Technology
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Easing of immigration rules may not be enough to keep UK ahead of rivals, say experts
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Campaigners say technology risks turning UK citizens into ‘walking ID cards’ -
Features for synching with other apps is most aggressive move yet to capitalise on Facebook’s problems -
Jordan Erica Webber looks at what is currently happening in the world of space technology, including the burgeoning issue of space pollution -
Julia would buy a MacBook Pro Retina but she doesn’t like the latest version’s keyboard. What are the alternatives?
Spotlight
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Apple has unveiled its new OS for its smartphones and tablets. What does it mean for notifications, privacy and emoji?
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Graham and his wife take thousands of photos while travelling but aren’t always near wifi – is there a cloudless alternative?
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Broadband is slow on June’s farm and BT wants £16,000 to install something faster. What are the options? -
Matt’s dad wants to organise files and make them accessible via his phone and tablet. Which program should he choose? -
Celia’s working day was almost ruined after she was caught out by an enforced update. Can she stop it happening again?
In depth
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James Bridle’s essay on disturbing YouTube content aimed at children went viral last year. Has the problem gone away – or is it getting worse? -
Phone picks
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5 out of 5 stars.
Huawei P20 Pro review The three-camera iPhone killer
5 out of 5 stars.The Chinese smartphone maker has hit a home run with this top-end smartphone that’s on a par with the best -
5 out of 5 stars.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ review The best big-screen smartphone by miles
5 out of 5 stars.Gorgeous screen and excellent camera are highlights of this top-end phone, but battery life could be improved -
5 out of 5 stars.
iPhone X review Apple finally knocks it out of the park
5 out of 5 stars.The company’s most important smartphone in years does not disappoint, with Face ID and an all-screen design that spells the end of the home button -
5 out of 5 stars.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro review Say hello to two-day battery life
5 out of 5 stars.Latest in series of powerhouse devices is best yet, with dual cameras, latest Android, fast performance and excellent stamina between charges
Gadget reviews
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazon Echo Spot review Cute smart speaker with a screen
5 out of 5 stars.The firm’s latest Alexa-powered addition to its Echo range adds a clock and touchscreen interface to the mix -
5 out of 5 stars.
Sonos One review The best smart speaker for audiophiles
5 out of 5 stars.The company’s first foray into smart tech adds Amazon’s Alexa to a great wireless speaker to create a formidable combo -
4 out of 5 stars.
Apple HomePod review Siri lets down best sounding smart speaker
4 out of 5 stars.It’s the wifi speaker to beat in terms of audio but being locked in to Apple services is frustrating and its voice assistant is lacking -
5 out of 5 stars.
Ring Video Doorbell 2 review Deal with doorsteppers from your sofa
5 out of 5 stars.This smart doorbell connects to your phone – but you might want to disable notifications when at work
Pictures, videos & audio
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An exhibition in London looked at how digital touch technologies could reconnect a person in care with their loved ones -
Scooters by the tech startup Lime issue verbal warnings to those who touched them without paying
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Jordan Erica Webber questions the significance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s video game-themed concert
Inside Silicon Valley
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A proposal to divide the state in thirds will appear on the November 2018 ballot – but is it more than a stunt?
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CEO says thousands of job losses are part of a ‘difficult, but necessary’ restructuring
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Facing criticism over the grip it has on our lives, Silicon Valley has developed the idea of ‘digital wellbeing’. I don’t buy it, says the author Steven Poole -
Findings about crash in Silicon Valley raise fresh concerns about limits of Elon Musk’s technology
Games
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Playstation, Xbox, Ubisoft, Bethesda, EA and more competed for the video game world’s attention this week in LA. Here’s what stood out. -
World’s favourite video game holds first major competition, watched live in LA by 15,000 fans and millions more online
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The company is investing in studios in attempt to win over next generation of gamers -
3 out of 5 stars.
Unravel Two review – adorable yarn adventure knits in co-op play
3 out of 5 stars.Throwing in a cute companion entwines players to solve puzzles together, but makes the gameplay over-dependent on action dynamics -
Join video games editor Keza MacDonald and correspondent Keith Stuart for another day of video game news, including the latest from Sony and Ubisoft at E3. -
One of the most popular games in the world arrives on Nintendo’s Switch console on Tuesday, and Nintendo has revealed new games arriving in the next year
Rise of the machines Has technology evolved beyond our control?