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APPLE created an eerily-realistic virtual clone of me using AI in a matter of seconds.

I took a trip to the Apple Park HQ in California where I was able to make a brand new “Persona” – a lifelike simulation of my head and hands that I can use online.

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Sean Keach

It’s meant to be used for making FaceTime calls or hanging out online while donning the Apple Vision Pro headset.

After all, people I’m calling can’t see my actual face because it’s covered in a great big pair of goggles – so a Persona can mimic my movements instead.

Personas have been around since the headset launched back in February 2024, but Apple has just given them a major upgrade to add way more detail in the new visionOS 26 update.

And when I met with Apple to try it out, it captured every part of my noggin in excruciating detail. But one part is totally faked – can you tell from the clip above?

MAKING A PERSONA

Right now, the only way to create a Persona is with an Apple Vision Pro.

That’s an expensive “spatial computer” – effectively a mixed-reality headset for playing with apps that float in front of your eyes – that costs about £3,500/$3,500.

You start the process, remove the headset, spin it around, and let it scan your face.

It’ll make you blink, smile, and turn your head from side to side.

And in a matter of seconds, you’ve got a virtual 3D rendering of your face created using AI tech that can mimic your movements while wearing the headset.

It means if someone calls me up on video, they don’t have to stare at a lifeless avatar – and can enjoy my lifelike Persona instead.

The new Persona is infinitely more realistic than the old one. When the new look was announced on stage during Apple’s WWDC 2025 event earlier this week, it got a big reaction from the crowd.

“Taking advantage of industry-leading volumetric rendering and machine learning technology, the all-new Personas now have striking expressivity and sharpness,” Apple said.

“Offering a full side profile view, and remarkable accurate hair, lashes, and complexion.”

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The headset lets you see floating apps in front of you – offering a “spatial computing” experience[/caption]

It’s genuinely very impressive, and I think it captures my face pretty well.

My colleague Jamie Harris reckons it’s made me look a bit old – but I was pretty jet-lagged, so maybe my Persona was reflecting my tiredness.

In any case, it’s pretty much bang on.

But if you look closely, there are two parts of me that are totally faked.

The first is my glasses, which isn’t a part of my body – so it doesn’t really count.

Instead, you get to pick from a selection of 1,000 different glasses variants.

The second part of me that was faked was…my tongue.

Yes, the tongue you see my sticking out in the video was not mine.

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Sean Keach

Sean Keach

I was curious to try it, as the headset didn’t scan my tongue, so I wondered what would happen if I unleashed it in the name of journalism.

And it turns out that the Apple Vision Pro fills in a vaguely appropriate human tongue.

It knows you’re sticking out your tongue (and the other facial movements you’re making) thanks to internal cameras on the headset.

So you can grin with teeth or without, raise both eyebrows or just one, and shake your head from side to side. I’m totally in control of my Persona – the only “AI” involved is in creating the fake face, but the movements are my own.

FACE THE FUTURE

It’s extremely impressive, but there’s an obvious downside: very few people can make Personas right now.

They’re totally tied to the Apple Vision Pro, which is financially out of reach for most people.

But this is a sign of things to come.

Eventually, these types of headsets won’t cost so much – and won’t be as massive on your face.

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Just look at Meta‘s Orion prototype glasses, which I tested out a few weeks ago in London.

They don’t have the same visual quality as an Apple Vision Pro, and they’ll be wildly expensive, but they’re basically only a little larger than a regular pair of glasses.

You can imagine in the not-too-distant-future, these types of lifelike avatars will only become more important.

Think of a future where smartphones are increasingly less common as people switch to “spatial computers” on their faces.

They’ll be able to scan what you see, take pictures wherever you go, and let you make video calls beamed directly to your eyes.

When we get to that point, tech like Personas will become an essential part of video calling.

And if they look this good now, imagine how realistic they’ll be in 10 years.

A BUDGET-FRIENDLY buy can help to give your bedroom a luxury hotel finish.

This affordable Ikea item is easy to install and will instantly transform your home.

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In a viral video, TikTok user Byluinterior used the item to transform her bedroom.

She described the hack as “the easiest, cheapest way to get this luxurious hotel curtain look from Ikea“.

The interior design enthusiast revealed that she used Vidga Gliders and Hooks to level up her window area.

She explained that she used both the glider and hook to give her curtains extra length.

You can pick up a 24-pack of Vidga gliders and hooks for just £3 from Ikea.

These can be installed into your curtain railing, using the hook to attach the netting into the individual gliders.

The hooks and gliders make it easier to move and arrange your curtains.

And according to the experts at Ikea, many pleats “tend to give a more refined and formal expression” while fewer pleats “create a more casual look”.

So you can choose which finish you prefer by adding as many curtain hooks as pleats you want.

