Google Photos brings Sharpen, Denoise editing tools

While we’re counting down the days until we will officially lose unlimited storage on Google Photos, Google is trying to convince long-time users to stay and upgrade their cloud storage. They keep adding more editing features to the service and although these should have been there from the beginning, these new tools are very much … Read more

Australian Neanderthals used boomerangs to carve stone tools

Not just for throwing! Australian Neanderthals used boomerangs to carve stone tools 500,000 years ago, new analysis reveals Researchers studied 100 ancient boomerangs held at the Australian Museum  They used methods to study the wear on the boomerangs to track their use The team discovered Australian neanderthals had many different uses for them Over 500,000 … Read more

Burrowing rabbits dig up 9,000-year-old tools and Bronze Age pottery on Welsh island

Archaeologists in Wales have an unusual source to thank for the discovery of prehistoric artifacts on a remote island: Burrowing rabbits. Wardens on Skokholm Island, a wildlife preserve some two miles off the coast of Pembrokeshire, found a smooth stone tool by rabbit hole near their cottage. Used to skin seals, the ‘bevelled pebble’ dates … Read more

Facebook has new information tools for COVID-19 vaccination efforts

While the pandemic and its effects is still a major concern, in several parts of the world, COVID-19 vaccination efforts are the top priority right now. Google previously announced what they are doing to help disseminate information about the various vaccines and where people can get it. Now Facebook is also announcing its plans in … Read more

Google Play Books updated with new reading tools for younger kids

We know Google Play Books are readily available. The ebook digital distribution service was last mentioned here back in January 2019 when it received the Material Theme update. Just recently, Google released an update for it that will make children’s books more easier to read and understand than ever. A new set of tools is … Read more

Archaeology: Early humans used flint chopping tools to break animal bones 2.6 million years ago

Flint chopping tools were used by early humans beginning 2.6 million years ago to break animal bones and release the high-calorie marrow inside, a study has found. Researchers led from Germany and Isreal analysed the function of 53 similar chopping tools found at the 400,000-year old site of Revadim, east of Ashdod. Each chopping tool … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Investors down tools at housebuilder Persimmon with shares down 6.2%

MARKET REPORT: Investors down tools at housebuilder Persimmon with shares down 6.2% as it warns of an uncertain few months ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic By Lucy White City Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 21:56 GMT, 13 January 2021 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 13 January 2021 Housebuilder Persimmon was down in the doldrums after … Read more