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OzKitsch: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
We asked Australian humourists to tell us what’s funny online. Andrew Sholl ’s Twitter…
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Cristiano Ronaldo shoots to top of Instagram rich list
Portugal footballer can command as much as $1.6m to endorse a product on social media …
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So the government’s antitrust lawsuit against Facebook failed. Where now? | Siva Vaidhyanathan
It turns out that Facebook is more powerful and resilient – and American antitrust law…
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Flying cars will be a reality by 2030, says Hyundai’s Europe chief
Michael Cole says urban air mobility could free up congestion and help with emissions …
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Huawei lawyers claim emails prove US has no grounds to extradite CFO from Canada
Lawyers will try to persuade Canadian court to permit new documents to be introduced a…
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Twitter in India faces criminal charges for Kashmir map ‘treason’
Graphic depicted Kashmir region as separate country, adding to tension between social …
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Victory for Facebook as court dismisses lawsuits seeking to split company
Federal judge ruled suits by FTC and state attorneys general didn’t provide enough evi…
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‘It just doesn’t stop!’ Do we need a new law to ban out-of-hours emails?
During the pandemic many workers have felt more under siege than ever from work emails…
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Google search feature gives wrong guidance on UK self-isolation rules
Information was parsed from gov.uk website incorrectly, leading to possible confusion …
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EU rules UK data protection is ‘adequate’ in boost for business
Long-awaited decision allows information to continue to flow to and from Britain Brit…
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Why aren’t more girls in the UK choosing to study computing and technology?
As the proportion of girls taking these subjects remains low, teachers reveal why they…
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Ministers should not have cameras in their offices, Sajid Javid says
New health secretary confirms recording device in his office has been disabled after H…
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Mario Golf: Super Rush review – madcap golf game switches things up
Nintendo Switch; Camelot The innovation of players running around after their shots is…
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UK financial watchdog cracks down on cryptocurrency exchange Binance
FCA steps up oversight amid warning to consumers about platform Britain’s financial r…
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Hackney blames a cyber-attack for not issuing council tax refund
It was more than seven months ago, but it still can’t say when I’ll get my money Can …
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‘A talent scout can’t go to 100 shows a night’ – how big data is choosing the next pop stars
Faced with so much new music, major labels are using algorithms to hunt down tomorrow’…
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Fast, reliable broadband … it’s now a key selling point for house hunters
Forget schools or a nice pub nearby. A good internet connection is a top priority. But…
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Google starts warning users if search results are likely to be poor
New message warns that results are ‘changing quickly’ and may not yet include reliable…
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Memo to corporate leaders post-Covid: the disruption to businesses has only just begun | John Naughton
Managerial hierarchies must learn the true lessons of the pandemic if they are to surv…
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I spy: are smart doorbells creating a global surveillance network?
They were sold as gadgets that meant you would never miss a delivery. But now doorbell…
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Amazon and Google investigated by UK regulator over fake reviews
CMA will decide whether consumer law was broken by not taking sufficient action to pro…
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Have I gone too far in monitoring my children’s online activity? | Annalisa Barbieri
At this stage, being a parent is more about negotiation and trust, says Annalisa Barbi…
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Sign up for TechScape: Alex Hern’s weekly guide to the world of technology
Starting 13 July, a weekly newsletter from our UK tech editor, that will offer a uniqu…
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The rise of BookTok: meet the teen influencers pushing books up the charts
Young TikTok users are sharing their passion for books with millions – bringing titles…
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‘They can’t do it without us’: Black TikTokers strike to protest dance appropriation
Some refuse to choreograph Megan Thee Stallion song, highlighting how white users get …
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Billionaire Peter Thiel amasses $5bn tax-free nest egg in retirement account
• ProPublica reveals files on other billionaires’ tax-free savings • Roth IRAs were o…
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Windows 11: Microsoft revamps start menu and adds Android apps
New version of PC software unveiled with fresh design, faster performance, longer batt…
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How meme stars of the early internet are striking it rich with NFTs - podcast
The growth of non-fungible tokens has given rise to massive windfalls for those behind…
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Microsoft urged to keep corporate travel to 2020 levels for good
Firm should set example by using its videoconferencing tools to reduce flying, campaig…
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John McAfee: the tech pioneer turned fugitive
Founder of McAfee Associates went on the run in 2012 after his Belize neighbour was sh…
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Mystery of the wheelie suitcase: how gender stereotypes held back the history of invention
Why have some brilliant innovations – from rolling luggage to electric cars – taken so…
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Amazon crushed the Alabama union drive – can the Teamsters do better?
