John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukArtificial tongue helps doctor speak clearlyThe prosthetic is believed to be the first bespoke artificial tongue fitted by the NHS. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.nih.gov/news-events/...nih.govNeuroprosthesis for paralysis enables simultaneous speech and body languageDevice translates brain activity underlying full-body communication into digital expression. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.theverge.com/news/1006238...theverge.comApple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostatLG on the label but Apple behind the scenes? 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.biometricupdate.com/202610/airpo...biometricupdate.comAirport biometrics move beyond traveler passport checks in UK, India | Biometric UpdateUK airports are moving to face-only border checks while India plans mandatory facial recognition for airport staff as biometrics expand beyond passport scans. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.biometricupdate.com/202610/japan...biometricupdate.comJapan sets October launch for My Number Card on Android | Biometric UpdateJapan will launch My Number Card on Android Oct. 20, adding government-verified identity attributes to Google Wallet for in-person verification. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hmedicalxpress.com/news/2026-10...medicalxpress.comOne dose of protein-targeting CAR-T cells shrinks solid tumors in preclinical testsCAR-T cell therapies have fundamentally transformed the treatment of several blood and lymph node cancers. However, their use in solid tumors such as liver, breast or lung cancer has so far been signi... 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 16hwww.wxyz.com/news/driverl...wxyz.comDriverless cars hit the streets of downtown Detroit as Waymo begins its fully autonomous phaseDriverless cars are now navigating the streets of downtown Detroit. Waymo, a ride-hailing service similar to Uber or Lyft, has launched its fully autonomous test phase. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 20hwww.theguardian.com/money/2026/o...theguardian.comUK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google MapsMove expected to make pump pricing more transparent and encourage competition after diesel hits record £2 a litre 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 20hwww.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comWHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 20hwww.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy condemns ‘vile’ attacks from Russia that killed 20 in one apartmentDeath toll from latest attack wave on Ukraine climbs to 28; Moscow says it hit military cargo vessel and port infrastructure. What we know on day 1,688 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026medicine.yale.edu/news-article...medicine.yale.eduEnhancing CAR-T Therapy: From Cancer to Autoimmune DiseasesYale researchers are testing CAR-T therapy in clinical trials for autoimmune diseases including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and scleroderma. They're also working 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.aacr.org/blog/2026/09...aacr.orgGenomics Reveal New Layers of Pediatric Leukemia BiologyAt the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer, Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen spoke about pediatric leukemia research. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.biometricupdate.com/202610/verid...biometricupdate.comVeridas biometrics added to ticketing platform to address fraud, uncontrolled resale | Biometric UpdateEnrollment begins with a one-time government-issued identity document scan and creation of a face biometric template to establish the person behind the account. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/he...surinenglish.comMalaga's Materno Infantil hospital administers CAR-T therapy to child with leukaemia for the first time | Sur in EnglishThe treatment is suitable for certain patients who do not respond to other treatment options 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...theverge.comOpenAI is adding text watermarking in ChatGPT and CodexIt’s launching textGrain watermarking in the EU, but OpenAI says it won’t be the ‘global default’ yet. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.packagingeurope.com/doordash-dev...packagingeurope.comDoorDash develops aircraft, packaging and infrastructure for drone deliveryDoorDash has revealed a purpose-built autonomous aircraft for its drone delivery system, having designed specific packaging and infrastructure for orders delivered by air. Before building the aircraf... 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.theguardian.com/money/2026/o...theguardian.comChancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy billsExclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customers 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026news.sky.com/story/france...news.sky.comFrance protests latest: Tear gas fired in Paris; half of French schools closed; thousands of students storm streetsPolice are clashing with protesters and firing tear gas as increasingly violent student protests over conditions in French schools spread across the country. More than 1,800 schools are shut or partia... 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comNaval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blazeRussian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued 010
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...bbc.co.ukUK weather: Summerlike warmth to give way to autumn chill this weekTemperatures on Monday could reach 23C but chillier air will spread from the north making it feel much more autumnal by midweek. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comCancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research findsExperts looking at UK, US and Dutch data found ‘significant increases’ in early onset cases of seven cancers, prompting warnings about lifestyle choices 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.france24.com/en/europe/20...france24.comUkraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two yearsUkraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing two people and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.newscientist.com/article/2589...newscientist.comBrain implant lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at the same time | New ScientistPrevious brain implants have enabled people with paralysis to either speak or move, but a new, larger one let them do both simultaneously via an avatar 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSon who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case can help other Parkinson's patientsDoctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/ai...standard.co.ukIf AI can learn how life works, it could help us live longer, healthier livesThe Francis Crick Institute’s expert scientists on how AI can help the healthcare industry 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.meta.com/gb/blog/meta...meta.comIntroducing Meta VR Glasses, A New Era for Virtual RealityAfter more than a decade building VR, we’re introducing Meta VR Glasses to define a new era for virtual reality. