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US police are using game to lure criminals to their stationsVirginia’s Smithfield Police Department invited eight ‘random citizens’ to catch super-rare Ditto in their processing room, after New Hampshire police employed same tactic -
Why did Donald Trump take down his wife's website?MelaniaTrump.com has disappeared, and a kerfuffle over a college degree may be to blame. But experts say it could amplify what they hope will remain unseen
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Love at first 'like': we met on Instagram and now we're marriedErica Harris and Arte Vann quickly felt a special connection after following each other on Instagram and decided to get married immediately upon meeting
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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg: 'likes' can help stop Isis recruitersSpeaking at Davos, Facebook’s COO said the company believes ‘counterspeech’ by the online community is the best way to combat propaganda
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Tim Cook calls notion of Apple avoiding US taxes 'political crap'Apple CEO says the company pays ‘every tax dollar we owe’ amid debate in the US over corporations avoiding tax by using offshore units
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Artificial intelligence: Elon Musk backs open project 'to benefit humanity'Non-profit research company OpenAI to seek ‘a good outcome for all over its own self-interest’, say Tesla boss and others donating a combined $1bn
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Under the hood: discover 13 hidden iPad featuresApple’s tablet has a host of easy-to-miss tricks, many of which work on the iPhone too. We take a tour…
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Five of the best budget smartphonesWant the best apps and breaking news on the go without breaking the bank? These may be the devices you’re looking for
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Canyon Commuter 8.0: bike previewA radical new design brings multiple benefits to the humdrum city slicker, says Martin Love
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Ever since visiting a remote Indonesian village as a teenager, Justine Flynn nurtured the dream of improving the lives of millions of people. Today, she has raised more than $4 million for life-changing food, water, health and sanitation programs by selling innovative local productsThe little bit of gratitude that is changing people’s lives -
Comedy comes in all shapes and sizes. From the clever to the quirky, there is something for everyone in this selection of 25 of our funniest films. Warm up your winter with a little humour from some of the masters of modern comedyLove to laugh? 25 of our funniest films to make you grin this winter -
Refugees are forced to flee conflict zones. They have no other choice unlike most migrants who leave their homes voluntarily to improve living conditionsFrom Africa to Australia: the long journey of a refugee
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Pope Francis tells 'drowsy and dull' children to get off the sofaPope tells young people ‘we didn’t come into the world to vegetate ... We came to leave a mark’
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Pokémon Go: Who owns the virtual space around your home?I can’t put a billboard on your house without your permission, but I can put a Pokéstop there. As real and virtual worlds collide, that is causing problems
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We know people care about privacy, so why won't they pay for it?With fewer than 6,000 units sold, Silent Circle’s privacy-focused Blackphone was a huge flop. It highlights a bigger problem with how people value security
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Dyson Hot + Cool AM09 review: the world's best heater fan?Arguably the best small heater fan available, Dyson’s newest innovation is powerful and very beautiful – but comes with a hefty price tag
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Catch-up and download: from Baron Noir to Sooo Many White GuysThe compelling political drama that’s been called ‘the French House Of Cards’, and comedian Phoebe Robinson drolly turns the notion of tokenism on its head
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Should I take my last chance of a free upgrade to Windows 10?John has upgraded one of his two laptops to Windows 10 but doesn’t want to lose Windows 7 on the other. Does he have to upgrade it before 29 July, to avoid paying?
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What sort of tablet should I buy for drawing?Niamh would like to start drawing on a tablet instead of paper and would like to be an animator. Where could she start?
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How memes create social and political change – Chips with Everything tech podcastWe talk to internet culture experts about how memes are used to generate change in society and politics
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20 of the best iPhone and iPad apps and games this monthNew iOS apps of June 2016 include Motion Stills, Splash – 360 Video Camera, Live.ly, Rodeo Stampede, Pixel Cup Soccer 16 and Human Resource Machine
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Man suing Apple for $10bn says he's 'very confident' about the caseThomas Ross sketched technical drawings before filing 1992 patent for Electronic Reading Device, which he said is ‘the very essence’ of iPhone, iPod and iPad
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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
Crowdfunding How Kickstarter generated more than $5bn for artists and inventors