Technology
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As peer-to-peer messaging becomes a popular campaign tool, volunteers face a new danger – unwanted replies -
Despite their potential, no one has managed to take them from flight of fancy to everyday reality
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IBM shows off Project Debater, artificial intelligence project designed to make coherent arguments as it processes vast data sets -
Consumer watchdog took tech giant to court over complaints about repair and replacement -
App blamed for circulating false information in India, Brazil, Kenya and now the UK
Privacy
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Technology is starting to behave in intelligent and unpredictable ways that even its creators don’t understand. As machines increasingly shape global events, how can we regain control? -
England’s footballers arrived at their World Cup training base in Russia with explicit instructions aimed at preventing them from being victims of online hacking -
Games
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From samurai to cyberpunk via ancient Greece, here are the most exciting games from the 100-plus on offer at this year’s expo -
As the World Health Organization classifies gaming disorder as a mental health condition, one UK treatment centre reveals how it is trying to tackle the problem
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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 -
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
Inside Silicon Valley
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Ramesh Balwani, former president of blood-testing startup, also charged and
pair appear in federal court hours after Holmes quits as CEO -
The CEO is known for outsized claims and ambitious goals. But numerous factory workers say he doesn’t follow through – and that his leadership sets a troubling tone -
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
Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars.
Marshall Major III Bluetooth review: rocking wireless headphones
5 out of 5 stars.The much-loved British brand has improved its wireless on-ear range, perfect for metal and hip-hop heads alike -
Lanier was there for the creation of the internet and is convinced that social media is toxic, making us sadder, angrier and more isolated
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Honor 10 review: premium phone that punches above its price
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OnePlus 6 review: top-end smartphone for half cost of iPhone X
5 out of 5 stars. -
Huawei P20 Pro review – the three-camera iPhone killer
5 out of 5 stars.
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Devices
In depth
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Couple say holiday was ruined after site cancelled booking at the last minute -
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?
How Peppa Pig became a video nightmare for children