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Chinese company Xiaomi collecting private browsing data of millions of people via its web browser

Researchers studying a web browser loaded into the company's phones found that it was tracking nearly all of a users' web behavior including visited websites and search queries in Google.




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Fossil remains of 22 Ice Age SLOTHS the size of elephants found preserved in asphalt in Ecuador 

The specimens - which included 15 adults, 5 juveniles and two newborns or fetuses - were unearthed from the Tanque Loma site on the county's Santa Elena peninsula.




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Apple launches an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro designed with a Magic Keyboard and double the storage

Apple's highly anticipated 13-in MacBook has been announced. The new device features a Magic Keyboard, powerful 10th-generation Intel processor and double the storage of its predecessor.




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Eating meat may improve mental health, study suggests

A vegetarian or vegan diet may be increasing the likelihood of depression, a US-based study suggests.




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How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets

American company Indoor Biotechnologies have used a gene editing tool to eliminate the production of the protein in cats which causes some people to suffer allergic reactions.




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Scientists design a plasma-powered jet propulsion system

Scientists have developed an environmentally friendly plasma-powered jet engine that needs just air and electricity to propel itself forward rather than fossil fuels.




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Expert calls for protocols to keep alien viruses from infecting Earth after humans visit Mars

Stanford professor Scott Hubbard said in an interview that NASA must adopt 'planetary protection' to keep alien viruses from returning from the human Mars mission and contaminating Earth.




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Vizio points to outdated Chromecast software as potential cause of streaming problems with Disney+

After connectivity issues with the Disney+ during its launch yesterday, Vizio has announced it's working on an update for its SmartCast TVs that could help some users access the service.




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NASA prepares for Armageddon with a tabletop planetary defence exercise

NASA is investigating how best to respond to the possibility of an asteroid or a comet colliding with Earth in fictional situations.




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Hovershoes are here! $200 self-balancing skates slip under your shoes to propel you at 7mph

A new pair of hovershoes unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, called Motokicks, could soon replace your scooter, bike and skateboard - just don't try to take them for a spin in the rain.




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Remarkably well-preserved wreck of a 2,000-year-old Ancient Roman 'sewn ship' unearthed in Croatia 

The vessel was unearthed from the Porta de Mar archaeological site on the ancient waterfront of the town of Poreč, where it had sunk near an ancient pier.




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April 2020 was the joint-warmest April on record globally

People staying indoors because of the coronavirus lockdown missed out on the joint-warmest April on record, according to a new climate report issued by the European Union.




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Planet Nine is a MIRAGE according to experts who say it is a sprawling disk of icy debris

New research suggests Planet Nine is a mirage and nothing more than 'collective gravity.' The team say it is a sprawling disk of icy debris that formed when the solar system was born.




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New coronavirus test uses CRISPR gene-editing too to detect virus

One of the teams of scientists that first developed the gene-editing tool has altered it so that it can search out viral RNA instead of human DNA for a test that could even eventually be run at home.




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Erecting dykes along a third of Europe's coastline could prevent 83 per cent of flood damage by 2100

The researchers found that the ultimate benefits of erecting dykes would outweigh the costs for a quarter of the UK coast under 16 inches of sea level rise.




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Coronavirus: Recovered patients could provide 'shield immunity'

Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology say the recovered patients would be more active and mobile than those who have remained uninfected.




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Europe's invasive warty comb jellyfish eats its own offspring

The cannibalistic animal in question is a species called Mnemiopsis leidyi, which is also known as the warty comb jelly. It regularly washes up on Baltic shores.




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Gene identified in South African honey bees causes virgin births and lets them produce only females

Gene that causes virgin births in Cape honey bees is identified for the first time. The gene also lets female workers only reproduce daughters because males are not needed in the colony.




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Mysterious underwater insect uses microplastics to build protective microshelters for itself 

As microplastics continue to fill the world's oceans and rivers, one mysterious yet resourceful insect is using the pollutants to build shelters for itself, though the shells aren't as strong as natural ones.




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Working from home DOES increase productivity, according to a survey

Survey asked individuals how they have adapted since shifting from the office to their home amid the coronavirus pandemic and one-third said they are more productive than when in the office.




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Controversial face recognition company Clearview AI pledges to stop selling tech to private firms

According to legal documents first reported by Buzzfeed, the company is ending non-government related contracts in response to class-action lawsuits and scrutiny from regulators.




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Arsenal 'prepare £12million bid for Hull striker Jarrod Bowen'

Arsenal are preparing to make a bid of £12million for Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen, according to The Sun. He may be seen as a cheaper option than Wilfried Zaha.




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Championship round-up: Cardiff fall to opening day defeat at Wigan while QPR beat Stoke

Cardiff lost a topsy-turvy encounter against Wigan 3-2 at the DW Stadium, while there were wins for QPR, newly-promoted Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday on the road.




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Newcastle host Leicester in-all Premier League clash in Carabao Cup round two draw

Newcastle drew Leicester in the only all-Premier League tie in the EFL Cup second round. Nottingham Forest were handed a home tie against arch-rivals Derby.




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Premier League switches to classic yellow winter ball as Nike release Total 90 Aerow design 

Football fans will notice the familiar return of the classic winter ball this weekend, as the Premier League officially ticks over into winter season.




