Technology news, features and analysis from Guardian US
Technology
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Most popular mobile weather app misled users who shared location information, say Los Angeles prosecutors in lawsuit -
From next to no value in 2009, it rose to $20,000 and crashed back to $3,000 within a decade
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If you frequently fly drones professionally or as a hobby, we’d like to hear your experiences and any concerns about the technology
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Firm used Dutch shell company in move known as ‘double Irish, Dutch sandwich’ that cuts its foreign tax bill -
Firms with exposure to China hit over fears the Silicon Valley giant’s slowdown could spread
Privacy
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Huge cache of documents published daily in December but came to light only on Thursday -
Cyber firm was able to post tweets on celebrities’ accounts without entering passwords -
Games
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Buzz Lightyear joins Kingdom Hearts, Harry Potter looks for the Pokémon Go effect, it’s party time down on the farm, and an avenging hero returns from the mists of Dreamcast time -
From Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War to indie titles some may have missed, here are the games you thought end of year list-worthy
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From secondhand Super Nintendos to surprise Sega Saturns, writers, game developers and Guardian readers share their favourite memories of gaming Christmases past -
From outlaws in turn-of-the-century America to a young woman falling tenderly in love – and Norse gods going to war in spectacular style -
3 out of 5 stars.
GRIS review – gorgeous colours swirl around a tale of grief and fear
3 out of 5 stars.Beneath a sumptuous, absurdly beautiful surface, dark beasts haunt a troubled girl’s crumbling fantasy world -
The creator of the year’s biggest game is facing a slew of lawsuits over its alleged use of famous dance moves. But will courts tap to the same tune?
Inside Silicon Valley
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Rapper has become embroiled in the fallout over the CEO’s controversial tweet about taking Tesla private
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The long read: Our 20 favourite pieces of the year -
Privacy scandals, congressional hearings, and PR disasters: a timeline of a long and difficult year for Mark Zuckerberg -
The long read: We knew that being connected had a price – our data. But we didn’t care. Then it turned out that Google’s main clients included the military and intelligence agencies
Reviews
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Why libraries, parks and other endangered public spaces are essential to good city living -
Solutions for the ‘last mile’ of your commute vary from the weird to the boring, but this nifty and lightweight scooter will certainly put a smile on your face, says Martin Love -
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Microsoft Surface Headphones review: close but no cigar
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Apple 12.9in iPad Pro review: bringing back the wow factor
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 review: the new standard
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Apple MacBook Air review: the new default Mac
5 out of 5 stars.
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In depth
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The CEO sets himself a personal challenge every new year. But after a bruising 12 months, what should he do next? -
Podcast Japan's new Y2K: Chips with Everything podcast