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PIxMob discusses their impressive technology used in concerts for Taylor Swift, Coldplay and The Weeknd, as well as huge events such as the Super Bowl halftime show, Eurovision and the Olympics. Microsoft regains the title of world's most valuable public company from Nvidia. Cyber criminals behind London hospitals' disruption publish stolen blood test data. Also in this episode:TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformationChimps help scientists find plants that have potential to become medicinesCould eating cheese help with mental health and resilience?Why a banana-clicking game is already this summer's biggest hitFollow us on X or on Threads.

Local Stonehenge expert, Tim Daw, explains the potential lasting impact of Just Stop Oil protestors spraying the cultural heritage site with orange powder paint. Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at Which?, discusses their report which suggests big tech brands are breaking new laws and selling customers short on product security.Also in this episode:Artificial intelligence allows pupils to ‘converse’ with Holocaust survivorsAstronauts stuck in space at least another week as Boeing and NASA troubleshoot Starliner spacecraft issuesArchaeologists find depiction of 'Simpsons' character on 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy coffinFollow us on X or on Threads.

The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains how Nvidia overtook Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company.Dr Katie Burnham, Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, discusses their new study which suggests that sepsis patients ‘could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes’.Also in this episode:Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning, according to studyPrince Charles Cinema cancels screening of film which was written by AI following backlashMcDonald’s AI mishaps with bacon ice cream and chicken nugget overloadFollow us on X or on Threads.

New research claims that mega satellite constellations spew copious amounts of aluminium oxide gas in the atmosphere and it could deplete the ozone layer.Fernando Auat Cheein, associate professor in robotics and autonomous systems at the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, discusses their new AI tool which uses videos to predict harvests.First patients in the UK receive a new ‘revolutionary’ device to stop acid reflux.Also in this episode:Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the conditionGreece heatwave: Death toll rises to five as locals fear tourists ‘underestimating’ record temperaturesFirst 'major lunar standstill' in nearly 20 years set for this weekendFollow us on X or on Threads.

Tech & Science Daily hears from Andrew Pendleton, of London environment charity Global Action Plan, about more major tree-planting schemes needed to improve the capital’s air quality. Singapore oil spill: race to stop eco disaster. Plant-ificial intelligence...how flowers sense danger.Also in this episode:Hunting life-supporting exoplanets‘Lizard link’ to US salmonella outbreakSaving turtle doves with rewildingAboard Mark Zuckerberg’s $300m super yacht 

Three lions squad is wearing the £421 ring that monitors sleep, stress and more. Labour commits to introducing AI regulation for tech giants. Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $56bn pay package. The surprising link between your name and your life choices… Also in this episode:Our Football Reporter Dom Smith explains how England hope the Oura ring will give them the edgePop star Daniel Bedingfield praises AI for capturing ‘soul’ of his musicCombined immunotherapy drugs ‘could treat most common form of bowel cancer’AI can now detect if cats are in pain by scanning feline facesFollow us on X or on Threads.

Space agency confirms there’s no real emergency on board the international space station. Gaming giant Steam facing £656m legal claim for ‘overcharging’ UK gamers. How Taylor Swift's Scotland fans set off earthquake monitors. Millions of appointments for common eye conditions placing ‘unnecessary demands’ on struggling GPs. Also in this episode:Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of the Association of Optometrists on dealing with common eye problemsPairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help them find homes sooner’Mobile driver’s licences are coming to New York stateHow being facially expressive may make you a better negotiatorFollow us on X or on Threads.

Organ trouble, radiation concerns and more explained by Keith Siew, a senior research fellow at University College London. Most children can’t name MP and a fifth get political news from TikTok. Elon Musk confirms X will start hiding likes on posts. Also in this episode:Natural History Museum’s Simon Loader on the new vegetarian piranha species named after Lord of the Rings villainMan who lost four of his fingers fitted with ‘Hero Gauntlet’ by UK firmThe Insect migration superhighway discovered in EuropeFollow us on X or on Threads.

Photo ‘clean up’ tool, ‘math notes’ feature and Siri gets a boost. Plus - why Elon’s not happy with the Apple & ChatGPT partnership. Scientists grow ‘mini-guts’ to study Crohn’s disease. How researchers used AI to find elephant “names.” Also in this episode:Uni of Cambridge's Professor Matthias Zilbauer explains how they developed 'mini guts' to help them learn about Crohn's diseaseSocial media scammers impersonating ‘every major airline operating in the UK’ - Which?Morning frost detected on volcanoes near Mars’s equatorNew Glastonbury app helps friends find each other – and their tent – more easilyFollow us on X or on Threads.