Electric motorbikes have been around for a while now, but you don’t see many on roads. As well as being expensive, zero-emission two-wheelers are suffering from serious image problems, something that iconic British manufacturer Norton is hoping to solv…
Tired of basil? Try making pesto out of radish greens
When taking up gardening for the first time, radishes are a great choice. They need little care and grow very fast. Give it a couple of weeks, and you can chop up the colourful crops and add them to your salad. Sometimes, however, you’ll find that alth…
5G yet to be adopted by vast majority of phone users, research shows
Despite the potential to change industries and enable unprecedented download speeds on smartphones, 5G has yet to make a difference in the lives of most people on the planet, new research shows. The number of mobile contracts allowing 5G internet speed…
Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’, a 1985 Kate Bush hit has reached No. 1
The old adage that “stranger things have happened” has a deeper meaning for Kate Bush. The British singer/songwriter’s 1985 hit song, “Running Up That Hill,” has seen a resurgence in popularity after being featured in the fourth season of Netflix’s sci…
TikTok promises to stop hidden ads after consumer groups complain
TikTok is promising to do a better job at protecting users from hidden ads, following complaints from consumer protection groups that users, particularly the app’s millions of teenage fans, are not aware that many videos try to sell them something. The…
Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup review: Rivian should be nervous
The most popular vehicle in the US is going electric, and it’s coming to dealers across the country. The first demo models of the Ford F-150 Lightning, an electric version of the best-selling pickup truck, have begun trickling out to dealerships, and a…
TikTok to comply better with EU consumer regulations after complaints
The Chinese video-sharing service TikTok has agreed to boost compliance with EU consumer regulations after complaints over hidden advertising for children, the European Commission announced on Tuesday. Social media platforms have to “make sure that con…
Reports: Dortmund set to sign striker Haller from Ajax
Borussia Dortmund are close to signing Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Dutch champions Ajax, according to German news reports on Tuesday. Broadcasters Sport1 said that Haller, who is to fill the void left by Erling Haaland’s departure to Manc…
Lebanon signs importation gas deal with Egypt and Syria
An agreement was signed on Tuesday to transfer gas from Egypt to Lebanon via Syria, Lebanese state-media reported. Caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayyad said in a press conference at the Ministry of Energy after the signing that the implementation of …
Finnish president doubts NATO row with Turkey resolved in coming week
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said on Tuesday that he doubts the dispute with Turkey over Finland and Sweden joining NATO will be resolved before the military alliance holds its upcoming leaders’ summit in Madrid. Speaking at a press conference with…