technology
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Faster, more powerful streaming device comes with Alexa and voice control, turning almost any TV smart – despite only being little larger than a flash drive
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For those keeping count, we’re up to 17 copies, acquisition attempts, or inspirations
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Former US attorney general brought in after female engineer claimed company frequently dismissed complaints and protected a repeat offender
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Illegally streamed live football matches, pirated music and other creative materials to be hidden under new plan to crackdown on pirating
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opinion & analysis
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The Facebook CEO’s 5,700 word post advocated a strong civil society and ended quoting Lincoln. Is he pitching for office, or already an unofficial Potus?
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Alex Hern analyses the Facebook founder’s 5,700-word mission statement on the goals of Facebook and highlights what he really meant and what he left out
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Social media start-up is following a familiar path, but attitude to tax and reluctance to be ‘creepy’ set it apart from its peers
phone picks
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A big 5.5in screen, solid build and feel, a great fingerprint scanner and dual-Sim support means latest Huawei Honor is a solid, good value smartphone
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The new, improved Android device might not be quite the bargain the OnePlus 3 was, but it’s still right up there with the best
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With dual cameras, dual Sim, microSD card slot, premium build and two-day battery life, the only thing holding back the Honor 8 is Huawei’s software
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Supersized smartphone doesn’t really bring anything new to the table, but it ticks most boxes, with great screen, camera and latest Android 7.1 Nougat
gadget reviews
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Simple rock-styling, good controls, excellent battery life and great sound, make these relatively compact on-ear wireless headphones worth a listen
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24 hours of battery life, good controls and lots of bass will sound great to many, but if you’re a fan of classical music, look elsewhere
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Apple has cut the cable from its EarPods, improving sound, fit and connectivity – but the AirPods lack noise-cancelling and easy controls
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Is the Dyson’s Supersonic really worth at least twice as much as its top-end rivals? We put them to the test
pictures, videos & audio
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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft who has spent billions on philanthropic efforts over the past several decades, speaks at the Munich security conference on Sunday and says that the world must be on guard for bio-terrorism attacks
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Machines that helped transform the way we work and play, from big beige boxes to laptop-tablet hybrids
inside Silicon Valley
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For decades, computers have got smaller and more powerful, enabling huge scientific progress. But this can’t go on for ever. What happens when they stop shrinking?
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Despite promoting an image of innovative iconoclasm, outside the spotlight a cadre of powerful tech figures are planting themselves in Trump’s corner
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A draft letter co-authored by Silicon Valley heavyweights highlights how immigration supports entrepreneurship and corporate America
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Penny Mordaunt appoints ‘sector champions’ to improve experiences of people with disabilities in industries including fashion and gaming
Still buzzing: the people using pagers in 2017