19 h. ago Greater Manchester to benefit from huge £900million sports cash boost

How the cash will be spent is still up in the air

Economics

53 h. ago ‘It’s terrifying’: WhatsApp AI helper mistakenly shares user’s number

Chatbot tries to change subject after serving up unrelated user’s mobile to man asking for rail firm helplineThe Meta chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, called it “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use”. But Barry Smethurst, 41, a record shop worker trying to travel by rail from Saddleworth to Manchester Piccadilly, does not agree.Waiting on the platform for a morning train that was nowhere to be seen, he asked Meta’s WhatsApp AI assistant for a contact number for TransPennine Express. The chatbot confidently sent him a mobile phone number for customer services, but it turned out to be the private number of a completely unconnected WhatsApp user 170 miles away in Oxfordshire. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Trump Organization unveils $499 gold phone raising new concerns on conflicts of interest

President’s family business enters sector regulated by US agencies while Trump wields executive power over themUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has launched a mobile phone service and $499 gold smartphone, the latest monetization of his presidency by a family business empire now run by his sons.The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile on Monday with a $47.45 monthly plan – both the service name and price referencing Trump as the 47th president. The company will also sell a gold-cased “T1” smartphone in September etched with the American flag. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Trump Organization to launch mobile phone service and $499 gold handset

‘Trump Mobile’ will offer 5G service through all three major US cellular carriers

Politics

1 week ago Brits urged to check their broadband as Ofcom reveals best and worst providers

Ofcom has released its latest report on home broadband and mobile services, revealing who comes out on top among Sky, Virgin Media, BT and Plusnet

Politics

1 week ago Six week Stagecoach strike begins as Ayrshire communities set to be cut off

Ten Ayrshire towns won't see a Stagecoach bus for the next six weeks.

Events

1 week ago Cardiologist issues message to 4 types of people who should take magnesium supplements

A cardiologist has revealed that some people can benefit from taking a certain supplement to help boost their energy levels and health

Transport

2 w. ago Huge DWP Universal Credit boost as 500,000 more families qualify for new benefit

The free school meals move comes after campaigners and education leaders have called for it to be extended

Politics

2 w. ago Just 16 sips of common drink per day protects from DEMENTIA... and the beverages that raise risk

Scientists have pinpointed a benefit of a morning cup of coffee beyond an energy boost. Drinking at least one cup in the morning - a mere 16 sips - has been shown to help women age more healthily.

Events

3 w. ago Worries over pause on applications to South Ayrshire Coastal Communities Fund

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to pause applications to the £140k fund, instead directly supporting projects that have already been deemed suitable

Politics

3 w. ago Ayrshire communities to benefit from boost to mobile services

Mobile network masts in Scotland's rural communities, including Ayrshire, are to be upgraded to improve mobile coverage.

Politics

3 w. ago East Ayrshire Leisure reflects on the legacy of Scotland's mining communities in new exhibition

'Before and After Coal: Images and Voices from Scottish Coal Mining Communities' exhibition is free to visit and runs until August 23.

Politics