Interior design experts have previously discussed the timeless look of full length curtains.

“Sleek and stylish floor-to-ceiling curtains are perfectly befitting in a contemporary aesthetic,” the pros at Spiffy Stools said.

This style can also help to “elongate your room optically”, helping to draw the eye upwards.

For anyone with lower ceilings, this can be a great hack for transforming your space.

According to the TikToker, the end result looks like something straight out of a hotel room.

Her video, which has received more than 1.5 million times, received high praise from her fellow social media users.

They shared their thoughts on the interior design hack in the comments section.

“This is such a good hack! Love it!” wrote one impressed TikTok user.

“I got every item you put up, hope it’s looks exactly the same. Love it,” said another viewer.

“Love this idea, floor to ceiling would look even more high end,” commented a third person.

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The Ikea gliders and hooks can help to add length to your curtains and give them a hotel finish[/caption]

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ENGLAND continue their European U21 Championship campaign against Slovenia on Sunday.

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It was a successful start for England’s Young Lions as they began the defence of their European Championship title against the Czech Republic.

Lee Carsley’s attacking side claimed a hard-fought and deserved 3-1 victory courtesy of goals from Harvey Elliott, Jonathan Rowe and Charlie Cresswell.

England’s U21s enjoyed 68.4% of possession, fired off 14 efforts at goal and restricted the Czechs to just 12 touches inside their penalty area.

They’ll now look to continue their positive start against Slovenia – who are still looking for their first finals win (D1 L3).

Slovenia started their campaign with a 3-0 loss against Germany, meaning they’ve extended their winless run to five games in all competitions (L2, D3).

However, Slovenia do have recent history on their side.

They’re unbeaten in their last three meetings with England at this level, including a 2-1 win in qualifying for this tournament and a pair of 2-2 draws before that.

Nevertheless, the bookies clearly fancy Carsley’s side to claim a valuable three points having priced them at around 1/4, with Slovenia 11/1 underdogs.

And it’s worth remembering that a victory on Sunday would assure England place in the quarter-finals regardless of their result against Germany in their Group B finale next week.

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THE car finance mis-selling scandal is everywhere, with motorists queuing up to claim a share of what could be billions of pounds in compensation.

It’s claimed that dodgy car dealers were pocketing extra cash from high-interest car loans, leaving drivers worse off. 

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There’s an upcoming court case that will put this to the test. If successful, anyone with a car finance agreement signed between 2007 and 28 January 2021 could make a claim.

Could you be in line for some car loan compensation cash?

In this in-depth article, Sun Motors experts will explain what the car finance misselling scandal is and why it matters to you. We’ll also show you how you can register a claim through trusted provider My Claim Group.

What is the car finance mis-selling case about?

The majority of cars sold in the UK are bought with finance agreements. These loans enable drivers to pay a deposit and then spread the cost of a new vehicle over several years.

It was discovered that car dealers, acting as loan brokers, earned a commission based on the interest rate charged to the buyer for Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase agreements. These cover about 40% of all car finance agreements.

The higher the interest rate charged to the consumer, the more commission the dealer made.

Basically, car dealers were incentivised to make loan agreements with higher interest rates.

The practice, known as discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), has left many drivers paying hundreds and even thousands of pounds more for their vehicles. 

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The practice was banned by the UK’s money regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2021.

The FCA is also exploring where mis-selling took place on non-discretionary finance agreements, where car dealers didn’t set the interest rates. It’s less likely (but not out of the question) that these loans will also be part of this mis-selling scandal.

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Car finance mis-selling – the timeline 

Here’s a basic timeline of the current car finance misselling legal situation.

• Problem found (2019): The FCA found some car dealers were making more money by charging people higher interest rates for loans.
• New rules (2020): The FCA officially banned Discretionary Commission Arrangement (DCA), where dealers chose the interest rate to get more commission.
• Changes start (2021): The ban came into force, which could save drivers money – around £165 million a year.
• More rules (2023): A new rule called Consumer Duty came in, making sure companies put customers first. By the end of the year, over 10,000 people had complained about how commission was handled when they bought a car.
• Pause and review (2024): The FCA paused complaint handling so it could properly look into how car finance was sold, and whether people deserve money back.
• Court cases begin: Some companies challenged decisions in an attempt to block compensation.
• Court of Appeal ruling (Oct 2024): The Court of Appeal made a judgment in the Test Cases, finding that it was unlawful for car dealers to receive a commission from loan agreements unless customers were made aware of this. This opens the door for compensation claims from millions of motorists.
• What’s next?: The FCA says it might bring in a refund scheme (called the Car Finance Redress Scheme). A final decision will come six weeks after the Supreme Court rules on the case.

