New Year's Day is the world's most popular day for sex
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
The King's Christmas broadcast drew nearly 7 million viewers after airing across multiple channels. Meanwhile, Guardian readers share witty letters on bird apps, signs, and more.
Mark Moran survived a cardiac arrest thanks to friend's CPR, a first responder, and the what3words app. His story highlights the vital importance of emergency preparedness.
Broadcaster ITV finalises a £3m investment into Joe Wicks' The Body Coach app. The deal includes major advertising across ITV channels, launching New Year's Day. Explore the partnership and its context.
New data reveals a major shift in dating preferences. Women now value creativity and emotional intelligence over height and finance jobs. Discover why the 'ideal man' has changed.
Discover five top-rated apps to help you achieve your 2026 goals, from building a house deposit with Plum to learning first aid. Start your self-improvement journey today.
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
A first-year student shares her cringe-worthy morning after a Bumble date, left scrambling naked as her date joined a work Zoom call. Read her story of modern dating woes.
Apple seeks to overturn a landmark £1.5bn ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK App Store users. If the appeal fails, compensation could be due.
A London couple reveals how they make £1,500+ pet-sitting via Rover while working from home. Discover their top tips for success, avoiding scams, and managing tax obligations.
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
US immigration agency ICE releases bizarre AI video depicting Father Christmas as an agent, offering a $3,000 holiday 'incentive' for illegal migrants to self-deport. Read the full story.
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
Six survivors of a serial rapist cardiologist are taking legal action against Match Group, alleging its dating apps like Hinge and Tinder knowingly harbour predators. Read their story.
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Discover four ingenious Elf on the Shelf pranks from a creative mum, plus a time-saving app that uses AI to create magical elf scenes for your children.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
A false alarm for a 5.9-magnitude quake buzzed phones in Nevada and California. Seismologists say it's a first for the automated system, blaming 'noisy triggers'.