The Teamsters union is rich, strong, and experienced – and it’s ready to help workers …
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E3 2021: 20 games to watch
This year’s all-digital video game expo involved a deluge of livestreams showcasing up…
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Greta Lee Jackson: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen on the internet
We ask connoisseurs of comedy to provide a tasting plate from the smorgasbord of laugh…
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The best video games of 2021 so far
Hostile alien planets, giant vampire women and a jazz age murder mystery – plus some o…
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Letting users bypass App Store would be security risk, says Apple
Opening up iOS to ‘sideloading’ would lead to wave of damaging malware on iPhones and …
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The 15 greatest video games of the 1990s – ranked!
It was the decade Sonic the Hedgehog, the original PlayStation, the Nintendo 64 and so…
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Tim Berners-Lee defends auction of NFT representing web’s source code
Creator of the world wide web says digital asset is ‘totally aligned with the values o…
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Amazon faces MPs’ scrutiny after destroying laptops, tablets and books
ITV News investigation prompts demand from politicians for meeting with UK manager to …
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Cloud spraying and hurricane slaying: could geoengineering fix the climate crisis?
Around the world, dozens of ingenious projects are trying to ‘trick’ the ocean into ab…
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NFTs and me: meet the people trying to sell their memes for millions
Once, people who owned viral photos made little money from them. Now, the ‘original’ c…
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UK children get tool to help stop nude images being shared online
‘Report remove’ button on Childline website is described by internet safety charity as…
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How to take a good photograph of the moon on your phone or camera with the right settings
Guardian Australia picture editor Carly Earl explains the dos and don’ts of photograph…
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Bitcoin price slumps further as China tightens crackdown
Investors wary after authorities in Sichuan ordered bitcoin mining projects to close …
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Remote working isn’t a problem – clinging to office-based practices is a problem | Alexia Cambon
Do we need to go to offices? Work 9 to 5? At this unique moment in history, employers …
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Cyberpunk 2077 finally launched on PlayStation 4
The troubled sci-fi adventure was taken off the PlayStation store in December 2020 due…
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Robots may soon be able to reproduce - will this change how we think about evolution? | Emma Hart
Nature is full of examples of biology adapting to its surroundings. Technology may jus…
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Sir Patrick Vallance handed tech role to build on vaccine success
Chief scientific adviser will head new government body looking at big bets in science …
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Uber and Lyft fares surge as pandemic recedes – but drivers don’t get ‘piece of pie’
Recent changes have driven down pay for drivers, including a reduction in minimum pay …
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Pixel Buds A-Series review: Google’s cheaper but good earbuds
AirPods rivals have top sound, battery and translation features but cost significantly…
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Gaming disorders triple among young during year of UK lockdowns
Sharp rise in addiction referrals attributed to young spending more time at home durin…
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On my radar: Anne Enright’s cultural highlights
The Booker prize-winning author on Mare of Easttown, her favourite lockdown park and t…
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Thirty Tesla crashes linked to assisted driving system under investigation in US
Auto regulators have opened probes into crashes involving 10 deaths where the company’…
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ByteDance revenues more than double on back of TikTok boom
Owner of video-sharing app also reports a 93% increase in gross profit to $19bn in 202…
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About 2.3m Britons hold cryptocurrencies despite warnings of risk
FCA says the digital assets appear to have become more normalised and viewed less as a…
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Tom Hanks ruined my life! – podcasts of the week
Meet the man trying to pick up the pieces after being brutally fired by Hanks. Plus: a…
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How remote work opened the floodgates to ransomware
With workers outside the ‘castle walls’ of their companies, criminals have it easier –…
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Nine out of 10 health apps harvest user data, global study shows
Analysis of 20,000 mobile apps that ask for sensitive information shows that some trac…
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Game Builder Garage review – Nintendo lets you loose on its building blocks
Switch; Nintendo From Mario Kart racers to 2D platforms, this charming game-maker give…
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Alex Gallagher: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
We asked citizens of the internet to send us the funniest things in their extremely on…
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George RR Martin, console-less games and a Final Fantasy fail: the biggest news from E3 2021
This year’s online-only E3 video game expo was hardly the usual explosion of blockbust…
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Amazon blames social media for struggle with fake reviews
Firm says sites are slow to act when warned that fake reviews are being solicited on t…
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Eat Just is racing to put ‘no-kill meat’ on your plate. Is it too good to be true?
