technology
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'Incel': Reddit bans misogynist men's group blaming women for their celibacyThe 40,000-strong ‘support group’ was largely populated by men who appear to hate women and in some cases advocate rape
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Uber signs contract with Nasa to develop flying taxi softwareAmbitious plans for electric drone-like flying cabs take step forward as Uber announces plans to test flights in LA in 2020 -
'$300m in cryptocurrency' accidentally lost forever due to bugUser mistakenly takes control of hundreds of wallets containing cryptocurrency Ether, destroying them in a panic while trying to give them back -
Ashamed to work in Silicon Valley: how techies became the new bankersWall Street has long been the industry people love to hate. But as big tech’s reputation plummets, suddenly a job at Facebook doesn’t seem so cool
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Here's how Twitter should do longer text, and it doesn't take 280 charactersGive the people what they want: my pitch for how Twitter should host lengthy contributions without sacrificing brevity
news
privacy
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Russian hacking went far beyond US election, digital hitlist revealsHackers targeted Ukrainian officers, US defense contractors, Russian opposition figures and many others, according to previously unpublished list
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Julian Assange confirms Cambridge Analytica sought WikiLeaks' helpReport says Trump campaign’s data-mining contractor was trying to get hold of Hillary Clinton’s missing emails
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opinion & analysis
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How Malcolm Turnbull, GetUp and Adani are using Facebook ads to push their agendaThe nature of Facebook ads makes it difficult to see when political ads go out, which groups are campaigning for which cause and fact-check what they’re saying
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Google Pixel Buds: is Babel fish dream of in-ear translation now a reality?AI powered translation piped through wireless earbuds is another big step towards the removal of the language barrier
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Pixel 2: what does Google need to do if it wants to beat Apple's iPhone?Company could become big player in smartphone-making with acquisition of part of HTC and forthcoming Pixel 2 launch – but it’s still got a long way to go
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Uber clashes with regulators in cities around the worldFrom Europe to north America, the ride-hailing company has run into trouble with authorities over falling foul of rules
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Call of Duty: WWII review – familiar, fun but not without flawsActivision’s blockbuster shooter goes back to its roots, and offers a solid if unsurprising experience, but the three elements within feel like wildly different games
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How not to turn child abuse into a gameA trailer for David Cage’s Detroit: Become Human hints at the danger of trivialising sensitive social issues
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Xbox One X review: one for the 4K diehardsWith its stunning visuals, the Xbox One X is the closest thing to a good PC gaming experience in console form. But is it worth a £100 upgrade?
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Razer Phone launch: company squeezes PC gaming tech into a smartphoneRazer has shoehorned performance laptop technology into its 8mm device, targeting young consumers who want to play quality games on the go
inside Silicon Valley
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Al Franken condemns big tech for failure 'to prevent spread of propaganda'Senator calls for greater scrutiny of companies such as Facebook and Amazon, warning of companies’ control over ‘so many aspects of our lives’
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We must not let big tech threaten our security, freedoms and democracyThe dominance of these companies requires that the government consider their role in the integrity of our democracy
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Amazon wants goodies and tax breaks to move its HQ to your city. Say no thanksUrban leaders must reject the race to the bottom that these scrambles to please corporations generate – as 19th-century mayors did during the rise of capitalism
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How to stop Google and Facebook from becoming even more powerfulBanning these tech giants from buying any more companies would prevent them from entrenching their monopoly position – and help protect our freedom
reviews
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Huawei Mate 10 Pro review: say hello to two-day battery lifeLatest in series of powerhouse devices is best yet, with dual cameras, latest Android, fast performance and excellent stamina between charges
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iPhone X review roundup: Face ID works well but notch irritates someFirst reviews are in and the consensus is positive, particularly around the new OLED screen, but some flaws in both design and software have been noted
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in depth
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I hate internet outrage. But could we have stopped Weinstein without it?Social media has leveled the playing field between those with immense power and the rest of us. But there are upsides and downsides to public shaming
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Geoff Tootill obituary