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META is ending support for a beloved virtual reality tool – and users are begging the company to rethink its decision.In an email to owners of the original Meta Quest, the company informed them that the headset would no longer receive bug fixes or security updates starting August 31.2Meta announced that it is ending support for the original Meta Quest headset in August 2024 and will no longer provide security updates or bug fixesCredit: AFPUsers will still be able to download new apps and continue using existing apps as long as they are supported by the developer.Meta rounded out the…

THE autopsy results of a dad found dead and covered in bite marks in Magaluf revealed he had taken cocaine and drunk alcohol before his death.Cops launched an urgent probe after Michael Grant, 45, was discovered with scratches on his body and a deep glass filled wound in the early hours of Monday.3Michael Grant, 45, a physiotherapist and father-of-four from Waterford, who collapsed and died in the street in Magaluf on MondayCredit: Enterprise3Autopsy results revealed he had taken cocaine and drunk alcohol before his deathCredit: GettyA pre-autopsy examination previously revealed the dad-of-four had leg injuries that could have been caused…

THE features on the brand-new Samsung smart ring have reportedly been leaked early ahead of the blockbuster Galaxy launch next week.Samsung’s latest piece of innovative tech is set to impress potential buyers with the jewellery able to track the wearer’s stress levels, detect snoring and even measure skin temperature.5Samsung smart ring features have been leaked ahead of the blockbuster Galaxy launch next weekCredit: Alamy5The Galaxy Ring will be able to track the wearer’s stress levels, detect snoring and even measure skin temperatureCredit: Alamy5It will be compatible with the Samsung Health app but won’t work with Apple devicesCredit: AlamyThe small silver…

By JOSH SAUNDERS and CLARE O’REILLYSMALL adjustments in your lifestyle could ward off problems in later life.11Consumption habits earlier in life have a huge part to play in our long-term health and affect our chances of getting dementiaCredit: GettyExperts revealed yesterday that just one extra portion of vegetables a day in your 40s could lower the risk of dementia.A study found the consumption habits of the middle-aged were the strongest predictor of the likelihood of developing the memory-robbing disease in later life. Those with diets high in plant-food groups, including leafy greens, beans, whole fruits and whole grains, were considered “most protective”. It…

THE devastated mum of Jay Slater has said “words cannot describe the pain and agony” after the search for her son was called off. Debbie Duncan said in a heartbreaking statement “we just want to find him” after the family vowed to keep looking as cops called off the hunt after 14 days.10Debbie said ‘words cannot describe the pain and agony’ after the search for her son was called offCredit: Doug Seeburg10Jay Slater was reported missing on June 17Credit: Ian Whittaker10The search for Jay Slater was called off after two weeksCredit: Facebook10The Spanish Civil Guard announced the end of the…

APPLE fans are loving an easy-to-miss music trick that’s hidden away on your iPhone.Once you find it, you’ll want to use it all the time.3Shazam is built into your iPhone – but you might not be using it to its full potentialCredit: The U.S. Sun/AppleFor a start, you may not realize that Shazam is available on your iPhone as standard.Shazam’s tech identifies songs playing nearby – and tells you what you’re hearing.This isn’t the main part of the trick, but it’s important to know.Apple bought Shazam back in 2018, and has built the tech directly into your iPhone.So you don’t…

EMERGENCY patients were forced to wait more than 10 hours for ambulances in the worst delays last year, NHS figures reveal.The longest waits for Category 2 calls, including heart attacks and strokes, passed 10 hours in all areas of England in 2023.1Patients were forced to wait more than 10 hours for ambulances in the worst delays, new NHS figures showCredit: AlamyThe worst was a shocking 16 hours and 49 minutes in East Anglia.In previous years patients have died after enduring similar delays.NHS standards stipulate a crew should arrive within 18 minutes for Category 2 calls.Nearly all of the ambulance trusts…

PUTIN is poised to launch airships in a bizarre plan to halt kamikaze drones deployed by Ukraine aimed at Russian targets.The aim is to use multiple mini airships to raise giant nets in the path of incoming drones which are spotted by radar.5Russia absurdly plans to use blips against Ukraine dronesCredit: East2West5Russian President Vladimir Putin has gotten blueprints for the blimpCredit: APThe UAVs, or drones, are then caught by the netting before hitting their target.The blueprint has been designed by a Russian airship company after an appeal by Putin’s regime for technology to counter Ukrainian drones which have caused major…

THERE are four must-know Google Maps features that can help relieve any travel woes you have this summer – at home and abroad.The nifty crows tracker could become a fan favourite among the more introverted travellers. 1If you’re road-tripping this summer, these Google Maps features are a must-knowCredit: GettyNavigate airports and train stationsLarge airports and train stations – whether they’re on home soil are further flung – can be a nightmare to navigate when you’re unfamiliar. Fortunately, if you need to quickly find a shop in an airport or even a shopping centre, Google Maps can help. The app has…

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy died from a rare form of cancer that his parents initially mistook for hay fever.Jake Swinscoe was suffering from a “stuffy nose and watery eyes” – common symptoms of seasonal allergies – so his mum offered him antihistamines.17Jake Swinscoe was suffering from a ‘stuffy nose and watery eyes’Credit: Tell & Sell Stories17His mum thought he had hay fever but it was actually cancerCredit: Tell & Sell StoriesBut the teenager was later diagnosed with stage 3 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma – a soft-tissue cancer that mostly affects teenagers and young adults.Jake started receiving intensive chemotherapy, followed by proton beam therapy,…