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Drivers on the A272 near Haywards Heath got an unexpected blast from the past at around 4pm on Wednesday when a vintage steam traction engine—belching a dramatic plume of dark smoke—rumbled along the road. The remarkable sight drew onlookers as the pitch-black road locomotive—dating in appearance to the early 20th century—hauled a large, wooden-sided living van along. A living van is the traditional portable accommodation caravan towed by working traction engines, historically used to house crews while they worked away from home. The steam-powered vehicle was spotted on the A272 this afternoon (Image: Eddie Mitchell) The engine itself, painted in…

Uber revealed on Wednesday a prototype car that it plans to use to scoop up real-world driving data for its growing roster of autonomous vehicle partners, including Avride, Waymo, and WeRide. The vehicle is not some radical design. Rather, it’s a Hyundai Ioniq 5 fitted with an incredible number of sensors on the top and sides, as the company first told TechCrunch back in January. The sensor-laden vehicle may not look particularly groundbreaking, but it does mark a few milestones for the company. This is the first vehicle Uber has assembled itself (with help from a partner) since the company…

After seeing how quantum computing is taking over as the next big thing in tech (and other industries), a Censuswide survey for D-Wave Quantum found that 41% of UK enterprises surveyed expect quantum computing could generate more than £100 million in value within one year. It also found that 65% of business leaders surveyed already use quantum computing or run pilot programmes. Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism at D-Wave, said, “The era of enterprise quantum computing adoption has arrived. Companies are no longer asking if they should explore quantum, but how quickly they can implement it.”  …

Thursday 04 June 2026 2:19 am  |  Updated:  Wednesday 03 June 2026 10:50 pm Computacentre has made it to the FTSE 100. The latest quarterly reshuffle of the FTSE 100 has seen Computacenter, Investec and Aberdeen promoted to the top-tier index of the City’s most valuable companies, bringing a constituent with some direct exposure to the artificial intelligence boom to the City’s most famous benchmark.Computacenter’s rise from the FTSE 250 to blue-chip status looks somewhat like a landmark for UK stocks.  London-listed firms have struggled to find a role in the drama of the AI revolution, which has starred big-names from…

One man was taken to hospital and a female driver will be reported in connection with road traffic offences. Source link

In a quick-commerce market obsessed with speed, Indian startup FirstClub has convinced investors that quality may be a fresh opportunity, helping to double its valuation just nine months after its last funding round. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised $55 million in a Series B round co-led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, valuing the company at $255 million after the investment. That’s up from $120 million when it last raised capital in September 2025. Existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures also participated. The latest financing brings FirstClub’s total funding to $86 million. As grocery shopping increasingly moves online,…

“It is not just a road into the city it is a living record of North Belfast’s history, resilience and civic pride.”Donegall Street, Belfast.(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)An “ambitious” new 10-year plan hopes to improve the vibrancy and connectivity of a historic North Belfast area while strengthening the area’s heritage identity and improving public realm.The Upper Donegall Street Place Shaping Plan 2036 is described as being a “bold, community-shaped framework” for the future of one of North Belfast’s most historically significant streets.The place shaping plan sets out a 10-year vision for Upper Donegall Street as a thriving, sustainable and inclusive gateway…

Key TakeawaysXRP turned 14, highlighting the XRP Ledger’s longevity in digital payments.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CTO Emeritus David Schwartz reflected on XRP’s growth and community contributions.Mastercard’s XRPL settlement plans pointed to expanding institutional payment use cases. XRP Anniversary Highlights Community Growth and Long-Term Payments Ambitions XRP has turned 14, marking a milestone that has renewed attention on the digital asset’s longevity and role in global payment activity. Messages shared across X by Ripple executives, the XRP Ledger Foundation, and community supporters highlighted the anniversary, emphasizing the network’s sustained operation, ecosystem participation, and continued relevance in cross-border finance. The anniversary…

Lovable and Google announced an expanded multiyear collaboration on Wednesday. Lovable, the fast-growing Stockholm vibe-coding startup, has long been a Google Cloud user. Under the new agreement, it will be a much bigger one. While the companies did not disclose the dollar figure, a person with knowledge of the deal tells TechCrunch it involves a fivefold increase in Lovable’s footprint on Google Cloud, including AI usage. As part of the deal, this individual tells us, Lovable will gain expanded access to both Anthropic’s Claude — the AI model widely used for coding tasks — and Google’s own Gemini models. The…

Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are among the conditions often treated with antidepressant drugs. Yet, up to 90% of these drugs pass through the body into wastewater. They’re also difficult to remove during water treatment, presenting a possible risk of environmental contamination and threats to ecological and human health. Now, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology have found some antidepressant drugs at levels that could be harmful to aquatic wildlife in North Carolina waterways. Source link