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Goat Simulator 3: Making the stupidest game of the year is trickier than you’d think
Be the GOAT in the return of one of gaming’s most ridiculously enjoyable success stori…
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TechScape: The unbearable sadness of Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is finally admitting how serious a Facebook ban can be. Plus, Joe Rogan and Zuck …
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Eureka science prizes: Justin Yerbury wins research honour for work on motor neuron disease
Biosecurity expert, recycling pioneer and nanomaterials engineer among other Australia…
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Cryptocurrency company accidentally transfers $10.5m to Australian woman and doesn’t notice for seven months
Thevamanogari Manivel used money to buy Melbourne property before supreme court grante…
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First-of-its-kind legislation will keep California’s children safer while online
Bill approved Monday will require companies to install guardrails for those under age …
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Surrey police accused of using ‘phantom’ traffic units on Waze app
Force says tactic is ‘easy way to get drivers to slow down’ after budget cuts reduced …
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Elon Musk adds whistleblower claims to list of reasons for ending Twitter deal
Tesla chief is trying to withdraw from his agreement to a $44bn takeover of the social…
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Pushing Buttons: Sony’s PS5 price hike shows play does have limits
Prices of PlayStation 5 consoles are rising despite the tough financial situations man…
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Data company sued by US government amid fears of sensitive location tracking
The lawsuit against data broker Kochava seeks to halt the sale of geolocation data fro…
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Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower as he battles to end takeover deal
Billionaire seeking documents on company’s spam, claiming it misled him about true num…
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French tax officials use AI to spot 20,000 undeclared pools
Scheme to be extended across the country after trial in nine departments led to extra …
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Sony raises global prices of PlayStation 5 outside US market
Gaming console maker says inflation rates and supply shortages have led to ‘challengin…
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GCHQ seeks to boost number of female coders to tackle threats
UK intelligence service funding ‘nano-degree’ courses in effort to improve diversity i…
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Crypto crash: how a teacher’s dream investment turned into a nightmare loss
Small-scale investors left counting the cost this year after value of digital assets f…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: folding-screen flipper stands out from crowd
Chic hi-tech Android flip phone has better cameras and longer battery life, losing non…
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When internet shutdowns spill over borders
The mechanics of the internet mean that blocks on access imposed by one country can be…
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Flicking the kill switch: governments embrace internet shutdowns as a form of control
From Sudan to Syria, Jordan to Jaipur, the trend towards digital authoritarianism is d…
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Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach lawsuit ends in 11th hour settlement
Dramatic move shows Mark Zuckerberg ‘desperate to avoid being questioned over cover-up…
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Twitter’s whistleblower has pitched up at a very inconvenient moment | John Naughton
A long and detailed complaint about lax practices by the social media firm’s former se…
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Rise of the parking app makes the rich richer as motorists struggle
Digital parking has spread rapidly across Britain, but campaigners say it is stressful…
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Facebook agrees to settle Cambridge Analytica data privacy lawsuit
The four-year-old case alleged that the company had violated consumer privacy laws by …
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The best £6 I ever spent! 31 small items that could make your life a tiny bit better
Ducky toast tongs, candle sharpeners and an apple tree … our writers name one gadget, …
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Judge orders Twitter to turn over to Elon Musk data from 2021 users audit
The company had said the information did not exist, but it sampled 9,000 users in orde…
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Peloton shares plummet after quarterly losses top $1.2bn
Investors see ‘existential threats’ to fitness company that saw popularity during earl…
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Finally, a Viral Post Generator for LinkedIn posts so you can spend more time on #career #goals | Jennifer Wong
When comedian Jennifer Wong learned that AI was writing viral LinkedIn posts, she coul…
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‘I’m afraid’: critics of anti-cheating technology for students hit by lawsuits
New technology meant to detect cheating by students taking tests at home could invade …
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‘This you?’: the seven letters exposing rightwing hypocrisy
As Biden eases student loan debt for millions, a simple phrase is puncturing criticism…
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Google accused of airbrushing carbon emissions in flight search results
Tweak to search engine effectively halves the environmental impact stated for each tri…
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Sony raises global prices of PlayStation 5 outside US market
Gaming console maker says inflation rates and supply shortages have led to ‘challengin…
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Best podcasts of the week: Inside the tragic life story of Koko the celebrity gorilla
In this week’s newsletter: How did a beloved ape end her life a sad “shell of herself”…
