while working from home. Discover their top tips for success, avoiding scams, and managing tax obligations.
On Christmas Eve 2012, the BBC's family fantasy show Merlin delivered a devastating finale that shocked millions. We revisit the controversial ending that still haunts fans 13 years later.
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
US immigration agency ICE releases bizarre AI video depicting Father Christmas as an agent, offering a $3,000 holiday 'incentive' for illegal migrants to self-deport. Read the full story.
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
A 'miracle' takahē chick has hatched at Zealandia sanctuary to parents thought infertile, boosting the population of the rare New Zealand bird. Discover the heartwarming conservation story.
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys due to UK avian flu outbreaks. Discover how this impacts your Christmas dinner and British farming.
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
Six survivors of a serial rapist cardiologist are taking legal action against Match Group, alleging its dating apps like Hinge and Tinder knowingly harbour predators. Read their story.
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
From Renaissance art believed to cure plague to a modern £380m bird food industry, the goldfinch's red face has captivated us for centuries. Discover the folklore and magic in your Derbyshire garden.
Discover four ingenious Elf on the Shelf pranks from a creative mum, plus a time-saving app that uses AI to create magical elf scenes for your children.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
A false alarm for a 5.9-magnitude quake buzzed phones in Nevada and California. Seismologists say it's a first for the automated system, blaming 'noisy triggers'.
TikTok's viral 'bird theory' claims to assess your relationship's health. We examine the psychology behind 'bids for connection' and what experts really say about this social media trend.
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Former Miss World NZ Jess Tyson was left bleeding after a bird flew into her face during an outdoor news report. See the shocking footage and her humorous response.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
India's telecom ministry has privately ordered smartphone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on new devices, raising privacy concerns. Apple is among the companies affected.
People can now order HIV test kits through the NHS app as part of a £170m government action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Discover how routine A&E testing and home kits will transform prevention.
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.