The California startup leads a global push toward lab-grown meat. But experts question…
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review: Windows 10 as it is meant to be
Premium PC with new choice of faster chips, eight-hour battery, great keyboard and fac…
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E3 2021: Nintendo dates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 for 2022
There was no Switch Pro announcement, but Nintendo brought Zelda, Metroid and Wariowar…
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives away £2bn to 286 organisations
Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos says she wants to donate ‘fortune that was enabled by systems in…
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The internet’s not all bad: how a tweet led my dad to his dream job at Costco
After being laid off during Covid, my dad set his heart on a job at Costco. I told Twi…
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Eat a banana! Get off Twitter! How to be more productive at work
Finding it hard to get things done? Here are some expert strategies to get on top of y…
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From fly oil to 3D-printed biscuits: the women reimagining the food of the future
With the urgent need to switch to a more sustainable diet, meet the food technologists…
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No, Apple’s new policy doesn’t mean it’s banning Grindr
The company has clarified that dating apps will not be rejected after an announcement …
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Virtual intimacy: is the era of actual sexual contact under threat?
A survey shows that nearly half of young, single Americans haven’t had any physical in…
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Tesla will resume accepting bitcoin when it uses more clean energy, says Musk
Musk announced in May that Tesla would no longer accept the cryptocurrency for car pur…
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WhatsApp boss decries attacks on encryption as Orwellian
Will Cathcart likens governments’ stance to insisting a 1984 telescreen be installed i…
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Ransomware is biggest online threat to people in UK, spy agency chief to warn
GCHQ cybersecurity boss sounds alarm over extortion by hackers who are mostly based in…
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Age of the cyber-attack: US struggles to curb rise of digital destabilization
The ransomware attack that caused long lines for fuel on the east coast was just part …
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Rishi Sunak’s billionaire in-laws hit with £5.5m bill in Amazon India tax dispute
News follows disclosure of competition case brought by small traders against US tech g…
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Meatless Farm gives customers chance to put money where their mouth is
Yorkshire-based plant-burger and vegan sausage maker launches £5m crowdfunding drive …
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E3 2021: all the news from Microsoft and Bethesda’s Xbox showcase
From Halo Infinite to the long anticipated role-playing adventure Starfield, Microsoft…
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Big Brother is still watching you and he goes by the name Facebook
The social media giant’s offer of free internet access ensures that mobile users stay …
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David Eagleman: ‘The working of the brain resembles drug dealers in Albuquerque’
The neuroscientist, broadcaster and author on the evolution of the brain, the mystery …
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‘We are democratising the right to laziness’: the rise of on-demand grocery deliveries
Companies are springing up all over the UK promising to deliver whatever you want in a…
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Competition watchdog to work with Google to stop Chrome tracking
CMA’s move thought to be first time regulator involved at an early stage in new techno…
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Straight story? The YouTuber taking a direct route to success
Tom Davies has 925,000 subscribers who watch his attempts to cross countries without m…
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UK air taxi firm Vertical Aerospace to float on New York stock market
Flotation values company at $2.2bn despite the fact its eVTOL aircraft is still to mak…
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Rocket men: Bezos, Musk and Branson scramble for space supremacy
Experts say three billionaires have upended the traditional model for human spacefligh…
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Amazon fails to quash investigation into its Indian selling practices
Inquiry will include company’s £1bn a year joint venture with Rishi Sunak’s father-in-…
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Revealed: rightwing firm posed as leftist group on Facebook to divide Democrats
FEC investigation failed to uncover link to Rally Forge, a firm with close ties to Tur…
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Fastly says single customer triggered bug behind mass internet outage
Flaw was introduced in May and lay dormant until a customer updated their settings, fi…
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Inside Kissinger’s secret trip to China – podcasts of the week
The Guardian’s Vincent Ni tells the story of a clandestine mission in The Documentary.…
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Global banking regulators call for toughest rules for cryptocurrencies
Growth of crypto-assets threatens financial stability and could increase risks faced b…
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World’s biggest meat producer JBS pays $11m cybercrime ransom
Brazil-based company paid ransom in bitcoin after ransomware attack shut down operatio…
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A billionaire buying bits of BT needn’t ring alarm bells | Nils Pratley
Move for 12% stake by Altice’s Patrick Drahi could be a good thing, though only time w…
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When podcasts go sour: can shows like Reply All come back from scandal?
Gimlet’s smash hit podcast returns from an enforced hiatus this week ... minus one of …
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Rose Callaghan: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
We asked professional funny people what makes them laugh, and where we can find it onl…
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El Salvador becomes first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender
Lawmakers voted in favor of President Nayib Bukele’s proposal despite concern about po…
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Major internet outage ‘shows infrastructure needs urgent fixing’
Experts say outage shows internet services too centralised and lack resilience One of…
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