Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?
Kemi Badenoch claims increased UK oil and gas production would cut bills by £200, but critics say plan won’t work Oil prices hit $100 a barrel soon after the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran, and though prices...
Australia news live: Angus Taylor urges clarity on fuel crisis and says PM’s national address ‘could have been a social media post’
The traditional owners of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta national park and the federal government have agreed to vary the park’s 99-year lease, creating more jobs and projects to support local communities. Since 2013, the Central Land Council (CLC) has helped traditional...
Amidst conflicting signals, Trump addresses nation on Iran war
Politics Amidst conflicting signals, Trump addresses nation on Iran war April 1, 2026 4:09 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Deepa Shivaram , Tom Bowman Amidst conflicting signals, Trump addresses nation on Iran war Audio will be available...
Slack's upgraded AI can analyze how you work
Salesforce Salesforce has unveiled the newest version of Slack, which comes with a whole host of new AI features to add to its ever-growing catalog. Naturally, many of these tools are embedded into Slackbot, which the company had already pledged...
The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option
Foundayo, a new obesity pill made by Eli Lilly, was just approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Eli Lilly hide caption toggle caption Eli Lilly The Food and Drug Administration has approved the second GLP-1 pill to treat obesity,...
A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace
News A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace April 1, 2026 3:54 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Emily Feng A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of...
What to expect from WWDC 2026
In comparison to Liquid Glass , the design material Apple introduced last year and now uses across all its operating systems, the new features the company is rumored to announce might not be aesthetic, but they could make just as...
Roland Go:Mixer Studio review: Portable, professional and plenty of polish
Roland Go:Mixer Studio (James Trew for Engadget) Way back in 2017, Roland carved out a little niche for itself with the introduction of the Go:Mixer line. Advertisement Advertisement The good news is that Roland’s Go:Mixer Cam mobile app does offer...
Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11
Business Home Business Enterprise Software Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account....
An immersive 'Black Mirror Experience' is launching in Montreal
Black Mirror Experience (Black Mirror Experience) Banijay is launching the Black Mirror Experience , starting with Montreal in May with additional locations to be announced in the future. Specifically, it will be produced by Banijay Live Studio, the new subsidiary...
Kia shows off the 2027 EV3 at the NY Auto Show
Kia won't announce pricing until closer to its sale date, but it has previously said it would target a starting price of $35,000. The EV3 is close to a 1:1 match with the Kia Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling model, in...
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Global Health "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa April 1, 2026 3:31 PM ET Fatma Tanis People fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo cross into Burundi....
Robosen Soundwave review: A childhood dream made real
A simply superior head sculpt. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) However, the real magic happens when you turn him on (there's a little button on his back) and say "Hey, Soundwave." From here, you can use more than 50 different voice...
The new Storm Radar app is a treasure trove of data for weather nerds
The Weather Company's updated Storm Radar app. (The Weather Company) The horrible winter of 2026 is behind us in New England; now we’ve moved on to the season where there’s a threat of rain basically every day. Given that, the...
Watch the first crewed Artemis mission take flight
NASA/Bill Ingalls (NASA/Bill Ingalls) Artemis II, the first crewed mission under the Artemis program , is scheduled to launch today, April 1. The agency said the forecast for launch day “shows an 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions” and...
Trump to address nation on Iran as gas prices rise, poll numbers drop — and midterms loom – Roll Call
Bennett Posted April 1, 2026 at 1:38pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night as soaring gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran and his slumping approval number have become a collective political thorn...
Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch Nasa is due to send the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years. US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I...
Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
Middle East conflict Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war Economy How long the Strait of Hormuz stays closed will have major economic implications Mines pose a significant threat to the tankers...
I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked
Apple Music: I've subscribed to both streaming services, and prefer this one Enter Apple Music 's Playlist Playground, a new feature in iOS 26.4 , that uses generative AI to create a playlist from a prompt you provide. This prompt...
(2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of Iran's "new regime" has asked the United States for a ceasefire, and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free and clear." Trump made the remarks in...
(LEAD) Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear." Trump made the remarks...
I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts
PT David Gewirtz/Elyse Betters-Picaro/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I said, "What contacts do I have at [company] and what's the date of their most recent contacts with me?" I've redacted the company name, but...
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. discuss efforts to promote alliance through public diplomacy | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with State Department's release in paras 10, 12-16; CHANGES dateline) SEOUL/WASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats from South Korea and the United States discussed joint efforts Wednesday to bolster their alliance through various public diplomacy initiatives,...
Why I'm ditching my cheap PC cloning software for this M.2 dock that's highly functional
Close Home Tech Computing Storage Why I'm ditching my cheap PC cloning software for this M.2 dock that's highly functional The Icy Box Docking and Clone Station provides the easiest way to move data between drives and to access bare...
I tested ChatGPT vs. Claude to see which is better - and if it's worth switching
Show more Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET 2. Also, I'm just two tests in, and ChatGPT has already told me I have "3 messages remaining" and is pushing me to upgrade to ChatGPT Go to "keep the conversation going." Show...
A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around?
Illustration: Sebastien Thibault/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Illustration: Sebastien Thibault/The Guardian A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? Aditya Chakrabortty Brutal past experience has taught us that...
This Android camera accessory helped me spot a hidden electrical hazard just in time
Close Home Tech Smartphones Mobile Accessories This Android camera accessory helped me spot a hidden electrical hazard just in time The Thermal Master P4 plugs into your Android phone and can help prevent disasters. ZDNET RECOMMENDS Thermal Master P4 thermal...
Kia's March sales gain 2.7 pct on increased demand | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-largest carmaker, said Wednesday its March sales added 2.7 percent from a year earlier, driven by increased demand both overseas and at home. From January to March, its sales rose...
This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7
Middle East This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7 April 1, 2026 2:18 PM ET Daniel Estrin Actor and activist Ariel Bronz, long relegated to the esoteric corners of Israel's art scene, has been...
Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear." Trump made the remarks...