Urgency of the drone wars is passing us by
Now what? Somehow, John Healey's announcement to ditch Watchkeeper caught the army off-guard. Quickly, a replacement programme, Corvus, was set up. Its trajectory will tell us much about how capable our government and military are of living in the real world.
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Millions of iPhone owners warned over ‘big drop' in mobile value coming in DAYS with shock fall of up to £300
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So if you've got an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and plan to flog it to fund the shiny new iPhone 17, you might want to move fast. Even older models like the iPhone 13 (2021) or iPhone 14 (2022) could bag you more cash now than in a month's time, warns Wilson. 'Even if your iPhone's a few years old, the value will take a hit the second Apple drops its new one,' he said. Rumour has it the iPhone 17 range – including Pro, Pro Max and a wafer-thin 'iPhone 17 Air' – will be unveiled on September 9, with pre-orders from September 12 and on-sale date of September 19. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location That gives you just 30 days to cash in before prices tumble. 'Get the selling ball rolling now – even if you're eyeing up an upgrade in September,' Wilson urged. 'Plenty of buyback sites let you lock in today's price and keep your handset for a few more weeks.' With Brits hanging onto their mobiles for longer as yearly upgrades lose their sparkle, flogging your iPhone now could mean pocketing far more cash than if you wait. And you don't have to splash out on a pricey iPhone 17 either – the money could go towards a refurbished or second-hand model and still leave change in your pocket. iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. 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Other rumoured tweaks include a new aluminium frame (swapping away from titanium), an upgrade to 12GB of RAM, better cooling, a more powerful Apple A19 Pro processor, and an Apple-built Wi-Fi 7 chip for connecting to the internet. 4
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Major Sky TV rival reveals 35 FREE movies including Spider-Man and new Top Gun alongside huge box upgrade
A MAJOR streaming service is rivalling Sky TV with the launch of over 35 free blockbuster hits, as well as a huge box upgrade. The competitor is expanding its entertainment offerings with a host of new films available to watch at no extra cost. 3 3 Sky TV rival makes changes to platform In addition to the array of new cult films available to stream, the platform has also revealed that it has made improvements to its TV box. Virgin Media's latest update will make it quicker and easier to find the programmes and movies that you want to watch. The upgrade will see changes to the search bar feature, in a bid to make it simpler to find exactly what you are looking for. Now, when you search for a show or film, you will be presented with a series of image results, instead of a text list. A statement on these improvements read: "Once the results are in, just navigate what you want to watch using the arrow buttons on your remote and press OK once you've selected the tile. It is so simple." Virgin Media has also assured its viewers that search results will still include live TV options, On Demand content, shows on Catch Up, Box Sets and even content from streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video. Viewers also don't need to worry about updating their boxes to unlock this new feature - the change will happen automatically. How to use the new feature The platform has also provided advice on how to use the search bar effectively. In addition to typing in your desired watch, you can also hold down the remote's mic button and say the name of the show. You will then start to see some options appear on the screen as you type or speak. Sky expert reveals top tricks to get the best out of your telly If you are not sure of the exact programme you want to watch, you can also search a genre and the Smart Search feature will present the relevant titles. 35 new blockbuster titles announced As well as this exciting new update, Virgin Media will also be releasing a host of brilliant new titles. For no extra cost, Virgin users can access an array of blockbuster hits across BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4. All of the above streaming apps are available to Virgin Media customers who watch on a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. While a huge range of films are set to be released, the platform has revealed 35 of the top titles that will be at viewers' fingertips. Virgin Media told viewers in a recent statement: "You don't need to head out to your local multiplex to find a huge range of films, from blockbusters to indies, from horror to comedy, from Hollywood, the UK and all around the world. "Whatever your preference, you'll find a movie to enjoy." Among the titles coming soon are blockbuster hits like Skyfall, Spider-Man, and Top Gun. Other films to feature are award winning sensations like Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Aftersun. If you are in the mood for a classic you can also choose from a range of hits, including, The Terminator and Heathers and Pan's Labyrinth. The full list of the 35 announced new releases Virgin Media has announced 35 of the top new titles across seven categories, that its streaming service will be soon be providing. Blockbuster Action: Avengers: Infinity War Skyfall Spider-Man: No Way Home Top Gun: Maverick Guardians of the Galaxy Star-Powered Hits: Babylon Gone Girl The Banshees of Inisherin The Edge of Seventeen The Nice Guys Ghosts and Monsters: Godzilla v Kong Halloween Pan's Labyrinth You Are Not My Mother The Thing Family Favourites: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Tad The Lost Explorer: Curse Of The Mummy The Bady Guys Bill Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Award Winners: Everything Everywhere All At Once Triangle of Sadness Aftersun Priscilla Winter's Bone Under The Radar: Decisions To Leave Enys Men The Raid 2 The Quiet Girl Final Cut All-Time Classics: The Third Man Deliverance The Terminator Heathers Gosford Park
