The oldest known sentence in the ancient language of Canaanites has been decoded by at team of Israeli archaeologists.

The inscription was discovered on an ivory head-lice comb, unearthed at Tel Lachish, an ancient city in the Biblical Kingdom of Judah.

Experts translated the comb to read: “May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard.”

The landmark discovery provides evidence for the use of the alphabet 3,700 years ago.

Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

#Language #History #BBCNews

source

After Reform’s £72 million record donations, we’re looking at whether they’ll be allowed to keep the money.

Legislation is going through Parliament that could limit the amount of money foreign donors can give, and be applied restrospectively, but Robert Jenrick has said the recent donations were “entirely in line with the law”.

And there’s been a shift in tone from tech bosses since the concerns about AI raised by researchers this week. We look at what a more controlled future for AI might look like.

Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews

For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

#BBCNews

source

After Chester Bennington’s death in 2017, Linkin Park went on an indefinite hiatus. In 2024, the band returned with new music and a new co-vocalist, Emily Armstrong.

But what happened behind closed doors during the years in between? In their new documentary film Unshatter, Linkin Park share the process of deciding to make music together again.

BBC News’ Mel Ramsay speaks with band member and Unshatter director Joe Hahn about navigating grief as well as dealing with criticism – and why the band felt ready to return.

Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews

For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

#LinkinPark #JoeHahn #Unshatter #EmilyArmstrong #BBCNews

source

Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world, is full of big surprises.

Tech Now’s Laura Cress has the highlights from this year’s event.

Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news

#Gamescom #Gaming #BBCNews

source

Could Valve’s new Steam Frame be more affordable?

Well according to one of it’s developers Jeremy Selan, that answer is yes.

Speaking to the BBC’s Tom Gerken, Selan said the global RAM and storage market “has impacted us the same way they have impacted everybody.”

But at £1,000, is this another VR headset that will be just too expensive?

Credit: Valve

Audio: Glitter Sticker, Bob Bradley, Matt Sanchez, Steve Dymond, Sarah Wassall, Audio Network.

Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews

For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

#SteamFrame #Steam #Valve #Gaming #BBCNewsd

source