technology
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AlphaGo taught itself how to win, but without humans it would have run out of timeEven at Google’s DeepMind, there’s still stuff that humans code best, it seems – and it’s all down to timing -
$4 Indian smartphones 'will ship this week'Ultra-cheap Ringing Bells Freedom 251 Android phone previously thought to be scam will ship in batch of 200,000 – but company will make loss on each handset -
Batman: A Telltale Series – a very new take on the Dark KnightTelltale is back with a story-focused spin on DC’s most famous hero. But this time the mask is off
in depth
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A carbon fibre bicycle made for oneBritish bike builder Filament promises custom-made comfort with a difference for riders of every shape and size
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reviews
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Boardman Road Pro Carbon: bike previewA great all-round road bike that will flatter your skills and save your pockets, says Martin Love
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Free Speech by Timothy Garton Ash review – coping with the internet as ‘history’s largest sewer’This is a thought-provoking manifesto for a ‘connected world’, a suggested agreement on how we disagree. But is freedom of expression what Garton Ash says it is?
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Games reviews roundup: Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst; Sherlock Holmes: Devil’s Daughter; Guilty Gear Xrd: RevelatorThe dystopian free-running epic gets a fluid reboot, everyone’s favourite detective gets a new case and the weirdest beat-’em-up around gets physical
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opinion
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Why I have finally taken off the Apple Watch for the last timeIt took me nine months to realise it, but the only useful thing about Apple’s £479 smartwatch was the weather notifications
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Self-driving cars: overlooking data privacy is a car crash waiting to happenUS states are scrambling to regulate self-driving cars, but the focus on physical safety ignores the more complex issues of data privacy and security
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on this site
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How a blind runner runs marathons – Chips with Everything technology podcastSimon Wheatcroft was blind at 17. Yet today, he runs marathons. Here’s how
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What’s the best way to organise and store my digital photos?Jan is planning to buy a new laptop with an SSD that won’t have room for all her photos. How can she store them separately so that she and her husband can both view them?
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Inside the darknet – Chips with Everything tech podcastCyber-security expert Etay Maor talks to Olly Mann and takes a look at the underbelly of the internet
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Should I buy a PC or Mac for working from home?Estelle is about to start working from home for a lawyer who uses a MacBook Pro. She was thinking of buying a Windows laptop, but would a Mac be a better choice?
gadgets
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Seven of the best DJ apps for Android, iPhone and iPadApps such as Pacemaker, Serato Pyro and djay Pro could help you practise your mixing skills and ensure parties go with a (beat-matched) swing
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iOS 10 brings bigger emojis, better Siri and facial recognition to iPhoneApple launch new version of iPad and iPhone operating system, including redesigned Apple Music, internet of things Home app, and new Apple Watch OS
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10 of the best cookery apps for iPhone, iPad and AndroidFrom soups and stews to roasts, vegetarian and vegan meals – here are some of the most helpful apps to get you cooking
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Did you know you can add more fingerprints to your phone? Here's howMake unlocking your smartphone even smarter by preparing for those times when you have sticky or wet digits
Zuckerberg and Obama discuss startups, 'nerd cool' and Brexit at conference