An app has been trialled at London Fashion Week that can turn members of the public into fashion models. Clothing brand Hanger is using real models and members of the public. The app Superpersonal can capture a user’s face and small movements to create a realistic moving image. The “model” can then be dressed up …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Michael Calvey denies all the allegations against him Russian investigators have charged US investor Michael Calvey with large-scale fraud, in a case that has further strained ties between the two nations. Mr Calvey, the founder of the Baring Vostok investment fund, is suspected of embezzling 2.5bn roubles ($38m; £29m) from …
Trade Secretary Liam Fox has rejected calls to rule out a no-deal Brexit, saying it would put Britain’s withdrawal from the EU at risk. It comes after he revealed the government would not be able to roll over an EU trade deal with Japan by Brexit day. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Getty Images Gas hobs could become a thing of the past if recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change are implemented. What could this mean? What is wrong with using gas hobs? Gas hobs and gas boilers use fossil fuels which produce greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists believe these gases are contributing to global …
The UK won’t be able to roll over an EU trade deal with Japan in time for Brexit, Trade Secretary Liam Fox has said. It was one of the most important EU trade deals the UK hoped to replicate ahead of the 29 March withdrawal date. The Department of International Trade also said that the …
Image copyright Getty Images US authorities are investigating Johnson & Johnson, spurred by concerns about asbestos contamination of its talc products, such as baby powder. The inquiries by the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission follow news reports in December that said the firm had known about the risks for decades. The firm, …
Marc Cieslak looks at Metro Exodus, the first-person shooter video game developed by 4A Games. The game is set in a post apocalyptic world in a landscape full of mutants where survivors of a nuclear war struggle to get by. See more at Click’s website and @BBCClick. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ninja is known for his trademark coloured hair and bandana In 2018, Ninja was at the top of his game and untouchable. At his peak Tyler “Ninja” Blevins led video gaming streaming site Twitch with more than 200,000 subscribers – people have paid $5, $10 or $25 (£3.84, £7.68 …
Image copyright Alamy New homes should be banned from connecting to the gas grid within six years to tackle climate change, UK government advisers say. They want new-build homes in the countryside to be warmed by heat pumps – and cooking done on induction hobs, rather than using gas boilers and hobs. In cities, new …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe creative solutions to a lack of house affordability For many young people, the pleasures of their own hearth and home are out of reach. About 40% of young adults cannot afford to buy one of the cheapest homes in their area in the UK, with the …