Thunderbirds is back, Musk Twitter deal hangs by a thread, can AI beat traffic jams.

1960s TV puppet sensation ‘Thunderbirds’ is coming back..and heading straight for digital.

 

The classic Gerry Anderson creation is now owned by ITV Studios, who’ve announced a partnership with a gaming platform due to launch this summer.

 

Thunderbirds International Rescue Club is gearing up for launch and promises immersive ‘Metaverse’ experiences, an online game, digital collectibles including NFTs and more.

 

Despite the enduring popularity of the characters, I’m not sure the traditional Thunderbirds fans are likely to embrace the new technology - but given the series is actually set in the 2060s then I can see why they’re giving it a go.

 

 

Fake profiles on Twitter could be set to scupper Elon Musk’s proposed takeover deal.

 

He’s pushing for more information about fake accounts and bots on the platform - Twitter insists around 5% of accounts are fake, Musk has questioned the figure.

 

I can’t see this deal going through.

 

 

And could Artificial Intelligence help reduce the time we spend in traffic jams?

 

Researchers from Aston University have created a system that scans live video footage and adjusts the lights to compensate, to keep traffic moving.

 

Inadequate traffic signalling is a major cause of congestion and in tests, the researchers say this new system worked better than anything else.