5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Mobile users warned urgent ‘mandatory’ update affects their battery after reports of phones catching FIRE
A “MANDATORY” update is going out to some mobiles after reports of fires breaking out when charging.
While the update is important for safety, affected users will notice a knock to their battery’s capacity as a result.
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Google has confirmed to The Sun that a “subset” of Pixel 6a devices will receive it “to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating”.
It comes as a number of unverified reports online that the phone caught fire when on charge.
One user shared pictures of his destroyed Pixel 6a which they say began to “shoot out hot gas” in the middle of the night as it was on charge.
“Luckily, I was able to smother the fire, then throw the still-smoking phone into the toilet before the fire spread,” Reddit user zaliver claimed.
“My wife and I are pretty shook up about it.”
A small number of other users have reported similar issues.
“The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles,” Google said.
“We’ll contact impacted customers next month, with all the information they need to address the issue.”
It comes only a few months after another update impacted the batteries on the Pixel 4A, though this incident affected all models and wasn’t a result of safety concerns.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m a lottery expert – my brilliant tips to bag ENTIRE £208m EuroMillions jackpot… and the 3 ‘unlucky’ numbers to avoid
FROM buying a Ferrari to holidaying in the Seychelles, we’ve all got a plan for how to splash the cash if we win the EuroMillions.
Players have a chance of scooping the record-breaking jackpot of £208million this Friday – and now, top lottery expert Simon Horne exclusively tells Sun readers how to boost your chances of bagging the whole lot.
GettyThe lucky winner would be richer than major celebrities including superstar Adele[/caption]
GettyFrom buying your ticket early to monitoring your tickets on the National lottery app, here’s how to win big[/caption]
If a UK player takes home the money, it will be the largest prize ever won in this country, making the lucky winner instantly richer than the likes of Adele, Dua Lipa and Harry Kane.
From picking your lucky numbers to whether you should join a syndicate, there’s a heap of practical ways to boost your chances of getting richer overnight.
Of course, the only real way of increasing your chances of winning is to buy more tickets.
Make sure you gamble responsibly. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and set a money limit before playing.
Alottery syndicateis when a group of people put money into a pot for lottery tickets.
There will be one person in charge – the syndicate manager – who will buy tickets and share out any winnings out among the group.
Playing as part of a group could be a good way of boosting your chances of winning, as Simon, from The National Lottery operator Allwyn UK, explains.
“If you join a syndicate of 10 people, then there’s 10 tickets and 10 chances of winning, so there’s clearly a greater chance of winning compared to if you just bought your own ticket,” he said.
The syndicate manager will need to register the group and list themselves as the person in charge with The National Lottery.
Make sure to write all the terms and conditions of the agreement down, and get each person to sign it, said Simon.
“If there’s any confusion or complications down the line, then you can refer back to the agreement and then everyone knows where they stand,” he said.
The big downside to consider being part of a syndicate is that you’ll need to equally split the pot between each person.
So, if you were part of a syndicate of four people, splitting the £208million jackpot four ways would leave you with £52million – although that’s still big winnings to walk away with.
Pick YOUR lucky numbers
You might think that picking up the most common numbers may mean you are more likely to win.
The number 20 has been drawn the most, according to Lottery.co.uk, which tracks lottery results.
That’s followed by the number 21, which has been drawn 108 times, then 23 (105 times), 42 (104 times) then 29 (103 times).
The most common Lucky Stars are 3, which has been drawn 178, and 2, which has been drawn 174 times.
But you’re better off picking whichever numbers you feel are best, said Simon.
That’s because, statistically, each number has an equal chance of being drawn.
Many people pick their birthday numbers because they think they are lucky.
“We all have lucky numbers – I know plenty of players who lean on lucky numbers, which could be phone numbers or numbers passed down from family members,” said Simon.
“Every set of numbers has the same chance of coming out.
“The best strategy to play is the one that you think will bring you luck.”
Monitor your numbers
Not sure your lucky numbers are working for you?
You could keep an eye on how often your lucky numbers are being drawn, and if they’re not coming up as often as you would like, you can try a different tact.
The National Lottery app stores all your tickets from draws you have entered.
The app is free to download from either the App Store oniPhone, or theGooglePlay store on Android devices.
That means you can go back in and check your most profitable numbers.
Should you buy more tickets?
YOU'VE got to be in it to win it.
Every time you buy a ticket the odds of winning increase.
But WARNING – only spend what you can afford. At the end of the day, it’s down to luck.
This is why some people prefer to be part of a syndicate, where multiple tickets are bought.