Car finance mis-selling claims: How to claim with My Claim group

Want to make a car finance mis-selling claim? It’s easier with MyClaimGroup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to follow:

• Gather all the information you need, including your current address and any old addresses
• Visit the My Claim Group website and click ‘Start your claim’
• Add your personal details (don’t worry, these will be secure and won’t be shared with anyone else)
• Sign on the (digital) dotted line

…and that’s it. 

My Claim Group will take it from here. You’ll receive an update on whether you’re eligible to make a claim, the status of the claim and the outcome. 

It’s that simple.

If you have had more than one finance agreement, you can make multiple claims.

How do I know if I’m eligible to claim from the car finance mis-selling case?

• Did you buy a car on finance between 2007 and 28 January 2021?
• Did you buy your car with an HP or PCP finance agreement?
• Was the car for personal use?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then you could be eligible to make a claim for car finance mis-selling.

Just because you bought a car on finance, it doesn’t automatically mean it was sold with a DCA. 

Here are some more questions you’ll need to answer to confirm you’re eligible:

• Do you know who the lender was?
• Do you have the financial agreement paperwork?
• Do you have access to your credit report?

If you have the finance paperwork or know who your lender is, you can find out whether you were sold finance with a DCA. 

Don’t want the hassle? Contact My Claim Group. 

How do I know if I’ve been affected?

If you’re wondering if all this applies to you, here’s how to find out.

If you bought a car on finance between 2007-2021, you could have a claim. 

The easiest and quickest way to check if you’re eligible to apply for compensation is to join one of the group claims against lenders.

My Claim Group is one of the leading Claim Management firms representing thousands of drivers on a no-win, no-fee basis**.

Which firms are involved?

The initial mis-selling scandal emerged after the FCA began investigating Barclays, says Which?.

Some of the companies caught up in the finance scandal include high-street giants Lloyds, Santander and Barclays as well as Close Brothers.

Don’t worry if you don’t know or can’t remember who provides your car loan, My Claim Group can do all this for you.

What is the average payout for a mis-sold car finance refund?

The finance sector is taking this very seriously, with estimates for the total cost of compensation an eye-watering £16bn, says Which?.

The massive figures represent the fact that DCAs were in place for almost 15 years, and could cover millions of loans.

The situation is changing and there are several possible outcomes.

If the Supreme Court sides with borrowers, the average compensation should be around £1,000**.

However, the precise amount depends on the amount of money borrowed and interest rates, so some could expect much higher payouts.

Compensation could be paid on any loan agreement that has been mis-sold.

This means you may be able to make multiple claims if you have owned cars and paid loans during this period.

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When will the Supreme Court make a decision?

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the car finance mis-selling scandal at some point in 2025. We can’t be more precise than that at the moment.

Don’t worry, you won’t miss the announcement. This is likely to be big news for the public (and potentially bad news for the banks)

Is it worth putting in a complaint now?

Yes, it’s important that you register your claim as soon as possible. The sooner you get your claim in, the quicker you could get any compensation that you are due.

The good news is that registering your claim is simple and takes a few minutes. 

How do I complain?

If you think you’ve been mis-sold car finance, the first step is to contact the company that gave you the finance. If you’re not happy with their final reply, you can take your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

But be aware: you might have to wait a while for that reply. Because of the sheer number of claims, the FCA says companies no longer need to respond within eight weeks.

Now, finance companies don’t have to reply to complaints about commission until 4 December 2025. 

If you’re unhappy with the response, or you don’t receive one, you’ll also get more time to take your complaint to the FOS. Normally, you’d have six months after getting a final response. For these complaints, you’ll now have 15 months, or until 29 July 2026, whichever is later.

As we’ve explained above, you can do this all yourself if you’ve got the time and the 

MyClaimGroup will ask for some details about you, your name, current address and any previous addresses. This will kick off the claim process. You’ll then be contacted with information on eligibility and how you can join My Claim Group.

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Car finance mis-selling case

Are there any car makes or models that are exempt from the claims process?

Car finance mis-selling wasn’t about the make or model of vehicle, but about how the dealer operated.

Before 2021, car finance really was the Wild West and it’s a complicated situation that’s rapidly changing.

The only way to check if you are the victim of mis-selling is to check your finance agreements, contact your lender, or work with a company like My Claim Group.

Will my age impact how much I am eligible to claim back?

No, your age will have no impact on your ability to make a claim and the compensation that you might receive.

Martin Lewis has confirmed that you can make a claim for a deceased relative who bought a car on a finance agreement if they’re eligible.

Will my credit score affect how much I can claim?

Making a car-selling compensation claim will have no impact on your credit score. Your credit score will have no impact on the amount of compensation that you could receive. 

Good credit or bad credit, you can make a car finance mis-spelling claim if you took out a credit agreement between 2007 and the end of January 2021.

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