The Download: Georgia Devon-Shelley On Affirmations, Algorithms & The Rise of Mother.fm

Georgia Devon-Shelley isn’t just building another wellness brand; she’s engineering a new category altogether.  Her platform mother.fm sits at the intersection of neuroscience, community and the often-overlooked emotional architecture of early motherhood. “When I gave birth to my son last January,” she tells The Modems, “I realised that many of the coaching-techniques I’d shared in…

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Safer For Women Than Taxis? Waymo’s Driverless Cars Coming To London In 2026

Waymo driverless electric car crossing Westminster Bridge in London with Big Ben and a red double-decker bus, illustrating autonomous ride-hailing technology coming to the UK in 2026 and its potential impact on urban safety and women’s travel.

For many women, getting home isn’t about convenience or cost-effectiveness. It’s about calculation and safety. Keys between fingers. Fake phone calls. Sharing live locations. Double-checking licence plates. Sitting behind a stranger at night and hoping for the best. Ride-hailing apps promised liberation. Too often, they delivered anxiety with the worry of unvetted drivers and personal…

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Forget Dr Google – This AI Health Assistant Actually Makes Sense of Your Symptoms

A dermatologist using a magnifying glass to closely examine a mole on a patient’s forearm against a soft pink background.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling down a “Why does my chest feel weird?” Google rabbit hole at 2:14 a.m., congratulations – you’re part of the British majority. And now, a new UK-built AI platform called healthwords.ai wants to rescue us from the medical chaos we’ve accidentally created for ourselves. Designed for the wellness-obsessed, time-starved,…

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Does Driving an EV Make You Hotter? Gen Z Say Yes, Obviously

Woman in a denim dress charging her electric vehicle at home using an Andersen wooden EV charger, representing stylish sustainable living.

Once upon a time, dating red flags were simple: ghosting, chewing too loudly, or being bad with texts. But for Gen Z, the latest relationship dealbreaker isn’t emotional-it’s electric. Literally. New research from AutoTrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, has found that what you drive can determine whether you’re date material-or an instant ick. The…

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Are Period Tracker Apps Safe? Cambridge Warns of “Frightening” Data Risks

Close-up of a person holding a clear menstrual cup filled with white flowers, representing sustainable and eco-friendly period care.

It’s the question few users stop to ask while dutifully logging cramps, moods, or PMS cravings: who exactly is watching?  According to a new report from Cambridge University’s Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, your menstrual app might be tracking far more than your cycle – and turning it into profit. Researchers at Cambridge are…

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The 15 Best Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Tech Lovers

Because nothing says “modern horror” quite like your screen time report. These looks blend pop culture, tech nostalgia, and sci-fi glamour – and best of all, they can be recreated in under an hour.  From Sophie Turner’s Matrix-inspired catsuit to Lauren Conrad’s Twitter-era bird, here’s how to hack your Halloween with easy, tech-themed brilliance. Whether…

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