Technology
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Kate Devlin, computer scientist and sex-tech expert, talks about teledildonics, the possible futures of human relationships and the intersection of AI and sex -
It was once Jessica Powell’s job to defend Google. Now she’s taking her industry to task in a ‘totally fictional but essentially true’ book
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Dozens of accounts posting politically charged content reached more than a million users, company says -
Jordan Erica Webber finds out how two scientists are employing green technology in very different ways to help curb environmental issues -
Class action could increase pressure on corporation following report of payout for exec accused of sexual misconduct -
Parent company’s results as a report says Google gave executive $90m payoff but kept sexual misconduct allegations quiet
Privacy
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Democracies around the world now face an even bigger threat than in 2016. But there are ways to fight back, say PW Singer and Emerson Brooking -
Airline says customers affected by data breach will be contacted by Friday, as investigation continues -
Games
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5 out of 5 stars.
Red Dead Redemption 2 review – gripping western is a near miracle
5 out of 5 stars.Total immersion in an astonishingly lifelike world – whether you’re outgunning rivals or skinning animals – makes this outlaw adventure a landmark game -
Rockstar Games hopes new game will eclipse success of Grand Theft Auto
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The games console that brought us Sonic the Hedgehog is back as a high-end reproduction. Could it be better than the original? -
Rockstar has spent several years and millions of pounds to transport players to a mind-blowing alternative world. Has it succeeded? -
After report of 100-hour weeks, studio’s co-head Rob Nelson says: ‘We will not stop working to improve in this area’ -
4 out of 5 stars.
You decide the fate of the denizens of Westeros in this Game of Thrones tie-in, which is, appropriately, a bloody riot
Inside Silicon Valley
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Amazon, Palantir and Microsoft provide tools that aid surveillance, detention and deportation, according to report -
SoftBank, the world’s largest tech investment fund, partnered with the Kingdom to pump billions into America’s startups -
In Guardian interview, Marc Benioff calls out Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and others for failing to give back to city where they got rich -
The removal of 800 pages and accounts came as a shock to many on both the left and right
Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars.
Google Pixel 3 XL review: big is still beautiful
5 out of 5 stars.This device picks up where last year’s version left off, with smooth performance, excellent camera and fantastic screen -
4 out of 5 stars.
Surface Laptop 2 review: Microsoft's sleeker answer to the MacBook Air
4 out of 5 stars.This slim, powerful machine is the finest example of what a Windows laptop should be. If only it came with USB-C -
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Google Home Hub review: the smart display to buy
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Google Pixel 3 review: raising the bar for the Android experience
5 out of 5 stars. -
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review: a fantastic tablet PC you shouldn't buy
4 out of 5 stars.
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Devices
In depth
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Responses vary around the world when you ask the public who an out-of-control self-driving car should hit -
Spotlight
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Thousands of miles of cables connected to data centres underpin our way of life. How many people are online, what are they doing there – and what comes next?
What’s the best replacement for the Windows 10 Snipping Tool?