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The Championship's MOST WANTED: The second division stars that could be going to the Premier League

The Championship has turned into a melting pot for young, homegrown stars. Here Sportsmail look at the Championship stars that could be on their way to the Premier League this January.




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Man City earn more than 800 points as West Ham ship 520 goals - Premier League table of the decade

A look at the all-decade Premier League table, which includes the 37 sides to compete in the top flight across the last 10 seasons, has shown the stranglehold Manchester has had in recent years.




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What do sides need in January and who do Premier League managers want?

Sportsmail looks at what each Premier League club needs in January, who could be moved on to free up space in the squad and who managers are targeting as the window opens for business.




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Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Hull City: Jarrod Bowen stars again to sink promotion chasing Owls

Conjecture surrounds Jarrod Bowen's future but he again provided Hull City with a touch of class that proved too good for another Championship defence.




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Leeds 'set to make £3m loan offer for Hull's Jarrod Bowen which could rise to £15m deal if promoted'

Leeds United are looking to bolster their bid for Premier League promotion with a move for Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen. It'd be an initial loan for £3m that could rise to £15m if they win promotion.




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What EVERY Premier League club wants before January transfer window closes

The January transfer window is entering its final week and managers are scrambling with their chairman to get those final deals over the line. Here's the players every team are looking at.




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British Gas prepayment customers vent anger at energy giant

Numerous British Gas customers with prepayment meters claim they are struggling to top-up since the energy giant switched from Paypoint to Payzone terminals.




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Ofgem opens investigations into Utilita and Gnergy as watchdog cracks down on bad practices

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.




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I'm on a prepay energy meter - can I save money switching supplier?

Prepayment meter customers don't have to be stuck on their current tariffs and can save money, the same as standard energy customers, by switching supplier.




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A year on from the price cap: Have energy tariffs got cheaper? We reveal everything you need to know

There are now five times more gas and electricity deals costing less than £1,000 per year to choose from compared to last year, according to research from Which?.




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In an energy fix? You CAN move before energy prices go up over the next two months  

A total of 77 cheap deals are set to finish at the end of January or February meaning consumers will be shunted on to their provider's more expensive standard energy tariff.




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Five ways for shoppers to get the best price on an item they want

Televisions were the item that varied the most in price via retailer with the average price difference of £364.77, according to the price comparison website, Idealo.




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DEALS OF THE WEEK: From half-price personalised pillows to free eye tests and discounted coffees

This week's deals include: half price personalised pillow costing £17.50, 50p off the cost of a coffee at Pret a Manger, a free eye test at Specsavers and a 'free' audiobook from the Amazon service Audible.




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Car insurance is the most switched financial product of the decade

Proving that the 2010s was the decade households embraced switching, 80% moved at least one financial product to a rival firm in the 2010s, according to data from Go Compare.




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Can smart home tech lower your insurance premiums? We ask insurers

Those who have the latest technology installed - could, in theory - pay lower premiums thanks to enhanced safety. But is this the view of the major insurers?




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Five foolproof tips to spotting fake reviews on the internet

Negative reviews can make or break a business with 94% of people saying an online review has convinced them to avoid a business altogether.




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Claim your marriage tax allowance before April or lose as much as £212

Introduced in 2015, marriage allowance entitles non-taxpayers to transfer up to 10 per cent of their annual personal allowance to a partner who pays 20 per cent basic rate tax.




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New insurance rules could save holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions up to 40%

Millions of travellers with pre-existing medical conditions should soon be able to find appropriate cover more easily, according to new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority.




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Can a Fitbit help you lose weight and improve your fitness?

Since November, I have warn a fitness tracker and joined the millions who keep an eye on their exercise habits - what did I learn and is it worth having one?




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British Gas reverses the minimum top up limit back to £1 for prepayment customers after backlash

The Big Six supplier decided to change the limit at the same time it announced it was moving from Paypoint to Payzone terminals, leaving customers with 15,000 fewer locations to top up.




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Six ways to make sure your jewellery is protected by insurers

Households are more likely to claim for theft or loss of jewellery in the winter months. Lloyds is urging those with pricey jewels to take measures to protect their new jewellery as soon as they can.




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We reveal how you can haggle down window prices and how the vulnerable can tackle the cold callers 

The BBC drama White Gold shows actors Joe Thomas and James Buckley encouraging customers to spend thousands of pounds on, often unnecessary, new windows.




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Sky ups the price of its core entertainment package by an inflation-busting 9%

The telecoms giant has announced its popular entertainment package - which includes Sky One, Sky Atlantic and MTV - is due to increase by £2 from £22 to £24 a month.




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Broadband customers charged up to £90 a year to keep email addresses after they switch providers

BT charges customers up to £7.50 to hold onto their address, equivalent to £90 annually. TalkTalk charges previous customers £5 each month to keep their old email address - or £60 a year.




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DEALS OF THE WEEK: 100 photo prints for free; £5 cashback Just Eat voucher

This week's deals include: 100 snaps for free when you buy 50 classic standard photo prints from Photobox; discounted Roku Express online streaming gadget and much more.