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Scientist in cleanroom suit examines circuit board, with tablets and graphs on desk in a high-tech laboratory.

Samsung’s share surge lifts it beyond a $1 trillion valuation as AI memory demand soars

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Samsung, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of memory chips used in data centres, has emerged as a major beneficiary...

Luxurious white car displayed indoors with modern design, prominent grille, and sleek headlights on a wooden floor.

Rolls-Royce Pledges Decades of Battery Support for Spectre Electric Coupé

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a long-term support plan for its all-electric Spectre coupé, including a commitment to replace battery packs for...

Person holding a controller with PlayStation, tablet, games, papers, and piggy bank on a table in a living room.

PS5: Sony may have to compensate 12 million players for abusing its dominant market position.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Sony is facing a landmark legal challenge in the United Kingdom that could compel the company to refund millions of...

Person slicing papaya on a wooden table outdoors, with thermometers and gardening tools visible in the background.

Attention, surprise: this warm-climate fruit tree actually thrives here!

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

No cutting winter chill, a “tropical-looking” tree defies traditional garden logic and intrigues even experienced gardeners. While apples and pears...

A man and woman talking over coffee at a café table with a notebook and hourglass, indoor plants in the background.

Common behaviour in conversations that may indicate a lack of attention without realising it.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Você está a contar algo que te marcou no dia e, de repente, a pessoa à tua frente solta um...

Person washing a white pillow in a bowl with soap, lemon, and cleaning supplies on a wooden table, drying laundry in backgrou

How to keep pillows white and free from yellow stains

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Você apaga a luz, encosta a cabeça na almofada e… algo incomoda. A fronha está bem limpinha, mas por baixo...

Green electric car in a showroom with robotic arms and tools displayed in the foreground.

Porsche tightens grip on battery production for Cayenne Electric after early Taycan quality issues

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Porsche is increasing its direct oversight of battery manufacturing for the forthcoming Cayenne Electric, expanding in-house module assembly after encountering...

Person holding a smartwatch displaying a heart rate graph, with electronic devices in the background on a wooden table.

Here’s how Samsung’s next watch, with Qualcomm’s help, aims to lure you away from the Apple Watch.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Qualcomm has unveiled a new high-end smartwatch chip, and Samsung has already confirmed it will power the next generation of...

Close-up of hand holding beer outdoors, with mosquito on hand. Group of people blurred in background.

Researchers reveal that drinking beer might explain why you get bitten by mosquitoes more often.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Em plena época de festivais de verão na Europa, cientistas aproveitaram o bom tempo, copos cheios e nuvens de mosquitos...

Person using a steam iron, adding salt for cleaning on an ironing board with a towel and a jug of water nearby.

Does your iron stain or spit water? These water-related issues damage the tank before it actually breaks down.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

O noise seems the same as ever, the shirt is laid out neatly on the ironing board, but something odd...

Person organising drawer with shoes, clock, and scented items in a bright room.

How to remove musty odour from closed shoe cabinets.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

A cena costuma ser parecida: abre a porta do armário de sapatos antes de sair a correr para o trabalho,...

Woman at kitchen table with wine, water, avocado, and cheese.

As we age, alcohol becomes harder to tolerate, and science explains why.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

O same pint you had at the weekend just doesn’t hit the same any more. Your head feels heavier, your...

Hands cleaning wooden table with cloth and paste; glass bowl and tube on the surface.

How to remove light scratches from wooden furniture using an unexpected product

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

O som é discreto, mas dói: aquele arrastar de um copo ou de um brinquedo na mesa de madeira da...

An Airbus A380 at an airport gate, loading passengers, with several ground crew and other planes in the background.

Lufthansa Flies Empty A380 Out of Abu Dhabi as Middle East Airspace Disruptions Deepen

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Lufthansa has dispatched an empty Airbus A380 from Abu Dhabi in a high-stakes attempt to bring the aircraft back to...

Young man kneels with a steaming plate of spaghetti for a seated dog in a sunny garden, two people at a table behind.

Tramp in Disney Dreamlight Valley: how to unlock Disney’s most romantic dog

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Uma noite chuvosa, uma mesa improvisada, esparguete fumegante e duas orelhas atentas: o romance canino mais clássico da Disney volta...

Engineer with tablet at airport construction site, wearing safety gear. Plane taking off and crane in the background.

This $12.7 billion mega-airport could shift the global aviation hub towards Ethiopia.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Em uma planície a poucos kilometres de Addis Ababa, machines and engineers are shaping a project designed to change global...

Person rinsing a filter under running tap in a kitchen sink with a plant and cleaning items nearby.

The correct method for cleaning air conditioner filters

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Você liga o ar condicionado, sente aquele primeiro jacto de ar e, por um segundo, jura que o clima mudou...

Person photographing Northern Lights with a smartphone, tripod, and car boot setup in a rural landscape at dusk.

An aurora hunter shares tips on how to get ready for upcoming solar storms so you don’t miss a thing.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

The Sun has been restless, firing jets of particles through space and turning the night sky into an unpredictable stage....

Person sitting at sunlit kitchen table with a mug and notebook, background includes a clock and plant.

Very quiet environments can make some people feel more uncomfortable.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

The clock reads 03:17. The house is so quiet you can hear your own heart beating. The distant sound of...

Green sports car in a showroom with a "Vertige 2026" number plate, surrounded by large windows and natural light.

Warwickshire’s Wells Motor Cars to step up Vertige production in 2026

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Wells Motor Cars, the Warwickshire-based British marque, says it will increase output of its mid-engined Vertige sports coupé from 2026,...

Two people holding hands at a desk with a microscope and laboratory equipment nearby.

Why do your mother’s cells stay in your body for life?

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Uma pregnancy ends, the umbilical cord is cut, but the physical bond between mother and child continues - active, invisible...