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...npr.orgThis startup wants to prove gene-editing embryos is safe for making healthy babiesOrigin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.bigissue.com/news/housing...bigissue.comI was homeless in London. My story shows it can happen to anyoneA mental health crisis left Dr Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford rough sleeping in London. She explains how her six months on the street shows anyone can end up homeless. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comBritish government ‘complacent about food as a national security matter’Experts say country does not have plan to feed people in a crisis and is unprepared for future shortages 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...theguardian.comSpain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe livePM says vote will take place on 29 November after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacksGerman chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukraine infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026blog.google/company-news...blog.googleSupporting AI readiness in higher educationAt the EDUCAUSE annual conference, Google.org announced its support of three higher education initiatives to scale ethical AI readiness, modernize institutional planning… 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comFive-year survival with neoadjuvant therapy in melanoma: updated pooled analysis from the International Neoadjuvant Melanoma Consortium (INMC) - Nature MedicineAn updated pooled analysis of 3-year and 5-year survival and other outcome data of 1,038 patients with melanoma treated with neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), BRAF and MEK inhibitors (B... 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.smartcitiesworld.net/citizen-secu...smartcitiesworld.netPolice Scotland uses geospatial tech to modernise search operationsPolice Scotland is using technology from Esri UK to modernise its search operations used to find missing persons, secure Royal visits and protect major events 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026finance.yahoo.com/technology/a...finance.yahoo.comMeta's Muse tops 5 million downloads, faster than ChatGPT, ClaudeMeta's Muse has topped 5 million downloads faster than ChatGPT. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.ft.com/content/0499...ft.comEurope braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich MerzGerman chancellor says Moscow’s escalation shows ‘desperation’ over the war in Ukraine 010
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.thetimes.com/world/russia...thetimes.comRussia limits young men’s freedom, fuelling mobilisation fearA document seen by The Sunday Times suggests Putin is making life harder for conscription dodgers 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAI-powered glasses give me independence, says blind Cheshire farmerDave Cragg, who began to lose his sight at the age of 10, can even read books using the technology. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026uk.pcmag.com/smart-glasse...uk.pcmag.comThe Best Smart Glasses for 2026Upgrade your eyewear with glasses that can function as cameras, headphones, and AR displays. We've tested all the major models and have everything you need to know to pick the right smart glasses for ... 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...cnet.comBest Earbuds of 2026: Wireless, Noise Canceling, In-EarI've reviewed hundreds of wireless earbuds for CNET, and these are my current top picks at a variety of prices. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.cnet.com/tech/home-en...cnet.comBest TVs of 2026: Expert Tested, Compared and Reviewed - CNETI’ve reviewed the best TVs for every budget side-by-side , including top brands such as LG, Samsung and TCL. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026braintumourresearch.org/blogs/latest...braintumourresearch.orgNHS pilots rapid genomic testing to “transform” brain tumour diagnosisRapid genomic testing is being piloted by NHS England. It will give rapid information about tumour biology to inform treatment and potential access to clinical trials. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.forbes.com/sites/paulla...forbes.comApple Smart Home “HomePad” Set To Launch October 13Apple’s dedicated smart home hub is reportedly debuting on October 13 alongside new HomePod mini and Apple TV models. Here is a look at specs, features, and pricing rumors. 000
Reposted by John-Paul SmileyUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 03/10/2026Across the world, UNHCR protects families fleeing war and persecution. Here’s a glimpse through the camera lens of what that looks like. 094
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comBangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakesWith 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia 001
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaosBridge across Dnipro River hit a day after another linking two sides of capital struck, forcing traffic suspensions. What we know on day 1,683 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comTwo Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish communityMan, most likely in Iran, was in contact with men arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, police say 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026blog.google/innovation-a...blog.googleGemini 4 Argon: our next era of frontier intelligenceAnnouncing Gemini 4 Argon, our frontier model for real-world coding, enterprise knowledge work, and cyber defense, rolling out soon. 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026www.t3.com/active/hikin...t3.comSamsung's next fitness wearable could be something quite different – and turn you superhumanIt's not the smartwatch we were expecting 000
John-Paul Smiley @johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026www.axios.com/local/philad...axios.comBy the numbers: Waymo logs big miles in PhiladelphiaAlso spotted recently in Philly: Waymo's specialized van — Ojai. 000