technology
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Company apologises to Pro users for neglect of product line as it prepares for the launch of its first new desktop computer since 2015
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Deal with Universal Music is first time users of music streaming service’s ad-supported free tier won’t have full access to catalogue
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Home Office minister says home secretary was talking about hashes, which are used to detect recurring images or videos online
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Statistics show minicab firm is worst of six major self-driving car companies, with human intervention required at one-mile intervals during testing
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A beloved but long-struggling industry sees a fresh start in VR, and in Bangkok headsets and high-powered PCs have replaced the coin-op machines of old
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reviews
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Industry trade body Ukie found 57% of games companies employ workers from the EU, and many are assessing their future in UK
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Move continues trend of exclusivity for premium members, after Switch sells out from major retailers as it records successful start
opinion & analysis
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Meetings between UK government and Facebook et al are more ritual than battle as they avoid subjects both parties disagree on, such as tax and user privacy
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UK home secretary wants police to be able to access WhatsApp, but any backdoor also makes services vulnerable to criminals
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A previous plan to ban end-to-end encryption was dropped after widespread opposition, including from David Davis
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Should you be worried about agency snooping? Is this WikiLeaks release just the tip of the iceberg? And is someone at the CIA watching too much Doctor Who?
inside Silicon Valley
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New details emerge in Google lawsuit that alleges former employee Anthony Levandowski plotted to steal trade secrets and take them to Uber
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The sprawling Silicon Valley campus has cafes, bike repair services, even dry cleaning. But across the road a homeless community epitomizes the wealth gap
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‘Palmer will be dearly missed,’ company says in statement announcing departure of controversial VR pioneer
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The ride-hailing rival has seized on Uber’s scandals to position itself as the ethical choice, but can it back up the claims?
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gadget reviews
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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
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Small gadget brings voice control to almost any smart device in the home, while playing music, answering questions and telling you the weather
Yooka-Laylee review: wide-eyed wonder for nostalgic 90s kids
Rime: could this indie adventure game with a big heart grow into a classic?