Tim Sandle

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Chinese firm CATL produces electric vehicle batteries for major brands including Volkswagen, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and BMW - Copyright AFP/File FABIAN BIMMER Chinese firm CATL produces electric vehicle batteries for major brands including Volkswagen, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and BMW - Copyright AFP/File FABIAN BIMMER According to new research (via the company cinch), electric vehicle (EV) owners in the UK saved a potential £47,696,610 by renewing their Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) before the...

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Mohamed Farhat, 10, is treated in a Tripoli hospital for injuries caused by an unexploded ordnance - Copyright AFP Mahmud TURKIANew research estimates that U.S. hospital occupancy rates could hit critical levels by 2032, risking bed shortages across the nation, a new analysis has identified how occupancy rates differ across the states.

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Image by Volker Agueras Gäng — CC BY 2.0.Mass layoffs are sweeping through the technology industry, as is apparent in a report looking at the companies that have eliminated the most jobs in 2025 around the world. The report comes from RationalFX, who detail the 90,471 layoffs announced so far. Major tech companies have recently announced job cuts, including computer hardware giant Intel, which revealed plans to cut around 20% of its workforce by the end of the year (around 20,000 employees).

2 weeks ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

The complexities of handwriting. Image by Tim Sandle. AI shows promise in detecting dyslexia (difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words) and dysgraphia (a neurological condition and learning difference in which someone has difficulty with writing for their age level) from what children write on paper and tablets.

2 weeks ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Working in a call centre. Image by Tim SandleGenerative AI can outperform humans in emotional intelligence tests, according to new research. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and relationships. It involves being aware of emotions in oneself and others and using this awareness to guide thinking and behaviour. There are different and competing tests (based on different paradigms) for emotional intelligence.