While this means you’ll have to share the pot, the odds become more favourable each ticket you buy.
You could make a spreadsheet of how often your lucky numbers are being drawn, and every three months, see whether it’s worth keeping them, or ditching them for alternatives.
According to Lottery.co.uk, the unluckiest Euromillions numbers are 22, which has been drawn 65 times, followed by 40 (73 times) and 18.
The National Lottery app is free to download from either the App Store orGooglePlay.
Timing matters
Timing matters when it comes to buying your ticket, said Simon.
If you leave it to the last minute, then there’s a risk that you run out of time to buy your ticket.
You need to buy your ticket before 7:30pm on Friday – otherwise you’ll miss out.
“My main advice is not to leave it too late – don’t rush into the newsagents or load up your app at 7:25pm,” he said.
“You might not be able to upload money onto your online account, or buy your ticket, in time and you could miss the draw.”
Who made the rich list?
BETWEEN them all, the top 10 richest lottery winners have bagged a combined £1.6billion.
But who are the lucky winners? Here’s the top 10 richest players who bagged the jackpot:
One anonymous winner bagged £195,707,000 in July 2022
Joe & Jess Thwaite won £184,262,899.10 in May 2022
One anonymous winner won £177,033,699.20 in November 2024
One anonymous winner won £171,815,297.80 in September 2022
One anonymous winner won £170,221,000 in October 2019
Colin & Chris Weir won £161,653,000 in July 2011
Gillian & Adrian Bayford won £148,656,000 in August 2012
An anonymous winner won £123,458,008 in June 2019
An anonymous winner won £122,550,350.80 in April 2021
An anonymous winner won £121,328,187 in April 2018
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Shock moment Love Islanders get surprise news AFTER recoupling – and fans think they’ve ‘worked out’ what it is
LOVE Islanders get surprising news after tonight’s recoupling – and fans think they’ve ‘worked out’ what it is.
ITVLove Islanders get surprising news after tonight’s recoupling – and fans think they’ve ‘worked out’ what it is[/caption]
ITVAn extra text arrives that none of the Islanders had seen coming[/caption]
ITVThe 12th series continues to show no mercy in week one with another Islander dumped just days after launch night[/caption]
Another suggested: “I think Toni might choose Conor. Then maybe a new bombshell comes in and has to choose between Ben and Blu to even out the numbers.”
While a third said: “After reading the press release I think Shakira picks Ben and Toni picks Conor. Blu and Shea are left.
“Either they send in a bombshell to pick between them or the group gets to decide which one to dump.”
But another had a different opinion and suggested: “I think they are gonna go on a date with a bombshell and she is gonna choose the one she wants.”
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Baller League LIVE: Legends vs Creators match updates plus latest from blockbuster Final Four night
THE Baller League Final Four night is taking place TONIGHT!
Deportrio, MVPs United, Yanited and SDS FC are the four remaining teams in the hunt for the title.
Gary Lineker,Alan ShearerandMicah Richards‘ side topped the league standings at the end of the regular season and will face Sharky’s team in the semi-finals.
While Yanited and MVPs United will contest the other last-4 clash.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on World Cup of Darts 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Belgium and Netherlands on today, England’s Luke Littler and Luke Humphries wait
THE World Cup of Darts gets underway in Frankfurt TODAY.
Some huge names feature on opening day, with Netherlands duo Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen teaming up to face Italy.
Mike De Decker will represent Belgium alongside Dimitri Van den Bergh as the pair face Madars Razma and Valters Melderis of Latvia in their opener.
Defending champions England will have to wait until Saturday to get their campaigns underway as they are a seeded nation due to Luke Humphries and Luke Littler‘s Order of Merit ranking.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Still fighting’ – Ben Askren’s wife issues worrying health update with ex-UFC star battling to stay alive in hospital
BEN ASKREN’S wife has given another update on the former MMA champion’s condition as he battles pneumonia.
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5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Love Island USA girls’ passionate kiss goes viral as steamy scene leaves show boys stunned
LOVE Island USA has gone viral after two girls shared an extremely passionate kiss in front of their housemates.
Chelley Bissainthe and Cierra Ortega’s wild snog has been viewed around the world millions of times after a clip of the moment was shared online.
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The pair locked lips during a game in the villa and the boys in particular were left gobsmacked.
Austin Shepard, who is coupled up with Chelley, was left wiping his eyes in disbelief before saying, “Chelley and I haven’t even kissed like that.”
The intense girl-on-girl snog happened during a game of Pucker Or Pie in the US series of Love Island, which is filmed in Fiji.
