Scientists have revealed they could use social media to monitor posts from drug addicts. Social media platforms are the latest scientific research method to discover more about physical addictions. Recent research conducted by Dartmouth, Stanford University and IBM research explores the effectiveness of sharing personal problems with addictions online. Sunny Jung Kim, lead author and […]
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Robots and Holograms to welcome you to Gloucester’s city centre
Gloucester is taking the next step into the technological world as it welcomes Artificial Intelligence to it’s high street. £400’000 has been awarded by Gloucester First Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP), the county’s local enterprise partnership, for innovation within the Eastgate shopping centre. The new centre will include holographic employee’s, robotic security guards and drone deliveries. […]
Cheltenham’s best Black Friday deals
It’s the day that everyone waits for, the day that marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. But what bargains can the people of Cheltenham expect get out of Black Friday? Here are some of the most exciting High Street offers that shoppers can get their hands on… via GIPHY New Look brings 25% […]
Energy drinks – The story behind my addiction
I remember the sip of my first energy drink – the cool liquid sugar slowly seeping down an 18-year old Sam’s thirsty throat bringing his entire body back to life. The sudden rush of energy through chemicals transforming a sleepy Sam to a wide-eyed super Sam. I was attending a 24-hour gaming charity event a […]
What is hoarding? The forgotten addiction
Addictions come in all shapes and sizes and can have various consequences attached. Though one addiction that many often forget about is hoarding. We’ve all been guilty of keeping things we probably should have thrown away or given to charity, but when does it start becoming a serious issue? An estimated 2-5% of the UK […]
Weather and travel update- 24 November
Weather It’s going to be a chilly one today in Gloucestershire, with highs of seven degrees but it will remain dry. Much of the same for the weekend, with a small chance of snow for parts of the county. Travel A serious crash on the A435 last night required a big clean up effort […]