Parasite turns honey bees into zombies A fly parasite is being blamed for an epidemic that has struck the honey bee population around the world. The parasite nests in the stomach of the bees and causes them to walk in circles, sometimes pursuing bright lights, before eventually dying. The Parasitic Phorid Fly Apocephalus borealis is [...]
As a web developer I like to make my websites look good and sometimes generic fonts just don’t cut the mustard when it comes to design. However there are now many new web safe fonts that can be used. Gone are the days when we are all using Arial and Times New Roman. Google have [...]
Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the Secret Sisters came to public attention in the UK with their stand-out performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny. Nominated for both Americana and Country Music awards, they’ve won over audiences on their U.S. tour while appearing as special guests for Paul Simon and Ray LaMontagne. Join us as they stop [...]
Join Steve McQueen and producer Abi Morgan at the Apple Store Regent Street as they discuss their new film, Shame. The second feature film from award-winning director McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us. Event starts at [...]
Join Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones) and actor Tom Hiddleston (Midnight in Paris, Thor) at the Apple Store Regent Street as they discuss the new epic adventure by Steven Spielberg. Based on the best selling book and award winning stage production, War Horse is a tale of loyalty, hope and tenacity set [...]
Join two Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing at the Apple Store Covent Garden as he discusses how to create the perfect Christmas feast. Championing the best chefs across Britain, Great British Chefs has teamed up with Marcus to offer inspiring cooking advice in the run up to the festive season. Prolific food writer Matthew Fort [...]
From 26 December to 6 January, you and your friends can download a fantastic selection of songs, music videos, apps, books and TV episodes for free. Each download will be available for free for 24 hours only. Get our special 12 Days of Christmas app to make sure you don’t miss out. If you don’t [...]
Join Mark Watson at the Apple Store Regent Street in a discussion about his unique approach to comedy. Described as a “brilliant stand-up” by the Evening Standard and “simply exhilarating” by The Guardian, Mark Watson is releasing his first full-length show that he performed at the Bristol Hippodrome in July. Event starts at 7.00pm on [...]
Join comedians Jimmy Carr and Frankie Boyle at the Apple Store Regent Street as they discuss their upcoming comedy releases; Jimmy Carr Being Funny and Frankie Boyle’s new book Work! Consume! Die!. Event starts at 19.30 on November 21 and customers are advised to arrive early as space is limited. Tweet
Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz tells her friends to buy an iPhone when they ask her what kind of camera to buy writes Ben Camm-Jones for MacWorld. Speaking to US broadcaster NBC this week, Leibovitz said that the iPhone was the “snapshot camera of today” and produced her own iPhone to take some snaps in the [...]