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The notes app on my phone disappeared – and spurred a come-to-Jesus moment | Maddie Thomas
Like Carrie’s laptop dying in Sex and the City, my collection of seemingly insignifica…
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Lord of the pings: how I turned off my phone notifications, and got my life back | Georgina Lawton
From WhatsApp to Instagram to texts and email, I was spending my life frantically pick…
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Pentiment, the 16th-century murder mystery that looks like a playable tapestry
Director Josh Sawyer explains why developer Obsidian decided to make a narrative adven…
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From women’s football to monster slaying: the most exciting video games for autumn 2022
Restore law to Gotham, explore medieval Bavaria or skateboard like a pro… it’s all to …
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Twitter whistleblower alleges ‘egregious deficiencies’ in security measures
Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko says company deceived users, board members and federal government…
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TikTok can track users’ every tap as they visit other sites through iOS app, new research shows
Researcher says social media app can collect keystroke information but ‘there is no wa…
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The technology that makes you sound more American and whiter
A Silicon Valley startup offers voice-altering tech to call center workers around the …
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Dating apps’ promises exceed reality – and yet we wait for the next swipe right | Letters
Vicky Littler and Anthony Weir respond to articles in the Guardian series Swipe righ…
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Street Fighter 6: how Capcom aims to reinvent the fighting game after 35 years
This summer, a forthcoming Street Fighter game was revealed with a striking new look. …
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Pushing Buttons: What to expect from the world’s biggest games convention
It doesn’t have the pizzazz of E3, but Gamescom in Cologne is a great place to check o…
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Google refuses to reinstate man’s account after he took medical images of son’s groin
Experts say case highlights well-known dangers of automated detection of child sexual …
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Experts question security of online vote to pick Tory leader
Technology should not be used as it is unproven for such high-stakes elections, one se…
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Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in takeover dispute
Tesla CEO’s attempt to back out of acquisition of social media company heads for trial…
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Priti Patel urges Meta to give up on end-to-end encryption plans
UK home secretary hits out at Facebook’s owner over move that could hinder child abuse…
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Rapper’s delight or weapons-grade nonsense? The app that uses AI to help MCs bust a rhyme
New tech is promising to take rap artists to new lyrical heights. But will its algorit…
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Saints Row review – a vast, ridiculous B-movie caper
Deep Silver; PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X (version tested) With its wonky sets…
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Sony could face £5bn in legal claims over PlayStation game charges
UK consumer champion files collective redress case alleging the company has been abusi…
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Apple workers launch petition over firm’s return-to-office stance
Group responds to CEO’s memo calling for ‘in-person collaboration’ at least three days…
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CEO of Israeli Pegasus spyware firm NSO to step down
CEO Shalev Hulio is stepping down as part of NSO reorganisation that will see it focus…
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We can make our phones harder to hack but complete security is a pipe dream | John Naughton
Even the latest iPhone scare won’t persuade us to choose safety over convenience Apple…
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 review: tremendous noise-cancelling headphones
Supremely comfortable, feature-packed Bluetooth cans sound brilliant with 60-hour batt…
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‘It’s a modern-day Facebook’ – how BeReal became Gen Z’s favourite app
A new wave of social media apps are taking advantage of the revolt against Instagram a…
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William MacAskill: ‘There are 80 trillion people yet to come. They need us to start protecting them’
The moral philosopher gives most of his earnings to charity, says we need more not les…
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Are these guys for real? How to keep your business safe from deepfakes
Scammers are using manipulated video and audio to dupe employees into handing over mon…
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Fears over China’s access to genetic data of UK citizens
Biobank urged to review transfer of information for medical research Rising political…
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AI-generated art illustrates another problem with computers | John Naughton
Artificial intelligence is being used to design magazine covers and provide pictures f…
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Adam Neumann’s latest big idea? To become America’s biggest landlord
The WeWork co-founder is reportedly at the helm of Flow, a new company looking to rein…
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The Last Worker paints a picture of a fully-automated future where Amazon rules the world
What would you do if you were the last human left working at a nightmarish future-vers…
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Apple security flaw ‘actively exploited’ by hackers to fully control devices
The vulnerability has affected various models of the iPhone, iPad and Mac, with expert…
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In the streaming era, Substack helps indie rockers pay the bills. Can it last?