Cierra was stood in front of the Islanders and read out a card that said, “Which Islander gives you red flag vibes?”
Giving her answer to the group, she had a twinkle in her eye as she said, “I’m going to say… Chelley.”
Chelley, who was wearing a blue denim mini dress, looked delighted to have been picked – despite the “red flag” comment.
Cierra was then required to toss a giant pink coin, which featured a picture of lips on one side and cream pie on the other.
She made zero attempt to spin it and ensured it landed lips side up.
Chelley rushed to the front and the girls immediately grabbed each other and began kissing frantically.
Cutting to a clip in the Beach Hut, Cierra said, “Do you know how long I’ve been waiting to get my lips on Chelley?!”
A clip of the moment has now taken the internet by storm, with many viewers delighted to see the girls sharing a smooch.
Fans of Love Island USA have noticed a growing chemistry between Cierra and Chelley – despite them both being coupled up with men – and are now hoping they can recouple with each other.
Commenting on the kiss, one fan said, “WHEN CIERRA SAID SHE HAD BEEN WAITING TO KISS CHELLEY I NEARLY DIED. they have more chemistry than any of these couples do.”
Another added, “Ughh the HUNGER BEHIND THAT KISS!!!! ‘Chelley and i havent even kissed like that” is sending me sb. Poor Austin he was literally ab to cry.”
And a third remarked, “All I want is a recoupling where girls pick the guys… then Cierra stands up and picks Chelley leaving the men in the duuuuuust!! Please it’s what we need.”
Chelley, who works as a trader, came out as bisexual early in this season’s Love Island USA, which airs on Peacock.
She even told her fellow Islanders that she previously dated two girls at once, seeing one in the morning and one in the evening.
Cierra, meanwhile, has played her cards closer to her chest and not openly said whether she is also attracted to women.
She is currently coupled up with Nicolas Vansteenberghe.
In her video intro as she entered the villa, content creator Cierra said, “I’m the full package: brains, beauty, and boobs.
“I don’t care whose toes I have to step on. If I can take your man, he was never your man in the first place.”
Cierra had picked Chelley as the Islander who gave her ‘red flag vibes’peacockChelley appeared delighted to have been picked[/caption]
Cierra said she had been ‘waiting to get her lips on Chelley’
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Love Island fans figure out ‘real reason’ Harry snuck off to the Hideaway with Helena
LOVE Island fans are convinced they’re worked the ‘real reason’ Harry takes Helena into the Hideaway tonight.
The Sun revealed this week that air hostessHelena, 29, and semi-pro footballerHarry, 30, spent the night together in the hidden suite on Monday.
Love Island fans have worked out why Harry took Helena to the HideawayITVITVHarry suggests to Helena that they sneak off to the Hideaway[/caption]
It meant that it was just 56 hours after the new series kicked off, making it the quickest Hideaway sleepover in Love Island history.
On last night’s show, Shakira, who is coupled up with Harry, visited the Hideaway with Blu, who is with Alima.
The pair shocked fans as they shared a kiss just minutes into entering the cosy private area.
And on Thursday’s instalment, Harry finds out about their snog from fellow Islander Dejon, leaving him gobsmacked.
Harry then suggests to Helena that they sneak off to the Hideaway in the middle of the night.
They narrowly missed be rumbled after a few Islanders spotted them leaving the bedroom together.
But some fans think Harry is using Helena to get back at Shakira for kissing Blu.
One wrote: “Harry taking Helena to the hideaway just to get at Shakira, get them off my screen.”
A second posted: “Oh Harry playing around…are any of those boys serious?”
A third said: “Harry is just taking Helena into the Hideaway to make Shakira jealous.”
Someone else said: “I think Harry and Helena make sense. He doesn’t like her, he just wants a back up in case Shakira wants someone else.”
A source said: “This is the fastest sleepover in the Hideaway in Love Island’s twelve series history – and what a gorgeous pair to do so.
“In the past, producers had to invite Islanders to use the breakout bedroom which meant the love nest was generally not used until couples became more established.
“But producers have changed the rules of the breakout bedroom so it can be used at any time, without an invite.
“It means Helena and Harry could take advantage of the ‘no invite needed’ and explore their connection.
“The scenes will play out later this week, but bosses are unlikely to show anything too naughty, as is the show’s usual approach.”
Helena, who is pals with Piers Morgan’s son Spencer and Gary Lineker’s son George on the outside, had fans in stitches on Monday night’s launch when she described her type as a “four out of ten that is funny.”
Harry, who is a commodities trader, has been described as The Surrey Zidane by fans of his team, Farnham Town.