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A TEENAGE sunbed addict branded a ‘dirty 2p piece’ by trolls is struggling to quit even after spotting a suspicious mark.Megan Blain fears a “patch” on her arm may be skin cancer but even this hasn’t persuaded her to ditch the habit for good. 9Megan Blain is a self-proclaimed sunbed addict who once used sunbeds twice a dayCredit: Kennedy News9The 18-year-old used to use fake tan – this, or her natural skin tone is picturedCredit: Kennedy News9Now, Megan uses the sunbed a few times a week, a cut down from her daily habitCredit: Kennedy NewsA recent survey from Melanoma Focus revealed…

MARK Zuckerberg’s AI smart glasses are now so clever they can “remember” what you see – and serve up a genius trick for your next holiday.A top Meta exec sat down with The Sun to reveal how artificial intelligence specs can already change your life.6The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses come with built-in cameras, microphones, and artificial intelligenceCredit: Meta6Li-Chen Miller is one of the masterminds behind Meta’s smart glassesCredit: MetaWe spoke to Meta’s Li-Chen Miller, VP of Product for Wearables at the tech giant formerly known as Facebook.Her team is responsible for building the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which have the…

IRAN is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel in the next few hours, it has been claimed.A senior White House official said the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations before warning of “severe consequences” if the attack were carried out.14Israeli soldiers have begun their ground offensive14A US official has warned of “severe consequences” if Iran launches a missile attack14Israeli tanks seen in southern Lebanon14The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut14Buildings turned into rubble in BeirutCredit: AFP14The warning comes after a series of airstrikesCredit: Getty14The US official said: “We are actively supporting defensive preparations to…

SMOKING rates are at a record low in Britain and vaping is now almost equally popular, figures show.The Office for National Statistics classed 11.9 per cent of UK adults as cigarette smokers last year – about six million people.1Brits are kicking the deadly habitCredit: GettyIt is the lowest since records began in 1974, when the figure was nearly half.Fags are now especially uncool with young people, it found, with under-25s now less than half as likely to smoke as 10 years ago.Rates among youngsters fell from 26 per cent in 2011 to 10 per cent in 2023.It comes as ministers…

IMAGINE an AI-powered future where smartphones are an ancient relic, your 100-inch TV only cost a dollar or pound, and you control your oven simply by thinking about it.That’s the mind-bending vision of what’s to come, told exclusively to The Sun’s Sean Keach by Meta’s chief technology officer, Andrew Bosworth – watch the full interview above.19Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth sat down with The Sun to talk about Meta’s holographic Orion AI smart glasses and the future of tech – WATCH the full interview aboveCredit: The US Sun19The futuristic Orion glasses were first revealed by billionaire tech genius Mark Zuckerberg at Meta…

SCIENTISTS claim to have reversed a woman’s type 1 diabetes with a pioneering stem cell transplant. The 25-year-old had suffered from the chronic condition for more than a decade.1A woman, 25, with type 1 diabetes started producing insulin (blue) after a stem cell transplant and is now considered to have reversed her conditionCredit: Lennart Nilsson, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, TT/Science Photo LibraryShe previously relied on regular insulin injections, as well as closely monitoring what she ate. But following “minimally-invasive” surgery using cells from her own body, she started producing her own insulin.After less than three months, the woman was able…

THE ex-wife of a Brit zoologist dubbed the “world’s worst animal abuser” has told of the moment she learned about his sick crimes.Crocodile expert Adam Britton, 53, was last month sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping and torturing 42 dogs – killing at least 39 of them.9Emotional ex-wife Erin speaks out for the first timeCredit: 60 Minutes9She detailed her shock and disbelief at learning of the vicious crimesCredit: 60 Minutes9Britton with wife Erin before his horrific crimes were discoveredCredit: Facebook9Britton (centre) had even worked alongside Sir David AttenboroughCredit: Croodilian Blogspot9Britton pictured with a crocodileCredit: Facebook9The zoologist has been…

GOOD dental health isn’t just about flashing a bright white smile.The condition of your mouth is a signpost to your wider wellbeing, reflecting problems elsewhere as well as creating additional health issues if you don’t look after it.6The condition of your smile can tell a dentist whether you might have heart disease, diabetes or dementia.Credit: Getty“Getting your dental check-up isn’t just a chance to pick up on any problems with your teeth and gums,” says Dr Neil Sikka, chief dental officer for Bupa UK.“Your dentist can also spot the signs of other problems when they look inside your mouth, as…

META has upgraded its artificial intelligence to speak to you out loud – and tech boss Mark Zuckerberg says it can even “see”.The Meta AI is now more like Apple’s Siri but with a big difference: it can talk to you using celeb voices too.8Meta AI now offers several voices, including the soothing tones of Dame Judi DenchCredit: Meta8You can chat out loud to Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and InstagramCredit: Sean Keach / The Sun8Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg showed off the new AI features at his Meta Connect 2024 eventCredit: Sean Keach / The SunZuckerberg revealed the news at…

PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to crack this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many.Only those with sharp eyes and incredible observational skills can spot the crown in less than nine seconds. 8Spot the crown in less than nine secondsCredit: BrightsideAnd you must bring out your A-game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.But with the sharpest eyes and the strongest minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.Everyone can see the beautiful pink vase in the living room – but can you spot a…