The email subscription platform has been a source of inspiration and financial freedom…
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Hundreds of Google workers demand abortion care protections
The petition by Alphabet Workers Union outlines measures to safeguard employee and use…
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Kilimanjaro gets high-speed internet so climbers can tweet or Instagram ascent
Tanzanian minister hails move and says connectivity will also improve safety of porter…
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Grindr is the daddy of today’s dating apps – it wasn’t just about simpler hookups | Justin Myers
LGBTQ+ people blazed a trail with swipe culture, which fulfils a genuine need for thos…
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Best podcasts of the week: The hunt for an art dealer’s riches hidden in the mountains
In this week’s newsletter: Join host Peter Frick-Wright as he gets to the bottom of a …
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Simon Taylor: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
If you felt like your life was lacking a video of a gambling cat or a list of the ways…
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100 years in 24 hours: the ‘epic’ VR film Gondwana is set in the world’s oldest tropical rainforest
The Melbourne international film festival installation transports viewers to the Daint…
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Airbnb to use ‘anti-party technology’ to crack down on rowdy guests
Bookings to be judged by factors such as reviews and length of trips, after Australia …
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Bounties and monkey business: the truth about crypto’s bug infestation
‘Provenance hashes’ and bug bounties are supposed to protect digital platforms. So why…
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‘I’m buying Manchester United’: Elon Musk ‘joke’ tweet charges debate over struggling club’s future
Billionaire’s claim was welcomed by fans unhappy about the team’s current American own…
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Apple tells staff to come into the office for at least three days a week
Memo from boss Tim Cook backs down from earlier attempt to get all employees in on sam…
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‘More zeros than I’ve seen in my life’: the author who got a six-figure deal via ‘BookTok’
After she was dropped by her agent, Alex Aster turned to a books-obsessed corner of Ti…
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Rollerdrome review – skating as a bloodsport
PC, PlayStation 4/5; Roll7/Private Division Mixing the colour palette of 80s comic boo…
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Pushing Buttons: Breaking Bad meets GTA – and other shows I’d like to play
Game adaptations don’t have to be terrible. But as Better Call Saul creator Vince Gill…
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‘Ask all the time: why do I need this?’ How to stop your vacuum from spying on you
Even if you’re not gadget-obsessed, the odds are you’ve got at least one smart device …
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Metal: Hellsinger – where video games and heavy-metal music collide
With a blistering bespoke soundtrack, and featuring artists such as System of a Down’s…
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AT&T workers fight return to office push: ‘We can do the same job from home’
Long commutes to and from work, exorbitant childcare costs, ongoing concerns over expo…
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Amazon could avoid UK tax for two more years thanks to Rishi Sunak’s tax break
Firm increased business expenses in 2021 after former chancellor introduced 130% ‘supe…
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Apple MacBook Air M2 review: sleek redesign takes things up a notch
Upgrade gets a bigger screen in a lighter, thinner body, plus rapid new M2 chip with t…
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‘I am, in fact, a person’: can artificial intelligence ever be sentient?
Controversy over Google’s AI program is raising questions about just how powerful it i…
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‘A sweatshop in the UK’: how the cost of living crisis triggered walkouts at Amazon
Inside the protests taking place at the online giant which is accused of exploiting wo…
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Exclusive or not, this is one Clubhouse where I was happy to cancel my membership | John Naughton
The titular ‘social audio’ app was a would-be $1bn unicorn in the pandemic, but its re…
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