Technology
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From making biofuels to eating up harmful plastics, fungi could help us build a greener planet
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Jordan Erica Webber looks at why people are using the medium of video games to depict the real life terrors of modern war -
Broadcasters wary of Google’s platform as TV viewing grows 45% year on year in Europe -
Tech founder will launch $2bn fund to help homeless families and low-income communities -
Bernadette is a writer, photographer who can’t afford a new Apple laptop. Is there a lightweight and affordable replacement out there?
Privacy
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Governments and corporations will soon know you better than you know yourself. Belief in the idea of freedom has become dangerous -
Legal & General takes over responsibilities for 22,000 pensioners as airline tries to protect itself from higher costs in future -
Games
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What’s the difference between a game that’s compulsive and one that’s merely fun? After an attempt to cut game time, Destiny 2: Forsaken lets players decide -
3 out of 5 stars.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider review – makes Lara Croft look boring
3 out of 5 stars.This game revels in its own beauty, but the plot collapses under the slightest scrutiny
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5 out of 5 stars.
Squid fights, sex dolls and nods to modern masters … the V&A’s superb video games show kicks off in the noughties, which was just when they got interesting -
3 out of 5 stars.
Marvel's Spider-Man review – a perfect superhero in an imperfect world
3 out of 5 stars.Spidey swings through the canyons of Manhattan in eye-popping style, but the set-piece supervillain showdowns are confused and messy -
Following fan criticism that the game was limiting how much they could play it each week, the newest expansion has reversed course – with more to do than ever before -
Snapchat spectacles also among new acquisitions ahead of video games exhibition
Inside Silicon Valley
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Company’s new smartwatch will launch with improved health-tracking abilities and updated operating system, watchOS 5 -
Legislation opposed by firms like Facebook and Google and groups warning of detrimental consequences for the internet -
Facebook chief Sheryl Sandberg among those called to testify, and Alex Jones makes an appearance – but Google bosses stay home -
Trump claimed that Google and Facebook suppress conservative content. The reason why is simple: we see what they think we want to, because it’s in their business interest
Reviews
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In an age where our every action can be harvested as data and used against us, Jamie Susskind’s book makes crucial reading -
3 out of 5 stars.
Gastronomic review – high-flying, fine-dining theatre
3 out of 5 stars.Audiences experience a taste of how the 1% travel – and eat – in Curious Directive’s ambitious show -
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Microsoft Surface Go review: tablet that's better for work than play
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Honor Play review: great all-round smartphone for under £300
5 out of 5 stars. -
Google Home Max review: bigger and smarter sound
4 out of 5 stars.
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In depth
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Elon Musk has said he is ‘neutral’ about a union but former employees blame their firing on their efforts to organize while current workers say a ‘culture of fear’ persists -
Spotlight
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Why are so many YouTubers finding themselves stressed, lonely and exhausted?
From hijabs to pretzels – what makes an emoji?